[Pseudonym]

Dear Miss Alleina,

Beware the sins of pride and arrogance.

Yours is but one interpretation of the Lore of the Lifegiver. I have another. I am not so arrogant as to seek to impose my will on others nor believe that my view is beyond interpretative challenge, mayhaps you should be mindful of the same.

My studies of the word of Aeridin surround the ways and means of best serving the continuation of the Great Cycle. I believe that, though not ideal, a carefully measured dose of distilled toxin that induces a debilitating nausea in a foe during unavoidable combat is not nearly as disruptive of the cycle as a sword through their heart! Maybe you have been purchasing your distillations from a less careful distributor of such than myself?

As to your accusation of sarcasm? My understanding of the word denotes a form of address that is marked by the use of language intended to make a victim the butt of contempt or ridicule. I am perplexed as to how I am guilty of such a charge nor how a written note has a 'tone? Mayhaps you should re-read my original advertisement with a less cynical and world-weary eye? Additionally, your aspersions on my character and intentions may be a little more cutting if they didn't come from a member of one of the largest purveyors of weaponry on Mistone!

Yours,
Arkolio de'Averlain

PS. Don't forget to ask about my crazy, low, low prices!