Gekaryna vela’Herst,

  I seek an alliance; I do not believe the advisors of Drewer Koeh-Styer will be able to properly rule in his stead until he turns of age. I fear revolution; I fear revolt; I fear my home will fall to criminals and mercenaries. The other advisors and I rarely agree on anything. I and one other wish for Styd?n to become a barony under your crown. I, as well as my partner, am more than willing to provide you with information and do my best to sway talk in your favor on your visit, under the condition that when this council inevitably collapses, I am appointed the Baron of Styd?n.

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