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Foul magicks are in the air. The wisest old Inquisitors (the ones who are still alive, anyway) say that the vile alien presence under the sea is to blame. The Great Paladin of Marignon finds it odd that the aliens would hesitate to attack with force, out of 'honor', when they don't hesitate to corrupt time itself and thereby cause hardship and death among our peoples. He recommends immediate, unrelenting attack, despite the Pact of non-aggression.

Yet, other voices, most notably the most powerful Grand Master himself, urges caution, not wishing to overextend Marignon's armies.

As a compromise, the following message is delivered to the aliens: "The Empire of Marignon considers your unholy magics to be an act of war. Yet, Marignon is a most honorable nation and will abide by the Pact we have made. We wish to inform you that it is unnecessary to abide by the letter of the Pact, if you refuse to abide by the spirit. Let us keep the orders we have issued to our forces for this month, but next month, if you wish, we can both consider the Pact to be dissolved. Don't keep to the three-month rule for our benefit, for we wish to push your unholy race back into the sea as soon as possible.

Let us know your decision.

-Marignon"