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Message: <blockquote data-quote="dpdx" data-source="post: 1856078" data-attributes="member: 188">"Which I presume is from a time when Thedoric was above reproach, Counsel, so you need not feel uncomfortable about your prior association with him. Exantrius rode proudly with him, as did the other Knights of the Greater Kingdom, so your situation is shared with better men than all of us, it would seem, May the Light Shine Upon Us All.As for who the letters are addressed to, the majority remaining are located in and around the Free Cities. An inn proprietor, a Princess of the Glades, who I suspect is of my own heritage, and a Chief of Affairs.Which is why I imagine Hiritus objected to the content in your letter that stated you should not join together in the common defense of your mutual freedom, or abandon the weak. If one can meet the forces arrayed against him with greater number, it often improves the odds. Some of the most successful gladiators in my town used to say sometimes, "Men can stand together, or die separately." The common hope of the Free Cities would be that they remain Free, I suppose. That hope stands a better chance united than not.So I must say that if by 'the weak,' Thedoric meant 'the poor,' I might share in both parts of that criticism. For it is the poorest who are most susceptible to turn against this City, if it is indeed to do nothing for them. Men will often join the host that provides for their basest needs, good sir, and if... Thedoric, or whoever it is... can promise them food, plunder and a chance at glory, could you not see them taking it? Better to offer them what you would, first, since you are among them.""I appreciate that, Raven, as does the Realm, I believe. I wish to do whatever will render peace unto the land, again.</blockquote>

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