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.
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?
Who wants to go on an adventure. There'll be ghosts (maybe), glory and possibly treasure. I hope there's treasure, the best adventures have treasure.
Anyway, adventure to the "Blackmarsh"? Which I'm told is every bit as horrible as the name suggests. Apparently, it's haunted.
Want an adventure, with ghost and treasure and blackmarshes? I have a feeling you need to get out more.
I have someone you need to meet. Meet me on the battlements. Where we met the first time around.
I've got lead on something potentially useful. I might need to take a quick trip to Kirkwall.
I have a friend who might be able to help with your issue. Don't ask me to give you any more information than that.
I've managed to contact Feynriel. He's going to meet me in Kirkwall.
It's probably best if you stay here, love.
There seems to be another incident in Haven. Objects falling through. I suggest a mage and templar-trained warrior meet the guards at the portal so we can determine if we're dealing with some kind of enchanted objects before we transport them to the undercroft.
Cullen Rutherford
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