[Hider=Letter to Steward][i]To the Steward of Veranth,
The story of my familyou influence in my homeland is a rocky one. Back before the Oghuz Empire, we were the Escariot family, a noble house with significant influence. But my grandfather's grandfather was a fool, and launched a failed coup, forcing us to flee to the Lassa Peninsula, where we took the name Turchii, as we hail from Turquoi.
It was fortunate we were exiled though, as the Oghuz invaded soon after. Though we were no longer nobility, we were still influential among the people and set ourselves up as a trading firm. I naturally have contacts in all offices, and I'm sure the Sultan would love a close relationship considering our production of items nessercary for warfare. My homeland lacks in production, but has an abundance of resources. I'm sure that having the Oghuz as an ally would be beneficial if the church gets antsy...

Your Faithful Servant,
Noctus Turchii[/i][/hider]

As he sent off this letter, he also sent off a lightly manned boat containing a cache of weaponry, as well as another letter marked for the leaders of the raiders. The boat's course was set to head right to the center of the raiding, with orders to abandon ship the moment they saw raiders approach.

[Hider=Letter to the Raiders][i]Greetings,
I wish to propose a business proposal to you fine gentlemen. I'm not going to beat around the bush, you guys are interrupting trade of my goods. A lesser man would simply spend money to hire guards and the like, and try to kill you lot off... buy I find this a fruitless endeavour.
Instead, I would like to propose a deal. Raiding ships takes manpower and equipment. Manpower you have down, if the stories are any guess, but you require decent quality weaponry. This I can provide, as these weapons I provide show. If you work with me, I can turn your plunder into equipment, food, and any indulgences you may crave. If you are interested in my proposition, meet me at the Duke's Arms tavern, in Gangi.

Your Humble Benefactor, 
Noctus Turchii[/i][/hider]