Listen to me, Franz. You have to go south. Whether you go on horseback, catch a ride with someone else, it doesn't matter. Just stick to the path as much as you can. Don't stay in the city. Leave as soon as you get your supplies together. The situation here has gotten out of hand and many of the passes have already been closed off. Those lords must have heard something beforehand because they've started to stockpile food on a large scale and have locked themselves up in their castles. People everywhere have fallen into a panic. They sense something bad is coming, and have begun to collect food. Some have fled to other cities. You must find our stronghold as soon as you can. There's food stocked there, and some horses in the stables. Don't worry about finding those spies. This 'Tyrant' is out of his mind. He's been raising his banner all over the place without even trying to cover up his tracks. From Kochi to Yazi, then to Zhulong...
Everyone knows this madman is heading toward Conqueror's City. He is a menace, as bad as the Scourge of Winter, or perhaps even worse. The mines, forests, and fields along the way have all been destroyed. Even bandits have a sense of propriety. But this lunatic doesn't care. It's as if destruction is his reason for existing!
The situation is getting serious. We have to get news to Ostaria as soon as possible so that an expeditionary force can be prepared. I've done some digging and have found that the border post in the south to Ungverija is still letting people through. It's a major detour, but it's much safer. I will prepare some food and horses in advance and meet you in Zadeni near the Border Post. Come quickly!
Be careful! Good luck!
Sigmund