A young boy walks into Altias’s bakery and looks around, somewhat confused by the delivery location. However, every person that he had asked about where to find Governor Bromn had said the same thing and pointed in the general direction of the bakery. So, the letter was left on behalf of one of the bakers with instruction that she deliver it to Altias Bromn himself.
The letter bore the wax sigil of a man with whom Altias had never before corresponded. Whether he would recognize it as the crest of the Lord of Hawkesbury was unknown. The letter read as follows...
[indent]To the venerable Lord Altias Bromn of Xanth Grange, by the One God’s grace Governor of Myrken Wood; Aldwin Meriwether Gilby, 3rd Baron Hawkesbury, 1st Baron Amesbury, Minister of Myrken Wood - Greetings.
Please forgive that our first correspondence is by messenger, rather than in person, but I have only just returned to Myrken Wood from my trip to Razasan on the orders of His Majesty King Chedwry II and I felt compelled to contact you posthaste.
You can only imagine my surprise when, upon arriving at Amesbury, I heard of the disposal of your predecessor and of your return to the Governorship. Though let it be made certain that my surprise carries with it no disappointment. My interactions with the previous Governor were both brief and few. As a result, you need not be fearful of where my allegiances may fall. My loyalty is to both His Majesty and, of course, the people of Myrken Wood.
Although I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting you in person, I can not help but feel that we know one another. Your family is well known to me due to the acquaintance of our fathers. Indeed, I have had the pleasure of supping with His Grace on three separate occasions. I am certain that His Grace is pleased that you continue the family legacy of performing great works on behalf of the Crown.
As you have undoubtedly been made aware, I was granted the title of Minister of these lands and sent to Myrken Wood this year last by His Majesty so that I may act as a liaison betwixt the two. My role has been a difficult one to execute upon these months past as I have been suffering the renovation of Amesbury Estate, my local Myrken residence. Whilst the work was done, I was unable to find suitable lodging in the Wood, which resulted in my taking residence with Lord Tordham in Ricathair, Amasynia. But fear thee not, as the renovations are finally completed and the estate is once again fit for the living. I would very much love the honor of entertaining you at your earliest convenience, as well as any guest or guests that you should feel fit to invite.
I look forward to your council and am available to you upon request.
Done by my hand this Third of June, Anno Regalis Two Hundred and Seven.
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