The Story of Gwendelyn

Letter of Introduction

Bards Guild of Sasserine
Master Bard Ob Iwan Knobie
Minsteral of the Fith Road
Songster of the Jedway
Keeper of the Ritual Songs of TaNaboo

Dear Master Bard

As a matter of formal introductions, I am Gwendelyn Maruth Erastine Sembolojan Andantino, first daughter of Malanfar Saitekal, son of Milflan Sysirian, son of Muntilo Sandorano, son of Meutonio Silistina, son of Milano Salsarian of the House Andantino. and Gwenivian Paliranto, daughter of Gwruiron Falentass, daughter of Gwminoa Khaferista, daughter of Gwishena Impireoan, daughter of Gwinapenne Rediminie of the House Sembolojan. I was born on the first anniversary of the death of my oldest brother, Maleneer Sitalken.

According to the last songs he penned in his journal, as it was returned to me through the bards guild, my brother, Maleneer Sitalken, was traveling with and recording the exploits of a party of brave knights and wizards on a noble quest to free their people from the clutches of an evil dragon. Much of the journal had been damaged, and some appeared to be missing. Many questions remain regarding my brothers death.

All my life, I have worked to ready myself for this journey that would lead me to learn the circumstances surrounding my brothers death and his wonderful songs that have been lost. When I came of age, I joined the local Bards guild hall and began studying my craft under the famous Gnome Bard, Richolen Littledon Libarata Tigfriedroy Meltormae. While I learned much from him, one of the most important lessons was that experience is the greatest teacher. So, I left the guild hall after completing my apprenticeship and began traveling the roads guided by my search for information about my brother. I also have been tasked by my mothers clan to investigate the status of some distant cousins who, last we heard, were successful produce merchants in Sasserine. If possible I am to locate any descendants, including an 'unusual' son of which nothing more is known.

Please be aware that I have accepted employment with Lavinia Vanderborens Estate as party historian in the search organized to find her brother and to resupply the Vanderboren colony of Far Shore. In my absence, please hold any information which may arise regarding my brother, Maleneer Sitalken Andantino, or information on other clansmen of mine which may be living here in Sasserine, for me until my return.

May your Voice be true
and your Tune carry far

Gwendelyn Maruth Erastine Sembolojan Andantino
First Bard of House Andantino
Historian of the Clans