*Written in flowing cursive script*

Imperator Avoun,

The attached letter was found on the corpse of Christair Salter. The circumstances are unknown to me, and I have heard no word from Herod.

Manunach, Servant of the Black Hand

********** I go into battle today against the fool Herod gravely weakened; I do not expect to survive. You men must carry on the struggle against weakness in Bane's name without me. May the Rising reward your strength.

Christair