To Danielle, From Victor

My dearest sister, I am taking a moment out from what you would call my wanderings to tell you the latest happenings. You may hear of these events through the prescribed channels, as they were of some import, but I felt I had a little more to add for your ears only.

When last we spoke, you knew I was heading towards the university to investigate some strange rumorings. Using my unique knowledge, I landed a temporary position as a groundskeep and befriended several of the professors there. No outstanding incident occurred to offer me a lead until a certain group of interesting students arrived. I don't know why I was inclined to watch them, but I kept an eye on them nonetheless.

They were a curious lot, similary aged, about the age of our sister Monique, and accompanied by what seemed to be a Dwarf porter of some kind. This Dwarf seemed of a rougher lifestyle than these other five were akin to and drew me in for further enquiry. The names they introduced themselves with garnered me no more insight, but their actions slowly began to untangle the mysteries.

They apparently had stumbled upon a dark plot to ruin the town and perhaps more. Dark things began happening with a greater frequency. Strange creatures appeared as townsfolk and students seemed to vanish without a trace.

Somehow I lost the five for a short time and on their return I overheard a discussion I could no longer remain impartial towards. A magical malaise was infecting the town from an unknown source. It just sounded too much like those filthy Dark Elves again, oh how I hate them Danielle.

These five students were going to investigate deeper into the bowels of the university's underbelly and I knew I had to join them. The opportunity I've been waiting for, follow my gut I always say. Sensing an ally they quickly accepted my offer of aid and so we sank into the shadowy tunnels to find some answers. I know how you abhor the details of battle, Danielle, so I will spare you all, but the fact that we vanquished much evil that day. These students were more than they appeared as I had felt from their arrival. Their proficiency in the ways of magic and combat broke through the illusion they wanted the commoners to believe and their familiar banter and brotherly insults gave away their familial ties. Why were they hiding? What were they hiding? No matter to me as long as their fates take me to the enemy.

Sadly, for all our efforts, I learnt no more of the Drow. It seems only a wizard's betrayal soured here. Perhaps there is something more. Perhaps what these five hide, is worth my trust for now. For they do not know me anymore than I do them. I will throw my lot in with these would be heroes in disguise for now Danielle. Please try not to worry and always know that our loved ones will be avenged. 'Til the next moment of rest.

Narduna's blessings on the wings of Dame to you,

-Victor

by Jon