Early Fall, 1221
A letter in scroll format, delivered by Redcap, with a wax seal bearing a flower and several flies. The detail work on the seal is impressive. Encircling the seal is the words, "to Mons Electi."
[table][tr][td]For the consideration of:
Fiona,
her sodalis Jormungand, and
their colleagues at Mons Electi,[/td]
[td][right]From:
Viscaria Lynchis Verditii,
fillia Norbert Gunthar,
from Phoenix
in Iberia[/right][/td][/tr][/table]
You might remember me from the affair over the summer. Jormungand and I spent an agreeable late afternoon together exploring the intricacies of economics. Fiona and I had a lovely conversation concerning the future prospects of a young lady.
Your names and residence came up in conversation shortly after the affair ended, wherein I learned of certain details of your social calendar which I suspect were as much a surprise to you, gracious hosts, as they were to me, a stranger from foreign lands.
It seems that my inquiries in your fair lands may take much longer than I had initially anticipated, and yet I am loathe to play the wanderer, subject to the goodwill of whatever host I find who will suffer a guest for a fortnight or two. Yet, it occurs to me that I have both skill and interest which may be of use to such socialites as yourselves, and that perhaps my lack of local ties, currently proving such a burden to me, might be seen as a boon to those in your unexpected position.
In addition to those skills which my house is well-known for, I also take a passing interest in architecture, and the complex logistics of preparing homes to receive guests, welcome or otherwise.
I would be happy to lend you a certain amount of aid in preparing for your upcoming gala, possibly starting as soon as this spring. I would, of course, need lodging and workspace for myself and my traveling party (numbering 4) during this time, but would be willing to deduct such costs from my payment for services rendered. In addition to the currency we know so well, I also accept more esoteric exchanges.
I could begin as early as spring. I will be occupied until the end of winter, but my associate Theraphosa, an old and familiar friend, can continue to correspond on my behalf should you wish to discuss specifics.
Like so many other beggars, I am trapped by the Siege of Alms. Send word there once you have considered my offer.
Your colleague,
Viscaria Lynchis
PS - My admiration to Alexi, who responded to the unexpected news with such intelligence.