Fiontann, my friend,
I am in need of your help. I am not one to tangle my words, so I will come straight to the point.
Our Captain, Ebold, who served us well has found his wanderlust once more and has stepped down and I have taken over The Bloody Dawn.
Whilst it is a great honour to take the helm of the company my father founded, it has come at a time of great change.
As you know, Eroforth and I oversee the Dawn's operations in Trestlebridge. At this time whilst we are making progress in the war efforts, events have taken place there that are taking up much of our time and the relationship between the company and the townsfolk remains hanging on a thread.
We have not spoken for some time, and I apologise for that. I have neglected you, but it has not been wilfully.
I am heavy with child. I look as if I have swallowed a damned Orc's head. Eroforth has been attentive since putting this child in my belly, and he certainly has the qualities needed to lead the Dawn, but we still have much to do in Trestlebridge.
Also, for once in my life I am not going to be foolish and selfish and think of our child. I have already lost one son, this one I will cling to and protect with all that I have.
You were the first to reach out to me, to knock me on my arse when I needed it. When I arrived in Bree to find my father I was a cold hearted selfish brat who was at odds with all and quite easily start an argument in an empty room. You saw something in me, and you were the best of my father's officers, and you should have taken the helm after he died.
I need to meet with you Fiontann, I need you to return to us. I am no leader. I am too impetuous, and I can not take to the battle field at this time. The child that grows within is too much to lose. You are the one I trust most aside from Eroforth to restore the Dawn to what it once was. You knew my father, Hardoleth; you know his vision for the Dawn. He loved you and I know he would ask the same of you now if he could.
I am not proficient in the written word, We Eorlings favour council, so if we could meet in person, you, I and Eroforth it will be yet one more favour I owe you. Tell us where and when.
Regardless of your answer dear friend, I hope my missive finds you well.
Taala.
