Aurelio D'Lyon, Vellyn Lhyrian

[illumination]

[In a neat, utilitarian hand.]

Dear Aurelio,

Our hours have not aligned, so I send you our proposal via this letter.

200,000 for a lease to Aurelio D'Lyon, with improvements paid for by you; travelers and caravans permitted through; the Sultan's Janissaries quartered when they pass through, which is allowed; the state sets any taxes or tolls, of which you may receive a fair portion; it is Ephian territory, the people there are of Ephia's Well, and the laws and policies of Ephia's Well preside there, enforceable by the Sultan's Janissaries; in case of inheritance, the state can renew the lease or offer fair value for the property and improvements; no Shade.

The extent of the territory is up for discussion.

- Legate al-Farisyya.

(a copy is sent to Vellyn Lhyrian)