June 21, 2122

Uncle,

I hope this letter finds you in good health. I have no way of knowing if you are even alive, or imprisoned, but I can only hope. Should this letter find its way in your hands, you will be pleased to know that I still live, despite all the attempts to terminate me. My faithful eagle, Thunder, is the only way I have of communicating with you, although I rue the fact you never write back in fear of being discovered.

For months I have trudged through forests, grasslands. Climbed mountains. Crossed seas. At last I have reached Acre. The men and women who have fed and sheltered me, also give me warning that the road to Ravenwood has been overrun with mercenaries, bandits and armed men not native to this land. What this could mean, I dread to guess.

When I left Ravenwood five years ago, I did so with a single purpose- to reclaim my kingdom. For months I have trained, fought, improved. I do all I can to help the people, to show them that life is worth fighting for, that they can stand up for themselves.

I am no longer the naive, simple prince I was. I have become stronger, faster, and more dangerous. My hood conceals my face so that it remains hidden. Stealth and darkness are now my friends, as I blend among the crowds to move unseen. Assassinating the corrupt. Helping the people. Gathering allies and strength.

So what will I find when I reach my kingdom? Who will greet me when I arrive at the barred gates of my own land? A host of the evil Carterians, as I fear most strongly?

Or nothing, but the cold and bristling wind? Ravenwood has not been home to our family for years now. Can we still claim it as our own? Are we welcome here?

Ah, I grow weary of this fight uncle. Not because I am tired, but because our struggle seems to move in one direction only - towards chaos. Today I have more questions than answers. Why did they attack us? Why did they slaughter the nobles and royalty of Argentinum? Is it only for the lust for power? And what is the cause of our conflict with the Blood Empire?

I sought to find these answers. Even when I was young. To find the wisdom left behind by our forefathers, so that I may better understanding the purpose of our fight, and my place in it.

Should anything happen to me, should my skills fail me...

...or my ambition and thirst for vengeance lead me astray, do not seek retribution or revenge in my memory, but continue the fight for liberation, so that all may benefit. My life is one of many thousands, and the world will not suffer if it ends too soon.

I am in a temple, in the final steps of my training, north of Ravenwood Tower, beside the Naradavri river. It is well hidden, and well protected. I promise you, by the end of this year, you will see the golden crest of our family fly again from the top of Ravenwood Tower, with the tyrants finally getting what they deserve.

Trinity misses you. Like me, she too trains in the verse of martial arts and mixed fighting. We need all allies we can get,now more than ever.

Yours sincerely,
Your nephew
Slade Flameheart

Phew! That took a long time to update. Thanks to Google Images to provide the pictures. The prologue will be out shortly.
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