We, the Council of the Inquisition, Puddleby, Lok'Groton Islands, greet you.

You hold your Empire by right of superior force, which none can gainsay. Yet we bid you consider our words.

Your Government has used force and guile to take the lives of thousands of Sylvans. This campaign of atrocity was carried out in secret, but is now revealed to public scrutiny. Your agent, Sendorian, who possesses documents and seals which demonstrate convincingly his authority in your Government, has been exposed as the agent of mass murder against Empire citizens.

This Council does not know if you sanctioned Sendorian's pogrom of genocide. We do not condemn you, nor do we call for revolt. But we offer you this warning:

The citizenry of the Empire can be compelled to obedience, only if they believe that their obedience will be rewarded by lenience. Once you have ungloved your fist and struck at them, however; once you have exercised your considerable powers to kill your citizens en masse; the further threat of violence compels nothing but rebellion and revolt. The result will be war. If it is war you desire, the Council of the Inquisition will oppose you, though it may mean our deaths.

If this is not your desire, then it behooves you to announce your displeasure with those elements of your Government who formulated this policy of genocide; to investigate them, root them out, render firm justice to them, and offer apologies and restitution to the survivors. We advise; we do not compel. The decision is yours to make, by right of force. May your decision be guided by compassion and wisdom.

By our hands and seals,

Urgelt ni Odugro Trillor
sir Sleipnir Na Gralam, Knight of the Rose
The late sir West
sir Maenygh, Knight of the Shield
ser Zwei, Knight of the Sword
Babajaga Vanimalda, Ranger
Afton
AlthePal
Merlisk
Blur'nalor
Althea, Councilor, Clan Rising Claw