To
Your Majesty, King Andreux, Ruler of Wellport, Successor of King Samuel

            As
you are well aware, I will depart for the coast, and then for the island of
Mandnaz tomorrow at dawn. If we are successful, Theodora’s gift will be yours.
I promise you that I will try my very best.

            I have added the Pincher Jack to
this journey. He is rude and disrespectful and has the appearance of a thief
and liar. However, I assure you that he is necessary for the success of this mission.
It is said that in order to open the doors of the temple, a sacrifice is
needed. I believe that he will be useful.

            Although I had not initially planned
for Drake and his friend to join us, I agree that it would be a rare learning opportunity.
I am honored by your request and I accept. I swear to you that I will teach him
everything I know as his master. He will be my apprentice for this trip and I
warn you that I will treat him as such. It will be no longer acceptable for him
to sustain that arrogant air in my presence.

            When I come back, I promise you that
your son will have the means necessary to be the next king. Not even the
Honorable Duke Henrik will be able to deny him the throne.

            He will have the gift of the
Goddess.

On
the Fourth Day of March,

Neverus

King’s
Mage