Sil'danar looks at Tara and smiles. "I did write the letters yes, but here."  the elf reaches back to the desk he was sitting at and pulls a similar looking letter from it. "They originally looked like this." he says as he hands Tara the letter.<br/><br/>The letter is addressed<em>Dear Sir or Madam,</em>; yet if you clearly remember your letter being addressed to Lady Tara Thoris.  Sil'danar pauses a moment, then continues. "And yes, it was I or rather myself and some of my associates that summoned you here.  It was a combined effort, but we didn't know exactly who was coming.  But I assume you all received letters, addressed to you and signed by me, correct?"<br/><br/>"If so, you are here because you have been chosen to become a part of our fellowship.  Or at least help us with finding out whether or not that the recent rumors that an ancient cult has returned.  Whispers of worshipers of the Elder Elemental Eye have surfaced and have become a concern.  We nor the people of Toril would probably like the results of whatever they have planned, especially if said worshipers have returned to their old temple."<br/><br/>He pauses a moment, "Now I'm sure you're wondering why I don't just go myself or why other people haven't already departed and begun investigating these matters.  Well, first of all...one party did go a few weeks back, but they have never returned nor have they ever sent word back to us.  As for myself, I unfortunately have many other matters to attend to.  I and the rest of my fellowship here shall lend you what aid we can, but for the most part you going to be left to your own skills, ingenuity, intuition, reason, and knowledge to accomplish the task at hand."<br/><br/>"So I ask each of you, will you go to Hommlet?  To first and foremost find out if the rumors of the cult of the Elder Elemental Evil Eye has indeed returned; and if so stop them.  And of course, if possible find out what happened to the group we sent nearly a month ago.  But your primary concern is the cult.  If you choose to go, watch your backs...as they may be anywhere or anyone.  I'd advise only placing trust in your companions; I'll leave it to you to decide when you'll place your full confidence in myself or my fellowship."