General Correspondence of the Gold League

[Sunburst]

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DANTE

[NeedForGreed]

There are recent claims that the Gold League wants forced conscription for refugees - supposedly these remarks came from within the League. I would appreciate it if this were addressed and the claims publicly put to bed, as I assume such claims are lies, given the source. Nevertheless, it is important for me to confirm.

I would like an internal promise that there are no desires or plans for conscription of refugees, as I was assured refugees were simply being given an offer for work with bonuses.

Thank you.

Fiordelise

[Anthee]

Cara Fiordelise, dear all,

It is a lie by our political opponents – I never said such a thing and Dante never suggested such a thing.

This will be addressed if it ever comes up. I do not think it wise to cry out whenever a new lie is forged; it would merely give them undue attention.

ZZ

[NeedForGreed]

Zina,

Thank you for the assurance. I am appreciative, and figured it was something like that. Cassandra's propaganda engine is as loud as it is blatant.

Let it be said that there is a wave of loud and endless propaganda, paranoia, and presumption - such things will always find the ear of the masses more than quiet truths. To those more clever and resource-laden than I, I suggest that it is time to speak of what the Gold does intend to bring to the table.

The real danger, in my mind, is that people begin to truly think that "the White League is taking care of all the refugees, so don't even bother helping them!" I have seen this absurd notion parroted by members of the White League, who buy into White and Purple League propaganda so profoundly.

To me, the virtues are thus:

Trade and jobs, over wars.
Hard numbers and pragmatic solutions over speeches and feelings.
Opportunity for everyone.
Industry and investment in refugees, over dependence and hopelessness.
Coexistence and a tapestry of peoples, over isolationism and xenophobia.

I have visited the Drifter's Stockade, and it is a miserable place. Squatters within sit in their own squalor, with more hopelessness than even those exposed to the Ash. They need hope, they need a hand extended to give them opportunities to pull up from their situation. There are far too many to help, I know this.

But here is an idea.

Two public works projects, if not more. Something of real, pragmatic, immediate value to Ephia's Well, which can provide jobs for refugees without simply throwing money at a monolithic problem. Naturally working conditions and wages should be fair.

Several ideas for how such funds could be spent:

1. An injection of funds into the Fourth, for the purposes of a recruitment campaign in the refugee populace. These funds could go towards expanding their numbers and allowing for more janissaries to be paid a wage. This would provide work for some refugees while benefiting Ephia's Well.
2. Repair and upgrading of the walls and defenses of Ephia's Well, provided by refugee laborers at minimum wage. This would both inevitably help our war efforts and the refugees themselves, but provide jobs and self-sustainment for refugees.
3. Needs discussion and brainstorming, but similarly a grant provided to any Accorded faction which can provide more jobs for refugees with benefit to Ephia's Well.
4. A grant to Duunthall, for engineering or creation of a forge for the benefit of Ephia's Well.
5. Etc, etc. I am sure there are many other groups that could come up with something.

Please give this idea some consideration. Are we truly the party of opportunity, if we are not the ones proactively forging those opportunities? This enthusiasm for lifting everyone up together must come from each and every one of us.

Fiordelise

[Hierophant]

Live & Drink, brothers and sisters of the League of Gold.

I should like to thank Legate Dante Moretti for his open-handedness, from which a candid agreement was made between the Waradim and that which we are told the faithful of the Wheel must fear.

So in that honor, I have reconsecrated the rooftop in B'aaran water, myr and incense, and granted it all the blessings of my God himself in ever the pious action, to celebrate in earnest this broaching of new and old friendship.

As you may know, we Waradim are not a wealthy faith, and the Legate has convinced me that my talent in Exchange shall be of use to our League. As such, rather than simply ask for charity in expanding the Shrine atop the roof, I would meet with you all whether together or one by one, and convince you to invest in the Open Hand.

It is my hope for it to not rival, but bear sweet and bountiful reminder of Warad's influence, and come by as a mere taste of The Welcome Reciprocity, that vast Caravanserai within the Epicrasis of Baz'eel. For those faithful of the Wheel among the League, I welcome you to make your prayers and offerings there.

Carry water for Him.

Coryn Darsk