Letter from Jamandi Aldori

", I knew the day would come when you began to doubt me. At least you didn't proceed immediately to bite the hand that feeds you. It is a fair question, what reasons led me to write to you when I could have traveled to Varnhold myself. Well then, let me lay my cards on the table. There are reasons for this, grave reasons indeed. The threat of Numeria looms over Rostland. More and more, barbarians make their way into our lands and attack our caravans. Our scouts report that barbarian tribes gather on our borders. I would have gladly turned from this crisis and dealt with Varnhold myself, were it not for my sentimental attachment to my country, my city and its people, who are about to be swallowed up by the Numerian hydra that crawls towards us from the east. Of course, Restov does have a ruler — but it would be ignoble to leave Lord Mayor Sellemius without my support in such a difficult time. There was no one I could ask for help but you. I ask of you, as an old comrade in arms: gather your men and discover what has happened in Varnhold — at least so that whatever devoured its inhabitants doesn't find its way to your own subjects. P.S. I've sent some resources along with this letter. Consider them a sign of my good will, and an expression of my gratitude for your help. Your friend and ally, Swordlord Jamandi Aldori"