Compared to a peregrine, Georgiana would have preferred Fredley to give her a Himalayan singing bowl. Listening to its sound, whether while doing yoga or meditating, made it easy to achieve "resonance."
Yoga was not very effective on a full stomach, so she merely assumed the Tree Pose and meditated.
She imagined herself as a tree, her feet planted in the soil, roots growing from the soles of her feet. She felt nature's rhythm, and with every breath, her imagination flew as far as a peregrine—farther and farther...
Launching a public war required "justice" even more. For example, the original reason for the Crusades was to protect pilgrims.
The Knights Templar imposed restrictions on attire, allowing only white clothing. Georgiana had seen many noble coats of arms and suits of armor during her visits to France.
Perhaps elaborate armor had initially been a symbol of nobility, but in actual combat, people discovered that once it was covered in mud and blood, it was impossible to distinguish. Especially on battlefields thick with dust and sand, brightly saturated banners were still the most conspicuous way to display one's identity.
This had advantages and disadvantages. The advantage was that the enemy knew nobles bearing such banners could be ransomed if captured. The disadvantage was that they became ready-made targets and would usually be mobbed.
The helmets of the Knights of Malta were much the same, from the Grand Master to ordinary members. The order supplied its knights with armor and weapons. The full name of the Knights Templar even included the word "poor," and white cloth required no dye.
The Crusades consumed immense time and resources; no single country could have accomplished them alone. Moreover, once the fighting ended, the nations that had taken part had to return home. From a more practical