The Usurper of Eledhel's crown has fled the capital city and the Lord Kirin has recovered it in the name of the legitimate ruler. Alas, in the interim between the Usurper's occupation and its liberation, the Knights of the Storm came en-force and a substantial loss of life and considerable damage has been done to the city and its surrounding areas.

That is the most difficult part about being a leader - sending others to die in your stead. I would add that the true mark of a good leader would be to allow those others to do exactly that, to die in your stead because they believe in the cause you ask them to fight for.

(grumbles) Idiot... Calec, prepare your platoon for a sortie. Some of our erstwhile allies will be in need of aid soon. When they are beaten back, cover their retreat. Follow after them now but under no circumstances leave this ridge.