"A to Z"

## Details

"A to Z" refers to letters written back and forth between to mystery people, "A" and "Z". These two appear to be sisters, and though they are close they seem to have grown apart. A hopes to rekindle some of their relationship through their letters, but Z notes that "ruling is taxing". It is implied that each session is a retelling recorded and included in each letter, as A notes "Enclosed is the said beginning of this story, stretching from the initial meeting of these three women to the events of King Alastair's fifteenth birthday" (The first four arc, Anacrusis).

1. The first letter, from session 1, details progress made on the restoration of Haermyth after an event called the "Days of the Broken Sky". It also talks about our main characters, Bonny Nimstride, Lenn Catulae, and Lillia Beldoni, as well as Torran Duel-Eyes.
2. The second letter, more of a scribble on whatever loose paper was near, is written by Z. It assures A that they have information to add to the story, and are surprised to hear about Nowhere Ravenheart.

## Letter 1

Z--

My dear young friend, I must apologize both for the briefness of this note and for my lack of correspondence these past couple months. As you know, the restoration efforts post the Days of the Broken Sky have been troublesome, to say the least, and I’ve found myself more and more consumed on not only reinstating the glory of Haermyth from before these past two years, but building it into something even greater than it’s ever been. But this is not why I’ve written to you, instead I’d like to share with you the other major project of mine that has emerged in the recent months. As you well know, I’ve always been one for the scholarly arts, holding a deep interest in the history of Mirravel, and indeed all of Ariovia.

Well, about six months ago I was contacted by one Zelwarin Pavus, who claims to be the child of the late Secondary Grand Regent, Lucian Pavus. We spoke for a month, and while I won’t bore you with the details of our conversation, Zelwarin turned out to be a deeply thoughtful person with a surprising level of academic prowess, and I eventually made to meet him at Haermyth. Upon encountering him face to face, we continued our discussion, and I was struck by the joyous revelation you can only gain from meeting your intellectual match, or “platonic soulmate” as Zelwarin put it. I’m sorry, Z, I know I’m rambling, but truly, I think if you could meet him you’d understand. In any case, for the past five months Zelwarin has been staying here in Haraza'af, and we’ve embarked on a new, relatively ambitious mission-- I have made it my duty to document the Tale of the Ten Strings in its entirety.

I know what you must be thinking, about how I'll work myself to death and back, but I know how much must be dedicated for the project and I am entirely willing. This is where much of my energy has been applied to recently-- what with my resources, I’ve been able to accurately transcribe what I would call the “beginning” of this tale. In a story so cosmically large as this one, one so filled with actors and players and puppets who each think it is their role which is at the centre of the stage, it is hard to pinpoint the “true” start of this legend. But I think you and I can both agree, it all revolves around the meeting of Zinfyx “Bonny” Nimstride, Lennia Asinia Catulae and Lillia Mishala Belldoni, two years ago.

This record has been stitched together from various accounts Zelwarin and I’ve found, including statements from Mariam Kiseer (a local tavern owner,) Amira Whitlock (a captain of the Orialens guard,) and of course many figures from Goldreach. Additionally I’ve been able to obtain several documents, including the diaries of “Torran Duel Eyes,” the notes of the Orialens fugitive Tel’Nequoria, assorted journals of Lukian Drii E’Sum, and of course then plans and notes of our “dear” Valtas Ravenheart. Enclosed is the said beginning of this story, stretching from the initial meeting of these three women to the events of King Alastair's fifteenth birthday.

I’m sending this to you now, not only to breach the silence we’ve accidentally forged between us, but to also share with you this newest interest of mine, and to ask a favor. You are, of course, more familiar and… intimate with the events of this story, so I must ask for your insight, as well as your own account on the happenings of all this. Please, read through these chapters and offer up any intuition if you can, you know how much I value your cleverness.

In any case, I hope to speak to you again, Z, and when you find the chance you must come to Haermyth. Please, give Sars and the others my regards, and remember to write soon.

Your sister, lost and found,

-- A

## Letter 2

I’m happy that you've found a new project to work on, A, and I do have information for you, but please forgive me if I spare you my personal thoughts-- I have many reservations for discussing this aspect of my past, as you well know. One thing I will say though is how strange it is to hear of Nowhere Ravenheart... by all accounts, she’s dead now, but I still can’t help but wonder what she would have thought about all this-- about Sars, about me.

In any case, I wrote a small journal detailing the days which followed Monarch Day, but they’re only notes, so I recommend you and your Zelwarin try to find your own source for investigation.

I have nothing left to say, I’m afraid. Ruling is taxing and I’ve scarcely had a break, but I promise to write to you soon with a full detailing of how things are here.

- z