To the city-states of Sapience, and all naval vessels within her nearby waters,

Whispers and rumours have begun to circulate in light of the recent happenings within the Nazedha Empire, specifically concerning its newest Empress and Emperor rising to power.

While we work to sort out the details of what this reinvigorated Empire's plans might be, or whom they may first target with their efforts, the city of Esterport and its naval forces must impress upon you the danger that a united set of Nazetu tribes has the potential to be. The state of the Nazedha Empire, after the fall of Baelak Shipbreaker, still offered many naval vessels trouble out upon the open waters of Aetolia - a unified nation, something many scholars believed to be beyond the Empire's grasp, increases their power by orders of magnitude.

Should you come across these vessels within the open waters, heed our advice and warning both: give no quarter. Sink them to meet the Serpent's kin, that they may forevermore be crushed and cast off to the forgotten reaches of the seas.

This is a re-affirmation of my words written in public news #7664 - whether it is Tynar Osury (presumed dead, unconfirmed), your average pirate, or members of the Nazedha Empire, preparation will oft be the difference between your safe return to shore and death.

Hire more skilled fighters, those possessing concealing magics or illusory skill, mages to roil the seas and bend the waves against them; there lie many avenues for you to ensure the safety of your vessels, do not ignore any that might turn the tide.

If you have any information upon the Nazedha Empire's current status or plans, Inspector Kleines is accepting information via written letter.

Penned by my hand on Falsday, the 6th of Lexadian, in the year 18 AC.