A red, bound Alu-Fiend enters the armory and holds out a sealed letter to the first Doomguard member she finds within. The letter is sealed with a bardsong that still hums faintly.
"A letter for the Factol. Please deliver it with haste so that I may complete my deal and leave."
The bardsong sealing the letter finally releases once it hears the Factol's voice.
It reads:
The Alu-Fiend who delivered the message waits nearby until a response is given.wrote:Factol Pentar,
Years ago I aided the Doomguard in a quest in the abyss in which the mercenaries that you hired encountered the Mother of Demons, Pale Night, within her tower. Although this was considered a success in the end on your behalf, I became the one casualty that did not return entirely intact. In fact, I was sacrificed, corrupted and reborn into the body of an Alu-Fiend similar to the one I sent to deliver this message. In time I was able to restore a part of my soul, though I am still not who I once was so long as the demon holds claim over this body and the soul within it.
Out of desperation and fear that I may fade entirely to be replaced by the demon, I come to you with a request. If it is within your power, I beg of you to undo the work that has corrupted me while doing your bidding before by reducing me back to human form. In exchange to whoever enables my proper return, I promise to vow my sword and service in the same of my father. If you are unable to fulfill this service, then I must find another who is able. In light of my past mistakes, I am not able to make these vows lightly anymore. It is with great hesitation that I have written this letter at all.
Always your ally,
Kokoro Aoki