An Account of the Divine Empress’ Subjects’ Activities during This Time of War The First Week of the Month of the Hare, year 1172 Benevolent Child of Heaven, I struggle each week with the act of compiling these reports, not because I wish to shirk my duties, but because the act of doing so requires my focused attention on a great deal of war and suffering throughout the Empire, and it strains my heart to think of the loyal subjects who perish each week, many of whom having committed no sin save that of dwelling in a world that has surely been beset by the enemies of the Heavens themselves. Perhaps it is no more than a foolish man indulging a penchant for melodrama, but I cannot help but feel genuine sorrow at the plight of our people. I know this must be doubly painful for you, and I wish