To Valtharix, Lord of Bogwood,
From Claudia Marque, Proprietor of the Marque Trade Consortium

My Lord Valtharix,

Your response is appreciated, and your point regarding communication is well taken. In the interest of maintaining stability and cooperation, I will endeavor to ensure that key movements through Bogwood are coordinated with your forces to avoid unnecessary conflict. You have my word on this matter.

That said, your mention of loyalty has given me pause. It is no secret that some of my operations have faced unexpected resistance, and I have already begun investigating the possibility of internal betrayal. You raise a valid point, and I am not blind to the potential of being misled by those who claim to serve my interests.

However, it remains concerning that Dragonkin Behemoths and Frost Archers were present at the ambush. Such units are not easily acquired or trained, and their presence suggests either direct involvement from your command or splinter factions acting independently. If someone within your ranks is attempting to undermine both our interests, it would be wise for us to identify and eliminate this threat before it causes further damage.

I am not so naive as to assume that power is consolidated easily in Bogwood, but it would be in both our interests to uncover whether a third party is actively working to divide us. Should you have any further insights or intelligence regarding unaccounted-for troop movements or unusual activity among your forces, I would appreciate your cooperation.

In the meantime, I will continue to tighten my own security and root out any potential disloyalty. It may be that someone is deliberately sowing discord between us, and I will not stand for being manipulated in such a manner.

Respectfully,
Claudia Marque
Proprietor, Marque Trade Consortium