Now a resident of Koronande, Prince Laszlo was quickly on the scene to
offer support to the beleaguered traders of Koronanade, and to help
reconstruct the port. Salvage and rescue teams were quickly deployed so
that builders could get to work at the earliest opportunity. He made this
statement to waiting reporters.
"This wanton act of violence is deplorable, but it would be premature to
blame my cousin Rory for this outrage. Despite his differences with Lady
Pearl, most esteemed and well-respected lady of the Republic, he would not
burn the boats that pay King Oberon's taxes. This is without doubt the work
of agents who are not only Koronande's enemies, but those of Amber. We will
take this opportunity to build robustly, taller, grander and better, sure
in the knowledge the Republic will grow stronger through adversity."