[#Tags:{'Marque Trade Consortium',@Claudia_Marque,@General_Innal,@Valtharix,@Bogwood,@R_E3}]

To General Innal, Commander of the Army of the Fang,
From Claudia Marque, Proprietor of the Marque Trade Consortium

General Innal,

I regret to inform you that the reinforcements under Commander Khashar Dreadscale were lost at Duskrun Ford. An unexpected ambush overwhelmed their formation, resulting in substantial casualties. While the loss of your forces is unfortunate, it is essential to reconsider the broader strategic implications.

Your continued support of Valtharix has proven to be a liability rather than an asset. His reliance on stolen supplies from Marque shipments and your own generosity has made him a reckless and unpredictable factor in the region. Rather than consolidating power, he has weakened your strategic interests by attracting the wrath of multiple factions.

This incident serves as a necessary recalibration of power dynamics within the region. I strongly recommend that you withdraw your support from Valtharix and instead consider a more stable and measured approach. The Marque Trade Consortium remains prepared to facilitate negotiations and ensure a peaceful resolution to secure your core interests without risking further loss of life and resources.

In the long term, aligning with Marque Trade will restore stability and guarantee steady resources—something Valtharix has repeatedly failed to secure. Your strategic focus should be on solidifying your core holdings, rather than pouring resources into a region increasingly hostile to your forces.

I await your reply and am prepared to assist in stabilizing the area should you see the wisdom in this approach.

With due respect,
Claudia Marque
Proprietor, Marque Trade Consortium