Jihad here, Crusade there and a christian war between the catholics and the orthodoxs. With the warriors of the Monotheistic Faiths having a good war practice and the Pagan Tribes actually just waiting for when they set their eyes upon them.
The reports of the High Druid of Erin, Cathbad, were almost a prophecy for what shall come. With the Banrion on a sacred task, every decision lies in the hands of the Banphrionsa. Wouldn't it be that her mother send her a letter from a Muslim Vizier far away what catched her thoughts completely. Cathbad decided to make his own decision.
QUOTE:
To all the Pagan Chieftains and Druids of the Known World,
As you all know, the Christians and the Muslims are in war. Almost every nation is captured in this except us. That is not a problem, but what will happen when it is finished? Our great warriors haven't fought a war for months even years, and if they set there eyes on us, I am afraid we are doomed. My proposal is a ainliú/maneuver on neutral ground to give our warriors at least some war practice. The shires of Scotland will be a great spot since there had been a kind of mutiny.
I wait for your answer,
May the Gods guide us to Victory,
Cathbad, HighDruid of Erin and Guardian of the Sacred Grove of Dagda.
*Signed and Sealed*