by Cangelosi on Fri Jan 21, 2011 3:21 pm
Another messenger in red approached the throne room, dispatch in hand, and a basket across her shoulder. She too bore the markings of the Saraphan Duchys of the Northern Marches. Some would notice that she looked the spitting image of the previous messenger from the north, who was previously rewarded quite generously before her return trip. Maybe it was intentional. She gave the basket to one of the IG commanders, and then gave him the communique:
To the Exalted Emperor and those who have the pleasure of His confidence,
It has been about a month since my last communication, so I believe I owe you an update about the "phantom campaign" against the Saraphan conspirators. You will find that my messenger has brought you a special present: the head of the head conspirator Duke Gontlet. You may thank my Ktetchalalan clan-sister Zada for this gift, which she brought to me a few days ago. Though I can say the main head of the hydra that is threatening the security of the Northern Marches has been cut off and cauterized, there are still a few minor heads that remain to be taken before my work in the region is completely done.
Considering resources had been limited, I have only been able to wage a guerrilla campaign against the rebel armies, managing to kill key figures in the conspiracy, but I believe the assassination of Gontlet (which I and my kin will take full responsibility for) has gained me enough time to return to Nanthalion to regain some resources and perhaps gain some legitimate support from the Imperials and perhaps the Vegans. My focus has always been to preserve the dignity my ancestral home has left, and these fools railing against the march of progress only threaten that. I am sure I can handle the situation before it spreads into Valencia.
I will probably come discuss the situation with you in person soon, but for now, I believe this girl will have to suffice for now. She is the twin sister of my previous messenger who had assisted me, and she is rather eager to sample some of the hospitality you showed to her sibling. It's amazing how some forms of enticement inspire such loyalty.
Ishtar and Syune watch over thee.
Your faithful servant,
Morgannus Drakewing
-post presented by the actual mun of characters Morgan Drakewing and Arnoch Bretail-