Letters Home - A recap by Jarion Olamorn

Mother and Father,

                I have
decided to start writing letters to you, to describe my time away and perhaps
in some way feel connected to you both. I miss you dearly, it has been nearly 2
weeks since I was attacked and separated from all of you back home in
Meosari.

                I
arrived at a town that was near a body of water. I met several fascinating
people, including a drow. He was rather nice, not at all like the stories we
heard or the rather off-color jokes and stories told by fellow soldiers. The
people of the town were discussing an expedition to an unexplored island. None
of my maps matched the landscape nearby and so I figured only more exploration
would be appropriate. So I went.

                Once on
the island all manner of odd behavior started to occur. I have been having visions
of a strange creature that people here have identified as a Pegasus. I would come
to find out his name was Eachthighern. Apparently, these visions are that of
the feywild. A concept I do not know anything of.

                I can
seemingly talk to animals now, that is something I could not have imagined ever
happening. Also, I can summon a bow to use as weapon! Just like the generals
back home! I never thought I would wield that kind of power myself. I’m unsure
if they have experienced the same visions like I have and am further concerned
about what this beast may ask of me in the future.

Anyway, I have been helping the
people of this expedition as much as I can. Protecting the innocent, keeping my
fellow explorers safe. We have regrettably lost some in the short time we have
been here, these creatures are unlike anything I have ever seen before. Here is
a brief recap of my most recent adventure:

                We had
been asked to investigate some strange monster in the woods, on our travels we
encountered what appeared to be a rather well dressed man. He seemed to be
quite intelligent, and thought rather highly of himself. He seemed to be able
to handle himself well, dealing with two rather large giants with only minor
injuries. He was infuriating, mainly because he had been spying on us since we
arrived, and did not even bother to help any of us up to this point.
Considering our previous awareness that someone has been spreading lies about
us, it seemed a possible conclusion this man was the one. My attempts to get
him to come along peacefully did not work, and trying any force led him to flee
using his special abilities.

                Following
that brief encounter, we made camp. I was able to meet a nice wolf whose name
was Wilbur. The animals here are actually quite friendly and understanding.
They for the most part live simpler lives. I admit I am a bit envious of that. He
was able to assist in keeping watch over camp. However, it seemed our friend
that we recently “saved” was continuing to spy on us. He left us another note,
in which the message was unique to each person, what he said to me was
particularly unsettling.

                He
mentioned that I am not from this plane. Does this mean I am on an alien plane
of which nothing I know is the same? Will I ever see my friends, family, and
comrades again? To continue to think on this issue only makes me sad and angry.
For if he is playing a joke and saying things to get a reaction out of me
(which it seems this man is prone too) he has served his purpose.

                Following
this, we managed to face off against a hydra. A monstrous multi-headed beast
that was a terrifying sight to behold. A bard by the name of Jeremiah and I
attempted to scale a nearby tower in which that man had instructed us to
destroy. Despite all our effort, it turned out to be a trap set by him. We
ended up locked in the tower, and the beast suddenly appeared. Luckily I could
pick the lock and remembering the training we all received, easily descend the
80-foot tower.

                Eventually
The beast was slain thanks to the help of Jeremiah, Bobby a talented wood-elf
archer, Jayne a half-elf priest (yes mom, they do exist), and Bartholomew a
magic user of some kind. Following that, guess who showed up? Yeah that man did
again. I have had it with him as he is endangering the lives of all of us in
his ridiculous games. However, if he knows something that will get me closer to
all of you, I will let him live until I extract that information out of him by
any means necessary. Then I will punish him for what he has put me and all the
others on this island through by feigning ignorance.

                I miss
you both so very much. It seems the people here do not understand me and my
perspective, which has become increasingly more frustrating. I try to remain
open minded, kind, and show my willingness to care for those who need it. It is
however not enough, as I feel I am not accepted, or trusted.

                I will
rely on my training, and the love that you send from back home. Whether that is
across this vast ocean, or from another plane of existence. Know that I send
that love back to you, and will not rest until I find my way back.

                                                                                                All
my love,

                                                                                                Jarion
Olamorn