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Post by Prince Ineirin on Jan 23, 2017 5:07:23 GMT
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Father,
Word has just come in on a merchant vessel. War has begun to break out in central Ardell, over some place called Silverclaw Valley. Details are still scant, but the general overview is apparent. A new city was discovered after the collapse of its barrier and the social structure collapsed. Various militant factions moved into the area. Reports mention Perona mercenaries, Mystmarch, and the Bund involved, with the Bund seeming to gain the most significant control.
Rumors and vague reports are continuing, of instability in Therien. Results or details are unknown. But of the undead kingdoms are becoming expansionist, we aren't ready. With Malzentine just off our shore and war brewing in the center, we could be dangerously isolated. Father, let me go out to the nearby kingdoms and secure alliances. If the rivers and other islands are held against us, we're trapped and don't have access to mainland resources. We need allies. We need secure holdings on the mainland.
And father, I know you don't want war, but we must consider attacking Malzentine. It's only a matter of time before they move to conquer and subjugate us as well.
Your loyal son,
Ineirin
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Post by Prince Ineirin on Jan 26, 2017 4:21:46 GMT
My Son,
These are grave tidings that your squire has brought to me upon the tides. I have thought deeply on these matters and upon the more detailed report of incidents in Therien. War seems inevitable now. The smaller nations have grown comfortable in their freedom from the empire and strive for greater things.
We cannot allow them to bring harm to Aerlion and bend us to their will again. Ours is an ancient line, one shared with the Sea-King. It can never be allowed to be subdued by foreigners again. You have full authority and royal directive to make what alliances you may in the best interests of Aerlion. I will prepare the home forces for all possible eventualities. We have begun forging a new form of steel. It may be of some use in the future.
Love,
Your father
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Post by Prince Ineirin on Feb 12, 2017 21:22:58 GMT
Ineirin,
I am pleased to hear of these tidings you sent regarding certain circumstances in relation to Vaundsburg. It is pleasing to the Sea-King to hear that this undead power has been crushed. You have done well with your part in the situation.
Aerlion has an assignment for you. I am sending my economic adviser to negotiate with the kingdom of Ashdell. I would like you to accompany the party with your honor guard. Meet them at Ailenesse as quickly as possible. The ship will depart from there to the North towards Mystmarch where the journey will travel inland along the river and proceed the final way by foot.
Please report back to me concerning the personages of power and their nature. Send me your best appraisal of their character and nature.
With regards,
Your father, Elyran
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