Gasadrael Spyrn: First Letter Home

Dearest Mother and Father,

My first week in Corlace has been eventful, to say the least. In striking out on my own, I've taken up with the Silver Spokes Trading Company as...some combination of security, investigator, and exterminator. Our first job put myself and my new colleagues in a situation that left us with a nice business arrangement; as our employer is the newly-reelected president of the city's Business Guil, we were allowed to split a large sum of assets from a nearby business which has gone under, as well as a combined "silent partnership" of 1% of SSTC's ongoing profits (we figured that if we requested a smaller amount of his business, he would have less of problem giving so much of the other business).

This situation we've found ourselves in is the key reason why I'm writing home to you so soon (as well as hiring a messenger to bring this to you speedily). First, I would suggest that when you eventually arrive in Corlace (whether or not I'm still here; my new position may take me to other towns or lands), you should probably set up a business here in the city. Whether it's a new shop, or an extension of one of the many businesses back home, I've found that being a member of the Business Guild can be very beneficial (especially towards campaigning to become part of the Council).

Second, and this is far more important in the long run: part of my new lot in life came about from a rival business being caught trying to smuggle large amounts of cold iron to Gurrem. Given their propensity to attack civilizations that are more prosperous than their own, I fear this may possibly indicate a preparation to invade or attack our people in the North (as I doubt that those half-orcs have suddenly gone into the demon-slaying business). Although I have no confirmation at this time, it could be prudent to let some local leaders know to be on their guard, both and land and at sea.

I hope this message finds you both well, and I am certain that your fears about me will be assuaged, as I have found both excitement and adventure, as well as a source of proper income. May Noreal's white flame warm you both.

Your grateful daughter,
Gasadrael