My dear Rhogar,

I am tired of rehashing these same objections. I understand your Thoracin roots and why that argument does not avail itself in this case vis-á-vis the Green Witch. Ignore that argument and see what is best for the Valley by being swayed by the other arguments. I have been put here by the Emperor himself, blessings of the Ten be upon him. If I do not have your support by the 1st of Mirtul there will be consequences. That is all I am going to say. Hope to hear from you soon with a changed tone. I remain, as always, your

Lord Burdock, Iskandar Basileon