(The following letter is written in a careful, precise hand, as though the author spent a great deal of time and effort to make every letter just-so.)

To my brother, the Master Jewelsmith Harith de Roldan of Montford, Farin,
I, Argider de Roldan, send greeting from the Capital of Lithmore:

Salutations, Harith.  I hope this missive finds you and the family in good health, and that the seasonal rains have been abundant this year in Montford.  As for myself, I am doing well here in Lithmore.  Indeed, I am writing to inform you that I have recently taken up a position as an apprentice to Commander Amira Khalid, Master Blacksmith, of the Edessan Legions.  I hope this news will please you?  Already, I have crafted quality wares that have sold for good prices here in the city.  May it please you to know that the Commander has placed me in charge of her shop, Edessan Blades, and has allowed me the use of her private home while she is away on business.  So far, it has been a valuable experience–one that I hope will prepare me to manage my own shop, someday.

I write, also, to inform you of a potential business contact.  Since my arrival in Lithmore, I have become acquainted with a young woman by the name of Shaylei le Orban.  You might recognize the surname.  She is the cousin of the Baron le Orban of Savir.  From what I understand, her family is looking to expand its trade into the duchy of Farin.  They specialize in furs, horses, and spices, and, while I imagine the South has less use for furs, I suspect it could benefit from a trade in northern spices and mounts.  I’m afraid I do not know whether said mounts are of a Charalin line or some other, but I have no doubt that the North would be happy to have more access to the fine jewels and metals of Tarn origin and de Roldan make.

I hope, as well, that my burgeoning skills with weapons and armor might be of use to the Knights Lithmorran in the coming days.  I know you do not care much for my pursuit of Knighthood, Harith, but it remains important to me and a priority among my other pursuits.  And, though you may find this hard to believe, I was promoted to the rank of Squire recently, while attending a small gathering of nobility, held in honor of the engagement between the Baron le Orban and the Lady dul Dumassande.  It was due to my acquaintance with Miss Shaylei le Orban that I was able to attend.  So you see, there are many potential benefits of being connected to that family… something I hope you will keep in mind?

May the Lord of Springs keep you safe, brother.

By my hand this evening of Circadi, Quintilis 1,
In the year of Our Lord 357,

A_____ de R______