Letter 151003 Sela

March 1510 From High Princess Sela Suulwikk, To Kel William Marshal


 * To Captain Marshall,


 * War is upon us.


 * The Eridonian Empire that has so long dominated the political landscape of Arcadia is fractured and breaking. With Bellumn by our side, Voraci in hand, and Astair at our back, there will be a new continental power, one that calls Wikkthronrarenta its capital. In order to rule Arcadia we must be bold, we must be brave, and we must be act quickly.


 * Your mission is now more important than ever. A successful recovery of the old kingdom’s wealth will assure our victory on the battlefield by bolstering our ranks, providing for arms, armor, and ships. By our count you have brought home 1.3M cp. worth of metals, gems, and other valuables, at a cost to the kingdom of 1.2M cp. The initial returns were quite promising, but costs grow while returns dwindle, and the court grows wary of unnecessary risk at such a turbulent time.


 * If there is no wealth left to reclaim, and you are the only one who can make this judgment, you are to return with all personnel and whatever materiel of value you have on this very ship and prepare for war. If the lands still hold riches, they must be sought with all haste. Delays mean defeat.


 * Your father-in-law, a man bless by Quantarius, has offered to take over management of the expedition and has proposed cost saving measures in our hour of need. Should you feel you still serve a purpose in the south, the following changes will come into practice.


 * With immediate effect, resupply ships, one of the largest expenses, will be reduced in frequency by half.


 * Having proved that the continent is safe to inhabit and upon completion of their year long contracts, the soldiers manning Fort Wikk will be replaced with fresh recruits so that we need not pay bonuses to for their time in Caldonia. Similarly, pay for officers will be reduced to standard wages, but you will be permitted to keep any unspent funds that would have gone to outfitting your mission.


 * May Jexel bless you,


 * High Princess Sela Suulwikk