A Letter from Glantri
14 Eirmont 1005
Room B45,
The Great School of Magic,
Glantri City
Dear Lana,Greetings from Glantri, Land Of Magic!
Things here are even better than I’d ever imagined. You should see this place, Lana; the towers rising into the sky, the waterways glittering in the moonlight, and the sight of the City in the morning sunlight is quite something to behold!
I’ve only been in the City for a few days now, but have already seen and done lots of things. First off, I enrolled at the Great School of Magic, as you can tell from my mailing address above! I can’t really find the words to describe the Great School, except to say that it’s everything I’ve ever imagined and more. You’d have to see it with your own two eyes to believe it, suffice to say it puts the Guild to shame, even the Darokinians are shown up by this place.
I’ve been assigned a tutor already, and have begun my studies in earnest. My mistress, Signorita Venecia, is an alchemist of incredible skill, and I’m learning a lot already, although my role in her researches thus far has been confined to shopping for components and cleaning up afterwards! If you see Ereshka, warn her that I’m picking up some new “teaching techniques”!
Betula says hello, she’s keeping busy. Actually she tends to roam the streets enthralling young men, so I’m really going to have to have a word, remind her what her father would say. I’m trying to convince her that she should take the time to train with a weapon, but she’s being remarkably reticent in that respect, I guess she relies on her powers to defend herself, but even so, I’d feel better if she at least carried a dagger!
My spell research continues apace, alongside the courses and lessons I’m attending, problem is that even the Open Market of Glantri doesn’t have everything I require, so I may need to head out of town in a few days to procure some fresh components – it might be nice to see some of the rest of the country!
Oh, and I’m taking lessons on Griffon Riding! Who would have thought! Haven’t actually got into the air yet, as there’re some issues with introductions to the beasts! I’m learning on a young Griffon called Gar’adeth (which apparently means Soaring Claws in some Glantrian dialect!) he seems nice, if a little frisky! I anticipate problems when I introduce him to Magic Missile, but I’m sure an Utter Enthralment spell will keep them both under control!
As for the people, most of them seem very nice and friendly. The majority of the Staff at the Great School are most helpful, and I’ve made some friends in the Student Body, including a part Darokinian mage called Arneth Gadali, a nice thoughtful fellow, who’s been most helpful. Arneth and I are at similar stages in our magical learning, both Rank Eight, which apparently means that I’m a Necromancer! Speaking of which, there’s an old friend of yours here, one I’ve yet to talk to, but I’ll be sure to pass on your best wishes!
Anyway, I can’t spend the entire day writing. It’s time I got to the Temple of Rad for daily devotions and I’ve got to prep four potions for Signorita Venecia before midday, not to mention my essay on magical theory. Oh and I’m off to find myself some more permanent living quarters this afternoon – life at the Mage’s Hostelry is proving expensive, if fun!
Hope everything is going well with the tower construction and that you haven’t spent all your cash. By the way, if you still insist on visiting, don’t even think about bringing D, V or T along. You will be tolerated. Their kind are not welcome here.
Right, I’m off to the Lab, via the Library!
I look forward to seeing you back in Karameikos.
Yours sincerely,
Karnus
Karnus Perdissium