The Les Analectes are a book written by Karrn le Conquérant. A seminar on the book is taught at Rekkenmark Academy every semester by Caldrus du Kurtvach.

• “In the monumental task of war, true triumph evades those without an appreciation for history.”

• “Great advantage flows to the commander who first recognizes the commencement of hostilities, then acts decisively and with overwhelming vigor.”

• “Armies are the forge of victory, and strong armies require strong nations. Plague, famine, and loss of will – far more than battlefield reversals – can shatter the greates army.”

• “A stalwart ally is dear as mithral, but should not occasion a lack of vigilance.”

• “Morale among the soldiers and citizenry – one's own and one's enemies – is paramount. Be mindful that in serving it internally, a commander not bolster the foe disproportionately.”

• “Few wars pass from triumph to triumph. Persistence even in the face of soul-crushing defeat is the mark of a true Conquérant.”

• “An ally is only as uncompromising as the circumstances that compel it to fight. Prepare well for the day when friends become enemies.”

• “War often inspires innovation; be certain that advancements in the manner of conducting war accompany advancements in the means of doing so.”

• “Victory can be had by the swift and focused. Absent quick triumph, however, a robust and well-provisioned foe may overcome a lack of commitment and become a daunting foe.”

• “Once he is shown to be intractable, a wise ruler allows his enemies no means of retreat or surrender. Only utter destruction prevents a foe from rising again.”

• “The most important wartime preparations occur during the cessation of hostilities. War – the ultimate pursuit of a people – never entirely ends.”