To Cecile

Hi Mom,
 
I don't really know where to start with this one. A lot has happened since the last time I wrote (sorry). I think last time was right after we left Whitfeld, right around High Sun, and there's been a ton of adventure and feelings since then.
 
We've been kinda bouncing from urgent threat to urgent threat lately. Let's go chronologically, I guess.
 
First thing we did after leaving Whitfeld was accidentally attack a secret organization dedicated to keeping dangerous magical items and things locked away from the rest of the world. That was our bad -- also almost caused a bunch of monsters to rise up out of the ground and destroy everything. At the time, was super scary, but looking back, I feel like this might just be the new normal stakes for our little group.
 
Then after that, we split up and I went to go track down a thing from Dad's side of the family. Long story short, we ended up working with the Cathol Ross (I know right) to overthrow their crazy leader. Still a bit conflicted about that, but hey it helped a bunch of crazy people to become more chill. Then it turned out it wasn't their leader after all, it was a glamoured guy who was pretending to be their leader who would have also probably destroyed everything if we hadn't stopped him. Like I said, starting to get used to it.
 
Then after that, we went to Greyloch and there was a crazy willworker who worshipped Lyranelle that took over the castle from Nysali (the Nenmetai who rules over the place), and he was slowly destroying the city with psychic illnesses and fires. Plus, Orim was starting to set up camp to "protect" the city, but they were giving off all kinds of imperial menacey vibes. So we had to go in and stop him before either he or Orim destroyed everything. After that I figured, we're probably done now right? We can get a break and chill? But nope!
 
Then after that-
 
His pen stops, and he considers for a long while
 
I think I'll save the rest of the story for when I see you in person, actually. That way I can go into more detail.
 
Also, you know what I realized the other day? It's almost Galefyr! Totally missed my own birthday. I did the math, and I think it actually happened sometime during the stuff in Greyloch. There was something weird going on with time there and yeah, I think it just got totally skipped. Kinda small compared to all the other things that have been going on, but it woulda been nice to celebrate. I'd feel weird doing it late though.
 
Anyways, it hasn't been all bad. I dunno how fast news travels to Whitfeld from Greyloch, but after we took down the crazy willworker, we actually got a whole ceremony for us. Technically I think we're now a special unit of the Argent Order (rank pending), so that's been pretty cool. Always wanted to join up and we totally skipped a few ranks on the way. I did a me though. During the ceremony I decided that I was tired of hiding the magic bloodline, and I showed everybody my scales. Did I show you those? I think I did. I have scales now.
 
So if you hear anything about that, sorry if it gets back to you in a bad way. I just feel like I shouldn't have to hide this anymore. I think Dad would agree. But if anybody causes trouble for you about it, just send a letter to Captain Leophyra in Greyloch. She's been our handler for a while, so wherever we are she'll probably send it along, and I'll come back to fix stuff. Actually, feel free to write me in general. I think now that I'm part of the order, they'll route mail to me in the field. Should make it a lot easier to keep in touch!
 
Oh and do you remember those Tieflings that were with us last time we visited? Yeah, one of them seems like she's kinda into me and I don't know what to do about it. I told her I should wait until after we regrouped - hope that was the right call, you know I'm terrible with this stuff. Just if you see us together please don't try to embarass me like you did with Celia back when I was 14. Lucky for me her name isn't even close to yours so you can't weird me out about that this time.
 
Anyways, all that was leading up to some good news! I'm gonna try to swing by before we take off on our next leg of the adventure. I've got some things I'd like to tell you about face to face, and I think I could use a bit of time with some familiar faces.
 
Hey, maybe if I'm fast enough I can make it before this letter does!
 
Anyways, I'll see you again soon. Love you
 
-Davynn