Post by Sieglinde P. Krantz on Mar 18, 2024 1:59:51 GMT -5
Each clack of her heels across the tiled floor echoed out in marvelous symphony with each step the Sternritter took. It was a sound she'd grown quite known for within these snowy halls; one that the rank-and-file knew meant to clear out. It was a sound that she herself loved quite a bit. The commanding presence that came with it. That was a high she wasn't willing to give up for the world, and one that she was going to act on today.
As the afternoon sunlight pierced through windows, Sieglinde peered toward a clock on the wall as she walked; it was but a few minutes before noon. Her timing was almost perfect; she wasn't the type to be late, especially during such an important little venture. Such simply would not stand; especially when she was as excited for this as she'd hoped her subordinates were.
Stepping into the meeting hall, she took a moment to glance around. As she'd expected, it'd been rather empty; good. It simply wouldn't do if she wasn't the first person to show up. Instead, it gave her time to prepare; time to set up her notes, run through the paperwork that had been necessary, and prepare for any alterations that were likely to be needed in the planning that had been done thus far. She hadn't figured that many were to be needed, but it was something to think about nonetheless.
Sitting down, and letting her overcoat drape over her chair, she began to diligently re-read through the letter that had been sent out a day prior. Given her position, she was well within her own jurisdiction to send out such a note to really anyone that she might've needed - or simply requested - to meet with. In this scenario, it was sent mostly to individuals of similar rank to the Sternritter."To His Majesty's Chosen,
I hope this letter finds you in good health. As you may or may not be aware, the recent Niflheim operation had gone off without a hitch. Through valiant effort from some of our own, we have managed to cement a place on the world map, per His Majesty's desires. While it was not a flawless operation, it has given us quite the presence we have long needed; the Vandenreich is a name now circulating through quite a number of places within each of the Three Worlds. Soon enough, our reach will expand to even greater lengths.
This is where you come in, my dear comrade in arms. With this letter, I request a simple meeting tomorrow at noon. The location of said meeting is stapled to this note, along with directions if such are necessary. I expect the second page to be burned after committing the information to memory. Last thing we want is any sort of information leak; if you had attended my last arrangement know full well what we do to uninvited guests.
Regardless, there is much to be discussed. Predominantly, this meet will focus on the next steps after the Niflheim operation, along with a plan of attack for our next targets. A number of our enemies have since recovered from recent attacks, and some have yet to learn of the might of His Majesty. It's about time we take action, and show them just how 'persuasive' he can be to those that refuse his gifts.
Sincerely,
Sternritter S, the Sanguine."