[No I am and never attempt will promote criminal behavior, I have read the terms and conditions and I made sure to research the differences of the 2, I do not think its just to have criminal activity, I just wanted to say this and for further chapters in the story, and I do not glorify or promote gore, I do not condone those acts, I may include blood and that's it until further notice.]
To Sir Kaelin.
The 17th Day of the Month of Harvest
In the Year of Our Grace
Esteemed Sir,
It is with great care and deliberation that I set pen to parchment, for the nature of my request is not one to be made lightly. I pray this letter reaches you in sound health and that life, though perhaps marked by toil, has offered you some measure of peace since you left the halls of our estate. Though time has passed, I trust you will forgive the delay in my communication, as matters of both pride and household have long restrained my hand. Yet today, I cast aside such hesitation to extend a proposal that, I hope, you shall receive with the seriousness and respect with which it is written.
Though your work may have been humble by title—sweeping halls, tending to hearths, and seeing to the cleanliness of chambers—the manner in which you performed it has lingered in the memory of all under this roof. Your efforts were not those of a man seeking merely to fulfill obligation, but rather of one who regarded his labor as art, transforming mundane tasks into acts of excellence. It was noted not only by my steward, but by the very family you once served, that under your care the marble floors reflected the firelight as though they were mirrors, and that even the faintest trace of dust dared not linger in the crevices.
These are no mere pleasantries, Kaelin, but the observations of those who know the importance of small things. For a great house, no matter how wealthy or influential, can fall into disorder if the smallest details are neglected. The state of a hearth can speak to the state of the household itself, and there is no shame in honest work done with pride. Know that in these halls, we saw in your service the hand of a master craftsman—one whose touch, though quiet, was irreplaceable.
Since your departure, I must confess that the state of our household has not been the same. Several replacements were sought, but none proved fit to fill the role you once held. Some lacked the skill, others the discretion, and still more failed to show the quiet discipline you carried so effortlessly. It is an easy thing to sweep where the eyes of others fall, but you tended even to the hidden places, understanding that true care extends beyond what is seen. Such a quality, rare among laborers, has made itself sorely missed within these walls.
In light of this, I extend to you an offer—not merely to return, but to do so under improved terms that better reflect the value of your work. It is often said that a man's worth is measured by the reward he receives for his efforts, and I believe you deserve more than the meager wage of ordinary servants. If you choose to accept, your income will not only surpass what you earned before but also exceed that of most stewards in neighboring estates. Additionally, I will see to it that you are provided with all necessary materials to perform your duties with ease—whether it be rare soaps from distant merchants or brushes fashioned from the finest horsehair.
Beyond material rewards, I offer you something greater: respect and freedom. You shall have the liberty to choose your hours within reason, so long as the tasks are fulfilled to your usual standard. No man should be bound to the clock if his work is carried out with precision, and in this household, we honor the quality of labor above the mere passing of time. Should you wish for assistance, the steward will assign helpers to lighten your load. And if there are ever matters of concern—whether with the tools at your disposal or in your dealings with others—you may bring them directly to me, for I will see to it that your voice is heard.
Furthermore, I offer you my solemn oath of protection and support. Should any misfortune befall you, whether in these halls or beyond, House Vanroy will stand as your shield. If illness strikes, you shall have the care of our physician. If troubled times darken your path, this estate will serve as a haven for you and yours. Loyalty, when earned, is not a one-sided contract—it flows both ways. Know that, should you return, you do so not merely as a laborer, but as a valued member of our household, and your welfare will be treated accordingly.
It is often said that men like yourself are destined to toil unseen, their efforts overlooked until absence makes their worth known. I wish to dispel that notion. I believe that excellence, regardless of the form it takes, deserves recognition. Whether in the sword hand of a knight, the ledger of a steward, or the broom of a cleaner, there is no labor beneath notice if it is performed with care. And, Kaelin, you have shown more care than most men of far higher station.
There may be some who wonder why I extend such a generous offer to a man of your station, for many noble houses do not see fit to reward labor beyond what is strictly necessary. But those houses fail to understand the simple truth that it is not titles or wealth alone that sustain an estate—it is the people within it, and the quality of their efforts. A lord may sit upon a gilded chair, but if the floor beneath him crumbles, what good is his splendor? And if the hands that tend his home are not steady, what security can he truly claim? It is my belief that a house is only as strong as the trust between those who serve and those who command.
Thus, I ask not only for your labor but for your trust, Kaelin. Should you choose to return, you will find this door open to you—not merely as an opportunity for employment but as a chance to reforge a bond built upon respect and mutual benefit. I do not demand your answer this moment, nor do I expect it to come lightly. Take what time you need, and should you have questions or concerns, know that I will welcome your counsel.
If you find it in your heart to accept, speak with my steward, and he will make all necessary arrangements at your earliest convenience. Your quarters will be prepared, your needs attended to, and your return celebrated quietly but sincerely. And if you choose otherwise, I will hold no ill will. Every man must follow his own path, and no request, however earnest, can change that. But know this—whether you accept or decline, the gratitude of House Vanroy will follow you wherever life may lead.
With the highest regard and utmost respect,
Lord Vanroy
Head of the Vanroy Family