Malvain Dremelor

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Malvain Dremelor is the leader of the group Dremelor's Troop. The Troop travels throughout the Nentir Vale helping those that can not help themselves.

Words of Malvain
Malvain is really big on study and learning from history, here's some of his favorites...

''' When talk beats fighting… '''

'' “In the words of the war priestess Illiya, better to gain an ally than create an enemy.” ''

Illiya led a nomadic army that was never actually tested. Their reputation proceeded them everywhere they went, and won them many a battle. Illiya was a magnificent negotiator and she was able to talk her way into surrenders or treaties without bloodshed. In all my reading I have never read of her actually leading her army to battle.

''' When outnumbered… '''

'' “Numbers never stopped Oryn Ryndell.” ''

He was a Tiefling war captain, he was the first recorded leader to use mounted cavalry to make up for the small size of his army. He was often outnumbered by his surrounding foes, but very rarely lost a battle.

''' When fearful of ambush or certain there are hidden forces against you… '''

'' “We would be wise to consider our Iron Mountain history as there are eyes everywhere.” ''

The Iron Mountain dwarves, under the leadership of Rand Ironheels, successfully overcame a guerilla style assault by Duergar in the Iron Mountain mines some 350 years ago. His men formed tight packs that marched back to back and were ready for all angles.

''' When stealth beats a frontal assault… '''

'' “Let’s recall the elves of Tall Trees.” ''

The elves would stand their standard army to attack. As the armies assembled elvish marines would imperceptibly make their way through the tree top canopy until they were at the rear of the enemy army. When the standards were raised and the lines advanced the marines would swoop down and instantly the enemy army would be completely flanked.

''' General Stonebones… '''

 Stonebones was an Iron Mountain Dwarf general who never once let the Iron Mountain be taken by any assault. It is said he was raised by men before moving back to his dwarf brethren in Iron Mountain and he was instantly taken in as their own. Stonebones lived nearly 1,500 years ago and there is some who say he is but myth, but his wisdom is still sound.

'' “A warrior is only as stout as the arrows and bolts that are behind him.” ''

 “Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.” '' ''

'' “A military operation involves deception. Even though you are strong, appear to be weak. Though fast, appear to be slow.” ''

'' “The strong warrior is the one who can intercept the communication between the heart and the mind.” ''

'' “Never stop an orc when he is making a mistake.” ''

'' “Vengeance has no foresight.” ''

 “Good strategy acted on today is better than a perfect plan for tomorrow.” '' ''