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1 Mirtul, 1493 DR (1 May)~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Dad,
I did it! I got the book! I had to set up poor Ramas in an awkward situation and I feel really bad about that. He was able to get himself out of it, so it ended well. Unfortunately, I also stood him up for our dinner date, and I’ll have to find some way to apologize to him for that. I don’t like deceiving him and not sure that I want to do it anymore.
I can’t read my book just yet. I think there’s some sort of spell on it that I have to get removed. I don’t think I’ll be able to sleep tonight from all the excitement, so I’ll go back and grade some more research papers.
Love,
Arryn
4 Mirtul, 1493 DR (4 May)~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Dad,
I read the book, and it is AMAZING! There is so much lore about conjuring and beings from other planes. I KNOW you don’t believe in “magic mumbo jumbo.” That’s why I studied history and lore as you did instead of going to the wizarding academy. Just hear me out; imagine the possibilities if I could ask beings from beyond this world all my questions. If I could ask them about your Last Mystery! I am in awe of the knowledge this could give me access to. It does require a great commitment on my part, but the rewards are beyond my imagining.
This is not a decision I cannot make lightly or quickly. I have to get away from Ramas so I can think clearly and weigh this decision properly.
Love,
Arryn
14 Mirtul, 1493 DR (14 May)~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Dad,
School is out. I finished grading the last test just a few hours ago. I posted the grades for the students, and left a note for the Dean that I’ll be back in the fall.
I packed lightly and left early in the morning without telling Ramas. I couldn’t face all the questions he’d ask. I’ve decided to not lie to him anymore and I’d have to tell him all about the book. I can’t have his responses swaying my decision. I did tell Artus though, and he is supportive. He understands the gravity of my decision and kept his opinions neutral.
While I was talking with Artus, Ramas showed up at the house looking for me. I guess I’d not been as good at sneaking past him in those early days as I thought. He’d never once even hinted that he knew I was talking to the Harpers.
Right now Artus is buying my passage to Waterdeep with a caravan so that I could focus on my studies for a time. He gave me a Harper’s pin and we promised to keep in touch. I’m going to miss Silverymoon, but I am starting on my grand adventure to solve your Last Mystery.
Wish me luck!
Love,
Arryn
24 Mirtul, 1493 DR (24 May)
Dad,
I’ve arrived in Waterdeep. On my trip here I cleared my head and was able to focus my thoughts. It was subtle, but it soon became very obvious to me that a single fiend wrote this book as a kind of way to recruit followers. To what purpose I do not know yet; I will find that out when I summon him.
Yes, I’ve decided to do it. There are so many reasons why I should. I’m not sure which fiend I’m going to be summoning, and I freely admit that I’m worried. I don’t want to be tricked into selling my soul to someone who will eat it, or have me murdering children. If it comes to that, I will have to find a way to back out of making a Pact.
I’m going to gather all the components I need in the next few days and I will summon the demon. I’ve rented a room at the The Grinning Lion. With so many people coming and going they hardly notice me at all.
Love,
Arryn
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