Peace
Hazen sends a message to Sanctus Punitor, Alzem, and the members of the Oerth Alliance.
"I will, of course, attend the peace conference. We need to step back from the edge of ruin."
"Perhaps we must all put aside our thoughts of vengeance to seek survival for us all."
"I ask that my allies hold Lord Melkor's people in prison. I will try to convince him that a universal peace will be in his best interest. He should be given some positive reason to accept a peace."
"I had hoped the Fourth Touch could be avoided. Now we must act to avoid a Fifth Touch and to restore what has been lost."
OOC: Anabstercorian, PLEASE check your e-mail. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT.
A message is sent to Melkor, the deity:
"While you view me as an enemy, have you ever known me to lie to you? I say this in truth. Any offer the Dark Powers make is a trap, a sugar coated lie. Even with your own domain, you would ultimately be their prisoner and plaything."
"I have stated that I am for a universal peace. If you become a prisoner of the Dark Powers, you will not have a chance to achieve victory on your own terms. Any victory you achieve over us will be tainted by the knowledge that you can never leave the Domain of Dread."
"In a lasting peace, you would have a chance to rebuild. Your people and you deserve better than to be eternal prisoners for the amusement of the Dark Powers."
"You have a choice. Sometimes the most difficult choice is the wisest. I have taken steps to ensure that you and your people can survive past this day. All is not lost."
"Which would you prefer, a chance to one day strike at me and all your enemies and then move to other worlds. Or a trip to the Domain of Dread, where it is uncertain that I or Anabstercorian would accompany you. Which choice fits your plans, your desires."
A second message is set secretly to Lord Rhaumagaum, Regent of the City of Shade:
"I would ask that you implore Lord Melkor not to accept the offer of the Dark Powers. It is a trap that could ensnare you all."
"I have said that I stand for a universal peace. This will give all of us time to step back from the Domain of Dread and rebuild. The people of Netheril do not deserve to become playthings in a prison run by the Dark Powers. Also, I place the blame for the past bad relations between us at the feet of Lord Melkor."
"A universal peace would mean your borders would be respected. You would have a chance to rebuild -- and not enter the domain of Dread. You would also have the opportunity to more freely pursue your own ends."