Road Request

## Author

* Sprankles
* Tox

***Road Request*** was a book written by Sprankles and Tox.

It was a collection of correspondence between the two neighbors as Sprankles sought to extend Swampian Lane from Trance Swamp to the West Road near Summergate. To do so, it would need to pass through wooded forest above what would eventually become the Tox Box, leading him to contact Tox for assistance.

As always, the men reached an agreement and the road was completed without issue.

# Locations

### Fourth Era

* Compound
* Tox Box

### Eleventh Era—Present

* Wan Shi Tong's Traveling Library on Halfast

# Content

### First Letter

*Subject--Formal Request*
*To--Tox*
*From--Sprankles*

To whom it may concern,

I humbly request an easement on the western edge of your claim to facilitate construction of a road connecting the west road out of Summergate to the road to Trance Swamp. Your cooperation in this endeavour would be greatly appreciated. Compensation will be provided as you deem necessary.

Sincerely,
Your neighbor,
Sprankles

### Second Letter

*Subject--Re: Road Request*
*To--Sprankles*
*From--Tox*

Dear sir or madam,

A western easement is not possible at this juncture. Alas, I have re-appropriated that area for underground development.

However, I remain amenable--nay, enthusiastic about your notion to lay down a roadway with the destination of Trance Swamp. After a careful reconnoiter it seems the only logical origin would be adjacent to Rkinci's mossy cobblestone dwelling.

If necessary, a claim subdivision entrusted to your steady hand may be possible, though as yet I believe we can arrive at our mutual goal under the existing arrangement.

My only concern with regards to a potential route is environmental preservation. Ideally, I would search for a solution that spares the deciduous dark oak trees that line the pond, though admittedly this is but a secondary concern and not a deciding factor in my cooperation.

I look foward to discussing this matter further whereupon we might delve out the details and begin charting an optimal course for our new thoroughfare.

Your generous offer of recompense is delightful but otherwise unrequired.

Regards,
The bloke yonder,
Tox

### Third Letter

*Subject--Road Thanks*
*To--Tox*
*From--Sprankles*

Greetings,

This is a small note to say thank you for your assistance in completing the byway to Trance Swamp. I tried my best not to disturb the natural beauty of the environment through which the road travels. I do hope I have met your expectations in this regard.

Although no recompense was requested I have included with this letter a number of lanterns. May they bring light to your dark places.

Thanks again,
Sprankles

### Fourth Letter

*Subject--Re: Road Thanks*
*To--Sprankles*
*From--Tox*

Esteemed Messr,

The pleasure was all mine, I assure you.

As for my decidedly fussy expectations, I'm afraid you have not met them--you've wildly exceeded them! I'm rather embarrassed at the lengths you have gone in order to humor my antiquated notions regarding the natural splendor of this land and forever envious of your good nature and cheer.

The lanterns have been well received in the manner in which they were given and already put to good use brightening my heart of darkness. I already look forward to that feeling of esprit de corps from our next neighborhood venture.

Cordially yours,
Tox