King Vermiculus,
You have crossed a line that you really should not have. Never threaten my family. Apologize and end the bounty or your kingdom burns. If a single hair on their heads is harmed I shall forget what honor code I have and your people will pay dearly. My men enjoy carving smiles into the faces of fallen foes to terrify those still living, I wonder what they would do if ordered to be cruel to civilians.... By the way, remember those missing civilians? I kidnapped them and placed them in the care of Queen Marianna. As for the "three mistakes" I will address each one. For the first I would remind you that other than the Stygian Iron and some equipment, my trade is non-existent so this is how I trade, my exports are death and victory. For the second, I sent a letter to all conflicting nations, Wolastra replied, you did not. For the third, it is not that you are weak it is that I am strong. You have one week to take back the contract or I make an example of Ceia that will dwarf the infamous Slaughter. Also, I have no favorite. Ruin upon your home and may your sword hand wither.
-King Nieldun Gildedtongue
King Nieldun sent the letter and a cold fury and ordered that his children have the most protection possible. Before, it had been business but now that his family was threatened, it was personal and to the Twelve Hells with honor and treating non-combatants kindly! Besides, now that he had profited so much from the Stygian Iron sales, two could play at Vermiculus's game.
Wanted,
The heads of any relative of King Vermiculus of Tar Sequinus.
Reward, 125,000 gold pieces per death.
Not wanted,
The heads of any Nastrondi royalty.
"Reward", a slow and painful death and the destruction of all you hold dear.
