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Word of the landings of the Ibesh host in the Mad Lands reached the Vestrian court a week later and was initially brushed off. Nevertheless, the Diet convened at Castle Hollentor, with all the lords of the land attending save for Lord Hynrich, Count of Waldtal, who was bedridden due to Heaven's curse. His son attended in his stead. His Royal Majesty, King Keheerathn II reaffirmed Khrom-Vestria's obligation to her neighbour in Rokkarstan and thereby called the banners. Kloinicus is not held in very high esteem, but the lords would rally to defend the south from invading aliens who worshipped foreign gods.
After a couple of weeks of mustering men and courage, the Vestrian warfleet launched from St. Yuellasburg with a warband made up of men from Kourland, under the command of Prince Joseph. The banners of Sutherland and Austal were still assembling and would depart with the King overland.