Thancred doesn't know all that much about the Free Cities' military forces either, save that they are robust. That's the whole point of keeping in close contact with Geralt, Jaskier, and Sam, of course — they will be able to fill in those blanks. "We can always ask our friends," he remarks.
While it feels like they're always at the precipice of total war breaking out, Istredd makes a good point. It has in fact been years, and it may be many more years before it's an out-and-out conflict. Granted, the attacks exchanged between the two factions already should not be discounted, and it could always escalate, especially with the Summoned as another factor (or fuse).
"It's a risk that I imagine would be worth taking," he says to Istredd with little hesitation. "I know not every single Summoned in Thorne might agree, but..." He trails off and frowns. Well, they can address that problem when it actually becomes a problem, rather than mere speculation, but Thancred is willing to make his opinion on this particular issue known. To know that forces were moving toward the Free Cities and yet say nothing would be wrong, and he won't do so, especially not after what the Queen did to Libertas. He hated feeling so helpless in that moment.
Thancred nods along as Istredd recaps what both of them know of the admiral. It isn't much, and only what's been spoken of publicly. As they descend a stone staircase that leads down toward the docks, he heaves out a sigh. "That we do. The question is how much she's taken after her uncle. I suspect we'll find out, sooner or later."
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While it feels like they're always at the precipice of total war breaking out, Istredd makes a good point. It has in fact been years, and it may be many more years before it's an out-and-out conflict. Granted, the attacks exchanged between the two factions already should not be discounted, and it could always escalate, especially with the Summoned as another factor (or fuse).
"It's a risk that I imagine would be worth taking," he says to Istredd with little hesitation. "I know not every single Summoned in Thorne might agree, but..." He trails off and frowns. Well, they can address that problem when it actually becomes a problem, rather than mere speculation, but Thancred is willing to make his opinion on this particular issue known. To know that forces were moving toward the Free Cities and yet say nothing would be wrong, and he won't do so, especially not after what the Queen did to Libertas. He hated feeling so helpless in that moment.
Thancred nods along as Istredd recaps what both of them know of the admiral. It isn't much, and only what's been spoken of publicly. As they descend a stone staircase that leads down toward the docks, he heaves out a sigh. "That we do. The question is how much she's taken after her uncle. I suspect we'll find out, sooner or later."