Hello! Some of you know me, I think. I've seen most of you about Skyhold. If you don't, I'm Merrill. I came from Kirkwall to join the Inquisition, but I spent the first part of my life in Ferelden which is why - one of the reasons why, I'm sure - I've been asked to help with this.
I tend to ramble, sorry. The village of Crestwood seems to have been having some trouble with dead bodies of people and animals, and the important people, you know, up top, think it's worth looking into. Since you were all so much help with the rift and, we hoped you might be willing to help with this, as well. It's a few days traveling, if you're all right with that, so best to pack well, but pack lightly.
And if you carry any healing potions or that sort of thing, it might be a good idea to bring them. Just in case.
I'm going out of Skyhold for a bit. Don't worry about me, I'll have some of the new people with me and acouplefew of them seem sensible. And Zevran, of course.
I'm getting reports of a strange creature arriving through the Rift. It appears capable of changing shape and attacked the guards on duty before escaping. The affected guards were discovered by their relief patrol, and appear to have lost all reason.
Keep alert for anything and anyone behaving strangely. No one is to patrol alone. I don't care how skilled you think you are.
Back on your feet, Magnificent? Lucy?
That's the last time I let the two of you ride out without me.
Okay, perhaps that's not entirely accurate. The very worst thing was being away from you.
How are you feeling, my love?
Arl Teagan's healer brought rumours of darkspawn in the Hinterlands. Now that we'reback to normal, we need to investigate. It's a wide area to cover and we're short on Wardens currently in Skyhold. I'd like to borrow a few capable fighters, if the Inquisition can spare them. He might even appreciate the favor.
She also brought a letter from Rica.She'sOld Tegrin carried it from Orzammar to Redcliffe. Presumably Bhelen is too busy to write, but she tells me how pleased he was that I didn't die in the Wilds. I can only assume he leaves it to her because she manages to sound sincere. Supposedly, Endrin has practically mastered twin daggers at fourteen, and his aunt is his hero. If I thought her capable of it, I would say she's buttering me up for something. She says he's been begging for a chance to fight in the next Proving, but Bhelen refuses to let him risk it. That I believe.
I can't imagine what it's like to live with that all your life, and then suddenly lose it - even for a little while. How are you handling it?
Not a single nightmare forDo you miss it?
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