Yes...how else could Demandred explain the skill of the enemy general? Only a man with the experience of an ancient was so masterly at the dance of battlefields. At their core, many battle tactics were simple. Avoid being flanked, meet heavy force with pikes, infantry with a well-trained line, channelers with other channelers. And yet, the finesse of it...the little details...these took centuries to master. No man from this Age had lived long enough to learn the details with such care.
The quote reflects on the exceptional skill of an enemy general in battle, suggesting that such mastery can only come from vast experience, akin to that of someone from ancient times. While the basic principles of warfare are straightforward—like avoiding flanks and effectively meeting different troop types—the true art of battle lies in the nuanced execution. This finesse is what sets apart a master tactician, highlighting the importance of experience that can only be gained over centuries.
