My brother-in-law and had massive 6,500 point battle last weekend. I plan on writing the battle report soon but in the meantime I am publishing a letter recovered before the battle.
March 25th, 1871
My
dearest Lyra,
It
has been 7 days since we left port in Venice and not a day has passed
that I have not missed you. I pray that you an dour children have
been blessed with good health in my absence.
Four
days prior we passed through the Suez Canal. The canal and port were
a wonder to behold. I met with a Lord Aslan Bast and was able to
arrange for the fleet's passage. The new alliance forced by the Great
War and our relation with Prussia does have some benefits.
I
have been filled with sadness for having not been able to write to
you sooner. I had to ensure that our passage occurred with the utmost
secrecy. We should be arriving tomorrow to the rendezvous point with
the Chinese Ambassador. I have heard that Sun Feng is a shrewd
tactician and diplomat. Hopefully we will be able to reach an
agreement that will benefit both of our great nations.
I
am afraid I must cut this letter short my Love. I can hear some of
the crew on deck calling out something on the horizon. I will likely
not be able to write again until after my negotiations with the
Chinese Ambassador.
I
would like nothing more than to be home at our manor with you, my
Love. Unfortunately, my loyalties to the Pope, the Doge as well as to
my crew must be served here first. I will return as soon my work here
is done. Pass my love on to our children.
With
all of my Love,
Leonardo
Hope everyone enjoys the letter. I will try to get the battle report up soon.
