[Domhnall Guivarch]

[Pandip]

Domhnall,

The first loss is the hardest - of that, I can assure you.

You have done your reputation some grievous harm these last few days, but Ephia's Well is quick to forget; the papersheets and pamphlets will circulate and sensationalize some new event in due course. By the third circulation of new news, you will laugh at the mistakes committed.

You will, nonetheless, need to look out into the future, that you might secure a more competent and sincere candidate or otherwise be forged into a better version of yourself. The White League's time must come - just as the fitful discontent of the people must eventually find a voice, and then soon thereafter demonstrate truth in action.

A final word of advice, learned through my own trials: Ever heed the counsel of friends. Reward their encouragement with service and deed. For your detractors shall shriek forevermore, never sated by acquiescence or good sense. But your companions? Their song will make you invincible.

Let us hope you too learn to uplift your friends more than your enemies.


  -- Aubrey Domergue