[h3][u]ʀᴏᴅʀɪɢᴏ ɴᴀɴᴛᴜᴀ[/u][/h3]

The Villa Nantua held a modest banquet when Rodrigo announced his ascent to the Mastership, and very little changed in their routine despite the announcement. Rodrigo however, quickly took command of the army, confirming himself as commander-in-chief of all armed forces, answering only to the Dogaressa herself.

Rodrigo executed a new plan as to training of the men. The militia were to be given military training similar to, if not equal to that of the men-at-arms, he also propositioned a few noble's second sons as to the creation of a cavalry brigade. The main part of Rodrigo's plan, however, was a revitalized recruitment drive, as to achieve this goal, he stood himself on the balcony of the Palazzini di Veranti and attempted a speech to bring a sense of nationalism to the Veranthan youth.

[color=Lavender]"Good day to all citizens of fair Veranth, greetings from the humble council of peers. As has been said, our fair city is in dire need of an army, if we fail to defend our homes and our families, what will be left of our glorious city but mud and flame?  The godly and pure kingdom of man on Earth cannot fall to infighting and division! We are Veranthans, whoever leads us, and who does not wish to be a Veranthan? If we grant those others a chance to live in the City of God, then it is certain that they will believe us the true successors to god himself. Our beauty cannot die, Veranth cannot be forgotten, but it cannot be kept this way without its people to protect it. If you are strong, pick up a blade, a bow, perform god's will on Earth! Do not bow low to oppression from our northern neighbors, if they are to step over us, they will have to step on the burning flame of our spirit, our faith, our fury! Live for Veranth! Veranth will last forever!"[/color]

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OOC: Speech check (Rank 1)