(IC) 2: Search for the Seals
In reply to Althaea Sylvaranth (msg # 61):
Breaking the seal, Althaea quickly scans the letter before reading it aloud:
To whomever cared enough to look for me,
I have decided to leave Vertigo and if you’re reading this, I am already long gone. I have caused more than enough trouble in my short time here and I fear it won’t be long before I put the people of Vertigo in danger again. That’s why I’m leaving and never coming back.
I never wanted anyone to get hurt. With that being said, I have a confession to make and I feel now it’s time I got it off my chest.
"I" invited the Drow to Vertigo.
I didn’t say anything sooner, because after everything that transpired, I felt like I would be punished. So I lied. With the Drow disposed of, there was no one to refute my story.
See, I’m a professional trader. I did so with the dwarves that Sand came to know, and many others in my travels, including the Drow. I know the Drow are not to be trifled with, but they had information I wanted, and I had something they needed. I never expected they would BURROW their way into the heart of Vertigo; I mean, it just doesn’t make sense! What possible ulterior motive could they have had to do so?
I figured they would show up at the front gates, like anyone else would, and just ask for me. I didn’t say anything about the meeting, because I didn’t know exactly when they were coming. I mean, they were supposed to come three weeks prior, so I had figured they reneged on our deal.
Listen, I really am sorry that I lied, but know that it was only to ensure my own survival.
I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you for making my time here in Vertigo more than memorable. Everyone here has helped me in some way feel like the world was slightly less awful, however the reality is, it’s truly a terrible and horrific place. I am truly grateful for everything the people of Vertigo have done for me, and I hope our paths do cross again, but in a better light.
I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about how to retrieve the information I was supposed to get from the Drow and I think I’ve found the answer I was looking for, so with that, I’m off.
Be well and good luck to you all,
Alicia