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Wed 15th May 2024 10:13

Letter to Luke 2

by Hayley Thomas

My dearest Luke,
 
Oh darling brother of mine, what mess have you gotten yourself into. At least I hope this will teach you the lesson to not trust nobles. I am sorry I never met Emily, but it sounds like it is a good thing it ended.
 
What is it with nobles and dealing with the fey? Is gaining power that important to them that they would risk everything for it? The story you told me, the one from the book (which I am sad you could not keep, i would have loved to borrow it from you), should have been warning enough how foolish it is to deal with them.
 
The fey are fickle and uncaring. Their deals ultimately only benefit themselves. I am happy to see that you remain steadfast in this knowledge and have not fallen for the temptation, even if that temptation comes with the pretty face of what seemed to be a lovely girl. I am proud of you brother of mine, for remaining steadfast.
 
What happened to you at the tournament is of course unjustified and it feels like they were merely looking for a scapegoat in order not to point a finger at the noble causing it. Does this remind you of a certain event that happened to us? Nobles are all the same, be it the De La Roosts, the Collins, or the Dumons. They only care for themselves and will throw people like us under the carriage if it suits them. If you wish I can curse their entire bloodline (just kidding, or maybe not)
 
I am sad to hear that you will be leaving Keralon and Caern Fussil for a while, but it is probably for the best. Travelling will clear your mind and make you forget about the things that transpired, and you will find your place elsewhere. I guess it means we won’t be meeting again for a while, and I will miss you sorely.
 
For my own account I have also left the city. The first few months after our last letter, I spent working in Canalside, doing the usual. I won’t bore you with the details, but save to say I’m becoming an expert in delivering babies and mending cuts and stabwounds.
 
A few months ago however, news came to the city that Mirabella, the witch overseeing the villages a few days northwest of Keralon had passed away, so I have now moved there to take her place and make sure the people have someone to look after them.
 
Did you know there is little difference between delivering a lamb and a human baby? Except the sheep generally manage on their own and are far less complicated? They are also far cuter when newborn. Fiachna is definitely happy to be out of the city for once. I will return to Keralon once in a blue moon to see if there is any news, and to stock up on some supplies, but aside from that, I don’t think I will see much of the city again for a while.
 
I must confess I will not miss the city much. Being out here in the fields on the edge of Lorewood is where I belong, not cramped up between walls. I have left a message to our former companions, Dorr, Alistan and Dadroz, to let them know where I am so that if they want to meet up, we can. But other than that, I am happy where I am. I might adopt a goat, or two. Just kidding, I already have.
 
Sadly I won’t be able to write as much as you do, seeing as supplies are limited. I will check in with Amarra when I have the chance, to see if there is more news about you, or the city mages.
 
Take care my brother, and know you can always come here.
 
I will be there for you, always.
 
your loving sister,
 
Hayley

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  1. Entry one: The trials
  2. Entry two: The bramble
  3. Entry 3: Rosebloom
  4. Entry 4: Hearts and Dreams
  5. Entry 5: of ghosts and wolves
  6. Entry 6: Hillfield and Deals with Fae
  7. Entry 7: mysteries and pastries
  8. Entry 8: The scarecrow ruse
    6th of Lug, 121 Year of the Tree
  9. Entry 9: A betrayal of satyrs
    7th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree
  10. Entry 10: The fate of twins
    8th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree
  11. Entry 11: Cursed twins
    10th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree
  12. Entry 12: Loss and despair
    11th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree
  13. Hayley's rules to being a Witch
  14. Entry 13: the price of safety
    12th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree
  15. Entry 14: A golden cage and fiery tower
    13th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree
  16. Entry 15: A trial by fire
    14th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree
  17. Entry 16: Keralon
    15th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree
  18. Letter to Luke 1
  19. Letter to Luke 2
  20. Letter to Luke 3
  21. Letter to Luke 4
  22. Letter to Luke 5
  23. Letter to Luke 6
  24. Entry 17: I shall wear midnight
    1st of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree
  25. Entry 18: peace in our time
    2nd of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree
  26. Entry 19: Caern Fussil falls
    3rd of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree
  27. Entry 20: I see fire
    4th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree
  28. Entry 21: Cultists twarted
    10th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree
  29. Entry 22: Ravensfield
    14th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree
  30. Entry 23: The Hollow Hill Horror
    15th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree
  31. Entry 24: Burn your village
    16th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree
  32. Entry 25: Ravensfield burns
    17th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree
  33. Entry 26: There will be blood!
    21st of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree
  34. Entry 27: A happy reunion
    22nd of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree
  35. Entry 28: The embassy ball
    23rd of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree
  36. Entry 29: The fate of Robert Talespinner
    24th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree
  37. Entry 30: A royal summons
    28th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree
  38. Entry 31: of Dogville and Geese
    29th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree
  39. Entry 32: A boggle named Pim
    30th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

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