A call to arms...united.
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A call to arms...united.
*Previous Writing Has been torn off*
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Juniper Onyx
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Another Army? Another Holy Warrior for the Light?
Perhaps I must repeat myself.
"I don't think you understand our situation here.
Why is it that no serious effort was taken to destroy Negros before we suggested a meeting with them.
Why?
Because Trolls Bane is so much "More" important than a small island far away. We have had to live in the shadow of evil for several months now while all the nations of Gobiath could do was bicker and argue.
Even just after the Volcano exploded, the best fighters and Mages came to destroy this evil, and in 15 minutes time, were beaten and slain. What could we hope to do? And what did they do afterwards? Bicker and argue among themselves.
We have waited long enough and we must now protect ourselves. We must make peace with someone, Overlord Nalzaxx, who has the chance to finally control the evil to our south now. Someone we can talk to and reason with and make things safe for our people here again. Can't you understand?
Do you understand fully who you propose to fight? Fierce fighters and mages such as Galthran, Retlak, Nalzaxx, Negros, and many others that may be within your own ranks even now.
In my humble opinion, this crusade will end in defeat, and then when you are limping home to nurse your wounds, who will have to meet the wrath of your enemy? We will, and our citizens. You do not live here and hence are not responsible for the consequences of this 'War' you propose. In fact, even if we sided with you, you would condemn us all to death with this war of yours. You will kill us by your war no matter what side, if any we took. Please reconsider the consequences of these actions.
Please understand. There is no other way. We must either be strictly Neutral in this, giving no aid or comfort to you or Nalzaxx or we must join with them. They are here, you are not. It's that simple.
War sounds glorious until you are the one that dies from it. Go fight your Holy War elsewhere. Leave us alone."
Respectfully,
~Dusty Bottoms, Mayor of Greenbriar~
Perhaps I must repeat myself.
"I don't think you understand our situation here.
Why is it that no serious effort was taken to destroy Negros before we suggested a meeting with them.
Why?
Because Trolls Bane is so much "More" important than a small island far away. We have had to live in the shadow of evil for several months now while all the nations of Gobiath could do was bicker and argue.
Even just after the Volcano exploded, the best fighters and Mages came to destroy this evil, and in 15 minutes time, were beaten and slain. What could we hope to do? And what did they do afterwards? Bicker and argue among themselves.
We have waited long enough and we must now protect ourselves. We must make peace with someone, Overlord Nalzaxx, who has the chance to finally control the evil to our south now. Someone we can talk to and reason with and make things safe for our people here again. Can't you understand?
Do you understand fully who you propose to fight? Fierce fighters and mages such as Galthran, Retlak, Nalzaxx, Negros, and many others that may be within your own ranks even now.
In my humble opinion, this crusade will end in defeat, and then when you are limping home to nurse your wounds, who will have to meet the wrath of your enemy? We will, and our citizens. You do not live here and hence are not responsible for the consequences of this 'War' you propose. In fact, even if we sided with you, you would condemn us all to death with this war of yours. You will kill us by your war no matter what side, if any we took. Please reconsider the consequences of these actions.
Please understand. There is no other way. We must either be strictly Neutral in this, giving no aid or comfort to you or Nalzaxx or we must join with them. They are here, you are not. It's that simple.
War sounds glorious until you are the one that dies from it. Go fight your Holy War elsewhere. Leave us alone."
Respectfully,
~Dusty Bottoms, Mayor of Greenbriar~
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Kevin Lightdot
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Mister Bottoms has a point.
The halflings of Greenbriar arn't of the fighting kind, and whatever happens they will be the ones to suffer the first and the most.
I've had some encounters with Nalzaxx before, and he's a reasonable man, not some maniac who just wants to cause as much havoc as possible.
If they decide to move on us in a threatening way we would strike, no sooner.
Why fight a war if you need little comprimise to keep peace?
We've been fighting against undead for ages, perhaps it is the time to solve things in another way, a way with far less casualties.
Signed:
Kevin Lightdot
The halflings of Greenbriar arn't of the fighting kind, and whatever happens they will be the ones to suffer the first and the most.
I've had some encounters with Nalzaxx before, and he's a reasonable man, not some maniac who just wants to cause as much havoc as possible.
If they decide to move on us in a threatening way we would strike, no sooner.
Why fight a war if you need little comprimise to keep peace?
We've been fighting against undead for ages, perhaps it is the time to solve things in another way, a way with far less casualties.
Signed:
Kevin Lightdot
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Juniper Onyx
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Mr. Lightdot,
That is the most educated and enlightened approach I have seen these many months. Thank You.
Yes, war against the undeads has been tragic, but has it really destroyed the menace? Like it or not, I believe undeads and evil will always plague Gobiath. As long as there is Good, there must be Evil to compare the Good to, defining either as Good or Evil. It is a necessary coupling. Those of us in the middle become the victims.
Why not try to mediate or lessen the Evil through other means? I believe it is possible. I have also had dealings with Nalzaxx before, I'm no Temple member, but I have found that he keeps his word, once given.
We are simple folk here. We have many citizens, but very few fighters. Most have come for the peace and quiet, to earn a living and raise a family. The Hellbriar has been uncontrollable until Overlord Nalzaxx announced his intentions. Now we have someone we can deal with, and restore our peace. That's all we want.
Sometimes diplomats may succeed where the sword has faltered. Give us a chance to work this out peacably, and give us the benefit of the doubt. We only want peace.
Thank you,
~Dusty Bottoms, Mayor of Greenbriar~
That is the most educated and enlightened approach I have seen these many months. Thank You.
Yes, war against the undeads has been tragic, but has it really destroyed the menace? Like it or not, I believe undeads and evil will always plague Gobiath. As long as there is Good, there must be Evil to compare the Good to, defining either as Good or Evil. It is a necessary coupling. Those of us in the middle become the victims.
Why not try to mediate or lessen the Evil through other means? I believe it is possible. I have also had dealings with Nalzaxx before, I'm no Temple member, but I have found that he keeps his word, once given.
We are simple folk here. We have many citizens, but very few fighters. Most have come for the peace and quiet, to earn a living and raise a family. The Hellbriar has been uncontrollable until Overlord Nalzaxx announced his intentions. Now we have someone we can deal with, and restore our peace. That's all we want.
Sometimes diplomats may succeed where the sword has faltered. Give us a chance to work this out peacably, and give us the benefit of the doubt. We only want peace.
Thank you,
~Dusty Bottoms, Mayor of Greenbriar~