From the leader of Carthage: We would question the idea of "Carthaginian aggression". We were merely coming to the defense of our ally, to prevent them from being exterminated by the Kender. What were we to do, stain our honor and stand by while one who counted us a freind was being exterminated? Such is not the way of Carthage. We stand by our allies in times of need, rather than abandoning them.

Second of all, we were not initiators of conflict with Syracuse. By coming within range of our fleet and threatening our borders, they leave us with little choice but to make sure that they do not have the oppportunity to attack our cities. It was Syracuse, not Carthage, who waged needless war. We urge Syracuse to stop this charade and accept a ceasefire.