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Cangelosi wrote:Shortly after the Imperial Decree, a messenger dressed in red arrived at the palace. Bearing the markings of the Saraphan Duchys of the Northern Marches, the tired girl shivers as she gains audience with one of the Imperial Guard captains, to whom she hands an important communique:
To the Exalted Emperor and those who have the pleasure of His confidence,
I apologize first and foremost for the haste of this message. Word of your recent decrees travel fast to my ancestral home of St Eva. If only news from here traveled as fast to your palace!
I am not normally one to speak frankly on matters of Imperial security as I held rank in the Saraphan court. Recent events involving the Emerald Guard has drastically changed that. I had discovered that several members of the ruling Saraphan council, including the current selectman Duke Gontlet, had diverted a sizable amount of money and material to both the Guard and other bandit groups operating within Valencia. I have instructed this messenger to attest to the allegations and provide you with further proof of Saraphan misconduct.
On discovery of this plot against the Imperial territories, I have resigned my post as Diplomatic Representative and have forfeited my family estate. By the time you read this, I hope to be back within Nanthalion, preferably with a few Saraphan who still show loyalty to the Imperial Edict and remember the mercy shown to them during the annexation of Valencia.
Though it pains me to have to turn my back upon the Marches, the land where I was born and raised, I find that the Lady Syune has given me this opportunity to finally demonstrate my loyalty to you, Emperor. I ask for your permission to raise troops to campaign in the Northern Marches against Duke Gontlet and his fellow co-conspirators. I am aware that I hold no Imperial title or credentials to currently warrant the mustering of a proper detachment, so it may fall to task that I would seek position in the Imperial Guard. If that is impossible considering my reputation (I am told that Lord Infernis is still convinced that the Sarqphan Duchy doesn't exist), I would wish to ask for the assistance of a Guard officer to oversee this minor operation while I serve as advisor. Whatever you may choose, Emperor, know that there are still those loyal to you in the North.
I hope I will be able to discuss this in your prescence soon, but until that time, please know that I stand ready to serve the greater good the Empire provides. Ishtar and Syune watch over thee.
Your faithful servant,
Morgannus Drakewing
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