The grass is green, the sheep ar fat, the horsemen are restless

 So went the talk around numerous campfires in Fuddland's Cossack provinces.  Last year's raid was fading into memory, and got more successful in each telling. 

Imagine, six sotnias bursting upon the shepherds and farmers  of southern S'Gottland. 

 

   The raid would be increased to both land locked provinces , Fuddland provinces would be found below the bottom line, are not part of plotted movement.

Dozens of farms and villages in the Spanish settled sector are threatened. Did the S'Gottlanders come up with better defenses than last year? 

The raid is set for a quiet border.  Most players are again pacific this year, so this may be a solo exercise for me. Funny thing, I have 6 Sotnias of Cossacks.  Some sheep and farm houses as well.  I may substitute Carlists for Spaniards.                     

In Ostreich , the collection of mustered depot companies continues the process of becoming the regiment's second battalion.  Practice for the award of regimental standards is taking place today.  The new soldiers are keen to come to grips with the cowards that assassinated Franz Ferdinand.

   The standard bearer to be receives instructions on place and etiquette during the colors presentation.