I'm a forestal, not much of a forestal but a forestal none the less and
frankly it's quite funny to hear that a garden isn't part of nature
because it is man made. Oakstone, as I understand it, not being a member
myself, is responsible for the care of plantlife. Why should where a
plant grows dictate if it is deserving of Oakstone and Lady Demeter's
protection? The smallest shrub is entitled to the same treatment if it
grows in the forest, a city park or someones garden. The extermination
of, dare I say it, even the weeds around a persons house is a crime
against nature and deserving of punishment, and Oakstone enemying is not
something to be treated lightly.
I can understand the complaints that have been made about city
sovereignty, but frankly they are little more than the egotistical chest
beatings of people who don't know any better. A city would be much
better served if it listened to Oakstones concerns, listened, understood
and acted accordingly. Oakstone has many more weapons it could employ,
should it so desire. So far, Oakstone has been the model of even
handedness and tolerance. Personally, I hope Oakstone stands up uses
it's authority in a more forceful manner in the future.

Penned by my hand on the 19th of Scarlatan, in the year 328 AF.