Letter to Hamdan al-Hamdan

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Dearest Hamdan,

I hope this finds you well. My friends at the College have informed me that you are in possession of a most unique map, and are selling spaces on this expedition.

Such an endeavor is of significant interest to us at the Sandstone College, and it would mean a much to us if we had representation on this expedition. Our team includes those with requisite archaeological licenses, as well as the greatest linguists and translators willing to expose any secrets you will surely uncover.

Please write to us, or meet with me, so we may discuss compensation to you for this opportunity. It is my great hope that we will work together on this.

My proposed team at your disposal includes:
Graduate Student Jamilah Attar, Brown Tassel
Student Jordan Clearcreek, Blue Tassel
Student Azaghal Gemspell, Brown Tassel
Student Zol Nur, White Tassel

Humbly,
Faisal Al-Karim
Magistrate of the Second Seat
Client of Legate Marcellus Saenus
Student-Representative of the Sandstone College, Purple Tassel

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[A sumptuous envelope comes after some delay, as a response.]

Adar 12th, IY 7787

Faisal Al-Karim,

I would be most glad to meet with you! Arrange for a day and I shall try to be present.

However, you should take a decision with your comrades before meeting with me regarding the following:

Do you wish for me to lead you to the tower itself, or would you like my highly proficient and most profound advisor-bodyguard, Antikos Pok Nur, to assist in escorting you through the puzzling edifice?

The charge shall differ. I highly advise you choose to take the presence of my partner, Antikos, and myself into your considerations, as it might very well be that your fellows will die a rather sad, cold, and miserable death in that tower without my and his expertise.

Do note that regardless of what you choose, I shall be expecting a full summary of whatever is translated as an additional good-will of sorts. Do not try to haggle with me on this. This is a matter of stately import, and I speak as Vizier here, not as a businessman.

- Grand Strategist, Poet-Extraordinaire, Swashbuckling Bravo, Known Philanthropist, Baz'eeli Debonair, News Mogul, Purple League Patriot, Vizier of Ephia's Well,
   The Most Esteemed Hamdan al-Hamdan

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Hamdan,

I have tried to catch you around the Pyramid, but our schedules don't seem to match up well. I will be about often for the next few days. Please let me know when will be best to meet.


Humbly,
Faisal Al-Karim
Magistrate of the Second Seat
Client of Legate Marcellus Saenus
Student-Representative of the Sandstone College, Purple Tassel