<1> Ava Lithia August 4, 31 Lor'danel, Darkshore CC: Karnum's Glade, Desolace To my dear Ava, I do hope your travels are serving you well. Things have gotten much quieter here on Azuremyst, and I would be lying if I said I didn't miss you. The music of your voice is gone, but occasionally I can still hear it when I think of you. Your mother would be proud if she were around to know of your journeys, though I imagine she would miss you just as much. I... I know you have only been gone a couple months, so I do hope this letter doesn't bother you. I find myself alone at my desk in silence, pondering whether I should even send it or not, or whether it's more for my own benefit than for yours. You're a grown adult after all, and I'm sure you had more than enough of my pestering over the past few decades! I suppose only time will tell. How are you faring? Are you eating well? Darkshore seems so very far from the islands, but I guess it's the closest port on the mainland compared to Stormwind or Dalaran. Have you met many others? How are your studies going with the mages? Do not feel you must write me back right away, sweetheart. I don't wish to distract you from what you must do. Never forget that I love you. Love, Dad * * * * * Zarain Lithia August 5, 31 Azure Watch, Azuremyst Isle Dear Dad, Things are going really well, actually! I think I was able to do a ton of good for the Night Elves in Darkshore, but honestly I haven't been back there in a while. I moved on to the Stonetalon Mountains after that, and right now I'm at the center of Desolace. The oasis is beautiful! There's all sorts of life right at the very center of all this dead land. It's so weird, but I love it, and I love working for the druids here. Well... all except for Karnum anyway. He's been kinda sketchy. A couple of tauren passed through a few days ago, and when I asked him about them he completely went quiet and walked away. Super weird. Once I'm done here I'll be heading to Feralas, and I've heard a lot of good things about the forest there. I've been told that the trees there are huge. Despite all of the adventures and fun though... to be honest, I miss home. The magic-teachers I've met have been kind, and I've been told that I'm nearly ready to learn teleport magic. As soon as I do, I'll be coming home for a visit, I promise. It gets really lonely out on the road too, and as friendly as some travelers are, others have proven to be a bit... too friendly. I've had multiple men show me things that I didn't ask to see. *shudder* Thankfully they were pretty quick to put 'em away when I threw fireballs at their faces. Are guys always like that, dad? I mean, I thought you had to love someone before you did that sort of thing... right? Ick. Anyway... thank you for writing to me. Don't be sorry for it at all. I loved hearing from you, and I hope to hear back from you again soon, dad. I love you, and I miss you an awful lot. Just hang in there, okay? Always with Love, Ava * * * * * Ava Lithia August 6, 31 Karnum's Glade, Desolace CC: Dreamer's Rest To my dear Ava, I admit, I didn't expect to hear from you so quickly! I'd be lying if I said I wasn't relieved and appreciative. I had no idea you had traveled so far in such a short time. I'm impressed! I have no doubt that the Night Elves are grateful for your assistance. The oasis sounds fantastic. I would love to see it someday if I am able. I still remember well the Tanaan Jungle. I miss the large trees and the lush greenery. Trust your instincts first and foremost. Distance yourself from this 'Karnum' if you do not trust him. I would love to hear about Feralas when you get there. I have heard rumors that the wild jungles there can get... confusing, but nonetheless it sounds like quite the place to visit. Ugh, do tell me they did not touch you, yes? Sometimes I am sickened by hearing that others of my gender are so... crude and vile. Proper males should know better, but apparently the freedom of travel addles the minds of men without companions. It pains me to have to mention to keep your guard up around even common passerby, but I know well enough that you are plenty capable of handling yourself, sweetheart. I hope to hear back from you again soon. Love, Dad * * * * * Zarain Lithia August 9, 31 Azure Watch, Azuremyst Isle Dear Dad, Are you kidding? It's honestly been really nice having someone to 'chat with' lately. It sucks not having a traveling companion, but your letters have really brightened my mood without needing one! Sorry it took me a couple days this time, it's been pretty crazy out here. Yeah, the Night Elves have been awesome. I've learned so much from them over the past few days, especially about their culture and life in Feralas. There's a big difference between nature magic and arcane magic, and while there aren't many Highborne practitioners out here, there are tons of wild druids, and their approach to magic is fascinating! They do all sorts of rituals to nature without books or drawings, and the craziest part? It's almost all done naked, and it's vastly different than those passerby in Desolace and Stonetalon. They just... walk around like that! All the time! Men and women both do it, and nobody seems to bat an eye! I've never seen anything like it, but they let me sit and watch a ritual to Cenarius, which would take me two or three scrolls to properly describe. And I promise I didn't let 'em touch me, dad, but I appreciate that you're looking out for me. The druids don't let in outsiders often, but they seemed to take a liking to me for some reason. They haven't laid a hand on me at all, but they did say that they'd permit me to assist in a ritual sometime, if I wanted. I might take them up on it tomorrow night after seeing the first one... for research purposes, of course. It really is amazing. I bet you'd even like it! Always with Love, Ava