[NR] Trouble in the Kingdom

[Donnchadh Beag mac Griogair]

Unto the good populace of the Barony of Namron and the Canton of 
Skorragardr and our neighbors and friends throughout the region do I, 
Baron Donnchadh, send greetings.

By now, many of you may have heard of the growing strife between HE 
Kainin Tepesa, Baron of Bonwicke, and HE Armand Dragonetti, Baron of 
Elfsea.  HE Armand has cast many disparaging remarks concerning HE 
Kainin's stewardship of the lands of Bonwicke and has even sullied the 
honor of the fair Baroness Oriana.  Even now he gathers around him an 
army to march on Bonwicke in just a few short weeks.  He *claims* that 
this is just a test of HE Kainin's readiness, but he then talks of 
ruling over those lands should Kainin fall.  He promises those who would 
fight with him lands and spoils of war, and threatens those who would 
not help him with taxes.  I ask you, does this sound like honorable intent?

HE Kainin has called for his friends and those who would not be next on 
the "Bloody Baron's" list of annexation to join him in the defense of 
Bonwicke.  He offers no payment other than the glory and honor that 
comes with fighting for a just cause.  He also offers no threats for 
those who do not answer his call.

So what shall our answer be?  Shall we join with the Bloody Baron in 
hopes of the spoils of war?  Shall we join HE Kainin in the defense of 
Bonwicke and put a stop to this rampage?  Or should we just sit in our 
comfortable homes and pretend that none of this affects us?

I know where MY heart lies.  What say YOU good people?

In Service to Crown and Kingdom,
Donnchadh Beag mac Griogair
Baron of Namron
Lord of Skorragardr