23 Fashonos, 5124 Agathilea returned home after her bandon of Crimson Legion Reservists engaged in some intense rounds at Duskruin Arena. While in the viewing stands, they met Mamatea, an elderly woman who was sitting with Lady Anduin. Mamatea had come to the Arena, hoping to catch a glimpse of her four sons competing there. Mamatea said they had been gone a long time. She was surprised that someone with such a gentle spirit could be forgotten by their own family. Agathilea resolved to help the retired seamstress in any way possible. She climbed into her cozy niche, gazing at the star-filled sky until she drifted off to sleep.
#The Quest For Gwen
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24 Fashanos, 5124 Dearest Agathilea,
It was such a pleasure meeting you and your friends in Bloodriven. I had been very much hoping to see my boys there, and while I failed to find them, the trip was not wasted. I hope you arrived safely back in Vaalor, and that the "Keep" was in order on your return. Though, I must say, all the talk of Houses and Keeps eludes me.
This may be too bold of an old woman like myself, but you had very kindly offered to potentially aide me in visiting your home. I think I'd very much like to take you up on that. I have lived my whole life here in Wehnimer's. All of my friends have passed, and I have not seen my boys in ages. I doubt they'll ever return here. Waiting, in the hope that they may before the nearing end of my life, seems rather foolish. I think I'd very much like to see the Elven Nation before I pass. I hear it is a lovely place.
Enclosed in this parcel please find my life savings. I worked as a seamstress for many years here in Wehnimer's, though the past decade I've been unable to work a needle as well as is needed. If I could impose upon you, and your offer, might you assist me in arranging travel to your Keep? I have never ventured much past the Lower Dragonsclaw, and I am wholly unsure what would be required to make the trip, but I think I might like to! However, should the task be all too overwhelming, do please write. And keep the silvers dear. Perhaps you could offer some of them to Lady Uniana's chef, and pass along my appreciation for the tea that they made.
Warmest Regards,
Gwen Alfren (Mamatea)
24 Fashanos, 5124 (The Reply) Dear Mamatea,
I am delighted that you would like to visit Ta'Vaalor and our Keep.
It will be my utmost honor to provide the safest and most gentle travel accommodations possible.
I have asked Lord and Lady Anduin to assist me in this endeavor.
We plan to transport you on one of their ships from the Landing to Ta'Vaalor.
We look to arrive around 9:30 as the elves tell time on the 3rd day of Charlatos.
You can then stay at my Amaranth Farmstead for as long as you like.
The hens at the Farmstead are amusing and cordial.
We can tour the Fortress, sample the teas and other offerings at Casu's shop, and more!
Please know that your visit will be a ray of sunshine to all of us here in Ta'Vaalor.
Truly yours with honor, pride, and glory,
Legionnaire Agathilea Rassine Vaalor
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@earnest bone is gonna be like..."we are going to use one of our ships to do WHAT?"
earnest bone
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A REPLY FROM MAMATEA:
Dearest Legionnaire Agathilea Rassine Vaalor,
I am.. overwhelmed, overyjoyed, breathless! Oh Agathilea, I am absolutely elated to hear that you would be so kind as to fetch up this old bag of bones. The farmhouse sounds beyond my wildest dreams. And chickens! I love to garden. I could bake you all my tea muffins! Oh it all sounds too good to be true! Whoever Casu is, I'm sure we'll be good friends.
But a whole ship? Honey, are you sure? That seems like asking a lot of your friends for one little old lady. I hope its not too much of an inconvience, dear.
I shall await you, and whoever else joins you, in the Town Square of Wehnimer's on the 6th of Charlatos! I'm not entirely certain of the time, especially between here and your Keep. But I'll be there before the sun goes down, and wait as long as I need to for you!
Excitedly waiting,
Gwen Alfren