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[A terracotta sweeper is seen plucking the missive from the steps of the Maqam before scuttling off into the depths of the Tampt Crypt.]

[A terracotta sweeper whisks away the letter into the Tampt Crypt]

A great character, the only Janissary I ever trusted, I think he lived through me playing three different characters.  Awesome job!

[The Protector is tasked with ensuring the safety and security of the Twindari, the local Maqbara, and any other local gravesites. This includes defending against any threats or disturbances that may arise.]

Jazar,
Included in this letter is a copy of the contract we went over the other day in the Maqam.  Please look it over and send back any issues you have with it.  I do not think there are any surprises, but I am always willing to work with you in making this a productive agreement for both of us.

The terms of your employment are as follows:

• The Protector is tasked with ensuring the safety and security of the Twindari, the local Maqbara, and any other local gravesites. This includes defending against any threats or disturbances that may arise.
• The Protector shall assist in retrieving and transporting bodies to the Maqam with minimal damage. Care and respect must be maintained throughout the process, in accordance with the sacred practices of the Brothers.
• This contract will remain in effect from the date of signing until terminated by either party with a notice period of one week.
• The Protector will receive a weekly payment of 250 dinar for services rendered, to be paid on the first day of each week, unless paid in advance.  The Protector will receive a bonus of 100 dinar for helping recover or inter bodies.
• The Protector is expected to conduct themselves with honor and respect, upholding the values and traditions of the Twindari. Any behavior deemed inappropriate or disrespectful may result in immediate termination of this contract.
• The Protector agrees to maintain the confidentiality of any sensitive information related to the Twindari, the Crypts, and the deceased.

 Again, if you find anything you have an issue with, please let me know.  Otherwise we can schedule a time to meet in person and have it signed.

Fruit, bear your works,

Preparator Tariq Salah

To the Torchbearers,

I am writing to request your services as explorers and cartographers. I wish to undergo a sacred pilgrimage to the waters of the Edutu and require the expertise and protection of your adventuring group.  In this, I would ask that you take part in providing all necessary travel provisions. As a servant of the Twindari, my skills lie in spiritual and ceremonial practices, not in the logistics of travel and survival in the wilds. Therefore, I rely on your expertise to ensure our safe passage.

At this time I would wish to bring along two additional members.  I have not made certain who they will be, though I would like to take one other faithful of the Wheel, and one scholar.  This is up for discussion however.

The current terms of our agreement, companions or not, are as follows:

1. We require your protection throughout the journey, ensuring our safety against any threats we may encounter.

2. All food, travel supplies, and necessities must be provided by your group, as I do not possess the knowledge or means to properly prepare for such a journey.

3. Upon reaching the River Edutu, we must stay at the water's edge long enough for me to perform a crucial offering. Your protection during this time is essential.

4. You will be compensated a sum of 10,000 dinar for your services. This amount reflects the importance and sanctity of our mission, and is of such an amount to cover any expenses outlined in the second provision.


Your reputation as skilled adventurers precedes you, and I am confident that with your guidance and protection, we will be able to reach the Edutu.  Please send a letter back with any questions you might have.

Fruit, bear your works,

Preparator Tariq Salah

Dear Aunt Umil,

I'm thrilled to share that the Legates have formally endorsed the agreement.  It is, in full, what you requested in your first letter.  Additionally, I've included a provision for the placement of Gamil and Kalim upon the Stele at the war's conclusion, as per your suggestion. I've contacted several locals who are eager to contribute, and I'm excited to see the expansion of the Maqam take place. Please write back when the Geomancers can be expected.  The scales righten as this plan comes to fruition!

Fruit, bear your works,
Tariq Salah, Preparator of The Twindari

A letter is send this time to the Adliye of the Martyrs, addressed to Avukat Umil Salah.


Aunt Umil,
I am sorry to report I have hit a snag. The Legates (the two of them serve as Ephia's leaders together) are unable to sign this document as you have provided it. It is a tight time for the budget of the Well, and with the main focus of their coffers supporting the oncoming war, I am told this arrangement will 'incur various bureaucratic and other costs for the state.' They have requested they receive a suitable contribution of dinari to the state's treasury, the exact number being ten thousand. Though the next bank is far, I am loath to deny their request without first sending word to the Adliye. I will receive any letter sent to the maqam here, or a direct delivery by terracotta will not be unwelcome.

