Lord Thirteenth Paladin Falin Rivelda,

As you are no doubt already aware, you have been assigned a new task. You are to travel to the southeastern reaches of Ysuge and persuade its uncooperative rulers to lend their aid in restoration efforts throughout the continent. As you know, the central south and southwest faced the brunt of the war’s effects, while the southeast emerged relatively unscathed. They are in a prime position to help their neighbors, but many have refused up to now.

The region around Ovda and Cavta is where you should focus your efforts. There are a great many independent countries in the region, and we will leave it to your discretion which to concentrate on. Keep negotiations peaceful. We are certain a Paladin asking will sway them enough.

In addition, we are assigning you two secondary tasks. First, you are to travel there on foot, using the route prescribed by the enclosed map. We wish to allow the common people to see a Paladin walking among them. It is a long-held ideal of the Sacred Knights of Ysuge that we are not above them. Strong as we might be, we are mortals like any others.

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Second, you are to investigate a number of mysterious sites of battle along your route. These are marked on your map, and you will find specific details on each enclosed in separate documents. Evidence suggests powerful motomancers clashed at these sites. Captain Kadel Highmoor appears to have been killed in one of these clashes, and his squad reports encountering a woman who looked like a reltus, whose motomancy was above any of theirs and potent enough to impress Captain Highmoor, shortly beforehand. See enclosed document for additional information.

Finally, you are likely to cross paths with the Seventh Paladin. She is heading to Elscra to discuss the establishment of a Grand Stronghold in Fedirheld, and her route overlaps with yours. You need not seek her out, but, should your paths cross, we ask that you meet with her.

We wish you the best of luck in your mission, though we know you do not need it. Carry yourself well, and bring honor to our order.

From,

Sacred Knights of Ysuge Executive Council