It drew as much surprise from Fredric that it did from the other houses, that the Queen would direct such chunks of forces to be sent to reinforce the Mekhal Legions. It was not unwelcome though, each land had their own specialties as far as troop training went and each of those specialties would supplement his Legions well, adding offense and defensive capability. After Mikino put Fredric on the spot, between the Queen, and his own.."allies" he stood.
"First of all, my Queen, your directive is very generous. I am honored to be held in such high regard as you would put so many forces under my banner." He addresses the whole room with his next comments, shifting to look at their faces. "some of you may be concerned about losing so many of your forces, or what seems to be so many. Our Lord Judgment puts up a good point in pointing this out. However, we know where the Elves come from and a strong response is what is required, to put them off balance. We cannot let this act of barbarism cow us, or spread fear and paranoia. As it is...Having contingents of troops from each major house would make this campaign much more successful and in far quicker time. Lady Dubghail, your forces are quick and flexible, very accustomed to hostile terrain and easily able to outmaneuver larger, more cumbersome forces. Lord Judgment, your troops while few in number, are better trained and more powerful in magics than anything the North has to offer. Specialty like that is principle for a central unit, for cohesion and shock value. Lord Viorel, your people are adept at secrecy, intrigue, and attributes of the same. Scouts, ambushes, counter intelligence. With additional troops with extra specializations, our Lands could grow bonds together, and share a common victory."
Fredric relented and relinquished his spot, sitting back down, thinking on the fact. He didn't like this, already the politcal games had begun and he wished to leave as soon as possible. If they didn't send their troops fine, but he was not interested, at this time, in being pinned between opposing forces.