An Introduction

(OOG: Not Kanas Whisperwood)

Wotcher,

I write this because I wish to make my formal introduction to the people of Travance. I first arrived at an establishment known as the Dragon's Claw Inn in the middle of what the people of this area call the Proper during a festival to celebrate the defeat of Xualla and his demonic forces. For those who have met me and those who have not I am Dr. Isaac Percy Goggins, a doctor of the medical sciences from her Majesty's queendom of Londwyn, of the wonderful city of Crownhurst. I came here originally to get correspondence with an Arthur Caracactus Goggins, who I have not seen for quite some time, but I met an old friend and fell in love with this quaint place. It's quite serene, but I've heard that it gets rowdy, and that that nice serenity that I once saw would be quickly replaced with the sounds of steel against steel and the roars of battle. I find that claim a tad bit extreme, and I doubt that this place is full of conflict on a day to day basis, but I will see one day.

To answer the question that you all have in your heads when you read this: Yes, I am related to Arthur Goggins, or Goggins as you refer to him. I am his step-cousin, as his uncle married my mother when we were both younger. The people that I have spoken to here were shocked by the fact that Arthur and I are related. If any of you need proof relation I have some stories that would validate my relation to him. I was shocked myself to see Ms. Matilda Catchlove in the proper. It's not often you see your former headmistress from years ago at the other end of Palmydia. I guess that feeling is similar to you all meeting another Goggins.

To any of my kinsmen in the proper of Travance, I am looking forward to meeting to you all. I remember the attacks in Crownhurst, and it was thanks to your tireless service that we succeeded. Words cannot describe the gratitude I and everyone in Londwyn feels. From the bottom of my heart thank you. I remember those days, those bloody days. Thank you for helping us end them.

To everyone of Travance, thank you for welcoming me to this land. You all are an interesting bunch of people, and I feel that there are more interesting things to come. I am looking forward to the tea and bread that we may share in the days to come. There are many of you I have not met yet. Please send me a letter or a missive. I am currently residing in the Dragon's Claw Inn until I find a place to stay and set my things.

Thank you for reading this posting, despite its length.

Dr. Isaac Percy Goggins

P.S. Arthur, if you are reading this or read this at some point, please send a letter home. Your mother misses you.

Heh. His middle name is Caracactus.
-unsigned-

(OOG: Not Kanas)

To the mysterious individual who did not sign his/her posting,

Why yes, his middle name is Caracactus. There are many people with middle names. For example, my middle name is Percy, short for Perseus. If you are curious about middle names, I think there are other people in the proper you can talk to about middle names.

Next time you write, do me a favor and sign. You seem like an interesting person and someone I would like to talk to.

From,
Dr. Isaac Percy Goggins

Oi,

Do you hit things with a wrench as well or is that only Arthur?

Signed, With Truth,
Jack Dimms.

Dear Mr. Dimms,

I regret to inform you that I do not use a wrench in the manner that you specify. A wrench is a instrument for the construction, repair, and improvement of mechanisms, and using it as a weapon is contrary to its original purpose. If you talk to Arthur, you will learn about the proper use of a wrench. But I am not a fighter. If I had to defend myself, I guess using a scalpel is my only option.

From,
Dr. Isaac Percy Goggins

Do not worry much about the words of my associate, his personality tends to reflect his name rather well. It is a pleasure to have you among us Dr.Goggins. I believe we may have met, I am the resident idiot of Travanse.

Dr. Goggins,

Why, of course a wrench is an instrument for improvement of mechanisms. There are a great number of things one encounters in Travance that can be improved by hitting them (though not as many as some might think).

If you have not seen conflict yet, count yourself lucky.

I do look forward to meeting you in person, Doctor. I would love to hear of any new medical techniques from Londwyn; while Travance forces one to improvise often, and many new ideas can come of that, proper study is essential to improvement.

Best,
Dr. Lois Maxwell

To Mr. Strong,

Ah yes, I remember you. I hope for many conversations. As for your self-proclaimed position of "village idiot", you don't seem that way to me, and I guess I will learn as I live here.

To Dr. Maxwell,

I have seen conflict, more than anyone would ever care for. I remember those damned days, the fire, the screams, the cries of "Why us?" "Makes this stop" and "This is all a dream, this is all a dream". I remember the waves of bloody demons, some as tall as buildings. Conflict is something we will all see in our lives, whether we want to or not. It's the battlefield that made me realize who I am as a doctor. I am trained to help save lives, no matter who they are or what they did. I will save the commoner as well as the noble, the criminal as well as the hero because that's what being a doctor means. It means facing death square on and saying "This life is one you will not take. As long as I stand here, scalpel in hand this man will stay alive. You have no claim upon him." Ideally I can endeavor to save everyone, but I know that it is impossible, but I damn will try.

As for discussing the latest in medical techniques, I will be very interested in doing so.

Thank you,

Dr. Isaac Percy Goggins

Greetings, Dr. Goggins!

Goodness! Here I sat thinking that one Goggins was a handful. Know that, if the three of us are within earshot, I call your step-cousin "Mr. Goggins." Therefore I am grateful that you are a doctor, aside from being part of that wondrous profession. We do need to enjoy a cup of tea sometime soon. You must have interesting stories to share, especially being related to a man of Mr. Goggin's... well... caliber, I guess you could say. Anyway, Travance is an interesting place, and I do not use that word lightly. I've even written a song about life in Travance and it would be my pleasure to sing it for you.

Welcome to Travance!


In Love of Tea,

Nalick Underhill
Viceroy of Ostcliff

***OOG the paper is slightly singed and outright burnt in a few places and smells faintly of of chemicals***

Dr. Goggins,

I should very much like to hear the news from home over a cup of proper strong tea. You will find this town favors a lot of nonsensical flavored tea, but a proper cuppa in the Londwyn style can still be had. If there have been any advances in the areas of phlebotomy and hematology, I should very much like to take notes. Of course, this is all supposing I do not get distracted by work and forget again.

In science and progress,
Nigel Whitworth

To Mr. Underhill,

I agree with you, Arthur is a handful. When you are talking with both I and Arthur, I think you can tell the difference. As for stories and songs, I would love to hear a few stories and a ditty or two.

To Mr. Whitworth,

This town favors flavored teas? That's a shame. I was hoping for more of the brew from back home. I think I have some in my luggage because you can never leave home unless you have some tea with you. As for discussions of phlebotomy and hematology, I regret that I have limited knowledge of those subjects, but I can see where I have it in my notes. I am looking forward to the day we get to drink some tea together and talk.

To a great new future,
Dr. Isaac Percy Goggins

Dr. Isaac Goggins,

Your step cousin is among the most brilliant mortals i have ever met, as well as one of the people i trust most. I'm looking forward to seeing if this is hereditary. Feel free to come and find me and have a chat.

Knight Captain Magnus

*NOT GIN YUKI*

Facing death and telling him no...interesting very interesting Doctor.
-GG

To Sir Magnus,

Thank you for saying that about Arthur. I have known him for many years, and I always knew he would amount to great things. Thank you for helping him achieve them. As for discussion, I would love to speak to you.

Sincerely,

Dr. Isaac Percy Goggins