Are these three sentences worded in the best way?

FYI- The Council is the mage-lords/zulkirs. Although Dmitra wanted to confront Szass Tam’s troops as they descended from the heights of High Thay, the other mage-lords decided that they would instead focus on rebuilding their strength and gaining control of the far northern provinces. However, Bane then interrupted the meeting and instructed the Council to fight Szass Tam’s forces when they marched down from High Thay in order to settle the war. Choosing to follow Bane’s directive, the zulkirs hastily assembled their armies and advanced north to the plain at the bottom of the road that led down from Thralgard Keep.