A Letter To Brother Merriss

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*A figure in Green and black with a graceful edge to his step approaches Brother Darius. He hands him some folded parchmeant which is sealed by wax with a a large oak leaf crest stamped into it

Please hand this to Brother Merriss when he is not busy.

The letter simpley Reads;

Preserve nature in all its forms, control human expansion, recognize that nature encompasses more than just forests, agree that magic should not be used for mass destruction, warn against the use of magic on a grand scale for fear of unexpected side effects, and present a united front to the outside world.

Brother Merriss, my name is Zach Snyden of the Emerald Enclave. News of the Zhentarim March is strong in the wind's and has Reached our ears. I have been sent to offer my services to you. As a fellow Caretaker i know the pain which follows those of the black blood and the desicration they leave in there wake. And i will do what i can to ease the suffering.

The letter is penned in long fluent writing and is signed. Zach Snyden.

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In the comfort of his humble abode on a quiet night, Merris finds the letter among his various possessions, delivered to his dwelling many weeks ago. He moves towards the window and notices a passing Zhentarim patrol. Discreetly, he closes a window and tears open the seal on the letter.

Reading through the letter, he looks about nervously afraid that someone else saw him reading through its content.

"Whoever you are, I hope you have better luck and energy than I have had . . . I'm too old for this . . . ."

He then crumples it and tosses it into the fireplace where his stew is boiling.

"Ah, the stew should be hot enough now."

He laddles a bowl full, sits down, and enjoys a quiet and lonely supper, watching the fire crackle away as the letter is burnt to ashes.