Ordinant,

We have never met, nor do I believe you know of me, however, I have spoken with your fellow Ordinants who have said it is likely easiest to get a hold of you through a missive.

I am Marcus Kemp, of Bryn Shander, and I write with the knowledge that you are a faithful of the Red Knight, to whom I also offer my prayers.

Over the part few days, I have been compiling a list of common creatures of the Underdark and the best way in which to combat them. This list, or book if you will, is to be made largely available to the populace through the wonders of the Sanctuary Library.

You may be wondering why I have taken the time to write to you, and the answer is simple. As an Ordinant of the Society of the Ordered Mind, you are amongst the most knowledgable about how to combat beings of the aberrant nature, therefore, I ask you share your knowledge of ways and tactics to successfully combat the following creatures (including any equipment or spells/potions that you deem useful):

- The Beholder - The Illithid - The Hook Horror - The Ettercap - The Umber Hulk

I thank you for your time and await your reply with all due eagerness.

Regards,

Marcus Kemp, The Last Stand

No response is given as the letter sits in the Society Chapterhouse. Otto hasn't been seen in the Chapterhouse or New Dunwarren for quite some time.

[After no reply is sent another, editted letter is sent addressed to Ordinant Zaro, Ordinant Kanaut and Ordinant Szul.]

Ordinants,

Over the past few days, I have been compiling a list of common creatures of the Underdark and the best way in which to combat them. This list, or book if you will, is to be made largely available to the populace through the wonders of the Sanctuary Library.

You may be wondering why I have taken the time to write to you, and the answer is simple. As Ordinants of the Society of the Ordered Mind, you are amongst the most knowledgable about how to combat beings of the aberrant nature, therefore, I ask you share your knowledge of ways and tactics to successfully combat the following creatures (including any equipment or spells/potions that you deem useful):

- The Beholder - The Illithid - The Hook Horror - The Ettercap - The Umber Hulk

I thank you for your time and await your reply with all due eagerness.

Regards,

Marcus Kemp, The Last Stand

Another copy of the letter is sent.

A hastily written letter is left with Rak at the Last Stand addressed to "Marcus Kemp." It reads:

Greetings Mister Kemp,

I have only now found your letter as I have been busy conducting personal research at New Dunwarren for some time. I cannot speak for the other Ordinants as they are very hard to locate on even a semi-regular basis. Such is the life of an Ordinant.

I will do my best to provide you with information regarding ways to combat the more common types of aberrant creatures you have listed. I do know that the Sanctuary Library would welcome any submitted works detailing first hand experiences in combatting malign creatures that threaten the safety of Sanctuary.

I would direct your attention to works in the Sanctuary Bookshop (specific names of which I - regrettably - cannot remember at present) that offer a brief summary of common creatures of the Underdark, as a guide for the direction of your own compilation of data. I have begun a similar work myself, though specifically targetting the ways and means of aberrants, that is available in the Sanctuary Library (Guide-book to Aberrant Life-Forms ). This book is far from complete, but it does offer first hand experience in regards how to combat ettercaps, at least.

I will endeavour to keep corresponding with you on the matter you requested. You can leave a letter for me at the Sanctuary Library, at the Last Stand, or at the Society Chapterhouse, whichever is most convenient for you, Sir.

May the Mystic Light of Reason prevail in your investigations,

- Ordinant Kepler Szul.

Szul,

Thank you for the reply, I'll glance over the books you recommended. Look forward to working alongside you soon.

- Kemp