Easter Court of 484 was held in Cirencester.
Special guests
Envoys from Malahaut, bringing news of a Saxon invasion.
Merlin is still missing.
Gossip
“The foreigner is surely coming to ask for help! He has no need to inform our king of another Saxon invasion.”
“Oh dear, that means more war. I hope King Uther sends them away promptly.”
“Oh dear one, do you really think that is possible? King Uther is probably girding his sword right now.”
“I hope Merlin is around then. Merlin will make everything well for us.”
“Really? I had no idea you were such a pagan lover!”
“I’m not, and he isn’t. Everyone knows he was baptized at birth.”
“Well, I don’t care what he is. My father says that Merlin can do anything.”
News
Prince Madoc: “Finally, a war against the Saxons! Let each man prove his mettle, or be known a coward forever more!”
Duke Ulfius: “Saxons of the North are rebelling! They are marching on Malahaut, and no doubt afterwards into Logres, unless they are stopped!”
Royal Conversation
“Our Royal Brother, the King of Malahaut, has requested Our help against the Saxons. The full might of Logres will muster at Linden Pool.”
Intrigue
Duke Corneus of Linden Pool was suggesting that it would be better to let Malahaut and the Saxons fight each other first, then march in to conquer whichever of them is still standing. However, he was overruled by the King.
King Uther is quite excited about finally having a real war in his hands.