It is my duty to point out that the city of Bloodloch hired the
protection of Murad and several other mercenaries when the citizens of
Ashtan, led by Sssall, Exodus, and many other brave citizens began to
kill Bloodloch militia members trying to direct troops against the
Ashtanite lands.

My feelings on this war are clear to all that know me. I will fight
Bloodloch until Ashtan has regained all its lost territories, or until
forces outside of my control make me stop. The cause of this war is
clear, unprovoked aggression against a city in violation of signed
treaties for the economic and territorial benefit of another. The cause
of Ashtan is just, all Aetolians stand witness to this war. May your
hearts and minds guide you in the right direction.

In Strength and Honour,
High Lord, Arslen Ohmsford, The Wolf

Penned by my hand on the 22nd of Midautumn, in the year 95 MA.