I'm still not quite resolved to the idea of my fathers death, so I'd prefer it not be a topic of conversation. It is a weakness of my spirit I am aware...
Regent Fallingstar has asked for me to continue in my duties to Briarpass and I will faithfully serve her as long as the Law is observed. I will not broker unruly behavior and intend to pursue justice its fullest form. The Regent has assured me that my manner of dealing with investigations and crimes has been satisfactory up till now and should continue unabaited.
I normaly don't have much love for words and you shall not see me often sully your dreams with my thoughts. The deaths of many move me to share my heart with all of you tonight.
In my mind, I lay a good portion of the responsability for the depths of our problems at the feet of Pride. Pride, in one's own accomplishements and the blindness with which we all have sometimes lived our lives innured to the very idea that we may be responsible, directly or indirectly, for the ills which befall us. Do not be tempted by the urge to lay false claim against others for our weaknesses, do not fool others, or worse yourselves, into thinking that our lives are filled with anything but the results of the decisions which we must make everyday.
A note of warning, Brother Marster, I don't suffer foolish pride lightly, and the pride of our banter has, in my mind, been the downfall of 5000 good folk. the steps on our path require humility and strengh of character. In this time of great suffering, the remnants of my father's order should seek to reconsile ourselves to the ideals placed before us and be less concerned for pomp and pride than for truth and responsability. I hope you will agree, the brotherhood needs all the help it can. I would hope to speak to you, and any other so interested at the next market day.
Marcena, I'm glad to know the lessons of last year havent soured you alltogether to the concepts of humility, responsability, and growth, and that my person is still welcome at your caravan's fire. I should hope in time, with continued learning that I should be not welcome despite of the lessons I so harshly try to impart on you but rather because of them. Yours is a harsh road I do not envy but promise to walk with you each step of the way. I am the sheriff, but I am also and always a member of my order. Remember that night last summer by the docks, or I shall remind you.
I know I bear not small matter of ire and spite in my heart. It is foolish and my rage is barely contained. I am the product of pride untamed, of irresponsability and arrogance meeting influence and power. I stand unworthy of the gifts given to me and seek constantly to earn my path. I am a harsh creature, and for those whom I have hurt with my demeanor I ask your forgiveness though I make no promise of change, I only pledge myself as your Sheriff and the defender of the law.
Sheriff Cole
LT Brotherhood of the Light
