# Thorne's Letters **Thorne writes a letter to her grandfather despite the distance between their hearts since they do not see eye to eye. 7 Jul 2023** >>>>I have recovered from the shocking news, and accepted my ordained collar with minimal fuss after the regrettable incident. I joined the Faction of the Eye, and received a beautiful blessing of the Goddess to answer her will, which led me to an incident involving Silver Salt I wanted to inform you about. Over the course of routing bandits in the docks district, citizens deeply soul drained by silver salt (and perhaps something else) became an unspeakable warped horror of pulsating flesh that severed a man's arm and nearly rent the entire spine of another in scant seconds. Buildings had to be purged, and the body of the nightmare has not been found. >>>> >>>>Something is very wrong, and very dangerous. >>>> >>>>Please, be careful, >>>>Thorne >>>> >>> **Written in Gideon's unsteady hand 18 Nov 2023** >>>>Dear Lucien, >>>> >>>>Thank you could never cover what I feel for giving me purpose, and restoring my Hope to serve the light in my darkest hour. If you ever have need or use of me, you just have to ask. >>>> >>>>Please, forward my gratitude to your blessed speaker, Kylos. He inspired me with his vision for the world, and patiently stayed by my side in my time of need. The memory of his kindness warms my heart and brightens my day, and drives me onward. >>>> >>>>I hope to see you both again, >>>>Thorne Saltspire >>>> >>> **Written in Ariel's hand and heavily deviating from how Thorne writes to her Grandfather. Jan 4 2024** >>>>Greetings, Dear Grandfather Saltspire, >>>> >>>> It is my sincere hope that this letter finds you in good health. As my birthday is quickly approaching, may I request an art piece based on a dream I have had recently? A platinum seven-petal starflower with a rainbow of diamonds or similar richly coloured gems should close and open like a bud. >>>> As for other news, my squad broke into an Oloken'hai nest in the mountains west of Pale City. Our good deeds have resulted in my promotion to The Church's Inquisition. I hope you are proud of what I have achieved; take heart, knowing that I intend to continue serving the people of Corvanis to the best of my abilities. I have included a diagram to make the design and development easier. >>>> >>>> With Warm Regards, >>>> Thorne Saltspire. >>> **Thorne asks Gideon to help her write a pair of letters. Feb 17 2024** >>>>It has been a while, as our difficult missions have kept me busy. How has your work been? I hope you are well. I wanted to ask, if you know anything about a black tower with five spires in the demon wastes, possibly alight in green light? >>>> >>>>By the Light, >>>>Thorne. >>> >>> >>>> >>>>Good tidings Miss Bella, I pray for your improved health and budding relationship with Telry. Given that it has been a year, his field training should be finishing up, so he is sure to return home soon. My work in the inquisition endeavors to keep me away, but know I miss you both. >>>> >>>>For the Light, >>>>Rose >>> >>> >>> >>> **Thorne asks Gideon to write this letter for her. He secretly added the post-script to her desired message, which was read and also altered by [Inquisitor Carlos Cast](Inquisitor%20Carlos%20Cast.md). May 18 2024** >>>>Dear Lucien and Kylos, >>>> >>>>You 2 have travelled far and xperienced so much, and I have been seeing things I do not understand. Please let me know if any of this means something. >>>> >>>>Do you know of an underground place filled with a pool of glistening blue mana, wider and longer than I could toss a stone across. Practitioner's pipes are coming out of this pool, but to where and why? >>>> >>>>Do you know of a dark, colorless place atop a stone outcropping with flowing silver threads? >>>> >>>>Do you know what has golden blood? >>>> >>>>Do you know of a Mytherian sanctum with a grand green and gold throne backed by 2 angel statues, and why a vision of this place would connect to the other visions? >>>> >>>>Do you know of an ancient ship on the salted sea covered in plants and coral? >>>> >>>>Do you know of a druidic place with three etched stones around several bright green circles overflowing with heretical magic and flowers? >>>> >>>>Is there a way to purge or block the influence of a foreigner god? The one who broke me is in my head again, and my condition is worsening. My mind is still my own but my eye is breaking further. >>>> >>>>Maybe related, but have you seen a rainbow seven-pointed star? It turns like a wheel and has something to do with the night sky. I must find it to become the answer to hope? I think? I don't know how to use it, but it feels hauntingly important and tied to fate and Mytheria. Of everything I have asked, if you could find this one I would be deeply grateful. >>>> >>>>Thank you forever and always, >>>>Thorne Saltspire >>>> >>>>P.S. Kylos I look forward to our next date. >>> **Thorne hastily scrawls a pair of letters and passes it off to an undercover agent in the Practitioner's Guild** >>>(Letter to Lucian and Kylos) >>>You both deserve so much better for your kindness. I regret my existence and choices that disgrace