For years now the Ruling Council of Ashtan has approached your guild, in
attempts to find a resolution to the conflicts that have as of late
arisen between the Iron Citadel and the Bastion of the North. For years
now, you have rejected every attempt to sort this situation out.

Quite some time ago, and on your behalf, Malaclypse Thorn did set forth
an ultimatum to the City of Ashtan, one that I can say with full
certainty, the city will not meet. Being that you still refuse to meet
the Ruling Council of Ashtan in any attempt to negotiate a resolution,
you have admittedly left us with few alternatives. This post is a long
overdue response to the Iron Citadel.

As previously stated, Ashtan will not be agreeing to any of the demands
set forth in your ultimatum. Instead, the Ruling Council has met and
unanimously agreed that we shall offer what appears to be your desire:
If you do wish to withdraw from Ashtan peacefully, then do so. You have
our support on this matter, we have no right to ask you to stay if you
wish to depart.

Let me be clear in stating that this is not an order to leave the
Bastion of the North, but instead an offer of support and goodwill
should you decide that departure is what is best for your guild. Let me
also be clear in stating that although the Ruling Council will support
you if you do choose to move, we can make no guarantees that the Iron
Citadel shall be moved along with the guild.

That being said, I would also like to state that if you do choose not to
leave the Bastion of the North, and continue to encourage those whom
serve the Iron Citadel to actively work against Ashtan in thought and
deed, that the Ruling Council shall be left with little other
alternative, but to take action for the strength, protection, and
unification of Ashtan.

I, along with the rest of the Ruling Council, do eagerly await your
reply to this missive

Lady Deven Lucoster

Penned by my hand on the 21st of Phaestian, in the year 295 AF.