Thu Dec 22, 2005 7:49 am
To the Hon. Captain Thomas Daniels
Commander, Straka Garrison, Myrken Town:
My Dear Sir,
It was with some horror and sorrow that I heard the
news of the death of young Mistress Quincy Randall
at the hands of the rather hot-tempered staff of the
Broken Dagger the other eve. If the reports are true
that the killing was started over a dispute over Yule
decorations then the act certainly was against all
that this holiday season stands for and is anathema.
No matter my personal opinions on the present state
of the tavern and the apparent instability of the present
staff and management, it is not my place as a man of the
cloth to impose my views on matters of state upon a man
as busy as yourself. No, I turn to you as the only readily
reachable civil authority on a matter that effects the
safety of the good folk of Myrken.Such a concern is
within my rights and duties as a shepherd of my flock.
The report I heard of Mistress Randall's death and the
subsequent events mention that the ceiling of the tavern
fell in to end further hostilities, and that it is believed that
this was caused by termites. Frankly, given the frequent
damage done to the structure by brawls and attacks, it
could just as easily be that the place is now structurally
unsound. It is somewhat ironic that the person who has
done more repairs on the place now lies dead at the hands
of those who now own it.
At any rate, I feel the matter deserves more than
a cursory investigation and a quick sweep under the rug.
Out of concern for the common folk of Myrken Wood, I urge
you to close the Broken Dagger temporarily until a more
exhaustive examination of its fitness for business and
habitation can be determined. If the collapse was caused
by termites, thart the whole structure may be riddled with
rotten framework and support beams. I urge you to send
for an inspector who is from outside the town and whose
impartiality will therefore be assured.
I am certain this course of action will be unpopular,
and no doubt the owner of the tavern will be loud and
vocal in protesting it, but given the seriousness of this
whole affair, I do not think that erring on the side of
caution is wrong. I am not certain what penalty if
any will be dispensed in regards to the young woman's
death but perhaps a loss of money do to fines and
construction will help to cool the hotheads who now
operate the Broken Dagger.
I hope and pray you will see the justice of my
request.
Yours in the light,
Fidelius
Prior of St. Thecla's Monastery