Legates Vellyn and Faith

[Qari]

[A copy is sent to each office]

Honored Legates Lhyrian and Kruetzher,

I am overjoyed to hear of the desire to move forward with the use of the stadium for this event. There are some portions of the arrangement that ought be obvious, but I will highlight if we wish to maximize the impact of diplomatic efforts with Frostport as a tertiary benefit of resolving the banditry crisis in this manner.

1. Invitations to be sent to the Jarl of Frostport and his chosen court guests.
 - This ought be obvious, but if we are to show the desert we conduct ourselves honorably in victory (or even more importantly, in defeat) we must have people who /matter/ be present. The ambassador is one thing, but to hold such an event with the aim of diplomacy without even extending the invitation would be an insult to most individuals of status.

2. Refreshments: A mix of delicacies local to Frostport to be paired with local Ephian faire (Mro Po or Xu Yin's masterful work), or exotic items sourced from else in the desert.
 - We must show prosperity and good taste in order to impress our guests and make them feel welcome. The Ephian way has been to welcome all, arms outstretched.  This is the reputation we ought be cultivating with our allies to encourage investments and businesses to aid in building the new district and ensure a flowing economy.

3. Additional entertainment :  A side card has been arranged with Ruital ibn-Kharim. A recluta wishes to battle a soldier of the fourth. If time allows, we can expand upon this to allow the Jarl's men to participate, or simply spectate in additional bouts. It would be a poor thing to ask a guest to travel so far for only a very short affair.

4. (Optionally) Additional guests from other settlements. If you feel this will overextend your ability to socialize and cultivate relationships with other important figures, this is best left out. In an ideal world, inviting our allies for shared spectacle is a fabulous way to improve our relationships with them and show them that Ephia will stand with her allies, moving forward.  The sins of past leadership are of the past, and we look to create a new golden age with our friends, together.

5.  Gifts for honored guests. I am told those of frostport honor furs and pelts, with the strength of the beast granting one more status. We have several skilled hunters, if they are able to source a fur pelt of superb quality from an exceptionally fearsome beast, this would make a marvelous gift.


Remember : Above all, our aim with this must be to show the desert we keep our word, and are generous to our friends and allies. All who stand with us benefit and prosper.  This is the message we must deliver.