Year 4 Project Planning

To Forsyl,
 
I think I have a good outline of what I want to do with my project. I mentioned it in my last letter, but I ironed out some more details. I’m still making a puppet show using my mice of some magic traditions! I spent a few days down at the shores collective some driftwood, and I found some really great pieces. Lots of character and not too many knots! I gotta say, after carving these up and putting on the finishing touches, I think these toy mice are my best work yet!
 
I talked with the instructor, and she suggested picking a few cultures instead of tons of them. I had no idea there were so many settlements! The world is so big! I thought the Hillfolk, the Iron Empire, and the Vutazon tribe – one of the Dragon Tribes of Okarthel – would be a good selection. We haven’t really been taught much of the details for infernal cultures. I get why, but at the same time how can an institution responsible for educating those who have the potential to change things in the world withhold so much information!! It’s… disappointing. I don’t envy those with sheer combative prowess, but how can I fight this way when my weapon is knowledge? I keep going in circular thought patterns with this, and it might be best to pick something outside the infernals to just get this done with.
 
I’m worried about the performance though. Faking emotion has never come naturally to me, you know that well enough. I… it’s hard, Forsyl. You think after years of being free, I’d brush off the mental shackles when I’m put in front of a crowd. I know there’s some bards in a nearby dorm that I might be able to reach out to. Or maybe one of the 5th years in the Ring? I could send a letter to Cuper? I don’t think I’m allowed to visit the Ring. He always knew how to put on a show while he was here. I hope he has time around his courses to give me a few pointers. It feels like none of this matters; why are we holed up? Away from the world… I’m sure there’s people who need help just like I needed your help.
 
It's been a while, please write when you can. I wonder what’s going on out there.
Ohva