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    <b>From the Private Correspondence of Revered Brother Asha Orothwa of the Benevolent Society of the Mirror</b>


    Obtained by The Department of Collections, Returns, and Acquisitions


    Collection Date and Location: 21 Ninyena, i1182 - Tower of Reflection, Erikenyea


    LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION CODE: Restricted - Level 3 of 3. For additional details on the process by which this letter was obtained and other additional context, please see Retrieval Document 349, section 15, located at 1R:555:ILS-17


    02 Zhuye, i1170


    Honored Sister Vindirominish Venghev Vinghu-Hedhri,


    I hope this letter finds your good health returning to you. I know that you can obtain most things you need in the Free City Orn for managing boat rot, but I came across a poultice in my recent travels to Salasa that might be helpful. The symptoms of a rare skin disorder occurring there seem identical to your affliction, so I thought this poultice might reduce the swelling, but check with Lu-Adama before using, as the good doctor may have come across it before and have further insight.


    I am sending you an update on my work and research here in the Tower. We are nearing the completion of the eleventh pinnacle and will soon be able to freely access the knowledge kept by the Frostbitten Friars outside the great city of Myzos. As we had summarized, once we understood the relationship between Emoyan telepathy and the Xifa pathways, the constructions became relatively straightforward and a simple matter of purifying the gateways by solidifying the bonds created by the arcane stones. We should now be able to finalize construction, and we will soon be ready for the final pinnacle. I am sure this is pleasant news, and I share your excitement.


    Another bit of information worth sharing is that I have finally heard from Veteran Master Mata Vissir of the Order, and he has agreed to discuss their knowledge on contacting the Umabum. Based on our preliminary conversation, I believe that setting up the channel to their homeland is possible. Of course, this will all depend on my diplomacy skills and developing a strong working relationship with these fickle creatures, which is where Master Vissir will come in handy. Of all the members of the Order, he has the most knowledge of the Kingdom of Caves and how to best interact with its inhabitants. This meeting has come at a great cost, and the body of Revered Brother Kubalay Khasa Kubahatiah at the top of The Tower is nothing if not a testament to this struggle. May his bones be cleaned quickly.Unauthorized reproduction: this story has been taken without approval. Report sightings.


    From what little information I have attained so far, mostly by clandestine trade with a few of the more freethinking members of the Eternal Library, I have learned that the Umambum live in a very class-structured society maintained through a delicate equilibrium. It is generally agreed that the only races to be contacted are the benevolent former God-Kings of Salasa and their servants, the Udil. However, I hope to inquire more about this matter with Veteran Master Vissir, as it appears that the term “udil” describes a much wider variety of the species of these magical beings. What this might mean, its impact on our work and the possible increase in the Mirror''s influence remain unknown, but the possibilities are extremely enticing.


    The aforementioned meeting has been set for three days from now in Inamiri, though the location will be kept secret, as it is one often used for such conversations. Please have Brother Takava send me the  Dagger of Tyalilli. It is possible I may need it. I do not fear our new friends in the Order, but it never hurts to be cautious. I will return it promptly.


    As usual, please destroy this letter once you have finished reading it. There still are many within the Mirror, and all who oppose our work outside of it, that would actively work to prevent us from completing the Twelve Pointed Star.


    Remain in good health and I hope to come see you in person on my return trip from Inamiri. I will contact you if this is possible.


    Reflect the Truth in All Things.


    Sincerely,


    Asha


    PS: I have an update on the metal shard we obtained in the mountains near Tasuriri and have made some headway researching its significance. As we had surmised, and Master Vissir confirmed, it is indeed a piece of the fabled sword of Angsaki, the Shudalku, and the writing on it is a sampling of Umabum script. Takava has promised to send me a rubbing from the translation stone so that I can work to begin the inscription of the gateway, but for now, to have such a powerful artifact in our collection sitting on my desk as I write this is as beguiling as it is unnerving. We have already begun testing it to see how potent the power of the Shudalku is within the shard. Even if it''s a fraction of what is discussed in the ancient Salasan texts, I believe that something quite powerful can be developed out of it. I am sure that we''ll have better uses for it, but I plan to lobby the Selection Committee of this year''s Arcane Games for a rematch with Kekiae. That beanpole Waterbreather won’t know what hit him.