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It saddens me to see you go. You were a great addition to Curon, and you made a sweet culture that you spent so much time on. You will be missed. And if you choose to return you will be welcomed with open arms.

15th of the Amber Cold, 1716 To His Imperial Majesty, Godfrey III, Following correspondence with my dear brother, Lord Rodrik Kortrevich, I have made a difficult decision; one I hope my family will follow suit with. As the Regent of the County of Ayr, I, Lilliana Baruch-Kortrevich, sister of Lord Rodrik Kortrevich, Baron of Koravia, widow of late Jan Baruch, swear fealty to Godfrey III, of House Horen, in perpetuity. To my family, I wish not for our good relations to be sullied because of this decision. The violence that has occurred thus far is unacceptable, and no more need to die due to the conflict at hand. Already we have lost countless friends, and many will continue to be lost. If we are to do the right thing, the differences with the empire should be solved civilly –– not at the end of a blade. Signed, Lilliana Baruch-Kortrevich Countess of Ayr Baroness of Voron Baroness of Riveryn Lady of Saint’s Rest Lady of Jorenstadt Guardian of the Coast

Lily receives this as she returns to her Keep. Hiding away in her chambers, her eyes scanning across the parchment. Her hands shaking and heart heavy. She'd reminisce on the times Rodrik & her shared, and dwell on the love she felt for him. She'd whisper to herself, "I wish I knew what to do, dear brother. I wish we could be as we were before this war, for I can not bring myself to call you a traitor. And yet, I can not even talk to you. Rodrik, you & Duncan led me through everything, I can not stomach the thought of a life without you."

Celest nods as she reads the ultimatum. “Ave Curonia”

Lily smiles brightly as she reads the announcement. Her heart never having been this full.

"Ave Curonia." Celest would proudly state.

It cut off my powergaming example. I’ll finish it here I guess. ? For instance, I can’t run up to someone and stab them, that would not allow them to respond. I could say that i was walking at them with a knife, and then give them the time to respond so that I’m not taking control away from them.