To the Adventuring Populace of Amia,
Do not be decieved by the lies of the many, for the Black Caravan had given the Banite Church - and any other party - chance after chance to cease their warlike behaviours against the Black Caravan.
Initially, it came down to direct warnings against members of the Banite Church when they attempted ambushes against Black Caravan personnel. They were warned, directly, that continued assaults would not be tolerated.
When such assaults continued, the following public warning was given, allowing the Banite Church - had they the common sense to know an opponent against whom combat is pointless - a chance to end hostilities by simply walking away and remaining away from our merchantile operations.
To the Adventuring Populace of Amia,
The Black Caravan shall hereby resume its merchantile operations upon the Isle of Amia, and its exotic wares shall once again be brought to the Amian Isles for the free purchase of those wishing to truly outfit themselves for their long, arduous journeys.
However, there have been noted instances of open hostility, violence, and threats placed towards the Black Caravan by three parties whom must find themselves dealt with.
The Horsemen of the Apocolypse, the Church of Bane, and the Drow of Ultrinnan hereby are considered enemies of the Black Caravan for their aggressions against our organization. While at this time we will not step to war, any identification of such parties at our stalls will be dealt with swiftly and thoroughly unless certain terms are met;
i: A Public Apology to the Black Caravan for their actions.
ii: A Ten Million Gold (10,000,000GP) Payout or voluntary transfer of the individuals directly responsible for the attacks to our hands.
Should further hostilities, threats, or violence continue; we will deal with the issue thoroughly and without remorse.
This is an example of the Black Caravan's second warning against the Church of Bane. As can be seen by all, this warning was thorough, direct, and obvious in term. The Black Caravan as a merchantile operation spanning the entirety of the Trackless Sea hereby believes in trade alone, and will not engage in conflict of its own violition, unless pressured by a confirmed threat.
A third warning was given to Darthion Ilyss himself after hostilities had further escalated. The individual came to our stall to negotiate, and readily agreed to meet the - raised due to hostilities - thirty million gold pay out for a peaceful operation between the two parties. The individual whom claims to be an unwavering force readily agreed to submit to the Black Caravan's wishes - do allow this to remain readily in mind.
However, despite the aforementioned agreement, the Banite Church continued their hostilities - resulting in the following public statement against them;
The Black Caravan hereby offers a warning to those associated with the Church of Bane
In response to recent confirmation of hostile, and violent, intent against the Black Caravan - despite prior warnings that continued aggressions would result in open conflict - the Black Caravan hereby declares the Banite Church as active enemies to be dealt with severely.
The Banite Church were given partial leniency due to diplomatic endeavours, however openly hostile actions and threats against Black Caravan personnel and the organization, in addition to prior attacks and assaults upon our company, have earned the God of Tyrrany a direct opposer, to be eliminated in much the same manner as the Eternal Order of Benwick Hollow.
Should the Banite Church wish to save themselves of this fate - a minimum tribute of 50,000,000 gold pieces will be required to stow our blades. You will be crippled to prevent you from being a threat - whether that be financially or physically.
This notice comes directly from the Black Caravan Head Office.
This statement was given well beyond a month ago, giving the party ample time to determine their course of action and amass funds should they wish to pay the aforementioned price, or to initiate in negotiations. However, blinded by their pride, they instead fell to belief that it was a baseless statement - and that none would happen should they simply ignore the warning, and continue their hostilities and behaviour.
It is the Banite Church are the aggressors in this instance - the Black Caravan is hereby eliminating a threat to the personnel whom work to ensure this business thrives. The Black Caravan does not believe in 'bullying' as the term is phrased, however we reserve the right and resource to protect ourselves from those who would attempt to do us, or our allies, harm.
Shall great profits reign.
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