I believe what Brother Cole is refering to are the generations we in the Brotherhood have spent combating the forces of darkness and chaos, and the ultimate sacrifice every Brother and Sister makes in pursuit of the Light. Briarpass is new to Wayside and though her inhabitants are courageous and ferocious their considerable contribution to the cause still pales in comparison to what Light has been shed by the Brotherhood.
While I certainly respect Briarpass, she cannot have it both ways. She cannot call upon the Brotherhood, as she did on numerous occassions during the Stonebiter war up to an including the final sortie into the Stonebiter's camp, and then pass us off as blackguards and mindless zealots as soon as we turn our backs. It is true, we are not diplomats and cannot manipulate the political game in Arbor as skillfully as Liddia Fallingstar, nor do we have the considerable goods and income provided by adventuring. What we do have is unequivocal dedication and the willingness to pursue what we know is right and good regardless of the cost, and if that's worthy of the ridicule Briarpass heaps upon the Brotherhood's head, so be it.
I will be attending this coming Market Day, if I am allowed, and will be speaking with those who would listen. Though I was harshly insulted last time I came, I am still willing to extend, if not friendship, at least the respect due to those who have earned it. The recent ugliness with Lurin is proof of how quickly problems can develop between two groups who don't trust eachother. Above all petty squabbling, I am still working for the betterment of the land and the eradication of Chaos, how will I be received in Briarpass with this mission in mind?
Walk in the Light.
Captain Renlee Firstborne
Brother of the Light
