Behind the Veil.

Most Revered XXXXXXXXX,

It has been with some concern that I notice the troubles that have, of late, beset the Archduchy. One would have to be uniquely blind not to notice that the dragon attacks that have beset Jeuno of late have been increasing, both in frequency and severity. I cannot imagine why the city has been targeted thusly, save that it must have some connection to the Wyrm-King, Bahamut.

I am aware of the depth and resourcefulness of the Archduke's personal intelligence network, so I shall be brief in my own description of the situation; briefly put, it is common knowledge that the Elvaan known as Alberic I Tavnazia has a close connection to the Wyrm-King. I believe this connection to be mental and spiritual in nature; I can sense the power of a terrestrial avatar lurking within his mind whenever we come in contact, and it is a many-layered mind indeed. Additionally, the very first dragon attack some months ago seems to have been connected to an incident involving Caen'ir. You are as aware as I, my lady, that Caen'ir and Alberic, as well as Mai Ikari, are close comrades. As am I.

But these latest reports of a half-monster, half-man that commands a great host are almost too incredible to be believed. Although the Duchy has responded admirably, I fear the other nations of Altana shall stand by and fear to assist you in driving off the creature. And even moreso, I fear the identity of this beast is that same Alberic. It may not be merely dragons and wyverns with which you must do battle, but the combined host of such along with the inestimable power of Mai Ikari and her friends. Master Ikari is a ferocious fighter, as I myself know, and her love for the Elvaan Prophet is intense and all-consuming. And needless to say, should Caen'ir fight, my blade will turn in service to them as well.

Need the Duchy wage war upon those who would be our allies? If it is mindless destruction the Wyrm-King seeks, then it is likely he is maddened or has lost his admittedly-tenuous grip on reality. If that is the case, it behooves all of us, both the citizenry of Jeuno and indeed the entire world, along with Master Ikari and her allies, to restore Alberic to his normal capacities. I have several ideas for how this might be effected. Even Bahamut in his full glory is still a terrestrial avatar, and as you know, we Zilart have ways of dealing with creatures such as those. At the end, they are but animals, and like animals may be killed.

And although the Prophet has become one with Bahamut's power, Bahamut's own body still exists somewhere. It is my intention, therefore, to go to Monarch Linn and see if I might find what is left of Bahamut there. Although he is weakened, he should still exist in some form or another; if he were dead, the Prophet would lose that source of power, and hopefully be freed from that which is inflaming his insanity, even as a burr in the side of a chocobo.

I humbly request that I am kept in the loop as far as developments to this situation. When more information arises, please let me know. We should have little need for linkpearls.

I remain, madam, most sincerely yours,
Kre'oss