Road to Cormyr

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*Written in fine Elvsih text*


Captain Alandir Siril
Ravenhouse Manor
East Rd., Waterdeep


Dear Father,

The road to Cormyr was long and full of perils, though, by shadowing the many guarded trade caravans along the route I was able to reach a small fortified settlement called Isinhold unharmed. Unfortunately my beloved mount Elevere was not so lucky and she passed shortly before my arrival here. She was an old mare, and it seems her time was due. It saddens me to lose such a loyal companion.

It seems the rumours of this land's troubles circulating in Waterdeep are true and the danger to our kin in Forest Thunder is real. We passed many ruined towns and settlements along the way and the only travellers we passed were either refugees fleeing or adventurers heading the other way to seek profit amid the mayhem. I am myself low on coin now, despite the sum from the family savings you provided. Tis as shame the army pension they provide you with is so meagre. Alas it seems I shall have to try and find some employ here in Isinhold in order to purchase a new mount or find another method of reaching my destination. I would journey the rest of the way on foot, however I was warned by a fellow ranger I met a long the way called Vind Rylanger (I believe was his last name) that the road on foot would be too far and dangerous without the means for a fast escape should trouble arise (Though I know he meant no offense, I think he felt I was too inexperienced for the trip). He was good company and we shared many stories. Was a strange thing that two days after our arrival in town he vanished without a trace, no goodbye.

Anyway, I am confindent my skills will be of some use here, it seems adventurers are being recruited to bolster the local armies ranks and so I will look into this or perhaps join an adventuring crew. With any luck I should earn enough coin within a few seasons to continue my journey. I have sent word to Uncle Falandir that I will arrive as soon as at all possible and for him to move deeper into the wood until then.

Well that is all for now, give my love to my young Kesalir and let him know that his elder brother is still alive, though I am sure he is more interested in the girls than my exploits!

Until I can write again, farewell.

Your Elderson,

Quinidar Siril

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*Written in fine Elven hand*



Quinidar Siril
c/o Regal Griffon Inn
Isinhold, Cormyr


Dear Quin,

I am afraid that I write to you with news most grave. It saddens me deeply to tell you that your uncle Falandir has been slain. I recieved word today from Forest Thunder that an orc raid, many in number, caught his village unawares. The village was overwhelmed and few escaped, most killed in their sleep. It seems I acted too late in sending you on your mission to bring him safely to us here in Waterdeep and put you in harms way in vain. I have some comfort in the knowledge that our cousins have discovered the perpetrators camp and plan vengeance as we speak. They will show no mercy to be sure.

I am angered and sorrow filled and thus apologise for the short message but I wanted to inform you with haste so that you might gather your thoughts before planning your next steps. It would warm our hearts should you decide to return here to us but if your path lies elsewhere we will understand. Kesalir has taken the news badly but is young and will move on soon enough so do not worry for him.

I hope this letter finds you strong and in good health Elderson, you are missed and thought of daily.

Until next we speak or correspond,

Your Father,

Alandir Siril

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*written in fine elvsih text*

Alandir Siril
Ravenhouse Manor
East rd., Waterdeep


Father,

First allow me to apologise, it has been too long since I last put ink to paper. After the death of Uncle Falandir I needed some time to gather myself. I hope this letter finds you and young Kessalir in good health. I miss you both dearly. As you may have guessed I have decided to stay on here in Cormyr as I have settled and have found direction here. You will be proud to know that I have followed in your footsteps and joined the army! I am a squire and scout for the Purple Dragon Knights whose fame and reputation I am sure you have heard of! I was originally approached by a fellow cousin and wizard Entori Be'we'te and then further encouraged by a good friend of the name Aria Blake. I pursued their recommendation and was sworn in by our just retired Oversword a few weeks ago. I serve under a firm but fair company commander, Lioner Kelric Hawkrune who has helped ease me into my new duties. So far things are going well but I have so much more to learn! They have such a long and proud history and I must know it all in order to pass my trials. I have travelled the whole of Cormyr to glean what I can from the various trainers of the Corp. Fear not father I will not let the family name down and will give word upon my succesful completion! Wish me Luck.

In the meantime the lands here always seem to have some troubles or another that need to be dealt with so no doubt I will be kept busy in my new role as scout. It was only recently that Redmist revolted and declared itself independant, a big blow for the crown.

Well I am sorry this letter is so short but I have a meeting to attend which I am already running late for and i don't want to get off on the wrong foot with Lionar Hawkrune! Please give my regards to Kessalir and may Correllon watch over you both.



Your loving Elderson,

Quinidar Siril

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//Recieved on the eve before Quin's resignation from the dragons.

*written in shaky elven text*

Quindar Siril
c/o Regal Griffon Inn
Isinhold, Cormyr



Dearest Brother,

I do not know how to begin, so please forgive the abruptness of what I pen here. Our loving father has passed into the care of the Seladrine. It was not long after our last correspondence that a strange illness befell him. He became withdrawn and would not take food. He slept throughout the day often waking with fever and suffering terrible nightmares. We had the finest clerics visit his bedside but they said the illness seemed unnatural and of the mind and their healing attemps had little effect. They thought that it might pass with time but this was not hte case. He passed in his sleep this tenday and it is with great sadness that I now inform you. I wish I could give you more answers to the questions that you will no doubt have but it happened all so suddenly that I have few to give. All I can say is that he never really was himself after the ill news we recieved about uncle. I think that it took a toll on him as they were the closest of brothers. Let us hope they are reunited now and in peace. I have taken the appropriate steps in arranging his funeral to be held on *date inserted* and I know that you will make every effort to join us. I have informed those of the family that I can. I miss you my brother and though it will be a blessing to see you again after so long, I only wish it could be under happier circumstances. May correllon guide you to us safely and with haste. Until we meet.


Your loving brother,

Kesalir Siril