I don't think it was ever a question of who has a right to fight whom here. The statement made was towards the \"neutrality\" of Springdale, for which it was founded (by a Thakrian)

armsmash observed Springdale is far from neutral, and anyone who thinks that it's anywhere near neutral really needs a catscan, as for personal vendetta's and the such . . . Saphir's warped twisted mind often confuses friend and enemy alike

Overall, I find it rather amusing that Springdale would choose someone who often times makes no sense and definately the biggest whiner in Avalon as a baron. Yet he does seem brave . . . until any number of Large Thakrians show up. Perhaps I'll buy hi

m a chair for his barracks

Written by my hand on the 1st of Leaflost, in the year 1002.