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Rajis
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To the Illian Companions

Post by Rajis » Fri Jul 12, 2019 6:53 am

An envoy bearing a banner with white crescents approaches the gates of Illian. "A missive for the Illian Companions!" The guards let him through, but not before mocking the envoy's horse. The envoy presses on to the office of the Companions. " I come bearing an apology from Tear." He hands the envelope sealed with the sigil of Tear to Lord Atienne, then takes his leave. Lord Atienne breaks the seal and takes out the letter.

To the Illian Companions,

It is true that we are better at defending the Stone than attempting to conquer other nations. We made a grave blunder when we decided to leave the Stone of Tear and wage a war against Illian. We apologize for perpetrating this war and take full accountability for our actions. We extend our sincerest apologies to the citizens of Illian, especially to the farmers and villagers outside of the city, who despite being non-combatants, were attacked anyway by Defender Micheal and a contingent of Tairen soldiers under the guise of liberation. This bloodshed was unnecessary and it was a mistake. We will make a full-fledged and good faith effort to solve our differences through the act of diplomacy in the future.

We are sincerely sorry for this war that we started and the carnage that ensued, and we truly wish to make amends for our actions. We have withdrawn our troops from The Western Foot of the Erinin Bridge, and we cede this position to a phalanx of Illian Companions for the time being. We see now that Illian is not run by pirates and smugglers, as we once thought, but fair and lawful men, even if they may talk a little different. We will make a sincere attempt to work together with the Companions in guarding the bridge over the Erinin from those who wish to bring harm to the Southlands.

There is also the matter of the individuals requested for trial. The following members of the Defenders of the Stone hereby surrender themselves to the Illian Companion Military Tribunal: Councilman Melat, Councilman Rajis, former Councilman Halarn, Defender Kai, and Defender Hyzael. The Tribunal charges all five with Waging an Unjust War, and the Tribunal also charges Councilman Melat and Defender Kai with Perfidy. We hope that this will please King Mattin Stepaneos den Balgar and the Council of Nine, as well as the Illian Companions.

Sincerely,

The Defenders of the Stone
(signed in careful, calculated and deliberate hands)
Melat al’Farath, Under-Lieutenant and Councilman of the Defenders of the Stone
Rajis the Defender of the Stone and Councilman of the Defenders of the Stone
Halarn Naiche, Defender of the Stone Drillmaster and former Councilman of the Defenders of the Stone
Lord Delion the Lieutenant, Blademaster, and Councilman of the Defenders of the Stone