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To the Curiously Intriguing Count Titus of Ethe,

Having only recently heard of your bold nature and careful execution, it would be the pleasure of Lord Xerseis to invite you to a private meeting within the expansive walls of the Xerseis estate. What better way to make an acquaintance than in a space where one was, if for a moment, free of the empire and could speak his mind?

Seeing as how the impressive and toxic cloud blocks the path of one such as this lordly dragon and prevents one from calling upon the esteemed and impressive phoenix, I bid you come and call upon me at my estate in the land of Phoebos.

As an admirer of nobility, I pray you understand my curiosity. The estate will be free for your arrival at your earliest convenience. I await your reply.

Ababva Ali, Lord Xerseis of Phoebos.

To the esteemed Lord Titanus,

It is always a pleasure to entertain another keen mind in a world too easily trapped in falling temperature and unfortunate news. I am pleased to hear that an opportunity to properly introduce myself approaches. I have long been fond of the arts and I have only heard rumors of the expert craftsmanship that has been evolving in your fair country. Perhaps I might bring my pocketbook so that I might take home one of these unique and new artifacts.

Perhaps this bachelor can also enjoy the peerage and the company of another confirmed bachelor. I look forward to exchanging a drink with you at such a time.

Fortunately, I am grateful to report that the lands of Xerseis are stable. Many of us have cloistered ourselves underground since the storm and rarely breach the surface unless there is something to be done. Nevertheless, I have been fortunate enough to be abroad and visiting the others, when in many other places, business simply cannot be done. I am also pleased to report that our forges burn long and well and our blacksmiths proudly work. As master overseeing the work, Ujo Kataar boasts that this chill might yield the best of our snow-forged blades yet. I look forward to their results also.

If it suits the count, I might bring one of these blades to show you the pride of my region's blacksmiths.

Ababva Ali, Lord Xerseis of Phoebos

To the Esteemed Empress,

Your letter was surprising, I will admit, but it has been received. It seems a surprise, and strange, that this letter coincides with another piece of news that came in a rumor.

What manner of condition would you ask of me, a lord of Phoebos? And for that matter, are you marrying me only for this favor or for a more practical union?

But I imagine you would rather speak of these things face to face. When would be your earliest convenience, your majesty?

Curiously,
Ali Ababva of Xerseis