To Quendi Giftgiver of Spring's Gift [NPC]

[MAGIC]

Brother Quendi,

I have met another of our people. She was alone. I think her kinband, like mine, was lost, their songs silenced.

She was going to try to take the gold that I had, but she was moved to tears when I told her what it was for. Moved to tears by the thought that there might be a home for her out here. She ran off before I could help her.

When my heart was filled with grief, I was afraid to come back home. I was afraid of what I might see in the eyes and faces of my greater family. I was afraid of the comfort and assurances that you might offer me, things which I felt I did not deserve.

I have lived among these people, the people of Ephia's Well, for many months now. I have watched them, listened to them. Eaten and drank with them. Sang with them. They are a difficult people to understand, and are moved by many different things.

I do not know if it is wise to partner with these people. But I think it may be necessary. An Embassy can ensure that our song is heard, it can help us to find friends and allies in the great sea. It can also be a home away from home for those kinbands that wander this way. Shelter for those who have been in the great sea for too long.

I have included my thoughts on the various groups and people in the Well so that we will be better informed to treat with them.

Live and drink,
Narwen Alendiel

Astronomers - They possess a great knowledge of magic and machine. They are greedy for knowledge though, and have only become more and more greedy. Very disharmonious. I think they have killed many people, including their own, in pursuit of their knowledge and keeping their secrets. I would not trust them.

Banda Rossa - Bloodstained murderers wrapped in iron and steel. They will do almost anything for money. Be wary of them. They have made casual threats against the Spring. They laugh about murdering elves and children. The Cinquefoil Rose may hold them in check.

Balladeers - Friends, in heart and spirit. They have promised to me that they would protect our home. I was one of them, along with Ishla, for a while. They obsess too much over the past, though. They seek to recreate the past rather than create a new future. They wear steel and silver and do not always remove it, even when asked.

Sisterhood of the Sibylline Vine - I have joined them for protection and to learn how to control my new gifts. They are a secretive bunch. Very friendly, very comforting, very loving. I think we can trust them.

The Janissary - The Sultan's thugs. Heavily swayed by the Astronomers. They had been plotting to capture or murder me. I would advise caution.

The Torchbearers - Friendly, but not friends. They are sometimes kind and nice, sometimes uncaring. They have said that they would help us but they always put themselves first. I have learned to warily trust them, but keep them at a distance lest I be hurt too much by them.

The Scribes - Loyal to the state. You can trust them to do their jobs, but they probably also tell the Legates everything. Maybe they tell the Astronomers, too.

Scholars and Archaeologists - I think they would want to dig in our sacred home and explore. We should welcome the ones who come seeking to share stories and songs, but be wary of those who want to dig and explore our home.