17-02-YC122

The fighting in the Bleak Lands has been difficult, although I am pleased to say not without success.  Still the Tribals refuse to give up, and even though our morale is high I am concerned that their numbers outweigh ours.  We must remain strong in our Faith if we are to prevail.

These are, however, difficult times.  The Triglavians have mounted an attack in the vicinity of Raravoss, including Nakri.  Papa said that Nikolai has been on duty there.  I pray for my dear brother's safety.  I wonder if Lilya will help to defend my home.  I know that she does so whenever Nation or Heretics threaten it, and, oh, how I adore her for it.

That said, Lilya sent me a mail just yesterday to say she was meeting the rather notorious Tribal Raxi Elamp.  For what reason she did not say, other that it was to keep a promise made to Druur.  That she would keep a such a promise speaks much of the goodness of her heart and her trustworthiness. I know of few others who would be so faithful to a vow.  Yet, I do worry that my dear Lilya should have anything to do with such a person as that.  Woe betide should any harm to my Beloved.

I have seen on the IGS that that Tribal fool Arrendis and Constantin's whore have been at each other's throats, or at least so it seems for I cannot say I paid it much attention.  I care very little if they were to come to physical blows, rather it was something else that concerned me.  Arsia Elkin appeared to jump to the defence of Arrendis rather quickly.  I find that rather strange, given they are supposed to be on opposing sides.  I never was informed as to why she resigned from PIE.  Could this have something to do with it?  Has yet another supposedly faithful and loyal subject of Her Imperial Majesty been but superficial?  I hope it is not so, yet how severely God seems to be testing us of late.

That reminds me, of course, that the warzone, exhilirating as it is, is merely a distraction.  I must focus on more important matters before it is too late.