[Letter] Destined to the Balladeers College

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Dear Balladeers,

This is Felix Fleurdelis. I met with Balladeer Alain recently regarding use of the Verdant Stage for a play originally comissioned by ex-Legate Marcellus Saenus regarding the War of the Pearls. The play has the intention of both incentivising patriotism within the Well and also comraderie between Ephia and Baz'eel and also our Modini brothers. Even though they are the enemies during the war, the play has a nice twist to end things on a good note. Balladeer Alain asked me to deliver a copy of the script for review so I could be granted the use of the Verdant Stage, however although the final script has not been finished, I forward a rundown of all the scenes and themes so we could perhaps start moving up the process of setting up a date for the play. A date would make it easier for me to assemble a cast and staff. I require a mage with simple continual flame spells available, and one to three actors for the main roles (however, I am also prepared to do all these roles myself if needed).

Without longer adue, here is the skeleton of the script. If you wish I can still deliver the final version, or if one of your Students participates in the play perhaps they could keep you informed that production is up to your standards.

I hope you enjoy:



Dreams of a Pearl Sea

ACT I

Narrator: Opens with historical context. Qadira I against the nation of Il Modo embraced in naval combat during the War of the Pearls. We are introduced to the main protagonist, a young Janissary aboard Ephia's Mercy.

Phineas the Janissary: Musical number about going to war. He fears what is coming but gathers bravery remembering the strength of his nation and the camaraderie he shares with his fellow Soldiers.

ACT II

Narrator: Battle scene. Phineas and his soldiers aboard an enemy ship only to find a terrible creature within it. Its all a trap!

Hummunculli: -Dance Performance-

Narrator: The ship is blown appart. Phineas perishes at sea.

ACT III (Epilogue)

Lorenzo: A young Modini eel-fisher wanders around the blazing seas looking for salvage. He finds a dying Phineas and they share a final moment together, realizing although they are on different sides they are not so different from one an another

-THUNDEROUS APPLAUSE-

Fin


I eagerly await your reply. I am staying at Room 14 of the Krak, in case you need me.

-Felix Fleurdelis

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[A reply comes, albeit slower than Felix likely wished.]

Felix,

Come and speak with me on this matter. We may just see your play put to stage.

Koji