THE FUTURE OF WAR

My fellow brothers and keepers of these houses,

It has not been long since we laid down the burdens of rivalry and chose, if only for a fleeting season, the company of one another over the contest of pride. Where once Phi Delt and SAE stood opposed—guided by the resolve of Hume and the cunning of Agent Burger—they found reason enough to still their quarrel and gather in shared celebration. That accord, though born of convenience, carried with it a glimpse of what unity among us might resemble.

In those same days, the banners of Beta and SAE were raised side by side, their strength joined in such a way that no single house could readily contest it. The balance that followed was imperfect, yet it endured, held together by mutual interest and a cautious respect.

But peace, as ever, proves a delicate thing.

Word now reaches us that SNU has taken arms against Beta, breaking the quiet that had settled upon our grounds. This act does not stand alone—it calls into question the bonds we have so recently formed. It stirs doubt among allies, invites ambition among rivals, and places every house at a crossroads.

We must now ask ourselves: are we to be governed by impulse and retaliation, or by judgment and foresight? Shall we allow a single strike to unravel what little stability we have achieved, or shall we weigh our actions with care, mindful of what may follow?

For every alliance forged in haste may just as quickly be broken in fear. And every conflict rekindled may spread beyond its first spark, drawing in those who had no wish to be part of it.

The decisions made in these coming days will not belong to one house alone. They will shape the order of all. Whether we return to open contest or preserve what remains of our fragile peace depends not on strength alone, but on restraint, resolve, and the wisdom to see beyond the present moment.

Let it not be said that we rushed blindly into discord when we had, not long before, proven ourselves capable of something greater.

The hour is uncertain. The path is not yet chosen. But whatever course is taken, it shall be remembered.