Cerydon, Guardian of Casadia,
As you are now aware, the Ealdorman of Östlaed is on a path of total control. The Östron armed forces are widely thought to be second to none in overall strength at this time, in particular its navy. I have heard reports from black market smugglers that the threat of an Östron blockade has scared many away from markets in Petra Nova already. Kingdoms, Duchies, and Counties in the east are arming and preparing for war.
They do so justly. I believe it is his intention to make war with any nation that interferes with the trade between Östlaed and any nation he has signed a “Treaty of Understanding” with. I also believe that he is more than capable of knocking at any nation’s fighting capability within weeks of the beginning of a war - more than ample time to prevent a large international coalition from gathering a significant enough host to attack him head on.
I believe it is time for me to exercise my noble right to prevent such a calamity from occurring. I have received pledges of allegiance in forming a coalition of Östron tribes against the Ealdorman from the Thanes of Entshire, Gourdshire, Gelderlond, Wiccaweald Farthing, and parts of Acholm Farthing.
However, I have little to no control over the bulk of the naval forces. I shall possibly need the assistance of nearby nations to wage a war on the Ealdorman’s forces from all sides, as pitched battle is not possible to win at this point in time. I would hope that your forces could march from Avatarati and meet mine near Gwyntoft, where we could march together and defeat this menace to the balance of Imperial peace, prosperity, and wealth.
This correspondence was sent securely by way of my contacts in Arnum. I hope to hear from you soon.
Yours in Imperial peace, Gröteorl Cerdic Accynnafon.
_________________ Ealdorman Cerdic Beoden Accynnafon of Östlond Runner Up of the Glas Claddach Boat Building Competition Minister of Justice
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