Rikard is a real knight of Hrestol, hopelessly romantic, full of ideals and a grand following (at least until his purse runs out). In many ways he is more like an Indian high-caste adventurer in the 10th century than a Norman adventurer in the 11th. His rule is remarkably light on the Esvularings (who ultimately chose him as their leader, since his own mercenaries were too few to impose themselves without local support).
He does make a number of bone-headed moves, like expelling the Uroxings bands from below the Print. Then again, these are the same bone-headed moves made by one of the Esvularing governors of Heortland.
Jeff
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