To The Great Adonis (King) Kashmir
Author's Note:
This is part of "The Reepicheep Heptoaogy" universe.
This takes place in between Love Alone Is Worth The Fight and The Simplicity of Fire (which has yet to be written).
An exploitation on the phrases and characters:
Adonis: title, simply The King of the West (Greek origin and mythology- means "lord")
Kashmir: King of the West. Great Horned Owl that is introduced in Love Alone Is Worth The Fight. Assists Reepicheep throughout. He is also known by his nickname "Hyperion" (Greek origin- "King of the Sky")
Valery: Kashmir's loyal guard and second in command (Love Alone Is Worth The Fight)
Fibula: A brooch or the piece that hold a toga (think Rome) together.
Damien and Vexer: Benevolent dragons
To The Great Adonis (King) Kashmir,
It is without qualm that I write to you to-day in welcoming you to your most highest and well deserving position of Adonis, King of the West.
No longer will your name be subject to bitterness or resentment, but rather honor, dignity, and a sense of brotherhood. If anyone dares say otherwise, send for me.
There are sadly, too few words of which to say 'eternal thanks' with besides those specific words. It's as if somewhere along the way people thought a simple thanks would suffice for all occasions. Nay, for you deserve eternal thanks and know that you have them with me. You saved not only my life, but the lives of others and in doing so, have saved and redeemed the world. Those who aim to do this, will always be favored in the eyes of divinity. Pardon the poeticism but it's true.
Not to take away from the joyous occasion but I'm afraid I have to be the bearer of bad news. Valery, our dear friend and warhorse, has passed. He died this morning from typhus. His final hours were in my house, so I can assure you he was well looked after. His last words were simple and true, the mantra of his life: "Rise above it." The words of a martyr who understood what life and death was. He will be missed.
Valery also gave me King Jasper's fibula, the circular gold one with your people's crest on it. I guess he thought it fitting that I should keep it.
To be honest, I can't imagine why, I am no page or magistrate, for people of that caliber, who physically have that position are worthy of such a gift. I am merely a river mouse who's only desire in life is serve those who need service. That's all anyone can do really, assist and serve others. I'm content with that. Still, the fibula is nice. I have a display case somewhere- it'll make a good piece.
Also, I don't know if this is of great importance, but Damien stopped by. He spoke a bit of his gibberish, said you would understand what it means. Best go to him soon, he looked a bit distressed, wouldn't disclose any more details, wanted to have you present. Vexer, who was also here, told me to "seek and ponder the things that are yonder in the valley where the flower was placed- multiply it by fifty thousand and six."
Hope you can make sense of this fiasco.
Congratulations on the position and may your life and people prosper with happiness and peace.
If you should ever need me for any reason, dire or trivial, you'll know you can always come to me. Don't be a ghost either, you're always welcome at my door and in my house.
With all sincerity and respect, your guard, advisor, and brother,
Reepicheep