A Letter from Head Quartermaster Bamrell to Lord Sarry II

One more word of your men stealing from my larders and I will lop off your cock, Sarry, and then we will see how that fool son of yours manages your House! You extend yourself too much and too far; do not forget who rules Haronvsil. It is not named Sarryvsil for a reason.

The Commandant has not yet heard of your weasel's acts, but you surely must know that in every corner of the realm, the Commandant's fire is strongest and slowest, most painful to any caught in its midst. Of all the Marshalls, he is the only one of the Heaven's Three who needs not a single shard of palepowder. Do not test the plans of a man of such brilliance and aptitude.

Thus, I repeat again:

2,000 gallons of water

20 tons of wheat

120 goats

100 heads of cattle

If you and your lads miss a single one, I will notify the Commandant and the Lady Commander without delay.

Bring me every binder, threader, weaver, baker, and smither you can spare. The road to Sunderport is still long, and with Marshall Vera's engineers, we make good distances, but supplies are still in demand.

As you know, this disease continues to rage onwards. It is for that reason the Commandant has given you and your brother control over the ridge, so close to your home to keep an eye on your son and daughters.

His mercy must not be answered with incompetence, but rather righteous, sharp, and untattered fury, to be swung against our foes!

You test my patience, but know the benefits: when the army finally marches and takes Ardalsalam, when we hang Regent Attam, the magical fist of smoke-knights will finally be gone, and we will truly be a just society. Everyday the faithful stray in from the north and the south, willing to take up arms for a better world, so do not fail in your given role. I do not plan on failing mine.

You may see this as my plan to tarnish your reputation, to seek injustices against you, but that is not my intent. I am glad that you have decided to join us, but understand that this is no longer a world of castes and magic, but one of equality.

Keep an eye on your men, I have heard rumours about their attitudes. Move away from hiring sellswords, if you can help it.

I have extended the deadline, I have attached an addendum when I have accounted for the others.