Lord Vermiculus was about to respond, when he received a message from Lord Ursus. What he read on the message, greatly infuriated him. He was so angry he left the hall and made ready for preparations to leave for home. He was in the courtyard, about to leave, when he suddenly had an idea, he grabbed on of his guards and sent him with a message for the Queen of Wolastra.

The man entered the hall and read out his message, "Queen Wolastra, we have received word that villages near our border with you have been emptied. All evidence seems to point to you. While no bodies have been recovered, it is assumed your people kidnapped them. Unless you want a war, we have demands. First, return our people, alive, to our lands. Second, agree that no more attacks shall be made. And third, a marriage must be made between our two nations. You must marry the Eldest son or daughter of House Vermiculus, they will have no power in your lands, and will not rule if you die before them. Please make a choice quickly, for we ride for home, either for a marriage celebration, or for war."