Dearest Father,

Seeing Solivitus in the Gallows after we visited Meredith reminded me that I had been keeping something for him. Over the years he has provided me with lists of rare ingredients that I have managed to procure for him, and I became familiar with just how unique some random items can be. If a spider gland or a varterral heart can excite the man, imagine what a dragon's fire gland would do to him!

I rushed home to retrieve the item, and then Sebastian and I returned to the Gallows. On the way, Sebastian was reminiscing about the fight with the high dragon where the gland came from. We've been in danger so many times, I had forgotten I almost died that day. But I do remember it shook him up pretty badly, and as he spoke of it, I still felt the guilt for putting him through that. After what happened with the Arishok, I think his fear of losing me grows with each battle we face. It's always nice to hear about how someone cares for you, but looking back on how many times I've come close to dying? I could do without that trip down memory lane.

Solivitus welcomed me back with open arms, gushing about how his store has never been better stocked, and he owed it all to me. From what I could see, he had created quite a few new items and potions from all of the things I've brought him over the years. He told me that if I managed to find any more rare specimens, he would make something especially for me. You should have seen the way his face lit up when I handed him the fire gland. He was overjoyed, and very excited to get to work immediately.

"This turned out beautifully!" Solivitus exclaimed as he entered the Hawke estate.

"Do come in Sol," Hawke grinned at his positive energy as Solivitus was already halfway to the living room, his excitement nearly infectious.

"I couldn't wait for you to return to the Gallows," he explained. "I had to deliver it at once. My best work yet, something worthy of a Champion! I do hope you can put it to good use."

Hawke sat on the couch, gesturing for him to do the same. "Care to tell me exactly what 'it' is?"

"An amulet," Solivitus explained. "It will protect you from fire, and boost your immune system to help resist some of that damage you take when you fight." He held out the amulet and placed it in her hand. "I call her Urzara's Tooth."

She studied the object closely, and could feel the magic pulsing within. "You made this out of that gland? Sol it's amazing. And shaped like a tooth, clever name then. But Urzara? What's that?"

Solivitus smiled gleefully. "Allow old Sol to tell you a story, dear Champion." He cleared his throat, and then began telling her the tale of Urzara. "In 7:28 Storm, a high dragon rampaged through the northern Free Marches, destroying villages and killing over a hundred people. Following in the dragon's wake was a group of wild-eyed fanatics who worshipped the dragon they called Urzara.

"The cultists believed Urzara would soon claim the Maker's throne, being the child of the Old God Urthemiel. To prepare for the dragon's ascension to true godhood, the cultists burned down village chantries and forced those they came upon to bow down to their crude stone idol of the dragon.

"Followed by her cult, the dragon returned to her mountainside home near the mouth of the Minanter River. The Marchers, afraid the dragon and her cult might one day return, assembled a small army of militiamen. The men suffered heavy losses but succeeded in killing the dragon. When Urzara fell, many cultists threw themselves into the Minanter and died.

"The cult leader was captured and taken to Tantervale where he was publicly emasculated, disemboweled, and burned. His symbol of power, a talisman carved from Urzara's mighty tooth, was awarded to the man who struck the killing blow on the dragon."

Hawke looked down at the amulet again. "That's...a very interesting tale Sol. Thank you for telling me, and thank you again for this."

"Anytime Champion," Solivitus said as he stood, and Hawke escorted him to the door. "And be sure to remember me if you find any more rare ingredients!"

I received a rather angry letter from Lady Elegant this morning. Apparently Solivitus has been raving to all the merchants about the fire gland I brought him, and she was not pleased at all. 'I have been more than happy to supply you with the potions you've needed over the years,' she said. 'All I asked was for you to inform me of any interesting reagents you found along your travels. Elfroot, spindleweed, embrium, these are quite common my dear. The ambrosia was a nice touch, but a gland from a high dragon you give to Solivitus? I won't forget this Hawke.'

Needless to say, if I find anything further, I will offer it to Lady Elegant as a peace offering. Though I'm not sure how I can top the fire gland. Is there any creature more powerful than a high dragon Father? Then again, if there is, I don't think I want to ever meet it.

Author's Note: Sol's tale on the amulet taken directly from the codex entry on Urzara's Tooth.