[Unlocked after reaching Orzammar]
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To Ventus Guerrin, son of Arl Tidus Guerrin of Redcliffe;
That was too formal, wasn't it? Terra said I didn't have to make it that formal, but it feels weird not to. I've never had to write a letter to nobility before. Just let me know if you want me to use your full title. Wait, is that even your full title? When you're introduced to the court, don't they also mention that you're the cousin of King Aeleus? It's up to you either way.
But enough of my rambling- I wanted to let you know that we reached Orzammar safely. It was actually a few weeks back, however, that was due to how busy we've all been since then. Terra, Zack, and Kimahri have been taking short expeditions into the Deep Roads to help fight back the Darkspawn. In the meantime, I have been trying to research different poisons and their possible cures. Aerith and Ava occasionally lend a hand, even though Ava tends to also disappear of hours on end. I haven't asked, but I can only assume that it is part of her training as a bard.
It's always a relief to see the boys when they come back. They're usually so tired and covered in blood that you almost can not recognize them. Terra… Something is happening to Terra. I can't quite explain it, and he doesn't let it show easily. He's more… irritable. More willing to pick an idle fight with Skuld or even unkindly ask Stitch to leave while he is tuning his guitar. His eating is also irregular. It's all very… concerning, to say the least. Has he always been like this and I've simply never noticed it before? What do you think? I'm starting to get worried.
In a way, it reminds me of Pete.
Before he was used to poison your father, Pete was my friend. But he had been using blood magic behind everyone's back. I never even assumed that he would do something so drastic just to be with his girlfriend, Peg. I went with him to retrieve his phylactery under First-Enchanter Mickey's suggestion- something about Pete had seemed off to him then. Do people still talk about it? If it wasn't for Eraqus, I don't know where I would be now. Sure, the First-Enchanter would have vouched for me, but surely you've met Knight Commander Cid now; it might have fallen on deaf ears.
I'm sure you're also hearing a lot about what happened at Ostagar too. Please do me a favor and not take them personally or too seriously? Sometimes there is nothing else to do in the Circle then to spread rumors. Just know that you are possible one of the few that know the truth; that Xehanort betrayed King Aeleus's orders and caused the loss of so many brave lives, including the king's. Some people can not be swayed from the delusions they give themselves.
Speaking of delusions, not that long ago the very Circle Tower you are in was under the seige of other blood mages, led by a maleficar called Facilier. If there is anything that anyone could be gossiping about still, it would be that incident. You may already know, but Vanitas is not the only demon that resides in the Fade. My friends and I were all subdued by a sloth demon who gave them their deepest desires. Seeing their dreams made me realize that I did not know some of them as well as I did. I hope to change that soon. I owe it to them.
Then we were able to meet you! Never mind the how, just know that you are an incredibly brave kid. Your parents were only trying to keep you safe. Now it's our turn to keep them safe. We'll find a cure for the poison inside Arl Tidus, you have my word Ventus. Ven. You have my word, Ven.
-Aqua Amell