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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color="#1c0b5a" face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1C0B5A'>Unto Baron <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Gavin</st1:PersonName>,
Seneschal of Trelac, does Lady Muirghein MacKiernan, Captain of the <st1:PersonName
w:st="on">Civic Guard</st1:PersonName> of Trelac send greetings from the field.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1C0B5A'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color="#1c0b5a" face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1C0B5A'>As you know, the Guard was dispatched to
investigate reports of an encroaching wall on our new lands of Crossroad Keep,
the gentle ladies of this fair land being afraid for their safety, with so few
warriors to protect them. It is my unfortunate duty to relate what we found. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1C0B5A'>Upon our arrival, it became obvious that
reports were grossly underestimated. A large wall was even then being
constructed of stone and mortar by men claiming to be surveyors and engineers,
though they wore large swords on their belts. We, of course, immediately
questioned the purpose of the wall and upon whose order it was being built into
our lands. Rather than answer our just questions, these brigands attacked! It
was a fierce fight, one that traveled, unfortunately onto the lands of our good
friend Centurion Gerold. I am sad to say that the enemy was using flaming
arrows for their archers and it appears that the good Centurion’s home
was caught in their sights. Though, I must confess, if confuses me as to how
stone caught fire so quickly. During this fight, we saw that the brigands had
stolen a large herd of donkeys that are so important to our people. It seemed
the good Gerold had very few men nearby to either help put out the flames of
his home or help us round up what was left of the herd, though he wasn’t
clear where his men were. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1C0B5A'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color="#1c0b5a" face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1C0B5A'>It is my intention to remain for a time,
to assist the good Centurion until his men return, though I am not sure how
long we will be welcome. Somehow your colors were painted on his walls and
there is some argument over who the donkeys belong to, now. I believe, my lord,
that Trelac is being set up!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1C0B5A'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color="#1c0b5a" face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1C0B5A'>I send this missive by my most trusted
aid-de-camp, Seoras. I have cautioned him to take care in reaching you safely,
as I believe there may be enemies still in our lands who may try to do him
harm. I pray this reaches you before the foul rumors that I am sure will
abound.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1C0B5A'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color="#1c0b5a" face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1C0B5A'>In service to Trelac,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color="#1c0b5a" face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1C0B5A'>Lady Muirghein MacKiernan, Captain<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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