Penpals (Franerre/Mil'Nor)

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Franerre and Mil'Nor had a rather odd relationship, which would be to say nearly none at all. It wasn't for some hostility on either party's end, as far as Franerre was concerned; it was simple geography and economics. Any sea routes would be long, especially if they wanted to avoid passing through Galran, Gaelian, or Kumo waters. An overland route would have to pass through the Union of South Touli and the Kithium League, two states Franerre was on less than positive terms with even before the war. Even if those weren't the case, Franerre and Mil'Nor just did not have much to offer the other economically. Despite all of these facts, relations between the two were cordial, a Franerri embassy proudly standing in New Raltera. A curious thing to come of the relations between Franerre and Mil'Nor was the frequent letters sent between Lehran de Angelis, the Director of the Franerri Foreign Affairs Administration, and High Chief Nils Tolvaj. On the Franerri side, the responsibility of making sure these letters got to the Chief fell to the ambassador, one Gustaw Barbier. 

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To my good friend, the Esteemed High Chief Nils Tolvaj,

I am sorry for being lax with my writing as of late. The war with the Union of South Touli has taken much of my time, though that is the last I will say of it, for I much prefer to speak of happier topics in these letters. At the very least, I have had one bright spot as of late. That would be the graduation of my nephew, Jerome, from the University of Pareau. He's officially a lawyer, though I have already asked, and he has no interest in joining me in my work here at the Administration. He does still join me for chess on occasion, which I hope he does still continue as he starts his work. Perhaps we could start a play-by-mail game in these letters, if you would be interested. How are things in Mil'Nor? With the time it has been since my last letter, not to mention the travel time from Pareau to New Raltera, much could have changed.

I hope this letter finds you well,
Lehran de Angelis, Director of the Franerri Foreign Affairs Administration.

[Kira]

A letter soon would be sent out in return to Director Angelis.

To Honorable Director Angelis
It is good to hear from you once more, as I was wondering as to what may have transpired in Frannare due to the ongoing war. It is good to hear that your nephew has done well for by your family, even if it is not following the way you have led in life. My own work has been most pressing with matters of the Clans and working to bring my people above the old ways of which we have lived. Our annual Day of Rising Celebrations have been planned to be a bigger then ever before once the winter season passes us. The combatants of the Arena have been working most diligently the past year, and I must say it brings a certain joy to see the youth of today still willing to uphold the little joys that the people have. As for your chess offer, I must decline as my work is already busy enough, but maybe another day should you ever get to chance to visit my homeland.

May the Allfather keep you in good health.
High Chief Nils Tolvaj of Clan Tolvaj

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To my good friend, the Esteemed High Chief Nils Tolvaj,

Perhaps I shall have a visit to Mil'Nor, should I ever find myself retiring from my current position. I have heard so much about your lands through these letters, but words can only tell so much. I could probably spend the rest of my days failing to catalogue the single city of Pareau, much less an entire country. Should you ever find the chance, I would love to welcome you to Franerre. The greatest celebration in Franerre would be Restoration Day, on Foa 17th, though you will be welcome here any time. If you do wish to come, or if there is any need Franerre could fulfill in Mil'Nor, you do have the address of our embassy. In other news, a stray cat was found outside of the Administration's headquarters, and my secretary couldn't help but bring the poor animal in. I was skeptical at first, but I do find myself surprisingly liking the cat, who has yet to be named. The only issue is that the animal has a nasty habit of shedding his hair everywhere. The Allfather must be keeping me in good health; my mother was allergic to cats, but I seem to have avoided that illness, thankfully.

May the Allfather keep you in good health in return,
Lehran de Angelis, Director of the Franerri Foreign Affairs Administration.