Countess Ariana Valga's Private Quarters
To the esteemed Countess of Chorrol,
In regards to your concerns about the for-hire posters scattered around Chorrol for this "Battlehorn Castle", I have conducted a minor investigation per your request, and can assure you there is no need for concern in this regard. I would even suggest that this presence would, in fact, be excellent as a potential partner in economics.
Before I begin, I apologize for being unable to report this directly to you, as I have personal duties in Anvil I need to attend to. I have sent this by horse, and will gladly answer any lingering questions after I have returned.
Battlehorn Castle is a settlement located west of Chorrol on the Black Road. It is a fine place, clean, orderly, with a constant patrol on all borders ready and alert. Unfortunately, I could not meet the owner of the castle, who is only addressed as Lady Fairne, as I did not have official documents backing my insistence I was sent by your inquiry. You may think this strict, but I find it efficient and good security, something perhaps we could adopt. And by the grace of said owner, I was still allowed a small tour of the Great Hall (after my weapons had been removed), a grand room full of taxidermy and elegant displays.
I was met by a representative of Lady Fairne who gave me a letter written by her addressing the concerns I had voiced. I have attached it to this. I find, as you will too, that her reasons are well intentioned, and her apology is sincere. Her tone even suggests that there may be a future between Chorrol and Battlehorn, if we play our cards correct. I press: though it is not a well known settlement, Battlehorn is not to be underestimated. If allied we would have a strong presence backing us, and an excellent trade source.
The Lady has given me a room to rest in tonight and I shall send this by courier in the morning. I intend to arrive back in Chorrol by Middas.
Your esteemed servant, Laythe Wavrick
Sundas, 25th day of Morning Star, 4E 1