Foggy Swamp Spiritual Vigil
During Swamp Chief Akuna's spiritual vigil, evidence is found that Earth Kingdom citizens have been destroying surrounding vegetation, thus angering the spirits. In response to the accusation, Earth King Run declares war on the Foggy Swamp Tribe.
Dear Earth Kingdom Leaders,
Today, I attempted to hold a vigil to allow people of the world to communicate with Nature. However, I was unable to recieve any other emotion but anger, from Ziran (Nature). Why were they angry? What had caused this, it must relate to why our plants are vanishing. Then, I noticed an axe on the ground, surrounded by shredded plant leaves, and other EARTH KINGDOM materials. You have disrespected the spirit of Nature, and I have caught your Gesho, your captain, as proof. I demand an immediate response to your crimes. I do not believe in having prisoners, so for Gesho's sake, I await an IMMEDIATE response.
Careful,
Akuna
To Chief Akuna,
Your accusations and vague connections hurt me, and you would dare hold my dear friend and captain. I have tried to be patient, listened to the councils and the people, but I was general before king and I believe it is time to show it. Just as the felling of the largest trees brings forth a better forest, it is time to prune the swamp-dwellers.
Perhaps in a kinder age, or a kinder crown, we would demand you release my friend and allow this slight. However, the crown was not passed down to the kindest of Ayato's retainers; in strife it was passed and so through strife shall we gain retribution. Even mountains move if you strike hard enough, and I say a rather firm strike has been dealt upon us with this.
The Earth Kingdom declares war on the Foggy Swamp Tribe.
-Earth King Run Xiao