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Early in the conflict, various Skaugan worthies were at odds over how best to deal with the threat: | Early in the conflict, various Skaugan worthies were at odds over how best to deal with the threat: | ||
*'''The Walruses''' believed that, like the noble walrus, Skaug was strong enough to resist any predators, and need merely wait out the pirate fleet. This faction included High Captains [[Lyranthine Ebon- | *'''The Walruses''' believed that, like the noble walrus, Skaug was strong enough to resist any predators, and need merely wait out the pirate fleet. This faction included High Captains [[Lyranthine Ebon-eyed]], [[Dharr]], and [[Konstance Vinter]], with the tacit backing of the [[Gralhund]] family. | ||
*'''The Lions''' believed that the path to victory lay in a bold, decisive fleet action, in which the ships of Port Skaug would smash Drax's ill-led rabble in one fell swoop. This faction included High Captains [[Huwal]] and [[Freeman Mongrelborn]], and was supported by the rakish Merchant Prince [[Elaith Craulnober]]. | *'''The Lions''' believed that the path to victory lay in a bold, decisive fleet action, in which the ships of Port Skaug would smash Drax's ill-led rabble in one fell swoop. This faction included High Captains [[Huwal]] and [[Freeman Mongrelborn]], and was supported by the rakish Merchant Prince [[Elaith Craulnober]]. | ||
*'''The Wolves''' adopted the adage of the great general [[Zariel the Schemer]]: "Be cunning! Strike suddenly! Fight the nomad war!" They believed that a war of raiding and attrition would weaken Drax and protect the trade that was the lifeblood of Port Skaug without risking defeat. This faction included High Captains [[Ka-ess Lizardkin]], [[Kreodo]], [[Tamúl the Tongueless]], and [[Mavis Thornwood]], with the encouragement of the [[Marquis de Rothshyr]]. | *'''The Wolves''' adopted the adage of the great general [[Zariel the Schemer]]: "Be cunning! Strike suddenly! Fight the nomad war!" They believed that a war of raiding and attrition would weaken Drax and protect the trade that was the lifeblood of Port Skaug without risking defeat. This faction included High Captains [[Ka-ess Lizardkin]], [[Kreodo]], [[Tamúl the Tongueless]], and [[Mavis Thornwood]], with the encouragement of the [[Marquis de Rothshyr]]. | ||