RUMOR: Imperial or Personal Law?

The now confirmed assault on Oren Nillu's carriage has spawned a larger number of rumors, most of them sworn upon by those who tell the tale.

Earlier today, a number of brigands involved in the attack were turned over to face Imperial Law, while parchments assured that the event does in no way affect House Nillu's resolve in creating a haven for mages across the realm. What gave birth to that last remark? It seems stories are already flying about the Duke's direct response to the issue. While it is true that some were handed over to the authorities, denizens of the Lode are claiming that after the assailants had surrendered, the Duke ordered those among them with the Shadow Mark to be executed on the spot.

"I stand steadfast in favor of my offer to all mages in Fastheld," the official letters read. "You will not face prejudice on Nillu's Lode."