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You had some soldiers readily available, but didn't know if you should completely deplete your available soldiers in case something else happened.
You had 15 heavy cavalry. They were armored horsemen who were professionally trained and well equipped. They worked best in open terrain, and were fairly effective against any other troop type.
You had 8 light cavalry. They were excellent scouts and harriers, but were lightly armored. They were best against infantry and heavy cavalry.
You had 25 archers. They were trained scouts and woodsmen, also lightly armored, but well trained. They were most effective against infantry and light cavalry.
You had 35 infantry. They were equipped with maille and polearms, most effective against other infantry and protecting other foot troops from cavalry charges.
You had 5 mages. They were capable of extremely destructive ranged attacks, but were slow and unarmored. They were not as effective as siege engines, but were capable of performing in a wider variety of terrain, and weren't as resource intensive.
You also had 60 available workers. They were necessary for constructing siege engines, earthworks, and gathering and carrying supplies for infantry and heavy cavalry, generally on a 1-1 ratio at least.
You needed to decide who to send. Either of the scout units could move quickly without being noticed, but on their own they may not fair well against a strong enemy.
So, you needed to decide what sort of troops to send, and also who to send with them. You had four advisors that you trusted to manage your forces.
The Green Snake He was fast and silent, and could speak to animals. He helped you defeat a witch when you were still a hero. Troops tended to be wary around him, but no one was better in the wilderness.
Rayawyn, The Elf was your companion when you defeated the ogre who once brought evil from his fortress in the northern forest. She had minor magical talent, and could deflect an opponent's sorcery. She was respected by troops, but not loved, as she tended to have an aloof, superior air. She was also very good at moving silently.
Martin Godhammer, the Paladin had the ability to heal minor injuries and inspire troops in battle. He was well loved, but not known for stealth or subtlety. He had approached you after you'd become king to serve you.
Last,
there was Gaylin Goldsworth. He was a brilliant field commander who assisted you in overthrowing the old king's evil adviser. He was fat, lazy, and rich, and excellent at siege work and inspiring workers to build faster and more efficiently. He was also an excellent negotiator.
Your kingdom was small. To the west was a mountain range, across which was a neutral kingdom with whom you traded. Your southern border was ocean, and the eastern was dense forest that faded to swamp near the coast. You had a mine, two major cities, one on the coast, two forts with a wall between them on your western border, and four, perhaps now three, reasonable-sized towns. The landscape was also dotted with smaller villages. A river ran thought the center of your kingdom, and your capital was located near the northern border.
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