A letter for the Castellan of Valkur's Roar

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"Lord Castellan Aluxor Crownsilver,

It is with a torn heart I write to you this eve my Castellan. The Barony weeps for your friend and companion. There is nothing that can be said nor done to mend the wounds of these most sorrow filled days. There is but time, understanding, and happier memories that might soothe our ache. Memories like those shared with the good Lady Mnomene. As these new wounds turn to scars, I pray you take comfort in the memories of her joyous smile, and blissful laugh. I take heart in knowing that such a beautiful soul was so willing and thought it justified to fight on our barony's behalf.

If I might offer some further comfort to you, and those close to you in this time of mourning I insist you but merely ask. In such hopes, I beg of your guidance. The gift passed on to me by Lady Mnomene before her passing is not truly mine, nor was it ever intended to be. The request that brought it into being had been for your sake at the behest of Inquisitor Steel making me aware of yet another noble sacrifice you have made in response to the draconic plight your barony faces. Thus it was only social etiquette that stayed my hand from passing the blade on immediately after Lady Mnomene bequeathed it to me. Now that time has passed with the Lady's sacrifice fresh in our minds, I feel it prudent to send this blade on to its proper wielder.

I am, as I have stated, no warrior or creature of violence. Carrying a blade has never been my way, nor my desire. I leave such matters to those who might more easily shoulder such burdens. Nor would I have this blade that once belonged to a great protector of our city merely hang over a mantle as yet another treasure to add to my collection. I would see it delivered into the hands of one who has, and will continue to protect our land and its people in the coming days.

Before her passing, Lady Mnomene made clear that this blade in another life served the Barony of Valkur's Roar before. Under the hand illustrious guidance of Lord Skatterhawk. Thus I ask of you guidance. Would this blade better serve the Castellan, something that might fill in the void made by your sacrifice of you blade born of Freyza? Or would you think it more prudent that I deliver this blade to Lord Skatterhawk so that he too may once more defend the land with a blade worthy of his noble soul? Seeing as I received this gift of restitution with the intent of originally passing it onto your care, I would care greatly for your input on thoughts of who should wield this blade in Valkur's Roar defense.

As always and with the utmost humility,

Your servant,

Mistress of Sorcery of the Alizarin Academy

 Meesha Grimm"

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Aluxar's quill comes to a stop at the end of his signature.

His thoughts drift back...the metal bars, the flames, the cruel eyes of the governess. The Reserves springing to action and the headlong sprint of Meesha Grimm to the cage, magic upon her breath...

Drip

A drop of ink had fallen onto the parchment. Aluxar placed the quill in the inkwell, sealed the envelope with his stamp, and set it aside from Frimgarold in the morning.