After some very interesting talks with Marcus Ordo which ended relatively well Zuthus finally had returned home. The incident at Conchord Dawn was by this time completely out of Zuthus's head. The weight of guilt was lifting off his shoulders and the vitality to his limbs was returning to him bring forth his statuesque physique that was admired through out the region of Norg Bral especially his wife. Once returned to Norg Bral Zuthus got back into his daily routine as a family man and an upstanding citizen. Though Norg Bral in known for it's superior training each citizens is expected to help tend the herds, crops and vineyards along with the few droids the clans own as well as the slaves, though they were only required to do so once a week if in training, twice once training was over and 3 times when in reserves. And Bralor was no exception. To leaders through out the galaxy the life that Bralor lead was unnervingly humble for the man that supposedly controlled the most powerful race of soldiers in existence.
Everyday he tended the vineyards he would wake up at dawn pack his equipment and run down the slopes into the Valley. There he would make an offering to the gods of morning and fertility. He would then work from the morning to the late afternoon heading home.
On the days that he didn't tend to the fields he oversaw the training drills of the children and the youthful. There he would monitor their progress in the arts of war. His favorite drills were the 200 and 500 meters sprints designed to get the soldiers ready for charges as well as give them the ability to muster massive amounts of strength in a short amount of time. And of course hand to hand and melee weapons combat something Bralor exceeded in as well. In melee the traditional Beskad was used along with a wooden shield covered in Beskar. At least in the old days about 40 years ago before Bralor was born the clans of Norg Bral adopted an aspis shield generator an expensive piece of equipment but never the less much lighter and more versatile then it's predecesor. This weapon combination made slashing techniques a little harder to be effective so the Bralor beskad was forged to be decent at stabbing over and under the aspis into the opponent. Zuthus spent much time in the gymnasiums teaching children the proper forms of exercise and showing them the basics of wrestling, submission, death blows, and striking. For those in their teenage years of life whose maturity was as such that they began to show there specialties Bralor focused on tailoring there exercises for their specialties working with them to increase their strengths and managing thier weaknesses. He was very heavily involved in the growth of many children into soldiers and like his fellow clans members became a parental figure to many Bralor himself having experienced the same guidance.
On one such day while Bralor tended to the Nerf Herds and Mesa Goat herds (a job that was more simple then killing a mouse) he called forth a meeting of his top comrades and leaders of the Clans together. High on top of the mountains in the mineral rich spring fed fields under the bright and beautiful Mandalorian sun.
"I have called you here today to discuss the matters of politics and of the Beskar that has been stolen from us." started Bralor.
"What of the matter of politics my love?" asked Isko.
"I think it has come time to ally ourselves with the Republic. Though they may have been our enemies in the past they certainly can be our friends now."
"And what makes you so certain? If I may inquire with you Mand'alor?" ask Clearcus of the regions north of Norg Bral belonging to the Glasicori clan a strong clan like the Bralors.
"Despite being a powerful force my good Clearcus they lack the resources necessary to directly confront us on any disagreements that we may have. Especially those disagreements that are to surely rise once we reestablish our empire. Though I must say it's key that we focus on the holdings of the Imperials first before we establish any motives on Republic planets."
"And how will we get those planets we've long since conquered my dear?" Isko asked more out of the benefit of the fellow Mando'ade then for her own knowledge.
"We will aquire them as much through negotiation as possible. Since the Republic often bickers among themselves it's likely their biggest concern will be the way we treat those inhabitants as opposed to being concerned with there acquisition in our Empire. I want to avoid a conflict of guns with the Republic so we do need to be on our best behavior with them. Despite the fact I know many of you would rather see the Republic collapse upon themselves." stated Zuthus.
He went on.
"I will announce to their senate the intentions of this Empire I will not inform them of the planets which is in Republic possession that we will take however they should be pleased or at least apathetic to the planets we will acquire from the Empire. I'm confident they will appreciate our candor and my desire to create an alliance with them."
"Now before any of you dismiss this idea I would like to remind you that my plan is to spread our influence and way of life through out the galaxy. In allying ourselves to the Republic we open the gate for Mandalorians slowly making colonies and communities through out the Republic. Becoming allies will give use the opportunity to even set up academies of our own through the Republic so that we can recruit more members into our culture. I know that this will be true for one fact. Many people of the Republic are still enraged with the Empire many are seeking revenge and if we provide them with the means and they their allegiance we can swell the ranks of our people by the millions."
"You have a point there good Zuthus." said Kalif of the Skirata clan. And all the Major leaders stood in agreeance and none objected as many already knew this was the plan and still is.
"As for the unrefined Beskar Zuthus what news do you have for us?" another clan leadered asked.
"So far our scouts have found that the planet Wayland is one of many former Imperial planets that may contain our Beskar this cannot be proven though for it is going to require some military force to proceed with further investigation. Wayland natives are not the friendliest of creatures."
And with that Bralor ended the meeting.