Ok, I'm back ...
The Angel speaks to Alzem (Spoof)
We will do, as you command us, Alzem.
Then the Angel vanishes.
- - -
Mina speaks to Acererak:
Acererak, there is no question that the Union of Oerth invaded your lands.
Everything you have said, is accepted fact.
But who was it who invoked the cataclysm that destroyed your Tomb?
Who invoked the cataclysm that destroyed the Vast Swamp?
The cataclysm that killed the people of Sunndi, and shattered the southeastern part of the Flanaess?
Who was it who carelessly threw 10th level magic at you, heedless of the consequences to the world, not caring just so long as it was you who suffered, and not them?
It was not the Union of Oerth.
Thousands of their soldiers perished in the cataclysm.
When your forces fell back into Hempmonaland, who was it who led the invasion against you there?
Who spurred the Union of Oerth on, and got them involved in the conflict?
Kalanyr sent the cataclysm at you.
Forrester continued the assault in Hempmonaland.
Now, I do not condone what the God Emperor did, nor will I.
I do think a just restitution is owed you by the Union of Oerth - but nothing excessive - you lost only a few thousand of your people to the Union.
There is no restitution Kalanyr and Forrester could make, for what they have done.
Now, Acererak, let me tell you why you should join the Union of the Worlds ...
(Mina goes over to speak with Acererak privately. 10th level magic goes up to prevent scrying, and her words CANNOT be heard, nor can his, so don't ask me what they say.)