Words of the Envoy of Portucalense
Addressed to the Council of the Commonwealth of Hansa & Alberonia
Honored councillors and lords of the Commonwealth,
I bring you greetings from Guimarães and from His Highness Prince Afonso, who sends his respect to this council and to the long prosperity of your lands.
The turning of seasons has not been even across the world. In some realms, fields have yielded poorly, stores are watched more closely, and careful judgment is required to ensure that order and confidence endure through the winter months.
Portucalense has been fortunate in its harvests. Our granaries hold more than our people require, and our fleets remain active upon the sea. By long habit, we are prepared to move provisions when land routes falter and seasons grow uncertain.
It is for this reason that we come before you.
Portucalense is prepared to release substantial quantities of grain from surplus and to convey them by sea to the ports of the Commonwealth according to agreed schedules. These deliveries may be arranged in a manner that supports your existing stores and allows your councils to plan the coming months with assurance.
Such exchanges rest upon mutual clarity and proper valuation. The grain we offer carries with it the certainty of delivery, the labor of winter sailing, and the commitment of ships and men already engaged in service. These are matters well understood by experienced merchants and rulers alike.
If it pleases the council, we are ready to speak of quantities, timing, and terms, and to do so in a manner befitting the standing of both our realms.
May wisdom guide your deliberations.