Dear Lanaiya,
The experiment with Quaero is successful. The children of the Wandering Waste (and beyond) are safe. I know that Syr Shacklesteel has long been preventing more of Aedylor’s poor from becoming a part of the Wandering Waste, as well. With so few under your charge, it’s time to leave the Waste behind. You’ve done your duty to these people. They can not only survive outside the Waste, they can thrive. My contributions to the Wandering Waste will cease as soon as this letter is opened. In their stead, I offer you a permanent home. Travel to Castlerock Keep, just outside of Cordyr’s Coast. A man named Jeroen will be waiting there. He manages this keep for me and holds the deed, which he will present to you as your new home. Jeroen and his staff will tend to the keep and your people. The estate, his staff, and all taxes have been paid. Lastly, the time has come for you to become who you were meant to be. You were never meant to be the Wanderer. You are not divine. But you are a leader. Lead these people to better lives beyond the Waste. Know that your father would be proud. I tell you these things because I know you’ve already come to realize them. As always, I extend my best and will visit you at Castlerock Keep some time in the coming months.
With love,
Syr Gryffon Longmont
P.S. The people delivering this letter are good folk. I trust them. You should too. I think you can even help them in their journey.
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