CALLI: WORDS OF WARNING
Taking place during Adventure Log XXI.II: Jailbreak
The Flowers are being hunted, and Calli wants to warn her loved ones without putting them in any additional danger. She writes three letters under an illusory script spell, and one without, seals them with her personalized signet ring, and pays faster, sneaker hands to deliver them.
What it looks like to anyone else:
Dearest Mother and Father,
I'm so glad you finally let me go visit Archidendron. I've missed him for so long, and the plague was no fun at all. Especially with Gale being disgraced, I couldn't bear the questioning by society if I had still been around. You should join us! Some of our cousins are telling some scandalous stories about Father in his youth, he should really come defend himself. Meeting my eldest half-siblings has felt strange without him. Oh, and please bring my darling birds, as I think I'll stay on much longer than originally planned, and they'll be lost without me. It would be grand to have a family reunion. I will write to my closest friends separately, so you need not pass on anything on my behalf. I know you are both too busy to play messenger! Do bring along my metal flute, though, as they're much harder to come by here than the traditional sort, and I want to show off their merit.
With Love and Devotion,
Calliandra Eudicot-Kalissreavil
What the parents see:
Dearest Mother and Father,
Thank you for sending warning. We've stayed hidden thus far, but our work is too important to abandon. I'm sorry I wasn't there to explain to Father, but I trust you've impressed upon him the importance of what we've been doing, and how much good we've done. It is my turn to warn you, as it's worse than we feared. The Queen is possessed by an ancient blue dragon, and the cult of Urgathoa is here at her behest. Furthermore- The Arkonas aren't just the head of the Cerulean Society, they have been Rakshasas since their return from Vudra generations ago. They tried to kill us, and failed like everyone else. Melyia is still at large, and knows who I really am. The city is not safe. Take the staff, & my birds, and leave. Go to Archie. It's his turn to have parents, now. I'll send when we've made it safe again. Burn this letter in full.
I'll miss you,
Calliandra
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What it looks like to anyone else:
My Dearest Oriel!
Salutations from the lush Mierani Forest! Sorry to have dashed without a proper goodbye feast, but you know how unstable the city has been of late, and how overprotective my parents can be. They didn't like how often my shadow was venturing off to do his own thing, or the types of people he was subjecting me to, so I got packed away to see my brother. If I'd have known all it took was to fall in with a bad crowd I'd have tried it years ago! I jest, I'm perfectly happy with the crowd I had. I miss you ever so much. There's a delightful mud mask they do here that you simply must try. It's the perfect relief to the salty air we're used to. I plan on staying on for a while and really getting to know my kin, so you had better write and keep me updated on all the gossip I'm missing out on.
Hugs and Kisses!
Calliandra Eudicot-Kalissreavil
What she sees:
My Dearest Oriel!
We are safe, but the city is not. I don't want to tell you too much and put you at more risk than you already are, but Korvosa is in more trouble than we thought. I know your parents don't listen to you much, but if you can gain their ear, impress upon them how they should keep their head down and stay home until things have blown over. All the rumours in the streets are true, and worse. Avoid court, and the agents of. Keep house guards on alert. Please find a way to look after Daesha and her family without drawing undue attention to yourself. I hate that she's so in the dark and suffering so deeply. I hate that I can't be there for her. We're working on it. Go nowhere alone. Trust few. If the worst happens, thank you for your support. I'm proud of the good I've done. Burn this letter in full.
Heroine of Korvosa,
Calli E-K
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What it looks like to anyone else:
My Dearest Nif!
Salutations from the lush Mierani Forest! Sorry to have dashed without a proper goodbye feast, but you know how unstable the city has been of late, and how overprotective my parents can be. They didn't like how often my shadow was venturing off to do his own thing, or the types of people he was subjecting me to, so I got packed away to see my brother. If I'd have known all it took was to fall in with a bad crowd I'd have tried it years ago! I jest, I'm perfectly happy with the crowd I had. I miss you ever so much. It would be nice to have you here, so I could explain things to you for a change. Is there anything in particular you'd like me to bring back for you? Some local flora or record of a local legend of some sort? Let me know. I plan on staying for a while and really getting to know my kin, so you have time to think about what you'd like. I have asked Oriel to send me occasional updates on gossip already, so you can give me updates on any further changes of note within the city. I don't want to return a stranger!
Hugs and Kisses!
Calliandra Eudicot-Kalissreavil
What they see:
My Dearest Nif!
We are safe, but the city is not. I pray your family's history of neutrality will help you escape the wrath of the queen. I will risk telling what I know, because I trust you know how to dispose of the evidence. The queen is possessed by some ancient blue dragon, a war-lord, that was trapped in some cursed item in the vaults. The Urgathoa cult was her doing, but we know not why. Also, the Arkonas aren't just head of the Cerulean Society, they're Rakshasas! Only Melyia is left, but you know she knows who we really are. I've asked my family to flee under guise of joining Archie & I, and I've only told Oriel to keep her head down & avoid court. As you will already suspect, I am not there. We've a lead we'll be following up on, though. Please stay as safe as you can. Also: Why is the church of Asmodeus collecting blood?! We've not had time to look into that and it's highly concerning with everything else going on at the same time. If you can safely snoop, please do so! Thank you for all your guidance!
Heroine of Korvosa,
Calli E-K
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And finally, without magic:
My Dearest Daesha,
I don't have words enough to express my overwhelming shock and horror at what has transpired. I hate that I'm not there for you in your time of need. With how dangerous the city had become, my family sent me away, without a single goodbye to any of you. You know how they are. I love you dearly. My heart is with you and your family, always. I know you'll need time, so I shant pressure you to write me. I'll write again in a fortnight with some stories of my travels, just to let you know I'm thinking of you. I promise in the future we shall have a long catch-up, and I will listen if you need an ear, or distract if you need escapism, and either way will try to make up for not being there when you needed me most.
Eternal Condolences,
Calliandra Eudicot-Kalissreavil