Edena:
(I was going to try to do this by e-mail and I will still try to contact people. However, in the light of recent posts, I feel it would be remiss if I did not say something.)
The Grand Alliance has been meeting. We have EXTREME doubts about the veracity of the message sent by one claiming to be the Wanderer. Any partial truth can be used to craft a lie. With no offense to the city of Greyhawk, if we concocted a message showing the actions of the 10 worst of your citizens it would be very uncharacteristic of the truth. Similarly, with no insult to the brave and noble people of Celene, there are those who could misrepresent the Fey Mysteries into something perverse. Indeed, some of your foes have done so in the past, trying to make a depravity out of acts of devotion. Someone is trying to manipulate us, the free peoples of Oerth, and the leaders of Keoland, Veluna, and Furyondy say that we must learn what is the total truth. A half-truth can be far more damaging than a lie. We refuse to panic, or be manipulated. We are sending ambassadors to the following powers:
To the Technomancy of the Lortmils (Gnomework): We wish them to explain their actions, and to determine the truth for ourselves. If we determine that you are friends of Oerth, and not foes, we wish to discuss matters of mutual interest. It is quite possible that if you are indeed people who legitimately wish a better future for Oerth - but not as a colony of Toril - we may be able to ally. We are far closer than Aerdi and far more reasonable. You know our resources well, and we are neighbors. Ambassador Guillaum Dolanor will be arriving shortly.
To the Baklunish-Esmerin Confederation: We see Vecna as a threat and are willing to work with you in the common interest of our world. In the past we may have had difficulties, but we respect your faith and your cutures. Now is the time for all who love Oerth to stand as one.
To Frigid_Spleen: An ambassador arrives to ask if they know of any celestials on Toril or knowledgeable about Toril. (Edena: If they know of Hope Island, the ambassador wishes to go there and learn about Toril for himself from the angels.) The ambassador, Gwilym Raonul, will be willing to speak with the powers of Toril with the celestials of Arborea asked to
To Black_Omega, leader of Highforlk, the Peoples of the Vesve, and the Sepia Uplands: We have long considered you friends. We ask you to join us in our ambassadorial missions. Our nations should stand together. We ask that you add our wisdom to ours in determining the truth. If need be, we will stand with you against your foes.
To Kesh, Leader of the Yeomanry and Geoff; In the past, our nations have made severe mistakes. Our nations are in the process of establishing parliaments that will give our common people more of a voice in our governments. Indeed, it seems that many of our past wrongs in our actions have occurred when we have not listen to our people. We ask that you and the leaders of Highfolk, Vesve, and the Sepia Uplands join us in our ambassadorial missions. We must learn if this message we received was accurate, or a lie. We also stand with you as allies, if you so desire it.
To Terraism, Leader of the Ulek States: You are a shining example of what this world should be: nations where peoples of diverse background and belief stand together in peace. Please, join us in our efforts to learn the truth. We stand with you.
To the Queen of Celene, the Knights of Luna, the Empire of Varanaith, and the Lendore Isles:
To Yolande, Queen of Celene: We counsel caution. We need to determine the truth of what has transpired. We seek your counsel as well. Join us in our efforts and ambassadorial missions. Your people are wise and courageous. It is our hope to have better relations with you and your people. Lady Rhalta of All Elvenkind, we wish you and your people well.
To Varanaith: While there is much about your land we do not understand, we see much that is good in your culture. We have found that diverse people, united in friendship and freedom, can achieve more together than separately. Please accept our ambassadors and join us in our efforts to determine the best course for our peoples. Please join us in our embassies.
To the Lendore Isles: We greet you in peace and friendship. We ask for your advice and assistance. Your people are renowned for their lore and good judgement. Help us determine what is the truth. We would wish you to join our ambassadors in learning the truth of Toril. If Toril is as the message portrayed, obviously we would have no truck with anyone who wishes to subjugate our world. However, we have our doubts about the message. Surely, you - leaders of one of the most magical lands in Oerth - realize that we must determine the truth for ourselves.
To the Knights of Luna: You are among the most famous orders in the Flanaess, renowned for courage, skill, and good judgement. Speak to us, and help us determine the truth. Your wisdom and courage may be needed in the coming days.
To D'Anconia, Leader of the Iron League and allied powers: We are far from your lands, but have admired your heroic struggle for self determination. Join us in our efforts to judge whether the message we received is truth or a lie seeded with half-truths.
To Zelda, leader of Ratic the Frost Barbarians, the Snow Barbarians, and the Ice Barbarians: You represent brave nations who know that what seems true is not always so. Iuz falsely impersonated Vatun, and used too many brave warriors for his own ends. Join us in determining the truth of the message, and our embassies. As you know, the people of our lands have the blood of many peoples, including the Suel, flowing throw us. We wish you well, and seek your counsel. Please add your ambassadors to those we plan to send to learn the truth.
Finally, Gran March, Keoland, Veluna, and Furyondy announce that they are forming the Kevellond League. The League is a body of nations united for trade, defense, and the promotion of peace. We are also increasing the representation of our peoples in the affairs of our governments. We invite all those who wish to speak to us to do so. If you desire to ally with us, we will consider. In this time of turmoil, we ask that those who are friends of Oerth join our consideration of what we have heard and seen. We stand for an Oerth where its peoples determine its destiny, with respect and dignity for individuals and cultures. We ask that you proceed carefully in your actions. Let us remember that regardless of our differences in race, species, or faith, we are all the children of Oerth.
Edena; If Spellsinger's people are known to us, we will try to contact them. Very carefully.
If we hear any message from Kalanyr, we send him our concerns and counsel patience.
I also send embassadors to the Celestial Empire, Nyrond, the Urnst states, the Touv and Olman peoples, and anyone I whom I can reasonably rely on to let an ambassador speak and depart safely.
Out of role playing:
We need more players. If you are reading this thread, please take a side.
Edena: I really want to have my side and everyone else learn what has happened in the previous IR threads. As I indicated to you in my e-mail, my side is very suspicious of the message we received. Would it be possible to have those representing Toril speak, once my ambassadors arrive, to speak on the boards?
If any wish to speak with me privately, I will be checking my e-mail frequently.
Your making better progress than most of my friends did when I was playing a drow named Kalanyr.
