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Janissary Runeaxe,

You may consider this letter my written approval.

With sincere regard,


Garen Linwood
Legate

Greetings,

I understand my absence was alarming, but yes even I must clear my head sometimes. Concerning Arslan, I was honoring what to my knowledge was a past agreement, simple as that. As for next election, do not worry. Barring any sudden change of heart, I likely will not be running. Just trying to do what I can at present.

I know you are upset with me Enmur, but the accusations levied against you were dire, and I believed an investigation to be warranted.

Regards,


Garen Linwood
Legate

Hello Durk,

Apologies for the delay, I think your terms are agreeable. Consider this reply my approval and the next I find you, I will set you up with a key. It will be nice to see the restaurant have life breathed into it again.

Best,


Garen

Kasu, sorry for the delay.

Who all made books again? Orin, Onion, and Manos? If there were two others yet, reply and I'll get the request made for the funds.

Regards,


Garen
Legate

Kana,

Sorry for getting back to you so late, the letters were indeed piling up. I found myself feeling shriveled, withering at the idea of facing this election's politics, so I took some time to clear my head. I don't wish to talk of the accusations or Faith anymore, I just want to move on. I do wish I had met with you however, I regret not answering your call.

It feels as if I am on a raft in an ocean, beginning to fill with water. Sinking more and more under the weight of things, surrounded on all sides by wants, issues, promises, and I do not know who I can trust. I liked you however, I think you would host a great tournament. I'm just not sure I can trust Enmur.

If you're reading this, come talk to me. I'll answer this time.

Best,


Garen

Greetings Starlight,

I apologize for the delay in this matter, but I would like to see the descent back in Illul handled.

With four having gone through trial, and Jamileh accepting the verdict in absence, that just leaves yourself. The verdict, as you've likely heard, was for the charges of Treason and Unlawful Descent, the first being innocent and the second being guilty. The punishment being fines of 41,833 dinar to those accused, to be paid in monthly installments over the span of six months on the 10th beginning with Tesrin Hray and ending on the 10th of Iyar. Seeing as this has taken awhile, I'd have your timeline be a month behind, beginning with the 10th of Kanon Hray and ending on the 10th of Hziran.

If you really want your own trial, we'll give you one, but I think it best not to dredge this all up again so publically. I welcome your reply.

Regards,


Garen Linwood
Legate of the Second Seat

A plain slip of paper arrives left unsigned.

Phaedra,

You know I liked you when we first met. Not sure if you remember, but we spoke of my late friend Nela the Kulamet chaplain who made her home in a cave with a shrine and kept bees. You reminded me a bit of her, and I thought perhaps we could be friends. We even worked together once or twice on some contract.

And you know what she had that you don't? Compassion. The disc isn't all elves, spiders, Kula, djinn, brookers, and Qa'im. The Wheel has other spokes, but maybe we're both blind. I've only just arrived after all. Kind of interesting how Awoken are a bit like spring elves in that regard I think, coming into the world grown already.

I do hope you stop the djinn for what it's worth.

Knud,

Sorry for the delayed response. I remember receiving a letter from Preparator Tariq asking that you be made Cryptguard, tasked with guarding the Tampt crypt. The reason the title is taking a while is in essence this. Since everyone may only have one title, I meant to ask if this is what you desire? To be named Cryptguard. Or I think otherwise we'll go with Honorbound.

I appreciate your work and look forward to future success.

Regards,


Garen Linwood
Legate of the Second Seat

Qdim 28th, IY 7789

Been real quiet lately. It's strange how you wish for a break from all the meetings, then you get it and you start wishing for more meetings just to drown out all the thoughts.

Was a real pleasant surprise on what was a slow day, that chance meeting with the sister-priest. She helped with some of the pain and didn't even mention the blue league once. "Disperato"... Modini words sound so pretty even when they're sad.

If faith is true, then why be desperate to assert its divinity?

I hope no one hurts her.

Phaedra,

Your friend murdered my friend.

Do you realize that?

Do you feel any guilt, anything at all?

I lie awake at night mourning, lamenting that the last fucking thing we talked about was some vote. I don't think we even said goodbye, and you have the gall to write to me?

I have no words.

Qdim 17th, IY 7789

Another okay assembly, if a bit exhausting.

Well until Aaisha was accused of treason, that was upsetting.

So many devices, everywhere, even my office.

And the damn voting orb-

"Guess they'll do anything to keep honest men out of the Legate seat, won't they Garen?"

The whole thing is so absurd I feel like our pyramid is built out of a deck of cards.

At least Selsi came to visit and help me feel human again.


Qdim 18th, IY 7789

So much arguing.

Go. Don't go. Who will go? She'll go. Not her. I'll go. No, not you either. The both of us. None of us.

Circles on circles...

"This is the moment that defines one's term, Garen."

Yeah, well it's not so different from every other moment.

Assemblies, ambassadors, trials, taxes, choices.

What's one more choice on the mountain of others?

I don't even care, I don't. Just get it over with.

So lonely on the throne. Who can I actually rely on anymore?

All Ness is worried about is her work, and I can't blame her.

Everyone else is committed to some other cause, some other thing.

Gods, help me.

Pook Ulbo,

I asked Ricardus Saenus during the assembly if he would be willing to join a contingent answering the Golden Vizier's invitation to Kha'esh as an ambassador of Ephia's Well, seeing as Legate Lhyrian and I will elect not to go ourselves.

Ricardus agreed as long as I wrote to you and he could fit it in his schedule, so here I ask you if there is room in his busy schedule to help us?

We wish to present strength in the face of the Golden Vizier's invitation.

Regards,


Garen Linwood
Legate of the Second Seat

[SWING?]

Qdim 16th, IY 7789

Can't sleep.

I keep staring at the corners of this damn office.

Looking over my shoulder.

Wondering, hoping, praying that she's isn't there.

That she's not watching, waiting for me to relax and then__

Her face. That stupid smile, that disgusting tone I should have swung wHY DIDN'T I SWING?

You think you know fear until you come face to face with it.

I was afraid.

Tried to open the door to a couple more people.

They'll probably go too, but what else am I going to do?

It's so lonely, even when someone's sitting across from my desk.

Something about that scribe__

I hope they come visit.

Soldier Knud,

Thank you for writing me. I actually intended to meet with you now that the allotment and trial has passed.

I spoke with Legate Lhyrian about your idea, and the answer was vague, but I think she approved as long as you approach it reasonably.

I was bid to remind you that you have the "Power of Reasonable Request" like searches. I take this as if you truly believe someone is causing harm, you may trespass them. If they keep trespassing, then you might actually ban them.

I hope this helps. May you please provide me with this list?

Also, Legate Lhyrian and I are considering granting you a title. Not exactly "Palatial Honor Guard", or that of The Champion, but something. I welcome your ideas.

Regards,


Garen Linwood
Legate of the Second Seat

Qdim 10th, IY 7789

Just when I thought things were off to a good start-

That trial was never going to end well.

At least Faith gets to stay in good memory with me shouldering the blame, well- I guess Vellyn is shouldering most of it.

Sometimes I think it'd be easier if it were all up to one person, but today? I'm glad I had her.

I didn't want anyone else to die. At least- I don't think I did. Maybe if it was all up to me I- I don't know.

Why cut off our nose to spite our face?

Something's coming, and we'll need them.

Even you, Hanson.

Even you.