Whilst preparing for the Turney proclaimed to celebrate peaceful relations to all nations, Smelgar received disturbing news from the North: marauders fighting without colours were attacking the Bulgarians. Further reports from scouts brought the truth to light: it was the former Pecheneg King Black Jack and his band: his wife Johanna, the Knights Abdul and Carlos, and the Nameless Knight.
QUOTE:
Black Jack, Former King of Pechenegs
Sir:
When I sent you a personal invitation to attend my Turney, it was my fervent hope that you would find time to attend. You and your companions would have been received with the honour and admiration befitting warriors of your skill and renown.
It is a matter of profound regret that instead you have once again chosen to exploit the opportunity afforded by a Roman Turney to make mischief near the Roman Empire's northern frontier. And worse than threatening the Roman Empire herself, you have chosen to attack Bulgaria, an entirely peaceful nation that has never done you any wrong, nor indeed ever attacked any other nation whatsoever.
This state of affairs is most unsatisfactory. If it is your wish to think of yourselves as the four horsemen of the Apocalypse, plus one, so be it. As for myself, I march north: I will look for you on the battlefield.
I have the Honour to Remain, Sir, Your Most Humble and Obedient Servant
Smelgar, Protosebastos of the Romans
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