LETTER TO ALL - Diamonds may not be forever

[not_most_days]

To my fellow Heroes of Light,

I am sure that I am not the only one who is taking this current lull as a moment of waiting for the next boot to drop. Given our experiences in this world it always seems like it is one thing after the next with little reprieve. There is however a matter I believe that deserves addressing before it turns to become a new peril due to our inaction.

I have mentioned this to a few of our number in the past and again more publicly more recently. If this is the first time you are hearing this and you are not one of our new compatriots from the other group of Heroes you have my apologies. My intent was not to hide information but rather to make sure that a decision wasn't made rashly. Given the vision that a good many of us shared thanks to the Sage I feel that this decision was well founded.

However I cannot sit idly either.

Sometime back myself and a few others intercepted information that alludes to the discovery of the Diamond WEAPON in the northern reaches of the Lost Continent. That the information came from Artemicion and Palitutu was so quick to show up when we faced him makes this information suspect, but it cannot be disregarded wholly either. Furthermore, the Calamity is readily encroaching on that location.

The time has come for us to make a decision of what to do and more importantly to act. The sooner the better. Personally I believe we'd be better off without it but leaving it to the Calamity or our foes would be foolhardy. If we can find it and destroy it ourselves that may be for the best. To that end I would like to propose an expedition to seek it out and make a judgement where we find it. We may well need the same jobs we needed to tame the Ultima Weapon before Palitutu's betrayal.

I hoped to gather more information and I will continue to do so but this is all I have to offer at this time. I understand that there is the concern that our action will hand over another WEAPON to our enemy's hands but we cannot let that fear prevent us from acting either.

I would have all opinions on this matter, as well as any who would volunteer for this journey. Please reply at your earliest convenience.

Yours,
James Kidd



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[Tucked within the first letter is a smaller enveloped sealed with wax and bears the telltale symbol of the Assassin Brotherhood. Any letters with this letter included are delivered personally by Bonnie albeit with a bit too much sneaky flair.]

To my Brothers and those who would be,

I believe it long since time that we gathered to discuss matters pertaining to our guild. Furthermore, we are now blessed with the presence of one of the founding members of the Brotherhood, and I would like to properly introduce you to him and discuss how we should proceed as a group from this point. I have done my best to do my Mentor and our Creed the honor they deserve but I am glad now to not have to do it alone.

While our Guild Headquarters remains in Aerilon I understand it is not an easy road to travel for all. The meeting can be convened in Aqures Ixen if need be. Regardless, I think it something we ought to do. Further details will be forthcoming but expect a call to gather within the week.

Yours,
Mary Read

Comments

[loyalrebel]

Mary.

Unless it is something official, I would prefer it for the time being.

Have you been formally recognized as a Master Assassin? If not it is high time it was done.

-Malik

[Tazim will comment that "He was grinning about something, Kupo." and look mildly concerned about it upon delivery.]

[not_most_days]

[It's a good thing that Malik isn't there to see her as she reads the letter. She's at least spared that indignity.]

Malik,

No, I haven't. There was no need to do so and I was still fairly new to the Brotherhood compared to others training under Ah Tabai, my mentor back home. I suppose if I had survived my imprisonment I may have been granted the honor, but the rescue came too late. Still, it was good in my final moments to know help was sent.

But that's another world. This world, for all the pain it has put us through, has given me the chance at a new life and I plan to make the most of it.

Yours,

Mary Read

[loyalrebel]

Mary,

It is time that was rectified. You are deserving of the title even if it comes later than it should have.

-Malik

[not_most_days]

Malik,

I am honored. As for the others, I believe that there should be some consideration given to their own time and actions here in this world should you see fit of offering them ranks of their own. While they may be new to the Brotherhood, 'Novice' might be a bit underwhelming of a title considering all we have been through.

Something to consider, but I will bend to your judgement.

Yours,

Mary Read