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A briefer note is included in the copies sent to the Scribes.

Hello!

As the above missive implies, you are all authorised to see to the securing of the fines.

More than happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding this in person.

Regards,
Vellyn

FROM THE DESK OF LEGATE LHYRIAN

Verdict for the Trial of 10th of Qdim 7789.

The Accused:
Nadiri Eva Keter
Soldier Armin Albertos
Apothar Shum Sheroy
Sergeant Hanson Gilbracht

The Charges:
Treason
Descent into Al-Nasr

The Verdict:
Guilty of Descent into Al-Nasr, Innocent of Treason.

Their Punishment:

Shum Sheroy is to be demoted from a 0 Epoch Apothar to a 2 Epoch Nadiri.
Should the Astronomers of Q'tolip fail to enact this demotion, they will receive a 40% reduction in Allotment until they do, or reasonable explanation provided.
All four of the Accused will be selected to serve on the frontlines against the Tormented when military operations occur.
All four of the Accused are to pay 41.833 dinar each to the State Treasury in Fines.


The entire sum of 41.833 dinar is to be paid before 6 months have lapsed. Before the dawn of the 10th of Iyar 7790 IY.
To pay this sum, the accused were instructed to hand over their entire purses at the conclusion of the trial.
The Scribes of the Sublime Garden shall keep record of how much of this sum has been placed into the treasury for each individual.
The Accused are to be given receipts whenever they pay a part of their debt to society.
If by the 10th of each subsequent month, the accused has not paid their monthly due, the Legates shall exile them instead.
By the 10th of Tesrin Hray, each accused must have paid 6.972 dinar.
By the 10th of Kanön Hray, each accused must have paid 13.944 dinar.
By the 10th of Subat, each accused must have paid 20.916 dinar.
By the 10th of Adar, each accused must have paid 27.888 dinar.
By the 10th of Nisah, each accused must have paid 34.860 dinar.
If an accused has not reached this amount of their debt paid when the date arrives, they are to be exiled instead.
Reductions in this fine are awarded for exceptional heroics against the Tormented, or service to the State.

With sincere regard,

Lhyrian
Legate
Garen Linwood
Legate

Updated notices are distributed.

Per the order of the Legates of Ephia's Well, state bounties are active on the following individuals:

Valeria Lordcutter
50,000 dinari - Wanted Alive
Elven feminine scoundrel: for attempted murder of Hakem Korinthus Dûngir, the murder of Hakem Khalid al-Hayim, the murder of Legate Faith Kreutzher, and capital theft

"Smiley"
7,500 dinari - Wanted Alive
Human male, invisible sorcerer: for distribution of illegal capital narcotics

Alfhild Vargdalr
5,000 dinari - Wanted Alive
Human feminine magician: for vigilantism denying the Sultan's justice of an accused murderer

Bring these criminals to the Fourth Legion of the Sultan's Janissaries and be well rewarded for your efforts.

[Contract of Service]

[A somewhat sloppily written note, accompanied by a lengthy contract.]

Hello!

The Scribes have adjusted the contract. Please give it a read and sign it if it is to your liking!

Regards,

Vellyn

Contract of Service
between the Legates of Ephia's Well and the Company of La Banda Rossa

Let it be recorded beneath the Wheel and witnessed by the the Sublime Garden, that the Legates of the Palatial Pyramid, in trust of the Ephia's Well dignity and defense, do hereby bind agreement with the Company of La Banda Rossa. May this contract affirm the duties of sword and word, road and passage.

1. Purpose

• This agreement affirms that the State of Ephia's Well, hereinafter referred to as "the Well", contracts the services of the Company of La Banda Rossa, hereinafter referred to as "the Well", for the protection and maintenance of order along the roads between Ephia's Well and Ramieton, and to support defensive development in the surrounding region.
  

2. Duties of the Company
The Company shall undertake the following commitments:

• Patrol the roads connecting Ephia's Well and Ramieton, deterring threats and ensuring safe passage for travelers, merchants, and pilgrims alike.
  
• Maintain presence at agreed-upon watchpoints and towers, serving as bulwark and early warning against monsters, banditry, and hostile encroachment.
  
• Repel credible threats with measured force, preserving both passage and peace.
  
