Message Letter of Invitation: [Iron Cult Correspondance with The Confederate]

[Marthaler Amslerbeak]

The letter was delivered folded, into a wax-sealed envelope of parchment, carrying the mark of Krahen, one of the most powerful of the Iron Cult's guilds. By breaking the seal, the contents carried words written in caligraphic fashion and black ink that still carried the scent of burned oil. The signature, complex and unique, belonging to Marthaler Amslerbeak, Lord-Chalybatte of Wesalla, and member of the Iron Council.

It is my hope that this letter finds its recipient in good health of mind and body, and the domains intended of prosperous harvest and scarce enemies.
Although it has been an endeavour I would like to have commited to on much different times, and much different way, necessity had forced my hand into
writing this letter to you. My intentions remain in good faith, and hope that the Confederate shall remain strong and independent as it always was.
The Iron Cult, and myself, pray for the blessing of the one, true, God-Machine to be upon you and yours, in these times of great strife across Erova.
I took the liberty of writing this letter in hopes of our two great nations find a common path leading to prosperity and friendship alike. It is to my
great sorrow, such paths are usually paved by metal and black powder, and this time, feels to my distaste to be no different.
It has come to the attention of the Iron Council that the newly self-crowned King of Espada, Marcus Aumont, has declared himself a manifestation
of the God-Machine, laying claim to minds and banners alike across Erova. It has also come to our attention of vile rituals and cursed magicks being
the source of the blasphemous king's successes in the past years.
Although it may feel foreign, now, I cannot but express my concerns about the situation, and the danger such expansionist war-liking heretics pose to
all the civilized world. With this said, I wish to invite you in entertaining the prospect of an alliance between the Confederate and the Iron Cult, with
aim of monitoring Espadan influence and ensuring a future without magicks, demons, or sorcery for the peoples of our nations.
I shall expect your reply with anticipation, and hopes that the threat of Espada has not gone unnoticed by the Confederate. The Iron Cult, a loyal friend and
ally of the Confederate, should you choose to accept it, shall be by your side whenever and wherever your great nation is threatened by such blasphemous
villains, expecting only for the Confederate to do the same, should the need arises to face one such existential threat.
In hope and in respect,
Marthaler Amslerbeak, Lord-Chalybatte of Wesalla

 

[ImperialEevee]

The Confederate send a letter back quite late due to some governmental hangups. The letter that did come back reads as follows.

“We, the Confederate, apologize profusely for the late response to your letter and your generous invite to join the Iron cult. We politely decline such a polite offer due to a variety of matters much more serious at our home front.


The primary matter pertains to the matter of knowledge on the iron cult. While we do believe that you are a mighty alliance with a grand number of forces we in the confederate have never heard of you or those who are members in the alliance. We also have little knowledge of your gods but we in the confederate do not believe in a machine god but rather that machines are made to uplift the modern working man up and out of poverty and to increase the standard of living.


The second matter pertains to our borders. While we ourselves are a forward, open nation welcome to trade with everyone we have more national matters to handle. A recent expedition into an unexplored province has led to the discovery of a savage race of people content with the indiscriminate use of weapons. They are currently being pacified with all intentions to bring them into The Confederate as equal citizens.


Thank you for your time and consideration but we are quite busy.”