[a letter addressed to Painbearer Michael has bee delivered at the Pissing Crone]

Painbearer Michael,

I write to you this day to air some of my concerns regarding the soon-to-be-constructed shrine of Ilmater. While I’ve collected the gold that I would be pleased to be able to contribute with in the name of Torm, these concerns will have to be addressed before I may make my donation. The nature of my concerns, as a Paladin, are the people involved in this project. While the integrity of the good priestess Nikka and yourself, as well as that of Gondsman Ippensher, is unquestionable, there are several individuals whom I am disappointed to learn have been involved in this.

My first concern is regarding two of the men who are to be honoured at the shrine; the men called Aaron Wrinkle and Rueth Greyward, men aligned with evil and part of the corruption of our society. Portraits of these men will decorate the walls, and from what I hear they’ve been promised statues as well? While their contributions to such a worthy cause may be generous they have not made them out of the “goodness of their hearts”, but surely with ulterior motives in mind. The third contributor, Mendrick Archibald, I have yet to meet.

My second concern is the man called Kharkres Stark. I understand that he is deeply involved in this project, and would like to know exactly what his responsibilities are as well as what role he will play after the shrine stands completed. As I understand it the man is trying to redeem himself from the black deeds of his past, which certainly is a noble cause, but I would not wish for someone who is still wicked in the eyes of Torm to have any influence over such a place of prayer and benevolence.

As I wish nothing to do with men of such nature, and certainly not at my place of prayer, I fear I may not be able to make my contribution. Not unless assured that their influence over the shrine will be nonexistent after it has been built.

I hope that you will understand these concerns of mine, and that you will be diligent when dealing with the men in question.

May the grace of Torm be with you.

Respectfully, Ambrose Crownguard Paladin of the Society of the Ordered Mind

Ambrose,

Firstly, no one has been promised a statue. With a large enough donation, one can earn a statue of their diety to be placed in the shrine, as long as the diety represents some of the standards of the triad.

Greyward and Wrinkle earned their portraits through by donating the largest sums to the house. It was a fair contest and I will not see them robbed of their rightful earnings. Be it fame, immortality, or otherwise, I care not of their motivations. They will have no power in the house and their donations will be put to good use. If you believe them unjust souls then you should celebrate that we have found a way to use their power and influence for good purpose. Who knows what they would have done with the coin had I not been there to collect it.

On the subject of Stark. That man is like a brother to me. He has been with me since the begining and is absolutely invaluable to our cause. Since I have met him I have never seen him be anything but honest and straight forward with me and anyone who he has dealt with on my behalf. When the house is built, I expect him to continue to work closely with me and make reccomendations regarding the business end of the house. I believe him to truly be reformed. He has proved himself to me with his character.

When the house is built I plan on implementing a council of its own to make all major decisions. Just like Sanctuary itself, each member will get one vote. If you are worried about Stark's vote, then the solution is not to separate yourself from it but instead to sit in your rightful place among it. I want you in that seat, the triad wants you in it and together we will make this house a becon to all people who need help, even when that help comes in the form of redemption.

Let me know your decision. The Triad Will Triuph!

-Michael Crying God Priest