*Written in flowing cursive script*

Fellow Servant of the Black Hand,

The recruitment efforts of our faction are going well. We have a priestess residing in Sanctuary, and two experienced servants to our Black Lord are expected to arrive soon. I have also secured a mercenary retainer. I would ask that you contact your remaining Banite comrades and arrange for a conclave where we can discuss our plans, assign duties, and start the wheels rolling. I have not seen you in town lately, and I think your political aspirations can provide a valuable resource if they can be realized. Making yourself publicly available would enhance greatly any chance of obtaining a Council Seat. We should discuss your election platform and your strategies.

As a side note, I have been hearing rumors and whispers concerning a Drow assassin named Zau. Have you heard of him? As we fill our coffers, he may be a valuable asset that can be employed to tip the scales in our favor on many fronts in our upcoming battles.

I look forward to hearing from you...

Manunach, Servant of the Black Hand