The Analects of War is a book written by Karrn the Conqueror about strategy and tactics.[1][2]
Quotes[]
- "In the monumental task of war, true triumph evades those without an appreciation for history."[3]
- "Great advantage flows to the commander who first recognizes the commencement of hostilities, then acts decisively and with overwhelming vigor."[4]
- "Armies are the forge of victory, and strong armies require strong nations. Plague, famine, and loss of will—far more than battlefield reversals—can shatter the greatest army."[5]
- "A stalwart ally is dear as mithral, but should not occasion a lack of vigilance."[6]
- "Morale among the soldiers and citizenry—one's own and one's enemies—is paramount. Be mindful that in serving it internally, a commander not bolster the foe disproportionately."[7]
- "Few wars pass from triumph to triumph. Persistence even in the face of soul-crushing defeat is the mark of a true conqueror."[8]
- "An ally is only as uncompromising as the circumstances that compel it to fight. Prepare well for the day when friends become enemies."[9]
- "War often inspires innovation; be certain that advancements in the manner of conducting war accompany advancements in the means of doing so."[10]
- "Victory can be had by the swift and focused. Absent quick triumph, however, a robust and well-provisioned foe may overcome a lack of commitment and become a daunting foe."[11]
- "Once he is shown to be intractable, a wise ruler allows his enemies no means of retreat or surrender. Only utter destruction prevents a foe from rising again."[12]
- "The most important wartime preparations occur during the cessation of hostilities. War—the ultimate pursuit of a people—never entirely ends."[13]
Legacy[]
Students at Rekkenmark Academy are required to read annotated copies of the Analects of War.[1] Thanks to its influence there and the military leaders of Galifar being educated at Rekkenmark, strategy and tactics were fairly uniform across the kingdom by the start of the Last War.[2]
A seminar on the book is still taught at Rekkenmark Academy every semester by Caldrus ir'Kurtvach.[14]
Appendix[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Bill Slavicsek, David Noonan, and Christopher Perkins (2005). Five Nations. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 100. ISBN 0-7869-3690-8.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 James Wyatt, Wolfgang Baur, Ari Marmell (2007). The Forge of War. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 12. ISBN 0-7869-4153-7.
- ↑ James Wyatt, Wolfgang Baur, Ari Marmell (2007). The Forge of War. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 9. ISBN 0-7869-4153-7.
- ↑ James Wyatt, Wolfgang Baur, Ari Marmell (2007). The Forge of War. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 10. ISBN 0-7869-4153-7.
- ↑ James Wyatt, Wolfgang Baur, Ari Marmell (2007). The Forge of War. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 13. ISBN 0-7869-4153-7.
- ↑ James Wyatt, Wolfgang Baur, Ari Marmell (2007). The Forge of War. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 15. ISBN 0-7869-4153-7.
- ↑ James Wyatt, Wolfgang Baur, Ari Marmell (2007). The Forge of War. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 22. ISBN 0-7869-4153-7.
- ↑ James Wyatt, Wolfgang Baur, Ari Marmell (2007). The Forge of War. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 25. ISBN 0-7869-4153-7.
- ↑ James Wyatt, Wolfgang Baur, Ari Marmell (2007). The Forge of War. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 27. ISBN 0-7869-4153-7.
- ↑ James Wyatt, Wolfgang Baur, Ari Marmell (2007). The Forge of War. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 9. ISBN 0-7869-4153-7.
- ↑ James Wyatt, Wolfgang Baur, Ari Marmell (2007). The Forge of War. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 36. ISBN 0-7869-4153-7.
- ↑ James Wyatt, Wolfgang Baur, Ari Marmell (2007). The Forge of War. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 41. ISBN 0-7869-4153-7.
- ↑ James Wyatt, Wolfgang Baur, Ari Marmell (2007). The Forge of War. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 43. ISBN 0-7869-4153-7.
- ↑ Bill Slavicsek, David Noonan, and Christopher Perkins (2005). Five Nations. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 108. ISBN 0-7869-3690-8.