LNoWriMo/A Letter Home

OOC: Just a small note before I go into writing for this blog post I just wanted to say, I am going to be trying to pick up these a bit for LNoWriMo. Should be some fun I hope! I am going to try and vary it.

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Mother,

First off, the question I know that you are wishing to know. No, the child isn’t born yet, but it shall be any day now. As soon as we know we will be sending word. Who knows, perhaps by the time you read this you will already be a grandmother. Katarina and I are excited for it. It is a joy and something to look forward to that has helped me a lot through some of these days.

It has been chaos in this city. I’ve felt betrayed. You were right, there would be people who would be two faced, out there to use me because of my position. I am sure that the person in question feels the same way. At the recent Yule party I could see the anger there. But when I was presented with the evidence, what could I do? Ignore it? You know me, I couldn’t do that and it hurt me. Especially as my good name was dragged through the mud because I was following proper procedure. Things seem to have worked out in the end. I feel bad for my reactions to it, I was upset, but I’ve got my penance for it. I just want this whole mess done with.

We also lost our Grand Inquisitor, thank the Lord for that one. The perversion of the faith, I just couldn’t believe it. Though despite all of my misgivings for the woman, I don’t think she is one that should die, not unless she was actually taking steps to overthrow people. Her heresy is unquestioned, she doomed herself when her defense against the Cardinal was heretical, but she is misguided. Perhaps with proper care she could be brought back to the right path, turn her away from her blood lust?

Yule has been good. I am still painfully aware of our lack of funds here and how I cannot give the extravagant gifts that others give sometimes, but I try and do something nice for people with what I can. I always feel a little behind on everything. I think my eyes and heart are just too big for my bank account at the moment. I do see good things on the horizon, however. Shaylei de Roldan is nearing completion of that new variety of Vees Mead that I asked her help in developing. If we can get this introduced to the market, it could well help the family coffers even more.

I know it is a bit late for Yule, but soon after the babe is born, Kat and I plan on making the trip to Vees to see you so that you can meet your grandchild. I have missed it back home, so much. Being here in the city, I love it here, but Vees is my home and it calls to me. So a trip back to see you and visit will be so nice.

I’ll also be bringing back a copy of my book for the family library. Yes, I wrote a book. No I haven’t decided to emulate Siras, though I do admit that I thought of him as I was writing. It’s on the war and my experiences in it. I am surprised at how well received it was. I mean… I’m no author, I’m a soldier, yet I had people asking me for copies to give to people as Yule gifts and the feedback has been really positive. I’m humbled by it all.

How are you doing? I’ve missed you and the castle. Is Davian handling things okay there, as Steward? Do you need anything from me? I got word about the mess up with the blasted herbs. I am going to be speaking with the Grand Magnate about it to make sure that they are blacklisted for this. And the Reeves to recoup our losses. If you need anything, don’t hesitate to send for me.

Your loving son,

Tomas

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