This letter is sent to player characters who are not necessarily well-known to the dwarves of Solanos Mor, either as great heroes or as implacable enemies. It is written in Low Coryani.
Adventurer,
It is my hope that this missive finds you well. Your name is one that has become known to me as a person who is capable of doing great deeds. I have need of such individuals and so I write to you in the hope that you will at least consider my request.
My men and I are stationed at the far southern end of the Emtazi Empire of Coryan. Perhaps you heard of our march here following the Battle of Enpebyn. We have remained here for a specific purpose, even though our own Enclave was sorely wounded just a few scant months ago. The fact that we are still here and did not return to help defend Solanos Mor should give you some idea of the importance of our mission.
I am not at liberty to speak of that mission in such an insecure fashion as this simple letter, but I have come to believe that we cannot succeed in our purpose without outside assistance. There are things in need of doing, but which my fellow dwarves and I are not in a position to undertake. I would ask that you journey to our encampment so that I may speak further to you of such things, and perhaps you will be persuaded to aid us. My men and I do not lack material wealth, if such be the price of your assistance.
I swear to you by Illiir that our purpose here is not to aid or hinder either faction in the ongoing unpleasantness that now besets the Coryani Empire. Indeed, were our purpose to be fulfilled, I believe that some of that unpleasantness might well be lifted, and surely none would argue against that.
Enclosed with this letter you will find a map and descriptions of specific landmarks which should be sufficient to enable you to find us. I have enclosed a token with this letter that will enable you to alert me whether or not you intend to come. Simply speak the phrase “I accept” or “I do not accept” and crush the token, casting the dust into the air. It will find its way to me and so I will hear your reply. If you do intend to hear my plea in person, I would ask that you make the journey as quickly as you can.
May the Light of Illiir guide you!
(signed) Harthal Mormek
Commander of the Mithral Garrison of Solanos Mor
(Enclosed with the letter are an annotated map of the southern Coryani Empire, particularly the border of the Fellglade, and a small stone disc engraved with the dwarven rune for “message.”)