Father,
Just this morning I finally arrived in Ul'dah, the things you told me of this marvelous city could never do it enough justice... My caravan arrived at the gate of Nald, I'm not sure why we didn't enter through the closer gate of Thal, but I am sure the driver had his reasons.Â
I wanted to thank you again, father, for the substantial amount of gil you gifted to me upon setting out... I realize how hard it must have been an dhow long it must have taken to  earn it all, given the poor state of where we live...Â
I also wanted to thank you again for this chance...I know it was hard for you to hear that I wanted to leave our modest home and to stop training to follow in your footsteps, but I sense that I am meant to be somewhere else...And I am glad you understood that I must follow my heart to wherever it might take me.
The city itself, like I mentioned, is more than I had ever pictured from the books and the stories you told me.  I found myself wandering the myriad  of shops and merchants along the avenues and I did as you had mentioned and I purchased for myself a simple set of armor, as well as a sword and shield to protect myself. I should also admit my folly as I purchased a plethora of other things, some of which I might not even need...Â
Rest assured though, father, I kept enough money set aside to take up a very nice room at the Hourglass, and  after taking a short mid-day nap, I spoke to a very nice Lalafell who seems to be the matron of the Quicksand. I told her I was looking for work, and feared she might turn me away for lack of experience or reputation, but she mentioned she also helps run the adventurer's guild and might have work for me. She also told me I should seek training of some sort, but I fear I am still unsure of what my future holds... Perhaps time will tell. Until then I plan to explore the city and seek out what work I might find.Â
I shall see to write again very soon, father, and until then know that I am safe and following my dreams in the city.... I hope this letter finds you well, and I want you to know that I miss you.
With love,
Alec
