Arc 720, 88th Of Ashan
To: Tio Silver, Devout.
From: Darius Baer.
Dear Cr Silver,
Thank you for your prompt reply.
I am pleased to hear that the council is aware of the issue and is looking at ways to investigate it. I am no expert in this field, but if the expedition calls for volunteers to aid in some way, I would like to declare my interest. I do not have a death wish, I can assure you, but I love this town, and would be willing to risk my life if it means potentially saving others.
As for the rumours, I dare say they are merely incoherent ramblings of madmen. I suppose there is a belief that because the volcano atop Faldrass is a gateway into the earth, that the Earth Mother must somehow be involved. But, as I say, I do not take heed of any of these claims, and imagine they were likely birthed at the bottom of an empty glass at one of the local taverns.
Thank you once again for your letter. I wish to repeat my interest in doing what I can as a citizen to assist the experts, should they have need of a layman's hands.
Kind regards,
Darius Baer.