(Freeday, 7 Readying)
Upon reaching Haven Hill I was astounded to find a messenger bringing word from home. It was in a bundle of records I had requested from a Cuthbertine friend at Gryax to help me settle a bet with Billet Perry. When I opened the package my enthusiasm quickly faded, what had looked like a letter from home included in the records was instead a private and intimate letter from the Matriarch of some place called Aegis Pass to her husband in the D. of Ulek.
I of course read the letter hoping there was in fact some clue for me inside, and I checked the letter by fire and moonlight for secret inking. Nothing of the sort was to found and the letter appeared authentic. The letter described the high priestess' joy at having been gifted an elixir of youth which apparently restored her fertility, allowing her to proudly announce that she was with child.
I found another messenger and forwarded the letter with an addendum, and apology for having delayed and opened the letter. I had my apprentice select a small gift for the expectant father and wished them both luck.
The collection of letters and records I received with the letter I mistook for word from my eldest brother Noah, proved that I was of course wrong and Billet Perry was right. I sent along a brief letter with the records I had ordered up for his study and sent along the prize which he had won; a single copper, as it was only a gentleman’s bet between friends.
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