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Found
during the Thorns of the Hopeslayer
event.
A note written in the
ancient language of Dericost on what seems to be human skin.
Kuyiza bint Zayi the
Translator tells you, "This note seems to be written on cured skin...
Not human skin, but something similar. The contents of the note are quite
disturbing, and written in an archaic dialect of ancient Dericostian.
We command thee to take
thyself and thy followers to the chamber of the great Nexus Crystal. Do
what thou wilt in the chamber, but take care not to disturb the Crystal
itself. Its mission is central to our campaign, its powers mickle, and its
temperament even more hazardous than that of our arrogant high priest,
Isin Dule.
We are understanding of thy
position. We know what doubts thou dost harbor in thy breast, even if thou
wilt not speak them aloud. I feel thy dismay in being sacrificed to
further Isin Dule's vanity and schemes. We have spoken our objections to
our fellows. Dule overrules us. Ferah remains silent, maddeningly silent.
But we cannot help but sense the smirk on that one's featureless face. In
our small company, Ferah's silence is always taken as tacit approval of
Dule's words.
Know then, my soldier, that
thou hast my sympathy, but thou must bear this duty until such time as we
may arrange for thee a more worthy arrangement. Stand strong and remain
faithful. Defend the Nexus Crystal against all the lackeys of the Yalain,
but know that even if thou fail, our Dark Lord shall conquer. The
Hopegiver rewards his loyal children. |
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