Echoes and Specters

This is an In Character tumblr for Solanicus, a Sunreaver Warmage and Sin'dorei Magister on Wyrmrest Accord.

[solanicus]

(Letter) Miss Evie

Dear Evie,

My apologies for the delay. The unexpected vacation taken last week has managed to agitate a political hornet's nest. A new wildfire sparks before the smoke from the last has dissipated. Times like these make me wish that I were a braver man, or perhaps foolish enough to meddle with time and magic the way that some claim to do. If only the benefits outweighed the innumerable risks, no?

I hope that this letter finds you well. I cannot promise that I will come to your aid if ever you need it, but write to me if you find yourself in need of legal assistance or a favor from the military. I can arrange that much, at least. Hopefully you never find yourself in a position to require either of these things.

I will drop by Silvermoon one afternoon after things have settled down. It would be pleasant to discuss our craft again. There are so few of our kind capable of enjoying a simple spell for what it is. You, I think, may appreciate the mystery and wonder beneath every spark of summoned fire and arcane bolt. Divine, isn't it?

Warm regards, Sol

[beyond-the-massive-darkness]

Some day the piecing together of dissociated knowledge will open up such terrifying vistas of reality, and of our frightful position therein, that we shall either go mad from the revelation or flee from the deadly light into the peace and safety of a new dark age.

- H.P. Lovecraft “Call of Cthulhu” (via beyond-the-massive-darkness)

[solanicus]

(Letter) Miss Evie

Dearest Evie,

Your reply was both short and sweet. You will find me within Silvermoon City tomorrow afternoon. My apologies for any trouble this may have caused you. Today has been hectic.

Sincerely, Sol

[evieandwarren-deactivated202602]

(Letter) Solanicus II

Dear Sol,

Whatever you need, I’m here for you. I would love to help you. Let me know when and where you would like to meet so we can talk about this further.

Your friend, Evie

[evieandwarren-deactivated202602]

All around her was darkness. She had that cold feeling in her again and she felt alone and lost. She ran in every direction, but she couldn’t see where she was going, there was nothing in front of her or behind her, she had no direction, and she had no idea where to even go.

Then she saw him...

[solanicus]

(Letter) Miss Evie

Dear Evie,

I don't know where I've been. I woke this morning in my own home and bed, yet my shoes were caked with mud and the mail is stacked half a foot high on the bureau. Several startling notes have been left on my bedroom door asking after my whereabouts. If the date is correct then I've lost a good bit of time. 

I may need your help. That is, if you remain willing to give it?

Sincerely, Sol.

[evieandwarren-deactivated202602]

(Letter) Solanicus

Dear Sol,

I haven’t heard from you…and I’m worried.  I hope you’re okay.

<Attached is a rose with a small note that just has a heart on it and Evie’s name>

[evieandwarren-deactivated202602]

I’ve been having night terrors…I forgot how much I hate them. I haven’t had a decent night of sleep the past three or four days…I lost count….everyday seems to be blending in with each other. I’ve been trying to keep myself distracted by finding those flowers…so far, I haven’t found any, so I’m...

[solanicus]

(Letter) Miss Evie

Dear Evie,

If your Highlord finds it suitable that the suspect will be rehabilitated rather than executed, so be it. He is the closest we have to a complaining party. Murder is murder, in my mind; but I have heard that the relatives of the deceased may request that death not be doled out to balance the scales. I would argue that the suspect will remain a threat so long as she draws breath.

I must insist that some greater measure be taken to lock her previous personality away much more securely. That she may be unlocked on a whim is troubling. That her own company holds the key, more troubling still. I will speak with Lady Sunvein when time permits. Perhaps her organization would be willing to delve into this killer's mind to do what must be done.

Never mistake pleasant company for anything else, Miss Evie. I am not a 'good man.' Had I been present at the time of the murder the suspect would have been immolated on the spot. This is not a challenge to argue my nature. I am amiable toward you. My solution to most problems is to set them alight and watch them burn. Fire cleanses like nothing else, and is quite beautiful as it devours.

If these things do not frighten you away, I look forward to our next meeting. Something light-hearted would be fantastic, don't you agree?

Warm regards, Sol

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Dear Sol,

First, let me apologize for not replying sooner. When I got your letter, I was at a loss of words, and I still kind of am. So the letter may be short as I’m still trying to take all of it in…

Second, you don’t need to apologize. I know you’re a busy man, and I love that you can see...

[evieandwarren-deactivated202602]

She woke up to the sound of waves crashing against the sandy shore she slept on. She was still holding Solanicus’ letter. She read it over and over again till she fell asleep, rolling thoughts and emotions in her head.

Her memories were slowly coming back which was both a relief and a burden....

[avaneya-blog]

Avaneya had become overridden with guilt and loneliness since going undercover after taking Kitavia’s life. She had no friends left, those closest to her had long died or disappeared, or made a joke of everything that she thought was true, like Demias. The last friend she had left was Fen and to...

[solanicus]

(Letter) Miss Evie

Dear Evie,

I owe you an apology for last night. It was unkind of me to let my work interfere with what should have been a pleasant evening. Unfortunately, corruption is insidious and prefers to slip in under the radar. A murderess in our midst could not be ignored and the proper handling of her case became my responsibility the instant I was made aware of the situation.

It still confounds me that they would go so far as to let the woman's own Orc 'retrieve her memories,' when he was the very creature to cordon them off. I am sorely tempted to pursue criminal charges against that Orc on behalf of Silvermoon City. Tampering with evidence, accessory after the fact, assault, mental manipulation... The list goes on. I was somewhat disappointed that the High-Priestess seemed content to let a criminal 'aid' in the retrieval of memories that he himself buried. I may have misjudged Lady Sunvein. Perhaps she was too distracted by the Gala to properly consider her actions. Thankfully, she saw reason.

I have yet to learn what judgment will befall the suspect. I will, of course, let you know as soon as possible. You have my word that your friend's murder will not go unpunished. Sadly, the suspect's deteriorating mental condition may take execution off the table. If this troubles you, I could at least see to it that a restraining order is in place. Such an order would prevent the suspect from coming within so many yards of your person at any given time. You may wish to mention this to your 'Highlord.'

Enough about that. Thank you for allowing me to serve as your escort. You were lovely company, and your presence made the evening quite enjoyable. Would you consider attending such events with me in the future?

With hope,              Sol

[evieandwarren-deactivated202602]

Dear Sol,

Thanks for inviting me to the Gala…Honestly, I don’t know what else to say besides thanks. I put the roses in water, so hopefully they stay alive a little longer. They’re beautiful and I love them. I need to remember to give you some!

Despite all that happened, I’m glad you did ask me,

[evieandwarren-deactivated202602]

She woke up, her head spinning from the events of yesterday. How did it all lead to that? How did she go from contemplating suicide to attending a gala to attending a hearing for a murder?

Her day started out pretty bleak and depressing, she got a letter from Aeri basically telling her ‘goodbye’,...

[solanicus]

(Letter) Miss Evie

Dear Evie,

I seem to have lost track of time. If it isn't too terribly late, would you care to attend a gala with me this evening at around five o'clock? The dress code is formal. If your answer is 'yes,' you'll find me waiting by the docks on Quel'Danas. I will be wearing red.

Sincerely, Sol

[evieandwarren-deactivated202602]

Dear Sol,

You’re a busy man, and I understand completely. No need to feel like a ‘cad’ as you explained in your letter. You’re a good man, and you helped me, that’s all that matters. And no, I am not in Silvermoon City, at all, but please understand that I cannot give my location to anyone, as...