[MR] A call to Sacred Stone & Her allies

[Redswanne at bellsouth.net]

Good people, please hear our words.

To the people of Sacred Stone, this Barony is great because of each and every one of you.  You are her heart and her life’s blood, and we are extremely proud to be able to stand guard over these lands as her Coronets.  Time and time again we have witnessed the diligent, gifted gentles and the generous souls that make up the wings and the heart of this Barony.  To the people of Atlantia, know that we, Marc and Alianor, do stand in defense of our people and all that they hold dear.  
 
To those who support these lands, but who may not dwell upon them, we thank you.  You too have helped make this Barony a wonderful place to be.  With words of encouragement, and arms in time on need, you have offered these lands additional strength to do the things which her people are best at, serving the Barony and the Kingdom.  It is with heavy heart that we must call on your good hearts and ask for aid, once again.
 
As you have heard, in a very short time our neighbors to the north, Black Diamond, will be treading upon our lands.  With arms and artisans alike, they will wage war against us, and attempt to take that of which they have no right.  The wings of Sacred Stones beloved Phoenix belong to no one but those who have fought on the fields, have shed the sweat of their brow in service and who have given of their talents in her name.   To the Crowns of Atlantia we swore an oath to support these lands and her people against any wrong, and at War of the Wings, we will reaffirm that Pledge.  At this time, we once again send out a call to all able bodied citizens and allies to take up arms to assist us in defending our Barony against these would be usurpers.  Please aid in the defense of the Phoenix and her wings.  
 
To all of Sacred Stone’s canton’s, households, fighting units and other various groups, we ask that you join with us in procession to show Black Diamond the true might of what they have challenged.  Come wearing your colors, carrying your banners, with heralds calling and musician’s making a great noise.  Give cause to those who have passed on to smile upon us from their resting place in Valhalla, knowing these lands and her people are protected as they should be.
 
To Angus and Nastasiia, the people of Black Diamond and her allies, know that while we are always and forever willing to call you friend, know that Sacred Stone will defend that which you seek in arms, in arrows and in art.  We will gladly meet you on the fields of Elkinberg Castle but you will find that the people of Sacred Stone are indeed her strength, and your attempts to obtain that which your daughter desires will not be so easy to achieve as one might think.
 
We look forward to seeing you all there in friendship, good will and good humor.

In service to Sacred Stone and her people, we remain,
 
Sir Marc d’Aubigny, Baron and Maitresse Alianor atte Red Swanne, Baronne
Barony of the Sacred Stone