Mother, I love you so much. I am so sorry, but Father was killed. He died more bravely than anyone I have ever known or heard of. He died trying save everyone, he fought against one of the most evil men in existence and his supporters. The Viceroy is evil and has murdered council members and had hundreds of thousands of people under demonic control. Father helped to defeat him. He got into a place of trust with the Viceroy and then at our final battle with the Viceroy, loosed a flurry of arrows on all of our enemies. He did what was best for everyone at the cost of his life. I only wish I could have saved him. I was in the room when he was killed and should have thought of some way to save him. We were able to kill the Viceroy and his men with Father’s help, I just wish Father’s life had not been lost in the process. I want you to know Father walked his final day completely unimpeded, no pain in sight. I was given a dagger that was able to remove the curse that was placed on him so long ago and used it to cure him the night he was taken to jail. I knew that he was truly a good person and deserved to be unburdened for whatever was to come. I am glad that in the end he was free of pain, and showed everyone how brave and good he really was. I hope that tales spread of all Father did to protect our world. He deserves to be remembered as a hero. He was truly the bravest and most dutiful person I have ever known. Mother, know that you married the most amazing person, who gave up his own life to protect us all. Wrast has brought Father’s body back so that he can have a proper burial in his home town. You can trust Wrast; he has done so much to help keep me safe and was there fighting against the Viceroy with my friends and Father. I have asked Wrast to help you with anything you may need. He has also brought back Father’s bow for you. I know how much you have always loved Father’s intricate carvings and that seeing his work will make you feel closer to him. Know that Father loved us more than anything, he had kept a childhood drawing I had done for him in his pocket after all these years. He did everything he could to save us all. I promise I will come see you as soon as I can. I want more than anything to be there with you now, but I cannot let Fathers’ lost life be for nothing. The Viceroy is dead, but I must help to find the Prince and restore order to the world, just as Father was so valiantly doing. Try your best not to worry about me, I have a strong group of friends around me to help keep me safe. Be strong Mother and know that Father was a hero. Love forever, Talia
