As you know, Qassari trading vessels are among
the most numerous on the Middle Sea. They are an
enormous source of wealth in our harbours; consequently,
continuing friendly relations with Sultan Taaj Abdullah
in Amharaq is of vital importance. To this end , wear e
tasking you to lead a crusade to
Qassar to support the
Sultan’s armies in the on going civil war.
You will assist him against the rebel leader, Nasir Ibn Afdal, who se charisma has w on hi m a significant
alliance among the southern sultanates and many nomadic tribes. We know the alliance objects to Abdu ll ah’s
pro-Vetian policies, although I am told the conflict is also
religious in nature.
The Sultan ’ s loyalists are largely Mujtam - one of the
two branches of Alihat religion
universal to
Qassar -
while the southerners are predominantly Mahab , the
other branch.
May the Lady bless you on your new commission.
Do not return to our Kingdom with the Crow n’ s
interests un secured.
