[odeoderok]

To all civilized nations,

the Emerald Empire has defended itself succesfully for nigh on a year now against the perfidious sneak attack by the primitive and corrupt nations of Man and Vanheim. But the light of civilization is failing, and the torches of the savages light the night outside our walls. The emperor has withdrawn into his chambers and will see no one. If someone does not soon invade the odorous lands of these mongrel nations, the Emerald Empire will be no more.

Bartholomeus, head of the council of theurgs.