*A Stoutheart hands a letter to Julian and walks away without a word*

Julian,

I can not show you a report proving that Fawkes has orchestrated a foul and insidious scheme to sully my good name and pervert the system of Justice in Sanctuary to his cruel aims, but he has.

My clan put their votes behind you at my behest, because I thought you a good man worthy of the mantle of leadership. Now, when a true servant of Sanctuary, administor of Right, and defender of Justice needs you, now is the time you can show your mettle in full view of your patron Ilmater.

Apparently, the charge leveled upon me is illegal casting in Barak Tor. You yourself have seen me cast blessings to prepare to combat the Chosen there, and you yourself have prepared blessings and used them for the same purpose.

And for this, he would see me exiled or stoned. I know not how this is considered intentional endangerment of Sanctuary when the law is clear that illegal casting merits only a fine, but Fawkes will twist the law to serve his own ends if he is allowed.

I am stepping down as Thane, and leaving Sanctuary to spare my Stouthearts the wrath of this tyrant who masquerades as a servant of Law. I ask that you right this wrong, and have this man removed from the Watch, or you yourself may find yourself in the cage at the whim of one such as this who wishes you dishonored.

I beg of you to look after my good Stouthearts, and continue the good work at Barak Tor that I have begun and that Fawkes would see ended and destroyed.

You are considered a friend, and worthy of my trust. I have been attacked by the warhammer of a Duergar, the cruel magics of a madman, and now the very laws of this town are warped to punish me who you know to be a true and faithful soul to those precepts which you yourself ascribe.

Your duty and course of action is clear, and your god is watching you. I pray for that you are wise enough to see what is right, strong enough to do what must be done, and have courage enough to brave the ire of those who would seek to destroy you.

And may Berronar and Ilmater have mercy on your soul if you take the easy path and stand aside while another good soul suffers or is slain during your watch.

Faenor Rollo Stoneshield