I have come up with an interesting and (hopefully) reasonable solution
over Jaru. Whether or not my advice is heeded, I must speak out.
Mhaldor, you boast some of the best fighters, why not send one of your
best against Shallam? Shallam, as long as this gesture is made in good
faith, it would be best if you agreed. Perhaps a duel between two
champions? Or a tourney to determine the out come. But Jaru must be
represented. Should they have their own champion? Or perhaps be the
judges of said tourney? Either way I think this would be a good way to
settle this dispute honorably. I've heard Mhaldorians have no honor, the
few I've met seem to be honorable to me. As are those of Shallam. Lord
Matsuhama, would you bless this combat with your presence? Lord of War,
Lord Aegis, do You think this to be an honorable way to resolve this
conflict? Maybe I am wrong, maybe war is the only solution, but I am
only a mortal. But I dislike seeing innocents suffer, and I myself lack
the means to defend Jaru myself. Please, think on this. Thank you.

Crono Silversand.

Penned by my hand on the 19th of Phaestian, in the year 368 AF.