Alkland Diplomatic Subjugation of Pireem
Lord Glane of Pireem,
I write to you now, in the name of Alkland, not as a conqueror nor as an enemy, but as a brother in union. With the vows exchanged and the fates of our houses sealed, I commend you for choosing the path of wisdom in this most difficult time.
It is no secret that these lands have known hardship, and that the tides of war have crept ever closer to your gates. But where others might have foolishly clung to blades and battlements, you have seen the larger truth — strength, unity, and survival lie not in resisting the inevitable but in embracing it. Your decision to join your people with ours, not through force but through marriage, speaks of a ruler who values the lives of his subjects over his pride. That is no small thing.
The banners of Alkland now fly amongst your people, not as a symbol of subjugation, but of shared purpose. Together, we shall forge a kingdom greater than either of us could have alone. Your lands, your people, will be safeguarded, your legacy preserved. In this union, Pireem will find its place, not as a vassal, but as a part of something larger, something destined for greatness.
It is my hope that you will see this union for what it truly is — not an end to your reign, but the beginning of a new era. One where your name and your line will be remembered for the foresight that ensured its place in history.
Alkland’s reach will grow, and with it, the power of our joined houses. We will shape the future of this realm. Know that you have made the right choice, for there is no greater honor than to stand among those who know when to turn the tides in their favor.
By the hand of Prince Etsor of Alkland, heir to the throne of Alkelf
