To the warriors of Mhaldor,

Those of you who dare to kidnap Shallamese citizens had best be prepared
to defend yourselves. Do not flatter yourselves into thinking you can
ransom gold out of the Jewel of the East. We will take revenge for such
acts and you will pay in blood.

There will be no negotiations.

Kotori Vorondil
Vizier of Shallam

Penned by my hand on the 4th of Daedalan, in the year 376 AF.