My Lord Caswell:
My children are your nephews, your sister was my beloved wife, we are thus firmly tied by blood. In these troubled times we must stand together, as a family should. False pretenders, vain claimants try to usurp my rights and those of your nephew, Garth. Raise your banners in our support, my Lord Caswell, or at least try to sway the tide and convince your overlord, the very noble Lord Merryweather, to join our cause. Shall we be raised to the kingly office of our forefathers you shall become part of the Royal Family, my son's uncle, his flesh and blood, with all that involves. Certainly our royal favor shall be bestowed to those who supported us from the beginning. Your Lordship's aid shall be eagerly received and remember:
I am the rightful heir and lord of the Reach, by right of inheritance and proximity of blood, as is my son after me.
In the Light of the Seven, may the Father guide us.
By my own hand,
Mern VI Gardener, King of the Reach, Defender of the Faith, Grand Master of the Order of the Green Hand