A Letter From Loez

The treaty with Gaaldron mentioned in the Declaration of Rule was made on behalf of the Duke himself, and not the Kingdom as a whole. I would certainly prepare for an attack from the north should the Duke begin losing ground in his treasonous assault on our capitol.

- Dennis

Cara is right about the agreement made earlier this year, but we've rarely known Gaaldron to honor such agreements for longer than a few years. It is possible that Duke Balliol offered them something greater than what Travance had offered to overstep that agreement.

Perhaps someone should look into what that negotiation was?

It's exactly what I have been trying to warn people of. It was an attempt to divert our attention away from this war that the Duke is brewing.

Think about it, the Duke wants Travance out of the way and Gaaldron wants Travance gone. What could the Duke offer, should he be king of Kormyre, that would make Gaaldron side with him? It isn't difficult to figure out.

We are a bargaining chip.

A very poor one if New Gaaldron is truly staying out of this. How are they transporting their supplies and army here to attack us? However, if its true, then its a good way to keep us from interfering with the Duke in Kormyre. The Gates are apparently down and as far as I'm aware, there is no way to portal that great a force. How and where are they coming in order to attack us? For that matter doesn't New Gaaldron hates Gaaldron almost as much as they hate us? Could we approach them? I doubt they wish to have Gaaldron take such a massive amount of land right on their doorstep.

Allyce,

To my knowledge, New Gaaldron is staying out of this, as per information from a Reconnaissance party sent to the border to determine their intentions. The party met up with a detachment of New Gaaldron forces and They (New Gaal troop commander) stated that New Gaaldron was staying out of all this.

Recon Party believes this to be true as there are zero preparations for invasion noted along the border. A watch is still being kept regardless. While sending overtures for their assistance has merit as does distrust of their assertion- I think their wanting to sit this out.. is worth taking face value of. Be watchful... but nothing else right now.

I'd suspect Tamarian influence personally... their declaration of war still has not been settled and they do have the ability to move troops via portal via mean Sir Tellinghast was investigating.

For what it's worth, only a fool starts a campaign in winter unless they are certain it won't be a long one, have an ace up their sleeve or are that.... controlled into thinking it a smart idea. And even then, its supply intensive.

Point to ponder- who stands to benefit if we get sidelined?

-Duncan