Fruit, bear your works,
Tariq Salah, Preparator of The Twindari

Reverend Wulouq,

I'm adjusting smoothly to Ephian life, though it's quite the departure from the mausoleum. The people have treated me fairly, and I've already made a few friends in my brief time here. It's apparent that my work is needed, given the rumors swirling about mistreated bodies, primarily attributed to a specific group. I intend to look deeper into this matter.

Today, I had a discussion with a Legate and conveyed Hakim Haffam's directives. It seems they are open to establishing an office in the hall of jurisprudence, though I framed it as a place for "oversight" rather than "compliance."

The Legate I talked with cautioned that bodies might be arriving by the hundred. If you could provide assistance, it would be greatly appreciated. If not, I'll manage with the resources at hand. Specifically, I believe a geomancer would be valuable in expanding the maqam to make room for the deceased. Additionally, any legal texts that could support my role would be welcomed. I suggest extending this request to my aunt as well, if possible. Reverend Bekele is kind and capable, unlike the local Preparator.  Far is the next bank.

I trust you're faring well. Please send my regards to Fdiz, assuming he hasn't been thrown out...

Fruit, bear your works,

Tariq Salah, Preparator of The Twindari

Legends of the Hunt:
An Illustrated Collection

By Buckley Chausser




Before you sits a collection of papers on various large game in the area.  Though the descriptions seem accurate, the handwriting is poor, and the pictures might have been done by a toddler.  Aren't some of these creatures already named as well?

I had a blast playing with Wacky-los, great fun and a wonderful companion out in the rings.  Glad you made it!

Ahma was a bear stuck in a dwarfs body, or at least that is what she believed.  Ringrunning with a group of druids in her past, and more recently with a few groups, Ahma traveled the rings for most of her life in the city.  Wielding a fish in combat, Ahma sported armor that drew the attention of both pondsfolk and Peers alike.  Beautiful, dangerous, dumb, Ahma was a blast to be.




Thanks for playing with me.  All of the druids who played with Ahma, old and new.  My ringrunning pals in the Blazing Hearts.  The Pondsfolk who hunted with Ahma and Fish.   Ahma's best friends, Tiktika who has been her companion through countless adventures, and  Marleigh and croc who chased unicorns through 36 rings. 


Hunt

Hunt

HUNT!

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A dwarven master in every sense.  Such a fun character to have around and a true hero.  Thanks for making it to the end with us Angvald.

[A slow, meandering clap]

William Thorne started out as a pretty simple concept.  He was a gardener who was blessed by the eryngium with the Light.  He used it to battle the Pallid Prince where he lived and all through the rings.  When Thorne realized he wasn't powerful enough to battle the Prince on his own he joined up with the Breakers, hoping a wish from the King would restore his home.  Along the way Thorne discovered more about the Pallid Prince, dabbled in necromancy when he tried to resurrect his undead friend,  strengthened his connection to life and the Eryngium Fields, and became able to fly although he never mastered it.


It was pretty wild playing a positivist.  Coming off of playing Boar Noblestout, a barbarian, for a full year it was a big change.  Not being a frontliner and not being able to damage anything that is alive meant I spent a good deal of time letting others fight my fights.  My greatest joy though was when we got to face off against undead and I could throw fireballs indiscriminately.  It's a really fun perk and the DMs did an amazing job making me feel like I was being hunted by a supernatural force.


I think over the last 8 months that I've played William I have had so many encounters with different players I could never list them all.  I want to give a big thanks to all of the Breakers and Unbroken though.  I wish they all could have been there with us in the end, but I'm glad we made it as we were.  I also wanted to thank the DM team.  The rings are an amazing place and the final push of our journey was brilliantly done.  I'll see you all in the rings!


Here are a very very small sample of the screenshots from my time in the rings.  I would post more but they all contain spoilers.



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Adventures
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Thorne's first outfit.  I had no idea what to do in the beginning.



Trusty Pete.  A welcome sight in a city full of danger.  Always willing to offer up his wisdom.



William and Eliphas helped rid Kevastyr of his planar energy.  William used his gifts to empower him with the Light create the Eryngium Champion!  Although I think I'm the only one that called him that.



The Breakers take a moment to rest after a great victory.  Sorry Nel, this was the only screenshot I had!



Wearing a toga of Baz'eel, Thorne's best look in my opinion.
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Trouble
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A conversation with the Hero of Ticker.


The Light of Eryngium was a marvel to all.


Working for Danebluff.  Ringrunning is expensive!






Trouble with Nephezar. 
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