Letter to Luke 1

by Hayley Thomas

Dear brother of mine,

I am always happy to hear from you, even though it is too few and too far in between. My hopes would have been that we could have stayed in touch more here in Keralon, but I am afraid our respective duties take up too much of our precious time.

So another beautiful girl has stolen your heart I see? For a while I thought you would have stuck to Elsa, but I guess you have seen as much of the Collins as I have over the past year. Though I must admit that in my case I have also been avoiding them, and nobles in general. Everything that happened on our trip to Keralon has taught me that nobles only care for one thing and one thing only, and that is their own privilege, and holding on to it as much as possible. So far I have seen no exception to it. And yes, you will say I sound bitter, but I know you share those feelings.

Either way, I wish you all the best with Emily, she sounds like a wonderful person and I hope to meet her some day (latest at your wedding). And of course I accept the honor of being your best man/sister/witch. There will be epic tales written about your stag night!

It also delights me to hear your studies are going reasonably well. Be patient my brother dear, I know you are eager and impatient at best, impetuous at worst. Your time will come and Keralon will know you as one of the greatest wizards to ever walk amongst them.

Alongside the letter I have included a package (which I’m going to guess you have already opened by now). Inside you will find some things that might be useful in dealing with your bullies Darius and Samuel. One is a shamble I have created for you, hang it up at Caern Fussil, it will ward you from any influence they might try over you. The other is a pendant I have crafted for you. Nobles of their ilk will certainly hear rumors, and rumors are there is a vengeful witch named Midnight roaming Keralon, who can curse you and your offspring with a single look. This is her symbol, and they might be wary to incur her wrath.

Now some news from my side. After handing over Liliana to her new owner, and you leaving for Caern Fussil, I have not had much contact with any of the others. Partially of my own volition, as mentioned before, and part because we are all so busy with our own lives. I had found an apprenticeship with an old witch named Greta, in Canalside, who has taught me quite a few interesting things, mainly on how to deal with the people there. Since then I have been very busy bandaging wounds, gathering herbs and making cures for all sorts of ailments, doing my rounds in helping and assisting people, helping with births, and holding wake over the dead.

My days are filled with tasks, and I usually have very little spare time. But it does come with some perks. A few months ago, Jacob, one of the regular guards of the southern gate, had a lovely baby boy, whom I helped deliver into this world. The mother of one of his fellow guards, a burly man by the name of Marcus, fell ill with a high fever a few weeks ago, and I sat by her bedside for days, keeping her fever down. It was a few long nights, fighting on the edge of a blade, but she pulled through. And a few more I have helped here and there, some sprains, cuts and bruises…and since then, I have had little trouble leaving and entering the city.

What spare time I have I have spent researching my dagger, and sending letters home, to mom and dad and to Terrin (also in the hopes for more information on the dagger). The rest of my research has gone into the feywild and how to possibly break that horrible deal. But not much luck there.

As for our travel companions, I have had no news of Liliana or Ileas, which was to be expected. I have avoided Alistan and the Collins as said before, and I guess they are very busy being nobles anyway. I did receive a letter from Gael though, in which he informed me that he had found Robert alive and well! At least that is some good news. No, from our companions the one I see the most is Dorr, I have managed to keep in touch with him, and whenever he is in town, back from one or other mercenary thing he does, we have food together and share tales.

But my life has become far more busy still over the last month, as old lady Greta passed away. So now I sort of run her cottage and take over her tasks, which keeps me busy. I also visit with the other alchemists and witches in and around the city, to learn more, as I am still only an apprentice after all. But I feel the people are starting to respect my presence, and maybe fear it a little too.

When I next have time to spare, I will make the trip to Caern Fussil and visit you and Amarra there. I would very much love to see more of you again. Your presence is very missed my darling brother.

Your loving sister,

Hayley

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Entry one: The trials

Entry two: The bramble

Entry 3: Rosebloom

Entry 4: Hearts and Dreams

Entry 5: of ghosts and wolves

Entry 6: Hillfield and Deals with Fae

Entry 7: mysteries and pastries

Entry 8: The scarecrow ruse
6th of Lug, 121 Year of the Tree

Entry 9: A betrayal of satyrs
7th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree

Entry 10: The fate of twins
8th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree

Entry 11: Cursed twins
10th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree

Entry 12: Loss and despair
11th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree

Hayley's rules to being a Witch

Entry 13: the price of safety
12th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree

Entry 14: A golden cage and fiery tower
13th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree

Entry 15: A trial by fire
14th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree

Entry 16: Keralon
15th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree

Letter to Luke 1

Letter to Luke 2

Letter to Luke 3

Letter to Luke 4

Letter to Luke 5

Letter to Luke 6

Entry 17: I shall wear midnight
1st of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 18: peace in our time
2nd of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 19: Caern Fussil falls
3rd of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 20: I see fire
4th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 21: Cultists twarted
10th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 22: Ravensfield
14th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 23: The Hollow Hill Horror
15th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 24: Burn your village
16th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 25: Ravensfield burns
17th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 26: There will be blood!
21st of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 27: A happy reunion
22nd of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 28: The embassy ball
23rd of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 29: The fate of Robert Talespinner
24th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 30: A royal summons
28th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 31: of Dogville and Geese
29th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 32: A boggle named Pim
30th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 33: A deal broken
1st of Aran, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 34: The cost of doing what is right
2nd of Aran, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 35: A dish best served cold
9th of Aran, 126 Era of the Tree

entry 36: Cornu returns?
10th of Aran, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 37: A letter from Amarra
11th of Aran, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 38: The case of the (not) missing villagers
14th of Aran, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 39: A curse broken
15th of Aran, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 40: Into the Lorewood
18th of Aran, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 41: Cabin in the Woods
19th of Aran, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 42: Myrdin and Anaya
20th of Aran, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 43: Into the Immerglade
21st of Aran, 127 Era of the Tree

Entry 44: A tale as old as time
22nd of Aran, 127 Era of the Tree

Entry 45: The truth
23rd of Aran, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 46: Luke's Ordeal
24th of Aran, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 47: The festival
26th of Aran, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 48: Trouble at the Cathedral
2nd of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 49: Quinn's court
4th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 50: onwards to Latebra Velora
5th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 51: Where is my cow?
6th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 52: Here be dragons
7th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 53: Dragon hoard with a side of scarabs
8th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 54: Leave the basilisks alone
9th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 55: Return to Ravensfield
10th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 56: The needs of the many...
11th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 57: Dreams of Sister Willow
12th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 58: wetlands be wet
13th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 59: Baron Perenolde
14th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 60: Talebra Velora and the lady Morenthene
15th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 61: Cypria
16th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 62: Dragon takes Knight
17th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 63: Return to Talebra Velora
18th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 64: Your presence is “requested”
19th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 65: I stand alone
20th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 66: A day of normalcy
21th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 67: Into the Neverhold
22nd of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 68: The Warg King

Entry 69: Chased by birds

Letter to Luke 1

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