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It took seven years to get the letter right.
Year 50, Elantine Dynasty
Dear Mister Caraval Master, My name is Scarlett, but I’m
writing this letter for my sister, Donatella. It’s going to be
her birthday soon and she would very much like to see
you and your amazing Caraval players. Her birthday is
the 37th day of the Growing Season and it would be the
most wonderfulest birthday ever if you came.
Most hopefully,
Scarlett, from the Conquered Isle of Trisda
Year 51, Elantine Dynasty
Dear Mister Caraval Master, It’s Scarlett again. Did you
get my last letter? This year my sister says she’s too old to
celebrate birthdays, but I think she’s just upset you never
came to Trisda. This Growing Season she’ll be ten and
I’ll be eleven. She won’t admit it but she’d still very much
like to see you and your wondrous Caraval players.
Most hopefully,
Scarlett, from the Conquered Isle of Trisda
Year 52, Elantine Dynasty
Dear Caraval Master Legend, I’m sorry I got your name
wrong in those other letters. I hope that’s not why you
haven’t come to Trisda. My little sister’s birthday wasn’t
the only reason I’ve wanted you to bring your amazing
Caraval players here, I’d love to see them too.
Sorry this letter is short, my father will be angry if he
catches me writing to you.
Most hopefully,
Scarlett, from the Conquered Isle of Trisda
Year 52, Elantine Dynasty
Dear Caraval Master Legend, I just heard the news and I
wanted to send my condolences. Even though you still
haven’t come to Trisda or responded to any of my letters,
I know you’re not a murderer. I was very sorry to hear
you won’t be traveling for a while.
Most kindly,
Scarlett, from the Conquered Isle of Trisda
Year 55, Elantine Dynasty
Dear Master Legend,
Do you remember me, Scarlett, from the Conquered Isle
of Trisda? I know it’s been a few years since I wrote. I
heard you and your players have started performing
again. My sister told me you never visit the same place
twice, but a lot has changed since you visited here fifty
years ago, and I truly don’t believe anyone would like to
see one of your performances more than I would.
Most hopefully,
Scarlett
Year 56, Elantine Dynasty
Dear Master Legend,
I heard you visited the capital of the Southern Empire last
year and changed the color of the sky. Is that true? I
actually tried attending with my sister, but we’re not
supposed to leave Trisda. Sometimes I believe I’ll never
go farther than the Conquered Isles. I suppose that’s why
I’ve wanted you and your players to come here so badly.
It’s probably futile to ask again, but I do hope you’ll
consider coming.
Most hopefully,
Scarlett, from the Conquered Isle of Trisda
Year 57, Elantine Dynasty
Dear Master Legend,
This will be my final letter. I’m going to be married soon.
So it’s probably best you and your players don’t come to
Trisda this year.
Scarlett Dragna
Year 57, Elantine Dynasty Dear Scarlett Dragna,
from the Conquered Isle of Trisda— Congratulations on
your upcoming nuptials. I am sorry I cannot bring my
players to Trisda. We’re not traveling this year. Our next
performance is by invitation only, but I would look
forward to meeting you and your fiancé if you could
find a way to leave your isle and join us.
Please accept the enclosed as a gift.
From the pen of Caraval Master Legend