Word reached me today of father's passing. It is a difficult thing to accept and even harder to write about, but in light of the choices I am about to make I fear it would be wise to put word to paper. Some record must remain if I too, might fall into shadow. It seems almost unbelievable that someone as strong as father might fall, I have seen his prowess in combat before and have heard many a Neránian tell tales of his swordsmanship. If the letter is correct, he fell to no ordinary opponent, however. The courier said the letter had come from...