Beginning of the Castlerock Rebellion

07 Harvestide, 78:Discord

To Magistrate Neble of Alkland,

I write to you with grave news from the frontier. The situation in Castlerock has deteriorated beyond our worst fears. What began as murmurs of discontent has erupted into open rebellion against the allied nations.

Three days past, the citizens of Castlerock took up arms against the embassy guards. The violence spread like wildfire through the city, engulfing street after street. By nightfall, the rebels had seized control of the main gates and the central keep.

Most disturbing is the composition of this rabble. It's not merely humans who've risen up, my lord. Elves stand shoulder to shoulder with dwarves, orcs fight alongside ratori. Their demands are as audacious as they are absurd. They call for complete independence, free from the influence of any nation. They speak of self-governance and neutrality, as if such a thing were possible in these troubled times.

Our embassy staff, those who survived the initial uprising, are held hostage in the old temple. The rebels threaten their lives should any nation attempt to retake the city by force. It's a delicate situation, made all the more complex by the involvement of multiple races.

I've dispatched riders to the other allied nations, but I fear a coordinated response may be slow in coming. Each realm will doubtless prioritize the safety of their own citizens or even claiming the settlement, potentially fracturing our united front.

The rebels have begun fortifying the city walls with alarming efficiency. It seems each race brings its own expertise to bear - dwarven stonework, elven magic, orcish brutality. They've transformed Castlerock into a formidable stronghold in a matter of days.

I urge you to convene with your advisors. We must decide on a course of action before this rebellion spreads. Already, I hear whispers of unrest in other border towns. If left unchecked, this could be the spark that ignites a far greater conflagration.

Sir Dil Vutude