To my dear sister Arlais,
I, Argider de Roldan, send greeting in the name of Our Lord:

Glad tidings, dear Arlais.  My petition to join the Knights Lithmorran was granted two days ago, and I was inducted as a Page by the Marquis of Brayston himself.  A good man, from my estimation.  I hope to work with him further, though he seems to view the past as a measure of one’s character.  Were he to know of my many mistakes…

For reasons beyond my understanding, the Earl Marshall Tharin ab Rhius has been voted out of office.  I have heard that a Sir de Winter is to replace him, though I have yet to meet this Sir de Winter and know not for certain whether that is the case.  If he is from Farin, he must be a worthy soldier and Knight, no?  I suppose I shall find out in good time.

In addition to seeking the Knights, I have also recently been engaged in discussions with members of the Merchants Guild.  No doubt you will be surprised by this news.  Harith does not yet know, and I have not yet decided how to tell him.   Though, I think my timing may have been less than ideal.  I have just heard that the Magnate, a young Charali woman, was taken against her will by members of the Brootherhood, possibly for ransom.  I have already come across two concerned men in their search for her.  Does it not amaze you that a Charali woman could become Magnate in Lithmore?  I have met with her myself, and I wish no ill upon her, but I confess it did surprise me that one of her race could rise to such a station in this city.  But then, we are all children of the Lord of Springs, are we not?  I hope she is recovered soon, for her sake.

Ready yourself for my final piece of news, sister.  Two days ago, at dawn, I saw the burning of a mage in Church Square.  The sight was harrowing to behold.  It seemed deceptively harmless, restrained to the pyre as it was.  Such a waste of what could have been a human life.  And its laughter… it would have chilled your bones.  I felt a great weight lift from my heart when it perished, but it was a good reminder of why I am here, Arlais.  It is time to return to Master ab Kasmith’s training.

May you and yours remain in good health.

By my hand this day, Eldes, Februarius 5,
In the year of Our Lord 357,

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