To the second most deadly Sublimation alchemist of recent decades,

Thank you for your response. While much of what you've written is at least a close approximation of the truth, it doesn't negate that my offer was genuine and would have benefitted your city. I understand the easy answer is to dismiss me and continue doing things the way you've always done them; radical courage to innovate isn't for everybody.

When I led Hashan we tried to be the best. We failed frequently, but we still tried. I observe that in the Hashan of today, trying to be the best has been replaced with severing the best to claim victory by default. Well, to the victor go their spoils: Hail Lord Sobriquet, deadliest by default!

Ksha Zartosht

Penned by my hand on the 11th of Sarapin, in the year 1000 AF.