Qari

[zerotje]

Hello Qari,

This is Knud writing.

We like your bellows.

If Faith keeps her arrogant stance and refuses any and all proposals and ways forward for us in regards to the Arena fight and our inevitable reassimilation into Ephia's Well, we will be forced to take alternative measures of which there are no limits- and we will be successful at.

Skargrimssons

[Qari]

Brothers Skargrimsson,

I would urge you not to do anything rash. Vellyn and Faith have not yet had a chance to speak on the matter. Faith seems particularly sore that I spoke against her during the election, and seems to have set her mind (thus far) on the notion that banditry is irredeemable and we cannot reward those whom are criminals and have harmed Ephians.  She may not listen to me, but may listen to Vellyn or other council whom she trusts.

It is best if your hands remain stayed while these negotiations proceed. Further violence will only reinforce this mindset among those who hold it.

I have reminded her that throughout history, strength of arms and prowess in battle beyond challenge is how lordships are crafted and settlements have risen from the ash to be recognized as nations. You are no longer mere bandits, through force of arms, and countless battles won even when outnumbered. We cannot continue to treat you as such.

You have shown yourselves to be civilized, always honoring all negotiations and never taking any Ephian life thus far to my knowledge. There is clearly a path forward for diplomacy, and as I have reminded our Legate of Purple -  Peace is defined by enemies choosing to forgive the slights and transgressions of the past in order to end a conflict and turn an enemy into an ally.


Continue to be civilized, and this can be a victory and spectacle we can all share in.


Qari Alriyh,
Legate of the League of Gold
Scholar of Baz'eel

[zerotje]

Hello Qari,

FINE, I am not a politician and all I have is my honor and the violence I can inflict.

I honor any and all agreements. For this, I am known.

Do not take too long.
I do not have much faith in Faith or Vellyn.

KNUD

[Qari]

Brothers Skargrimmson,

I am told by Vellyn the Legates are amenable to the use of the stadium, after discussion. They should be reaching out with a proposal soon. 

I am also told that they are not keen on this being a battle to the death, in defiance of the Bloodsands' storied traditions.  I cautioned them that there is no glory without peril, and a simple spar is little better than theatrics and no by no means appropriate to settle affairs such as these.

I am not fond of the notion of a wasted opportunity for diplomacy for Frostport. You or your ambassador may reach out to me to facilitate or negotiate terms with our active legates that will ensure this event is a grand one that the citizenry of both our settlements may be proud of. I will advocate for anything that is of mutual benefit and ensure the Legates hear it with proper consideration.

Qari Alriyh,
Legate of the Gold League,
Scholar of Baz'eel

[zerotje]

Qari,

Thank you for your efforts we'll find out some way to repay you. Consider us in debt.

No death is fine with us.
The outcome will still hold much meaning and consequence for us if we win.

If we lose, less so.

Skargrimssons