(2023-03-18) Shoveltusks and Walrus Fellows

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Author:	inkie
Summary:	Ben writes home to his dad. Hopefully plausibly this time.
Rating:	T for Teen

Arc: Season 9

The paper appears normal. When the seal is broken and the letter opened, the penmanship is normal as well (for Ben), but the actual words on the page are an iridescent, shifting green-blue-yellow, written in some vibrant, shimmering ink. It is vividly reminiscent of the nighttime northern lights.

Dear Sir

I do not know what has come of my reports that you sent your last letter in re but I know the mail is being wierd as hell at present. A fellow here got a letter the other day that melted. I assure you that I and all of White Squad and our various collegues are fine and well if cold. Ha ha. Also I have by now seen Captain Jo because the tuskarr who are these walrus fellows we have met have arranged us a way to run along the south coast between Westguard and Valiants Keep. She will assure you also that all is well.

Everything that pertains to work matters I believe was in my reports to you. As to personal matters everything also is fine except I miss the hell out of you and Aunt Nir. When ever the next Valgarde ship reaches Menethil you will be getting reciept of a couple of shoveltusk hides. For rugs or blankets or what have you. I think that the both of you would love it up here if it was not for the Scourge and the Old God (?) and etc. It is beautiful and there are these lights in the sky like a curtain of shimmer all the time. It is hard to explain. Also there are the tuskarr who are quiet nice and we have made allies of them now. Lt. Paluuva is diplomatic as hell she has done an amazing job with various people up here. The tuskarr have got these deep sea ferries that are turtles!!! This is how we got to Valiants. When we sailed along the south coast we saw a place called Dragon Blight which is all snow and cliffs and some actual dragon skeletons and ruins of I do not even know what. Giant pillers. Also I am pretty sure we sailed by where Prince Arthas and Muradin Bronzebeard first landed. There was a whole fleet of beached and half-sunk ships wearing Lordaeron colors all rotted. I would sure as hell like to get a closer look at it.

So far we remain at Westguard Keep but I am hoping to move our people along from here soon on account of the mine I mention in my reports. It is to close for my liking.

There is a whole thing now with some cursed vrykul artifacts causing area pirates to go off there heads and allegedly going to summon some seaweed giants out of the mist. (This is a thing Captain Jo says they have already in Borean Tundra.) So we have got that to look forward to. Ha ha.

I hear from Mayellen that there is maybe a cousin of mine showed up. Named Jonas. You will have to tell me all about him. I am really looking forward to meeting him.

I miss the hell out of you and Aunt Nir. I said that already but it bears repeating. Ismene sends her love. Is Dane giving the whole teeth thing a rest yet or not? Tell him I will bring him a shoveltusk calf for him to ride on when I get back.

Love,
Your son,
Ben H.