Uriel unrolled her father's sealed deployment parchment before the assembled northern council in the fortified registry archive.
Uriel stood before the assembled fortress council, her dark hair combed neatly over the collar of a simple civilian tunic.
She stripped away all aristocratic silks, brocades, and crests that marked her former status as a noble daughter of House Flint.
With steady hands, she unrolled a wide parchment scroll bearing the personal wax seal of her father, Duke Flint.
"This is the master deployment document for the Northern Pacification Army," Uriel announced, her clear voice ringing through the chamber.
"My father drew up these movements three weeks before launching the offensive against this valley."
Sergeant Hans and General Taren leaned forward over the table, their experienced eyes widening as they scanned the detailed supply routes.
