Mountains rising (Willow)

Dear Grandmother,

No day passess without regret burning from within me. My only solace is the hope that those I hold dear have gone on without me. After all my mistakes I know it to be better if they think I died a warriorsdeath. Instead of running like a coward. The coward I truly am.. If they knew they would not even want for my return.

But with this knowledge I still cannot let go of the burning desire. Please tell me, how are they.. How are you. Has Keaton been as strong as he always was. Is Elijah still getting stronger as quick as he always was and.. Is Naveena still the happy girl she always was? I heard rumors of the death of her fiancee.. And even if I did not fully approve of them. I beg you to tell me these rumors are untrue. If it is so. I wish I had never hoped him gone. I only want her happiness not being able to help her cope with such loss.. Thinking I am lost as well. Breaks my heart.

I beg you to send me good news and burn this letter as soon as you've read it. One day I may return. But that day is not today. They do not need to know of me right now.

You have my thanks and love

Devon
 

Dear Devon,

Oh how I long to see you again. I miss your voice, is there really no way we can see each other? Please, don't be so hard on yourself, if you return we will welcome you with open arms. I will make sure of that.

Keaton seems to only work harder each day and Elijah is a fast learner. Though, it saddens me to tell you that the rumours are true. We were all shocked and well... Naveena didn't take it lightly, in the slightest, which I completely understand. It was, and still is, horrible and no day goes by where I don't want to reverse time and undo everything that has happened. That includes you, Devon.
I am alright, but it pains me to having almost lost you. Is there really no way to convince you to come home? How are you? Are you safe? Please tell me if there is anything I can do for you!

I wish you safe travels and good fortune,

Willow

 

My dearest grandmother,

My heart is in ever lasting grief over not being able to see you all again as well. However my decision stands clear. If my failures were to be ever brought to the light, by either me returning or rumors spreading, I will bring nothing but shame over our family. Even if they miss me.. They won't be glad to have me back once they realise what I have done.

As I had feared.. The rumors are indeed true. I wish I could help Naveena. Console her in one way or another. I beg of you to look after her, make sure she feels loved. I wish I could do the same for my little sister but I fear that I cannnot.

I am currently in Valyria's capital Archeon. I am doing well and I'm currently looking for some place to work. Sadly hough, not many highborn citizens are willing to take a unknown sellsword into trust. But I am sure that one way or another I'll make things work. Don't worry about me. There is no need to do so. I'm not worth that time by any mean.

Devon
 

My dearest grandson,

Even though I understand, I am in no way agreeing with you. We are one family, we forgive each other. Is there really no way to convince you to come home? Even if it it is just for a day, just a moment? I'm trying to remember you everyday, but it is getting harder and harder without your smile around.

I have taken Naveena under my wing, she is safe here and is doing well, or she makes it look like that. I try not to intefere too much, afraid of what memories it will bring up, but I assure you I will keep an eye on her. Please don't be so hard on yourself and whatever you tell me to do, I will always keep worrying. Until you are not here, I will never stop. You are a Gryphon, you are strong. Nothing will stand in your way. Always remember that Devon, do it for me.
I have never been to Archeon before, tell me, is the weather truly as nice as they say? I'm sure the people will come around, people can't stay mad, or in this case untrusting, forever.

With love,

Willow

 

Dear Grandmother,

I know you truly want to believe in a future where I could come back. But I'llyria is no longer my home. There is no place for me there. I am believed to be dead. I am no Gryphon anymore. Please do not abuse a proud families name by linking it to someone sho means so little to the world as I do.

Archeon is a gorgeous city. As golden cloaked as the stories make it seem to be. However there is a constant presence of danger and greed among the people here. All they believe in is their own richess and it is quite hard for someone of my mindset to fit along. I have met someone however who stands apart from the crowd. She is.. I would almost say royally as noble as she behaves. She cares for these people even if she is unable to do a thing. I want to find more people like her. Perhaps if there are enough we could achieve something.. wouldn't that be something nice of a legacy for a failure like me?

Yours truly,

Devon