Dear Cultured Ones of the Great Gong Show,
We’ve recently had the privilege of gazing upon your beautiful and awe-inspiring galleys and caravels! Council ministers have reported a boost in the culture rating of our sea-side cities, just for having seen these magnificent boats! We hope they are safe out there as they brave the ocean depths near our land. Please know that we will offer sanctuary to any of your brave sailors who do not survive the treacherous waters. But otherwise, we humbly request you stay outside of our cultural borders… we fear a revolt of the people if they get an even closer look!
Also, we wish to inquire as to the intentions of these sailors so far from home - our experiences have led us to some paranoia, as the last nation to sail near our waters landed armed forces on our homeland. We hope that your brave sailors are merely interested in exploring our watery world. Please let us know.
Finally, when you get the next save, you’ll notice we have put an offer of two of The Council’s world-famous luxuries on the negotiating table. Can we interest you in a trade to benefit both our peoples?
Of course, our preference would be to get two luxury items in return. However, we are prepared to also accept 1 luxury and 20gpt if that is more appealing to you.
Any interest?
All the Best,
Your Friends and cultural admirers,
General_W, speaking with the voice of The Council