Cooper Ravenwind,

It is funny that you should try and slander my name, my family and our
history. You often conveniently forget that which does not benefit or
suit you. You slander me with falsehoods, attempting to smear my name to
make yours look better. You do state one thing correctly, you were just
a mere paladin when you 'became' an Ikari.

Of course, this was after you betrayed the Infernals and were
slaughtered back to Minia. Numerous times. You may recall who was on the
giving end of that beating a lot. You'll also remember that it was a
combination of Ikari. Andelas, Zero, and I were amongst them. There were
4 original Ikari. You were not one of them. I was and always have been.

You were just latching onto a dynasty quickly rising into a permanent
place in history. You were redeemed and shown mercy, something that has
only happened once in any Ikari's life. And now, you're nothing more
than a Ravenwind. Therefore, I agree that Cain is more of an Ikari than
you, even if neither of you are by blood.

You'd do well to remember your hot headed days, and take note how little
it's changed over the decades. If being a traitor has anything to do
with the eligibility of being an Ikari, count the times that Andelas,
Zero, and I have ever betrayed our Gods, goals, and blood in comparison
to how many times you have gone back and forth. A little hint: I'm still
an Infernal, loyal to Sartan and the ideals imbued within my very soul.

I will leave you with this--leave Ikari matters to those of us still
proud and courageous enough to wear the name, as the true bloodline
always has. Stick to matters of Ravenwind, as you've forsaken any of
your history with us. However, that seems to be nothing new to the likes
of Cooper.

-A. Ikari

Penned by my hand on the 4th of Phaestian, in the year 533 AF.