Sir Nevin Kendrick,
I say with calm head and full sincerity, with no intention of being argumentative. That I did not misrepresent any facts, and it certainly was not my intention if it came across as such. I actually felt I was sticking up for you and even lending credit that I did not feel there was anything "scandalous" about losing my belt, I went as far to say and openly admit I fully understand why it happened, which I thought would lend credit to the abolishing of any rumors of a "scandal". As far as a meeting held in confidence, I did not state anything that was not already public knowledge to most people who were present at that gathering or those who have taken time to gather facts. I would think that stopping a false representation of fact, or a lie said in a paper was doing the correct thing. Please tell me what I misrepresented, and I will stand corrected.
Or am to understand that not only after losing my belt for 'disobeying an order', (which in returned saved about 20 from resurrection, and sent a troll army packing and heading home for 1 full moon), but after losing my squireship under those circumstances, which is still a tough way for myself to come to grips with after my time "in". But I am also expected to allow slander and false representations of fact to be spread about me. I am to sit by why rumors and articles are written by others in a paper, while my letters are ignored and disregarded....
People deserve to know the truth of accounts and events that transpire. Its the least that can be given back for the sacrifices and services adventures and commoners give to us.
Also Please let me make it clear, I mean no offense nor ridicule to the terms of combat offered by Regent Ulthoc. I was merely stating what my interpretation of a duel would be, and this has much to do with how I was raised and my own past. I meant nothing disrespectful towards Regent Ulthocs terms, he was fully entitled to offer under the rules of Honor Combat. I would of preferred to have left the whole duel thing out, but the paper made it sound.. well sound so BLACK and WHITE and there was certainly more to the story the article/rumor lead to believe. How could anyone who knows me even think I would not respond or set the record straight.
Arandin, Caldaria, Sadeen Moore, Syraandor... All places I turned my back on to bring my efforts to Icenia, how silly I was and now it ends like this on top of that. Losing a squireship for refitting Armor before charging into battle. Then having a military Rank, which was Commander not Lieutenant I humbly add, stripped liked this... and Dishonorably of all things? I say with full humility, good luck convincing the people of Fortanis of that.... With full sincerity, I am saddened above all else, truly dissapointed... Ashamed I dedicated so much to a place that would allow such a coarse of events like this to transpire, ashamed I turned my back and efforts away from so many others he called for my hand so many times, to stay in Icenia instead and follow what i felt to be the "right" coarse . I do not regret what I was able to do here, and certainly do not regret making the great friends I did. But to feel this is my reward, this is my thanks for all my time and dedication.... Let others learn from lesson i guess.
I must say now with heavy heart, i feel this was meant to be. I brought factual material evidence to my "trial" among peers, and when my evidence proved true it was merely dismissed and the words "He is Knight and therefore can not lie" were spoken. When I had fact backing me up, it seems code and belts were shields to hide behind. So i ask this now, If Nobles can not lie then what about all those that rebelled against and committed treason against the crown not to long ago. "Thou shall not lie" , not "thou can not lie" with all respect. With all do respect I have seen Knights lie, I have even witnessed a Knight command a squire to Lie and hide the truth from other Nobles....... But I really had no chance in that trial regardless what I said, no matter how many letters I had from others, no matter how much evidence I had. I believe i was meant to break, there were pre-determined words I was expected to speak and if i did not break, if i did not speak what you wanted to hear i would lose my belt, and so lost it was.
When trolls attacked, and the "peers" of nobles left, after the second request from townfolk to come help was pleaded, I was forced to stay behind... forced to be taught a lesson it would now seem and then have my belt taken away. While having 2 life spells that could of saved people; my sword, shield, along with my healing was better served by being held behind. And Now I carry a heavy heart for not disobeying the order to "stay" in that room, running out instead, cutting down trolls, and using one of those life spells to save someone I loved so dearly from permanent death. Then my articles do not make it into the paper, instead lies are allowed to be spread, falsified evidence and down right slander no doubt spoken to try to piss on me after already being what felt to be spit on, and when i try to set the record straight.. a boot to the face.... So... I dare say a certain amount of events which now seem to me, were to be orchestrated in order to achieve a final result.
Very well then, So be it, you no longer have my sword or my defense... I rescind my oath of fealty to Icenia, to His Majesty, to Baron Drake, I am no longer to be considered an Icenian citizen, and after 6 years of military service I still have no land nor even a house nor bed to sleep in, so there really is not much paperwork needed on what to leave behind that I can not take with me. I have no military pay to return, since I never took any military pay. I have no uniform, since i took none. I have no weapon or shield belonging to any military since I have had always used my own. I have no resources belonging to any Military division since I always used my own. I do have my Commander Sash that will be returned via carrier. The armor and weapon and resources I have given my men, is freely left behind along with my teachings. Any military personal whose terms of service is coming to an end, be it a week or 10 years from now, when your service is up you may find me in the lands of Syraandor, now known as the deadlands. Travel the mist and seek me out, i will have station and position awaiting any who served under me these past 6 years.
Scribe Alexander Willowwhisp, burn my will and last words ordered to be read upon my permanent Death. Nothing mentioned in that will has any bearing or purpose anymore.
I do Thank you Baron Drake and Baron Rorii for all your guidance and company through out the years. Thank you Sir Eros for your council. Thank you Duke Frost for your teachings and lesson while sitting at your Squires and Nobles meetings. Thank you Your Royal Majesty for your kind words you offered at the last gathering, i will miss our 'pep-talks'. Thank you to Sir Daniel and the court of Blythedale for everything, when myself and my army reclaim Tusnia you will have to come visit.. Until then I will miss our time traveled together and our conversations. And to the adventures I have met and friends I have made, i will see you soon hopefully, if you travel to any other Lands.
I also thank you Duchess Sonia. You were always very kind to me, and at times put a lot of faith in me to accomplish many things. However In good conscience i can not take my leave without sharing some valuable information with you, should you see fit to send missive I would know where to respond. It has to do with Sir Bryce Sinclair, one of the finest men I have ever known.
Brother Drenten, Phedre and Z, I thank you for your kind words and support. There is so much more to this. If you could forgive my absence of all these years I would meet with you and share some history. Also Purelord Drenten, my Immortals were moved to the deadlands months ago, it seems i should of made that permanent journey myself instead of staying behind to fight a predetermined fate.... Never the less beside them i have raised another army and we have begun our move with the full intention of reclaiming my home land of Tusnia from the vile withering. Your offer of hospitality is still gracious and well received.
-Commander Ithica of the Immortals and Tusnian Army