everything you have done for me. I lost the armor and blessings given to me, to a wretched, pale, halfling-looking hag named Bobina. I tried to make it right, and failed, and worse, held my shame to myself. I should have told you sooner. >>> >>>For the Light, we press on. >>>Thorne >>> >>>(Letter to Lord Saltspire) >>>Please cancel or destroy the pendant, it was from a cursed vision. I don't think I will be able to visit this year, as I have too much to do. If you can, if he needs, if you see him, please help my dear Gideon Tarrow. >>> >>>Apologies and Love, >>>Granddaughter Thorne # Barrow King's Letters to Marlowe *Season 3, Episode 20 of [Sagas and Solace](Sagas%20and%20Solace.md), transcribed by [[Reevee]]* >My Dear Friends > It has come to my attention that The Church's Agents have delved deeply into my territory, not only into Dark Lake but into the surrounding Fallowlands. However it would seem they are not without their unexpected gifts. Apparently, due to the actions of these agents, my inset, my heir, my beloved child, was spared by the presence of a foreign deity conjured by one of these agents. It has given me some recourse to rethink on how we might approach the coming years.Indeed the days of war rain upon us. I believe this winter shall be washed red with blood. > >But perhaps, perhaps not. > >Pale City is in shambles, I can see its fires from my parapets. The soldier in me says it is time to strike, but there is something else. A wrongness pulls at me, one that I cannot quite describe. My dear child has spent many nights these past few nights, many hours of her time convincing me of a better path. > >Once we spoke of peace, once we spoke of the future, I would like to do so again. > >Good fortune to you, I await your reply. >Trueheart # Marlowe's Reply to The Barrow King, Atreus Trueheart *Season 3, Episode 20 of [Sagas and Solace](Sagas%20and%20Solace.md), transcribed by [[Reevee]], not conveyed in character* Marlowe would like to show our gratitude for the Barrow King's hesitance to go to war, and his wisdom will not be taken for granted. Marlowe extends an invitation to a discussion with the Brass Baron and other political entities at [Moazkadon](Moazkadon.md) with more decorum, prior to any wars. # The Barrow King's letter on Telry Lanternbridge to the party of Sagas and Solace *Season 3, Episode 20 of [Sagas and Solace](Sagas%20and%20Solace.md), transcribed by [[Reevee]]* >I also wanted to tell you of the actions of your dear companion Telry Lanternbridge. At the latest martial council when I announced our hesitation, he did not take it well. It would seem that Telry fully intends to invade the Pale City on his own, to take advantage of its weakened state, to show everyone the truth by his own words. As much as I would like to support him, I cannot split my men any further than they are. Indeed the contingent I sent to the south has already left me quite exposed. Hence why I suspect that the Inquisitorial agents pierced so deeply into the swamp > >I pleaded with Telry, I asked him to stay his hand till we have heard word from his companions. At first I thought he would answer and listen, but it would seem that he hasn't. > >He left a note, one that I suspect one of your party might be able to make sense of. I believe that it is written to you. *Attached is a note from Telry* # Telry's Note *Season 3, Episode 20 of [Sagas and Solace](Sagas%20and%20Solace.md), transcribed by [[Reevee]]* *You will recognize Telry's hand, though it is covered by strange drawings, gibberish, and fanatical writings, but there is a focus in the center of the madness, the words written with strange calmness against the surrounding nonsense.* >My Dear Friends, > >It is with a strange lucidity that I write this message. My soul is pulled in two directions, praying at both ends. Within the City, I hear the screams of the people that were once my countrymen, perhaps even my family. Within it, I hear the whispers of the lies that take their lives from them. I think on Hold, on the moment when I saw the truth. > >I think the time has come. > >The Barrow King asks me to stay my hand because his child begs him so, and I find myself bereft of wisdom, wisdom that does not come from the mad god. I have decided that I will return home, if it is still there. I will see what yet remains of it. Then, make my peace. > >To all of you reading, I do hope that I get to see you again, and if I don't, I shall leave something for Knarh at my family's estate. I go now, face my past, sharpen my spear. One way or another, the Pale City will know the truth. # Marlowe's Reply to the Barrow King *Season 3, Episode 20 of [Sagas and Solace](Sagas%20and%20Solace.md), transcribed by [[Reevee]]* >Mister Telry Lanternbridge is a very ambitious young man. I dare say the Barrow King should not have any regret in not supporting him. He is the determiner of his own fate, Mister Lanternbridge, that is. I believe my direct involvement in the current predicament will have to come to a close for the time being. There is much we do not know about these demons, and if perhaps there is a way to work around them, work with them, or get rid of them if need be.