Let Garret Lead the Army, but Make Your Presence Felt in Phebis.

"Granted," you tell your advisors, "I may have little or no training in either the art of fighting, or in military tactics. That does not mean I can still be there for our allies to the East. Therefore, I will accompany Sir Garret to Phebis. I will make the best decisions I can over there, to honor Itheria's aggrement with Phebis, while Garret commands our army."

"I hope you are making a wise decision, your majesty." Lady Vessa tells you. "Our people are only starting to adjust to your rule. You do not want to be known as the last king Itheria will ever have, for all of eternity."

"And Amazon women are not like your typical tomboy peasant girl, your majesty." Lord Gilbert tells you. "You will find them to be incredibly strong women, and they will not hesitate to kill someone, especially if they find any sexual activity not enjoyable."

"I must find out for myself." You tell them. "Should we be victorious, and capture any of their kind, it may provide us & Phebis with some leverage for any other Amazon raiders, or any of our enemies from beyond our borders, that decide to attack afterwards. (Pause to catch your breath) Sir Garret, Lady Vessa, prepare our army for battle. We leave at high noon, and I will train with the soldiers when we camp, even though I have lived a sheltered life during Lord Gilbert's regency."

"By your will, your majesty." Sir Garret tells you.

"As you wish, your majesty." Lady Vessa tells you afterwards. "I will ready our healers and the mages. We should be ready by the time the army is ready."

"See to it, then." You tell them, as you stand up. "Dismissed."