Kerrick’s General Thoughts
A lot has happened today, far too much to comprehend right now, for I need my answers. What happened with Adam and Hypatia?
Kerrick’s Thoughts on the group
Adam
There is something that happened between him and Hypatia.
I cannot fathom why he chose to conceal her presence from me, especially given her history with Gwendolyn. Hypatia appears shaken, haunted by something tormenting her. I must discover what befell her, and what role Adam played in it.
Did he truly take the letter and depart without a word? The matter reeks of deeper mischief. I will have my answers, one way or another.
Tarvo
Today’s events were nothing short of alarming. He panicked under pressure, an error even seasoned men are not immune to, but to fire upon a guard while amidst hostile territory? Such recklessness could have doomed us all.
I thought I taught you better than that, to stay low while were in enemy territory. It pains me to criticize someone who’s grown to be a son to me, but sometimes discipline is necessary.
I am thankful for Florien standing up for you, for if he didn’t we might have had an all out battle on our hands, and possibly even a war.
Florien
To meet Faust in secret was ill advised at best, and treacherous at worst. You’ve been on our radar since we found out your name was actually Florien. What are you hiding under that fragile demeanour? What did you and Faust talk about? I worry about who you truly are, and what you refuse to show us.
Putting my worries aside for the time being, you were detrimental in Tarvo’s survival, and that loyalty cannot be ignored. I just hope you don’t choose to face Faust alone the next time.
Rona
You’ve seen it now haven’t you? The pain in the eyes of those around you. You’re a woman of deep compassion, and perhaps the only one among us who still sees the good in every soul. Your care for our company is genuine, and your courage quiet but resolute. I wonder, if I had you on my squad through those many years, how many soldiers deaths I could have prevented.
I appreciate you for helping me with investigating Adam’s strange behaviour. It’s clear you care about all of us, which means that you’re the true leader here. Once I get the information I seek, I swear to you…
You will have my blade by your side.
Kerrick’s Thoughts on specific NPCs
Hypatia
It is strange to see her here, far from the safety of the Kingdom where last I left her tending to Gwendolyn’s every need. How she came to be entangled in this chaos, I cannot yet discern. Was she caught in the Red Raids as so many others were?
My heart aches to think of what she may have endured. I have so many questions, but I will refrain from questioning for now for I have missed you greatly.
Every time I came home from an adventure, there you were, ready to sow up my wounds and tell me of the things I missed while I was away.
It’s been far to long my friend. I look forward to, but I’m also afraid to find out what you’ve endured over the years.