Knights of Kobestan...

Our Ruler, King Bryant, Lord of the Rings, Warden of the West, Demon of the Black Mambas, is at a remote location, safe and well, recovering from his battle wounds. I received his raven this morning. He has sent word to inform me that House Duncan is on the verge of defeating LeBronon, and we must now prepare for battle. There were whispers the victor would eventually launch an assault on Kobestan. That day is on the horizon. War Is Coming.

Lord Timothy took the capitol of Castle Brawn on the Seventh Day of Battle. The War is not yet over, though we hear it is looking rather bleak for House James, which means Lord Timothy could soon acquire his Fifth Ring, matching our own King.

Lord Bryant has also informed me that Ser Bombastic, LeBronon's Commander of the Kingsguard, has joined forces with Lord Timothy. He and his men abandoned King James and his Hand, Ser Maxxximus, once they realized the Fall of LeBronon was inevitable. Men without Honor they have become.

As is custom, once the war has ended, the triumphant nation shall celebrate their victory back home for Fourty Days and Fourty Nights, ending with a Great Feast. Should House Duncan prevail, the Great Feast shall be held at Popovich Palace. Their troops shall then set sail across Ringless Bay, around the abandoned ruins of Iverstania, the Island homeland of Ser Bombastic and Ser Guinness. They shall arrive at our shores in Sixty Days.

We know of their tactics thanks to Ser Horry, our eyes inside Popovich Palace. His loyalty to Lord Bryant supersedes his loyalty to House Duncan, unbeknownst to them. Ser Ryan and Ser Warren, you two shall take a small group of men and sail to the San An Islands in fortnight's time to meet with Ser Horry so he may advise you on the army's true power and strategy. As of now we do not believe they have enough forces to take the Kingdom of Kobestan.

Alas, as for King James, his reign will have been short-lived. The Head-Banded Highborn, originally from the Far Vale of Akron, is on the brink of falling to 1-3 in the Finals, which would cripple not only his legacy, but the will and faith of his people as well. LeBronon's victory in the War with Durantsylvania last year was legendary, but the Crown was not conquered without sacrifice, as they lost an ally to the North when the Jordanians ended their allegiance to LeBronon, angered by The True Witnesses proclamation of their beloved King's power greater than all Throne Bearers before him, greater even than The Old King, The Yellow Eyed Bull, His Royal Airness.

Sending our King a response by raven would not be safe at this point. Therefore Ser Essence, Ser Legacy, you two shall travel by horseback to see The King. The rest of our Lieutenants shall remain here with me.

This situation is fluid. Things may very well change before we speak again. We must be prepared for any outcome.

Safe travels to all on your journeys. We shall reconvene soon.

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