Wendy,
As I have expressed to you in private, I understand and respect the awkward position this war has placed you in. I have been at war with King Hezekiah since December. This war has lasted longer than your current relationship with him, but I know that relationship comes with certain expectations.
Since the day I declared war on King Hezekiah, I have kept this conflict confined to the two of us. I have repeatedly asked presidents on both sides to stay out of this conflict to avoid a larger war. Though I will not ask my fed mates to fight for me - I know there are many who will refuse to stay out of an enlarged conflict. I have never carried that particular banner into this war. I have acted as an independent, sovereign state.
King Hezekiah is not a popular person Wendy. He has brought all of this upon himself, and he has refused every good faith effort to end this war. He is obviously using this war to continue his personal agenda. He is now threatening me with his "allies" in an attempt to invoke fear and terror. Well I am not deterred. I am steadfast and committed to this course of action. I have given my word. I will fight, and I will win.
If my actions should bring about a larger conflict on Little Upsilon - I will be greatly saddened. Allow me to offer my apology now to the entire community. I began this war due to the very personal slander King Hezekiah spewed about my religion. I was also upset by his many racist, sexist, sectarian and homophobic slurs. I do not tolerate people like him in my life, and I am disappointed that the game has not taken responsibility.
I will not enlarge this conflict by attacking other NLUO nations, but if forced to I will defend myself. If this conflict does spread beyond our two empires I will remain civil. I have never had a problem with you Wendy. You have always been kind and respectful towards me. I would hope to maintain a friendly relationships even if we are forced to fight each other in the comings days. I see the villain here as King Hezekiah - nobody else.
Though I am fairly certain of my actions, I am by no means a war mongrel. If you wish to avoid this conflict, take leadership and force King Hezekiah to abide by the terms he has accepted on multiple occasions. If he does this I may spare his country.
Once again Wendy, I understand your situation and I apologize. However, even if it means the lose of my empire - I will not back down. I am committed. I will watch my cities and countries burn before I surrender to King Hezekiah.
I have quite simply had enough.
Best Regards on the eve of Battle,
Okstate Guy
President
The Empire of Great Burckhalter
(P.S. - Wendy, feel free to contact me in private if you would like to talk.)