[OB] Letter

[Youngy]

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Dearest Cephandrius, I received your communication, of course.
I noticed its arrival immediately, just as I noticed your many intrusions into my land.
You think yourself so clever, but my eyes are not those of some petty noble, to be clouded by a false nose and some dirt on the cheeks.
You mustn’t worry yourself about Rayse. It is a pity about Aona and Skai, but they were foolish—violating our pact from the very beginning.
Your skills are admirable, but you are merely a man. You had your chance to be more, and refused it.
No good can come of two Shards settling in one location. It was agreed that we would not interfere with one another, and it disappoints me that so few of the Shards have kept to this original agreement.
As for Uli Da, it was obvious from the outset that she was going to be a problem. Good riddance.
Regardless, this is not your concern. You turned your back on divinity. If Rayse becomes an issue, he will be dealt with. And so will you.

Cephandrius, bearer of the First Gem, You must know better than to approach us by relying upon presumption of past relationship.
You have spoken to one who cannot respond. We, instead, will take your communication to us—though we know not how you located us upon this world.
We are indeed intrigued, for we thought it well hidden. Insignificant among our many realms.
As the waves of the sea must continue to surge, so must our will continue resolute. Alone.
Did you expect anything else from us? We need not suffer the interference of another. Rayse is contained, and we care not for his prison.
Indeed, we admire his initiative. Perhaps if you had approached the correct one of us with your plea, it would have found favorable audience.
But we stand in the sea, pleased with our domains. Leave us alone.
We also instruct that you should not return to Obrodai. We have claimed that world, and a new avatar of our being is beginning to manifest there. She is young yet, and—as a precaution—she has been instilled with an intense and overpowering dislike of you.
This is all we will say at this time. If you wish more, seek these waters in person and overcome the tests we have created. Only in this will you earn our respect.

Friend, Your letter is most intriguing, even revelatory.
I would have thought, before attaining my current station, that a deity could not be surprised. Obviously, this is not true. I can be surprised. I can perhaps even be naive, I think.
I am the least equipped, of all, to aid you in this endeavor. I am finding that the powers I hold are in such conflict that the most simple of actions can be difficult.
I am also made uncertain by your subterfuge. Why have you not made yourself known to me before this? How is it you can hide? Who are you truly, and how do you know so much about Adonalsium?
If you would speak to me further, I request open honesty. Return to my lands, approach my servants, and I will see what I can do for your quest.

Well, I must admit, as I was reading through it, I found the letter confusing. (But didn't take much note of that, because I knew I'd come back to it).

In hindsight, when collected, it is obvious that it is actually three responses, rather than just one.

The first seems to be a Shard who has settled by themselves. Interesting that they all made a pact to not settle together, in case of interference. Uli Da is not a name I have heard before. Also, this Shard seems to think they have Odium in hand...

The second seems go have reached an organisation of some form. I would have guessed the Ire, but that's just  a long shot. Obradai and a new avatar is interesting though. Also, why are they impressed with Rayse's initiative. Is he going around breaking up shards who have settled on planets together?

Finally, Mistborn Trilogy 1 Spoiler

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The third one is obviously Sazed. Of course he is reasonable and sees Roshar's plight as so. Unfortunately we see the intents of the Shards fighting each other here.  

I'd be interested to see these two meeting. 

 

Edited November 17, 2017 by Youngy

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