A Young Man Wanders

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* In a small shack in the woodlands of Haense, a tired idealist of 25 years returns to the desk he hasn’t seen in a half-decade, and begins to write with a weathered quill unused for an equal amount of time.

These would be his words, scattered in pamphlets across Atlas, as a sort of announcement in the form of a letter...

 

  To his majesty, the Bulwark of the Norlandic people and my most Noble Liege, King Godden Ruric,

        In the roughly five years since I joined your retinue, I have seen, lived, and grown more than I personally thought possible. The challenges of organization, problem solving, and leadership; we have dealt with them all. Without a doubt the most important value I have learned in my time here is the significance of a meritocracy; men Must be able to rise above their station, based upon honor and skill. This separation from the decrepit ways of old is the only reason I have been able to be what I have become; a free thinker, free speaker, and a free man.

It seems fit now that I must thank you, and all the people of Norland, for accepting me for so long as one of your own, free people.

       It is in the spirit of freedom, However, that I must now express my modus operandi; I must formally announce my departure, not only from you, but from the people of Norland. With Ruriksgrad conquered, there seems to me to be no need for my services as mayor, thus I shall leave your most gracious company. No doubt exists in my mind that one day the people of Norland will find a home once more, a new city… but I will be of no use to you until such a time comes.

       As I have stated before, it is no surprise that I possess not the character of a true Norlander, nor the manner or skills. Thus it is certainly true that I can do more for the Norlandic people, and those of Atlas at large, using my skills elsewhere than at your side; You need workers and settlers now, not idealists.

So it seems fit to depart, though I know not where to go in the time being… Perhaps I shall assist another kingdom, or an independent group, or simply travel the lands and find contracted work where I can. If there be a need for me, many years hence, I shall certainly hope to return to aid the Norlandic people, your people… Hoping that they haven't expelled me from their hearts and cursed my name for leaving them as I now do. When you Needo Rodrigo once again, anticipate my return with open arms and open minds.

But until that day, I wish you all farewell, and hope that we do indeed meet again, be it in this life, or in one beyond this.

 

Sincerely,

Rodrigo Claudice Northbroek

Former Mayor of Ruriksgrad, and a free man...

 

 

 

 

[gandalfo 1452]

Moved to The Great Library. It shall be sorted into the appropriate category shortly.

 

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