[Bordermarch] FW: Mission

[Lathrop, Dave]

Nomis,
 
My old tired eyes have been watching the Night Shuffler for many months;
she is indeed a slippery individual, well versed in the art of
subterfuge. At this time I have no proof that the Night Shuffler is
anything other than what she presents to the common folk, although, my
sources recently reported the Night Shuffler's activities in the Dark
Woods; she was gathering mass quantities of hemlock and shrooms.
 
The swordsman's counsel may acerbate you dear friend, but eyes and ears
are what we need in these times of dire crisis.
 
The present circumstances concerning the impending conflict with Gleann
Abhann has forced us to call upon every able-bodied man, woman, and
child to take up arms, and make ready for battle. Unfortunately, due to
understaffed guard personnel, this action forced the release of some
detainees of questionable heritage from our dungeons.
Nomis, I beg you!  trust no one during your travels; you are being
followed!  We no not if this shadow is friend or foe, but some of those
we released were seen stalking the same path that began your journey.
 
It will please you to know that Goblet, that young simple boy you
adopted, is now my official "Food Taster".  He has adapted well to life
in the manse, but still looks forward to your safe return.
You have always been fleet-of-foot old friend, but perhaps you can use
some of the gold rounds I gifted you, and procure a mount; just a
thought.
 
HE Santiago
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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From: nomis at bordermarch.org [mailto:nomis at bordermarch.org] 
Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 8:16 AM
To: Lathrop, Dave
Subject: Fwd: Mission







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Sent: Tue Aug 26 22:56
Subject: Fwd: Mission




Your excelency,

It has come to my attention that there is an active consipracy to reveal
my true identity and intended destination.  This can only bode ill for
my mission's chances for sucess but I feel I will prevail.

I am truly concerned for your safety amongst the people who are giving
you advice.  First you are counseled by the swordsman to stand down
against the Glenn Abhann threats and arming for war.  Now he challenges
my abilities to know which way is east vs west.  Next I expect him to
challenge my ability to read with my eyes closed!  I truly believe He is
in leauge with the night shuffler who is constantly tending to her briar
patch.  She seems far to nosy about our affairs to be up to any good.  I
know that this is not welcome news to your ears but while I am away I
feel you'r in grave danger.  Hopefully I am wrong on this and you and
your fine soft spoken lady of few words will be safe until my return.

On another note I think my pidgeons have fleas now due to the horned
goat we seem to be plauged with.

As far as my progress I am making good time for being on foot.  I did
not realize how far from the border the castle is when not riding a
horse.  Unfortunately I was not able to pack as much food as normal, but
I was able to pressure some mead out of a large slow witted brewer in
the barony.  He does not talk much but his brew is first rate.
Hopefully I will get through this mission with the food I have.

I expect to be in enemy territory in the next day or two so watch what
you say around the shuffler and the swordsman.

On the prowl

Nomis of Topaz Key