• Transmit relevant intelligence and observations in a timely manner to the designated offices of the Well for the good of public order and regional foresight.
  

3. Duties of the Well
In return, the Well shall honor the following commitments:

• Provide compensation in the sum of 8 000 dinars, remitted at the commencement of each 30-day term.
  
• Acknowledge the Company's limited autonomy in executing their duties, under the greater bounds of the law and tradition of the Well.
  
• Extend logistical permissions and access, including rights of road, entry to towers, and cooperation in emergencies, as available.
  

4. Oversight and Conduct
The Company is to comport itself in a manner becoming of the duty entrusted. It is to:

• Uphold discipline among its ranks.
  
• Show regard for the wellbeing and rights of civilians.
  
• Adhere to the expectations of the Well's and the Sultanate's stability and customs, as they are interpreted, adapted, or codified by the relevant Offices in their ongoing stewardship of order, propriety, and sanctioned precedent.
  
• Instances of misconduct, negligence, or criminality shall be subject to review. If found substantiated, responsible parties may be subject to dismissal or judicial measures as the Well deems necessary to restore civic balance.
  

5. Term and Renewal

• This agreement shall be valid for an initial term of thirty days, beginning on the date of mutual inscription. Renewal shall proceed by written affirmation of both parties.
  

6. Termination

• This contract may be ended only by the consent of both parties, or by the refusal of renewal by one of the parties. Should either party wish to dissolve or amend the terms herein, they must submit formal notice in writing, to be acknowledged by the other before any change takes effect.
  
• In the event of breach or grievance, the offending party must be granted opportunity to answer and remediate the matter. Termination may not proceed unilaterally, unless the offending party has failed upon delivery of agreed upon and documented remediation efforts.
  
• Where formal cause cannot be established by law, the Sublime Garden may render advisory judgment, which - once entered into Record - shall carry the weight of precedent unless contested by both of signatory Legates.
  

Witnessed and Signed

For the Palatial Pyramid,

• Legate Faith Kruehtzer: ________________________
  
• Date: ________________________
  
  
• Legate Vellyn Lhyrian: ________________________
  
• Date: ________________________
  

For the Company of La Banda Rossa,

• Condottiero Mirielle Rosseau: _______________________
  
• Date: ________________________
  

Given under watch of pen and seal,
Eizo Rumei
Scribe of the Sublime Garden
Holder of the Office of Ceremonies

FROM THE DESK OF LEGATE LHYRIAN

Hello good Scribe!

This is Legate Lhyrian. I have been informed that some manner of strike is current affecting the workers of the Quarry. A number of other rumors have reached me, too. I wish to determine the truth of things.

Could you look into and report back to me information on the following:

1) The demands of the strikers.
2) The current conditions on effects related to said demands (Living conditions, wages, provisions, workload, etc)
3) Has the Foreman been treating the workers well?
4) Are there other conditions that have caused low output of stone beyond the strike?

With sincere regard,

Lhyrian
Legate

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FROM THE DESK OF LEGATE LHYRIAN

Hello!

To put it simply, it is the product of miscommunication.

Multiple reports were made of your presence near the fire, as well as near sites of the two prior incidents. I asked for statement to be secured, politely.

I did not ask or approve of a detainment, or a search, but simply a statement.

Let us meet and discuss the matter at length, and chart a path moving forward.

You have my apologies for the inconvenience caused by this overreach of the Legion's.

With sincere regard,

Lhyrian
Legate

[The missive is received and passed on to Lujayn's Office, with a small note attached.]

For your consideration.

Vellyn

FROM THE DESK OF LEGATE LHYRIAN

Lothere,

Edmund Lothere
My work was once rebuked by the League of Gold for something so debased and simple as 'punish those whom work harder to earn more.'

Edmund Lothere
Tell me, are those laborers at the Quarry, hauling stone for twelve or more hours a day, to only make twelve dinari going to fall under this criteria? Is it the sign of a more diligent heart to behead a few goblins for five hundred dinari per hired hand, than to strike the earth for your lavish diets?

Edmund Lothere
The day we realize this unfair divide in society's hardest workers, is the day we move forward. Take care for those whose skill falls in labor and the crafts, and not the sword, and we shall prosper. Soon they will have enough, and swords do not feed people.

Revise the above transcript. As well as your prior statements over the Bellows.

