My Dearest Aunt:
I am writing this in case we die and this letter manages to find its way to you somehow. As I see the extent of the construction of this mine, I believe all the more in the importance of our work. I am not saying this as a justification for not looking for Misthrol. We went to the planes and I saw no clue of her. You had mentioned how adventuring takes on a life of its own and I can't seem to stop putting one foot after another down a path not of my choosing.
If I survive, I will not have a need to deliver this letter. I have learned the teleportation spell! There is no more familiar place to me than our home and I will come see you and hug you. Perhaps you will have suggestions on how we can find Misthrol. I also hope that all I am learning in these trials will give me a better chance. I will soon learn the scrying spell so maybe I can find her that way!
Why did you spend so much time teaching me the ways of nobility and the aristocrats? My first encounter with the "upper crust" outside of or little town was not satisfying. My party walked straight into an adequate hotel only to be turned away because we were not wearing enough expensive jewlrey! You told me this happened but I guess I've changed. I spend my coin on spells more than anythning and did not have enough to buy useless jewlery.
I bet that surprises you but it is true! Oh, but Auntie, the inn was more than adequate. One of them had a magically heated swimming pool! I did not expect that such a place would admit my party members except as servants but I had planned to bring them a plate of food in the servant's quarters.
I can imagine you smiling at this commenting on what serving heart I have! As I think back on you saying that I wonder if you might have been a little tongue-in-cheek but now, as you can see, it is true. I did not actually get to take my party food because we were barred entry to the inn! I am now accumulating some nice pieces so I can get someplace where I feel safe and clean.
Clean would be nice! I haven't felt so dirty in my life. This motley crew have been come friends. At least, I know they have come to love me a great deal, but Pelor's corpse, they smell! I know I probably smell bad but not that bad. Anyway, I was looking forward to a proper bath and, almost as importantly, a good delousing for my comrades.
I've seen the orc actually eat the vermin from its clothes. I will not appall you with any more details as to the general lack of cleanliness in our current setting.
Was it like this for you Auntie? Oh! I have to tell you this. We came across two trolls who had an offal pit. It was calf-deep in feces and human remains and the orc fell in it right off. As we were musing as to whether it might have treasure, off the orcs goes again, into the pit, searching through the muck.
We have been in the mines since and have had no chance to wash up but the thing keeps on eating food as the flies buzz around its bloated form.
I am so happy, Auntie, that you have taught me to be accepting of the defects of lesser beings.
Otherwise, I might have said something and hurt the things feelings if that is even possible.
I remember you telling me, "Benai' Evaerist Misthril! If you keep that nose in the air, you are going to catch whizflies." You would not believe how much I have grown being around these creatures.
I saved the best for last! You were wrong. I do not mean this cruelly, but with all possible kindness. I know you value truth above all things and I have to tell you with all kindness and candor that you were flat-out wrong. You told me that Fluteria was just a part of myself, magically formed, but she has become so much more. She is my best friend and companion. She is as quick to give me "wisdom" as you once were! In fact, I think you would like her a great deal. We have this conversational synergy that I do not have with anyone else -- when we talk, the whole is more than the sum of the parts of the conversation. I love her so much!
We start talking and the next thing you know, I have even more insight that I did before we started! I really do love her Auntie. If I can ever manage it, I'm going to find a way to polymorph her into a beautiful girl. I know she would love this and then she would be mine as an equal. Flute says she doesn't want this but I know she is only trying to spare me from feeling inadequate for not being able to accomplish the feat .. . yet!
I know you would be happy for me to have such a friend and also, valuing truth as you do, will be the first to admit your error.
Anyway, dear dear Aunt, I know you miss me a great deal and I think of you many nights. First chance I get I am going to tear up this letter and teleport to see you! Then Fluteria, you, and I can have the best talk!
We will find Mithrol after I have the skill to survive in these wilds and we will laugh together and spend the whole night with me and Flute telling you about our adventures together.
I love you so much,
Your adoring Niece,
Mithil
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