Letter for Lord Tornbrook

[Daimondheart]

After a brief stop at the Legion Chapter-house in Sundren, Cora makes her way to the Temple of the Triumvate. She spends several minutes wandering inside the building, glancing here and there at the numerous followers going about their business within. She appears to be searching for someone.

Finally Cora's eyes settle on Luther, his eye patching making him stick out to her. She approaches him and dips her head respectfully. "Hello. Please forgive me for asking this, but could I leave a letter for you? You see, I would like to speak with Lord Tornbrook, but I have no idea how to get in touch with him. I understand he is a prominent member of the Triumvate, so I wrote a letter for him and came here." She bites her lip, "Would you be willing to deliver it to him for me? And if not, tell me whom else I may hand it to?"

If Luther were to accept the letter, she would turn it over to him before departing the temple and going about her business.

To Lord Dain Tornbrook,

Greetings. My name is Cora Kelm, a humble follower of Lurue, Queen of Talking Beasts. We have never formerly met, though I belief saw you in the Temple of the Triumvate one late eve when I was waiting to speak with Lord Blackwell. I pray you will forgive me for my manners that day. It was a long day and I was extremely tired when Lord Blackwell called to speak with me. I do want to thank you for taking the time to read this for I would very much appreciate a meeting with you at your earliest convenience.

I am currently in the process of gathering signatures for a proposal I would like to make to the Emperor and his State in regards to making use of the abandoned Legion outpost on the border of the Viridale forest. I imagine you already know the history of the forest and its taint so I will not waste your time unnecessarily. But because of the event, many of the animals were displaced and now roam the country sides of Sundren, often attacking any passing traveler in their state of dementia. It is my hope to use the fort as a starting point to begin cleansing the forest of Talona's evil as well as provide homes for the displaced creatures.

Our efforts are also in conjunction with Lord Quintin Ulsteris, whom has been actively seeking to find refuge for the displaced citizens of Sundren that lost their homes either to the rising of the city or the destruction caused by the failed invasion of the Black Hand and its allies. It is our hope to build a new home for these unfortunate souls as we repair the fort and expand upon it to make it a safe haven for them as well as to any travelers entering the Viridale. Perhaps some day our little village will grow into a city in its own right.

So far I have gathered support and approval for my proposal from members of Houses Blackwell, Ulsteris, Hellstrom, and Aurelianus. I hope to possibly gain the support of House Meriadoc as well, but that is tempered by my failure to gain support from House LaCroix. I would greatly appreciate a chance to present my proposal to you as well should you be willing to grant me a chance.

Regardless, I thank you greatly for taking the time to read this letter. I would rather not further waste your time in asking for a written response, but as you probably realized once this letter reaches you by the hand of whomever delivers it, I have no idea where exactly to find you.

I will be temporarily staying at the Sundren Comfort, Room 2, for the next few days. If you are willing, I can be contacted there. Again I want to thank you for your time and apologize for any inconveniences.

Cora Kelm

[roguethree]

The response is rather belatedly penned, no doubt a result of the paladin's myriad roamings and responsibilities.

Cora Kelm,

I do appreciate the nobility inherent in trying to claim the monstrous Viridale from the fell things within, but truth be told, that forest was never hospitable and never home to much more than shades, spiders, and monsters. I have encountered werewolves there, and a known vampire calls the crypt deep within the forest confines home. You face a long, likely unwinnable battle in trying to purge the evil from that wood.

I and mine are unmovably focused on the destruction of the Black Hand. I doubt I can offer my or any other's resources, but I will hear you all the same. Write when you can, and we'll speak, either in the city or in the Valley.

Grace and good fortune, Cora Kelm. Until we meet.

Tornbrook

[Daimondheart]

Upon finding the letter inside her room, Cora looks at it curiously since it is her very first letter. She opens it up and begins to read. Her eyes light up, and she quickly moves to write back, only to trip over her own chair in the process and come toppling down to the floor.

"...ow," she moans faintly while she props herself up off the floor with her right elbow and rubs at her bruised chin with her left hand. Thankful she is alone in her room, she get up, puts the chair back where it is supposed to be, then sits down to write back.

To Lord Dain Tornbrook,

I am glad for your response. I do understand the task is daunting, but as I've explained to others who have brought up the same issue, if nothing is done, nothing will change. And your direct support would not be required. If you would only lend only your approval to my proposal, that will suffice.

I will be rather busy the next couple of days, but I can make time late tonight, Eleint 21, or tomorrow in the late afternoon. I will be taking it easy these days and can be found in the city around the Comfort Inn. I look forward to our meeting.

Cora Kelm

((Niece is with me this weekend, so it will either have to be very late tonight after midnight EST (tomorrow morning essentially) or tomorrow some time after 8 PM EST.))