Fellow Mages,
One of us is at last dead, killed by a callous and sharply dressed assassin. Congratulations on a job well executed, Walter. Congratulations as well on your successful hit on that stupendously annoying preacher, the so called Envoy of the Gods, though of course that particular elimination did not actually remove an actual competitor from this War of ours.
What this means, fellow mages, is that this Walter poses a great threat to us all and I would like him removed from the equation. Rest assured that should any of you manage to accomplish this task, you may bring his rifle to me in the Mage Tower on Craig Hill as proof of your deed and receive your just reward.
Furthermore, since none of you seem to have been able to dispose of that ridiculous pirate fellow, let it be known that the bounty on his demise still stands. Let it also be known, Davey, that I have seen fit to intercept and confiscate the shipment of cannonballs you were expecting. Seeing as there is bigger fish to fry, however, I may agree to release this shipment to you and remove the bounty on your life if you provide me with proof that you've disposed of this Walter character.
- R. Eras, esq.