Kolyan's Letter to Ireena

Dearest Ireena:

Please know that I loved you more than anything in my heart. I fear I may have failed in protecting you from our land's darkness. I only ever wished for anything more than your safety.

I know the townsfolk and superstition have lead to you conceal your crimson hair. It pained me to see you hide your true beauty. And yet in the face of evil, I fear I must tell you again, hide, my beauty. Trust in Ismark to help you escape the Devil's clutches. I have left you my blade and my symbol of the Morninglord, so that you may defend yourself if you must.

I have little time left. I’m sorry to have left you so soon. I am sorry that I could not protect you.

Stay every strong, my dear Ireena.

Kolyan, your Father