"What nobleman in his right mind is going to turn his armies over to a 16 year old hallucinating farm girl?" Any nobleman at that point in history. At that time, the church was (in Europe) the ONLY over-riding authority, except for the "God (appointed) Kings". Church and State were often battling for power. Science hadn't really been invented/discovered. The nobility were not really much more educated than the peasants, the clergy or the alchemists (the closest thing they had to scientists). So yes, a believing noble would turn his armies over to a hallucinating farm girl. Religion was (and alas, still is) a very powerful force that can provide the impetus for violence.... Given the recent events in the Middle-East, New York, London and other areas, need I say more? They believe they are right. I (personal opinion) believe they are wrong. Back then, the difference was harder to decide.. Cheers, Diolma