((If you find conflicting lore, just tell me and I'll try and fix it in a retcon. Stuff left unspecified is because I am not all that knowledgeable in it.))
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Dear Mum,
    I just finally got settled in Limsa Lominsa. I know, I know, it took six months for me to write back after my original letter to let you know where I could be found but life has taken a turn for the hectic and unexpected. I haven't had time to sit down and write about all the things that have been happening here. Now that I have finally a good moment to gather my thoughts and write to you, I decided to actually do it.
It's been a long time since you told me you wanted your frail little boy to live a better life than working the fields in season, and woodcutting in the winter. Sure, I tried helping out as much as possible but if you remember well, you always were there to prevent me from taking off more than I could chew. If you could see me now, you'd probably faint from stress. Still, you wept when I boarded the boat that would bring me to Limsa Lominsa, to learn from the Arcanists of Melvaan's Gate and perhaps make something more of myself than a simple farmer.
I guess my bad luck followed me here because the boat was attacked by pirates! Everyone was surprised as a transport towards Limsa flying the city's colors would not be attacked by fellow pirates, but still, attacked we were. I had just finished resting and had engaged in conversation with a polite merchant when the pirates were spotted. I urged the merchant to take refuge below deck as the boat was rocked with cannon fire. I grabbed an axe off a dead marauder and started wildly flailing when we were assaulted.
I killed two pirates.
It wasn't all that different than killing an animal for its meat.
I know, I know, you're thinking I never did that, but whenever dad went to cut wood or slaughter animals he'd have me do half of the work just so I did my share. Turns out I developed a stronger body than I thought since I could lift the heavy axe and actually control it. I aimed for the legs, and brought it down on their neck after the hit. After the yellow jackets saw me handle my own, they asked that I join them for a mug of ale. I tried to refuse, but they wouldn't take no for an answer.
After three mugs and learning a few sea chanties, I followed them to the Marauders' Guild and signed up. Please don't worry though, mum! I've also enrolled in the Arcanists' Guild to actually study! I know that being a marauder is not the life you envisioned for me but you've always been blind to my actual abilities. Dad never thought I was too frail for work, but you never wanted me to follow him. I'm not blaming you - I know I am kind of sensitive but that is no reason that I cannot do physical work. However, like dad I agree that there is much value in studying. I just... have more responsibilities as a marauder these days.
I'm sorry for disappointing you but I hope I live up to your expectations by becoming the best man I can be, even if it wasn't why you allowed me to come to Limsa Lominsa in the first place. I'll become an Arcanist, mum. I'm just taking the long way there.
With love, your son
Kellach
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Dear Mum,
    I just finally got settled in Limsa Lominsa. I know, I know, it took six months for me to write back after my original letter to let you know where I could be found but life has taken a turn for the hectic and unexpected. I haven't had time to sit down and write about all the things that have been happening here. Now that I have finally a good moment to gather my thoughts and write to you, I decided to actually do it.
It's been a long time since you told me you wanted your frail little boy to live a better life than working the fields in season, and woodcutting in the winter. Sure, I tried helping out as much as possible but if you remember well, you always were there to prevent me from taking off more than I could chew. If you could see me now, you'd probably faint from stress. Still, you wept when I boarded the boat that would bring me to Limsa Lominsa, to learn from the Arcanists of Melvaan's Gate and perhaps make something more of myself than a simple farmer.
I guess my bad luck followed me here because the boat was attacked by pirates! Everyone was surprised as a transport towards Limsa flying the city's colors would not be attacked by fellow pirates, but still, attacked we were. I had just finished resting and had engaged in conversation with a polite merchant when the pirates were spotted. I urged the merchant to take refuge below deck as the boat was rocked with cannon fire. I grabbed an axe off a dead marauder and started wildly flailing when we were assaulted.
I killed two pirates.
It wasn't all that different than killing an animal for its meat.
I know, I know, you're thinking I never did that, but whenever dad went to cut wood or slaughter animals he'd have me do half of the work just so I did my share. Turns out I developed a stronger body than I thought since I could lift the heavy axe and actually control it. I aimed for the legs, and brought it down on their neck after the hit. After the yellow jackets saw me handle my own, they asked that I join them for a mug of ale. I tried to refuse, but they wouldn't take no for an answer.
After three mugs and learning a few sea chanties, I followed them to the Marauders' Guild and signed up. Please don't worry though, mum! I've also enrolled in the Arcanists' Guild to actually study! I know that being a marauder is not the life you envisioned for me but you've always been blind to my actual abilities. Dad never thought I was too frail for work, but you never wanted me to follow him. I'm not blaming you - I know I am kind of sensitive but that is no reason that I cannot do physical work. However, like dad I agree that there is much value in studying. I just... have more responsibilities as a marauder these days.
I'm sorry for disappointing you but I hope I live up to your expectations by becoming the best man I can be, even if it wasn't why you allowed me to come to Limsa Lominsa in the first place. I'll become an Arcanist, mum. I'm just taking the long way there.
With love, your son
Kellach
