To Lord Jasen de Winter, Duke of Oakdale

[Lady Carissa de Vere]

Lord Jasen de Winter 
Duke of Oakdale


My Lord de Winter:

Greetings to you from your northern neighbor! I hope you and your family are well, enjoying the Court season and the lovely summer. 

As circumstances and coincidence have it, we are both in Triadon on an extended stay. I would like to extend an invitation to meet to discuss matters of mutual concern, defense and trade between our duchies, as well as the ever-present threat of the Empire of Arton. It may behoove us, in my humble opinion, to forge a lasting friendship between our Houses, the better to stand fast against the Western foes. 

If this is agreeable to you, please let me know of a location and time that are convenient to you. I look forward to your response, and hope you continue well.

Cordially, 

Lady Carissa de Vere
Duchess of Shaleforth



Lord Jasen de Winter

[Lord Jasen de Winter]

Lady Carissa de Vere
Duchess of Shaleforth


My Lady de Vere:

Greetings. It’s good to hear from you after some time of silence, and I hope you and yours are as well as my family is. The Court has its uses and enjoyment, though sometimes it could be done without such, for distractions of the border as well as internal matters are worrisome.

It is rare indeed that Shalefort makes its presence known, so finding you here is somewhat of surprise. Still, I agree that the matter of Arton needs to be discussed, the more so as it had been silent on the borders for such a long time, as well as any other matters that may come up throughout our talk. I’m unaware of how it goes on your borders, however, so your indication of your willingness to join me for such a discussion would hopefully be of benefit. I hope a ride on July 20 over grounds of Lake Trilliad would be agreeable? If so, I hope to meet you there.

Cordially,

Lord Jasen de Winter
Duke of Oakdale

[Lady Carissa de Vere]

Lord Jasen de Winter
Duke of Oakdale

My Lord de Winter -

Forgive the brevity of my response, but better to discuss those matters of mutual concern face to face, I believe. I will be delighted to meet you on July 20 to ride the banks of the Lake, and will indeed meet you there mid-morning.

Until then,

Carissa de Vere
Duchess of Shaleforth