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<blockquote data-quote="The Patriarchy" data-source="post: 27277" data-attributes="member: 162">13th of August, 868 – SandomierzSupplies at camp have grown monotonous, with our meals dominated by wilting vegetables and the occasional apple. It was during such a sparse meal that Bolesław, ever impatient, grabbed his bow, ready to hunt game in the lands of Chieftain Lech III without hesitation. “These woods are his, yes,” he grumbled, “but surely he can spare a bit of meat for travelers.”I, however, opted for a more cautious approach. Sending a letter to Chieftain Lech III, I made my request plainly, appealing to his reason and hospitality. To my relief, the reply came swiftly and favorably. Lech granted us permission to hunt within his lands, so long as we respected the forest and took only what we needed. It is a rare thing, I think, to see diplomacy succeed where impatience and force might have failed.With the chieftain’s blessing, Bolesław and the others set out, returning with fresh game that brought life back to our campfires. This small success is a reminder that sometimes, words and respect achieve what boldness alone cannot. Lech’s understanding marks him as a ruler of wisdom—one worth remembering for future alliances.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="The Patriarchy, post: 27277, member: 162"] [I]13th of August, 868 – Sandomierz[/I] Supplies at camp have grown monotonous, with our meals dominated by wilting vegetables and the occasional apple. It was during such a sparse meal that Bolesław, ever impatient, grabbed his bow, ready to hunt game in the lands of Chieftain Lech III without hesitation. “These woods are his, yes,” he grumbled, “but surely he can spare a bit of meat for travelers.” I, however, opted for a more cautious approach. Sending a letter to Chieftain Lech III, I made my request plainly, appealing to his reason and hospitality. To my relief, the reply came swiftly and favorably. Lech granted us permission to hunt within his lands, so long as we respected the forest and took only what we needed. It is a rare thing, I think, to see diplomacy succeed where impatience and force might have failed. With the chieftain’s blessing, Bolesław and the others set out, returning with fresh game that brought life back to our campfires. This small success is a reminder that sometimes, words and respect achieve what boldness alone cannot. Lech’s understanding marks him as a ruler of wisdom—one worth remembering for future alliances. [/QUOTE]

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