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24 Ches, 1384
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Dear Citizens of Bendir Dale,
During this trying time of losing one of our own, I'm sure I don't need to elaborate on the other issues passing around on the island. Yet, I feel I must address them.
Dicey's passing.
Firstly, make no mistake, Dicey was not killed in battle, nor was he beaten by any horde. No, he willingly gave himself to save the lives of several children and our own Lily. This was an act of heroism and selflessness that will not be forgotten. To aid in the closure necessary for his passing on to the Green Fields, I have asked our Mayor to conduct a Remembrance Celebration. Details to follow.
The Acts of the Elves and the current Messages and Postings concerning them.
As the Marshall, it is my duty to ensure the safety and security of our people. In doing that, not only your physical safety is at risk, but your emotional as well. I wish for every citizen of Bendir Dale to be able to lay their head down each night secure in the knowledge they and their kin are indeed, safe. This is my duty to you.
The acts committed by our neighbors, a select group of them no less, are certainly atrocious. I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason and that actions beget consequences. That said, those that were named, are already unwelcome on our lands, save one. I will be looking into the situation to see if it is deemed necessary to revoke his priveleges as well. Please note, we as a community are not getting involved in this fight. I see it escalating into something we don't wish to be a part of. Too many are sniping at the Elves as it is, and they are in return, examining the situation. I implore you to not turn to the petty childishness I have witnessed in past days. Instead, allow the Elves to repair their own mistakes and correct those that are committing these acts among themselves. Were this a problem with residents of our own community, I would ask that they allowed us to deal with it as well. So I feel they are owed that at least.
All this being stated, any act of violence done against our people will be investigated, and proper actions taken. I will not tolerate murderers on our lands. I will not allow such to come near our children, our aged, and our friends. No one should live in fear in their own home, and I will be the first to stand up and fight to keep Bendir Dale safe. However, I will not condone jumping on this bandwagon of hatred that I see rolling toward Winya Ravana. I encourage you, my kin to not join in this fight. Allow the Elves to seek their own solution.
Thank you,
Marshall Ally Talley