The Mishei Eshva of the Empire of Arashkai, Lord Protector of the territories of Rusan and Andreš, addresses this communique to the honorable King Piripi of the Iwi. May good health be with you.
While I must say i am surprised to have received such a request as this directly, I must admit I am most intrigued by the proposition. However, as a matter of state policy, I feel I must inform you that we do not accept the sale or transfer of our land to foreign powers without good reason.
I am well aware of the cultural and religious significance of the island of Rusan to your people, of course, and yes, I do not doubt it would be significant for those who ascribe to your faith,
but we do not see the construction of a religious structure by a foreign government as such a valid reason to grant you the land. It would be like us asking the Heyrans for land in Juhi simply because we owned a few forts in the area a few centuries ago, or us trying to purchase land in Tytor because a prominent theologian of the Vakanist faith lived there for a while in the 6th century.
If, however, you wish to see the structure built, I would like to suggest that you support a religious organization that would want to see such a structure built and in doing so, remaining in compliance within Arashin law. Make no mistake, we will support its construction, but
not sell land which has been Arashin for more than half a millennium to a foreign power in order to achieve such a goal. If you have further questions, feel free to ask them.