OOC:
Wait, what? - Rashid has not spoken pro-bloodtheft at any point.
He wanted to start a debate on the issue, but the only ones answering were the fanatic religious wings...
Of course, said wings try to suppress even discussing the topic, but still. To go hunting for blood, as the explicit purpose, is anathema to Rashid and his ethics.
On goblins intercepting the messages, since all realms have access to the journal, it means quite a number of copies exist, dramatically increasing the chance of interception.
It doesn't matter much for the fanatics, since their view is already well known by goblins. I wouldn't be surprised if most goblins just turn and run if they see a HA banner over a group of approaching riders.
But anyone wishing eny kinds of diplomatic actions with goblins should probably keep a neutral profile. But here again, the fanatics try to pressure a clear policy that reflects their own beliefs.
The next step, would be if the fanatics put out a decree that everyone had to make their official opinion known or suffer some consequence. (Hell, Kasper threatens war based on a few letters, not to mention he has gone out of his way to ingame insult Rashid.)
Its a very loose foundation for a war to be waged on.
The "whats in it for you" is actually fairly simple, and should be perceptible for anyone who knows Rashid. He is a LN Paladin. If an otherwise innocent, swears fealty, and does nothing to betray that, then it is his actual duty to protect them. - It doesn't have to be the only reason, but it truly is the primary one.