You clearly want change. As luck would have it, so do I.

Talk to me. And let us work something out. The near constant sniping at my League is growing tiresome.

Lhyrian
Legate

FROM THE DESK OF LEGATE LHYRIAN

Lothere,

Talk. To. Me.

Twice I have bid you to do this, that we may discuss ways to enact real and meaningful change in this ailing city. And twice you have opted to caterwaul over the Bellows in some misguided attempt at playing the populist hero.

This is the third time I make the offer.

Get your fucking act together and reach out for a proper talk. Or write to me. I really do not care, so long as you do something productive, you washed up fop. You have the ear of two Legates. Take advantage of this.

If I have to sit through another bout of your drunken rambling in spite of repeated attempts to help you, I am going to find you and break your bloody hands. Then I am going to flip a coin to decide if I should break your jaw as well.

You are very annoying, and not in the pleasant way.

With waning regard,

Lhyrian
Legate

FROM THE DESK OF LEGATE LHYRIAN

Catalina,

As recent events showed, the die for Arslan was cast well before any of this. No sense lamenting what was and what could have been.

Attend to me in my Office, and we will determine a course forward. The sentiments you echo are shared.

With sincere regard,

Lhyrian
Legate

FROM THE DESK OF LEGATE LHYRIAN

No.

My answer will change should the Rose deign to take a firmer stance against the Exile presently roosting in their Halls.

With tepid regard,
Lhyrian
Legate

FROM THE DESK OF LEGATE LHYRIAN

Faith,

Your efforts are appreciated.

If I am not available, feel free to pass a report on to my Prelate. He will see it to me in due time.

With sincere regard,
Vellyn Lhyrian

[To the Most Exalted Servants of His Sublime Magnificence]

A long-winded reply is sent, writ formally, but with an unsteady hand.

FROM THE DESK OF LEGATE LHYRIAN

To the Most Exalted Servants of His Sublime Magnificence
Addressed with profound respect to:

Siursum Avak Res, Serene Majordomo of the Ecstatic Terrace
Ghur-Utal Pasha, 'Mekelglim', Fifth Undersecretary of the Extant Adliye
Azmir ibn Kalam, Secretary

Most Distinguished and Illustrious Servants of the Eagle Chair,

May the light of the Mother shine upon your words and deeds, and may the blessings of B'aara flow as freely as the waters of Ephia's Well itself.

We receive your counsel with humility and gratitude, recognising in it the wisdom accumulated through the golden ages of Baz'eel's magnificent civilisation. Though we of Ephia's Well may indeed stand at the periphery of our Sultan's resplendent domain, we aspire to conduct ourselves in a manner befitting those who have been granted the honor of his patronage and protection.

Let it be known that I, Legate Vellyn Lhyrian, having consulted with my fellow Legate in solemn conference, shall indeed summon before our Assembly the representatives of Jaiyan Ibn Sharev, Emir of Kha'esh. Upon the appointed day, with all ceremony and dignity becoming of our station, we shall pronounce our objection to their continued possession of Arslan—that jewel which you have rightly named the Bronze Wadi and the wellspring of the Tutelage. We shall, with clear voice and steady gaze, demand its transference from their keeping into our own.

In this most delicate of matters, we shall follow the conventions you have wisely prescribed. Our words shall carry the weight of our conviction, yet be tempered with the grace of diplomacy. We shall speak of deep sentiments and righteous demands, while maintaining the dignified reserve that befits representatives of His Great Sublimity, Osman the Sixth al-Maribid.

Rest assured that no mention shall be made of the numberless Legions or their stern power. Such unrefined allusions would indeed be both uncivilized and tactically imprudent, as your wisdom has cautioned.

We approach this momentous duty with full awareness of both the glory and the burden of the mantle we have assumed as satraps in service to His Sublime Magnificence. As instructed, we shall make offerings at the Temple of B'aara with uncovered feet, and we shall meditate deeply upon our newly claimed station and its profound responsibilities.

May our actions bring honor to the Sultan's name and further the righteous cause of unification under the benevolent embrace of Mother Baz'eel.

With unwavering devotion and deepest respect,

I remain your obedient servant,

Vellyn Lhyrian
Legate of Ephia's Well

[The missive is received and filed away.]