A Letter Addressed to Lord Freyr of House Vennet in Briochi
Attached to letter: Portrait of Casim Ludlow, 1014
Lord Vennet,
It is with the utmost respect and my deepest regrets that I should write to you in these trying times. We pray to Aradia that Lady Rivka Vennet finds peace in the sacrifice Lord Jaster Blackthorne made for our Divine Lady.
And we take action to ensure this demon menace will not take another husband from your darling daughter.
We would like to remind you that we of the Ludlow Accord are strong on Caybourne. We have a fine navy which can respond to Briochi within two days. Our military is made of loyal men and High Felines, honourable all and ferocious fighters.
I tell you all this to warm you to this proposition: Lord Mancel Ludlow’s eldest son and heir, Casim Ludlow, born 998 AE, is eligible for marriage. He is a fine swordsman, a brilliant scholar, and a handsome young man. I enclose a portrait for your perusal. As you may know, his heritage can be traced back to the great merchant king, Keyair Heartstone. Any concerns over his bloodline can be discussed and proven in-person.
We understand these are trying times and that Lady Rivka may not be prepared for a marriage so soon after the valiant death of her late husband. But as a woman I understand the sacrifices we must make for our families. I believe Rivka would understand too.
Of course, we also understand that there was time to consummate the marriage. Should a Blackthorne child be with Lady Rivka, we would also welcome this new addition to the family like it were our own blood.
Aradia go with you,
Lady Amayl Heartstone-Rodin, of the Ludlow Accord in Caybourne