To the Bankers of the Sutton House of the Talbots,
My brothers, I hope this letter finds you in good spirits and good health.
I am writing to you on the concerns of what can possibly be a profitable venture. Inspired by the town of Cormick I have decided to build a place in the Kalynn Swamps that can function as a small outpost of sorts for those of my kind. Though I come from humble stock, I well make up for it in my plethorah of talents. In the end, after many recent events that I am sure you are well aware of, it would prove beneficial.
First I intend to establish myself as Lord of the Kalynn Swamps so I can watch over the vast wilderness that borders many villages and cities along the east. It is no secret I have raised many undead and can do so again in time, however in my current state I am far to weak. However, I know the location to a shade realm portal I can eventually tap into and expand much like scholomance so that I can provide some measure of protection.
With that stated, I have many resources to help back up the need for the money to build a fortress to house them.
• First my mother Sharri Mendoza, though a small time bandit, she has at her disposal werewolves that walk among the populace to keep an eye on the warward vampires that joined Mamuwalde.
• Second I have at last count nearly 150 zombies, 40 ghouls, and 40 constructs. Gathering spirits is a difficult matter however, once a permanent residence is established Things should change.
• Third I am an engineer, a chemist, and a master of the occult. Combining both science and sorcery can allow us to move beyond the ideas of Schwergwerfer's Children. With proper laboratories my research can sky rocket.
• Once the base has been built, many will flock to the location and become a second Cormick, and under the Talbot rule it will allow for the house to gain more control over the area.
The blueprints I have been sketching have come from my tour of the shade realm, drawn from various racial architecture which should confuse some of the factions of the land.
• The base of the fortress is 400ftx400ft, built near the edge of the hell mouth it will force the enemy to attack from only 1 direction. The outer walls will be 90ft high with 6 corner towers 130ft high.
• The ground floor is mostly housing for merchants, inns, a chapel, Barracks, Kitchen. and waiting hall.
• The next floor is for the throne room and ready rooms for guests and war preparations.
• The next floor is the sleeping quarters and dinning hall for guests which also include a dance hall for celebrations.
• Next is the sleeping quarters for myself, treasure vault, and the entrance to the high tower.
• Part way up the tower is the magic hall where the spells shall be prepares, also providing plenty of view of oncoming enemies.
• At the very top of the tower hitting 350ft up to the top of the tower is where the rituals will be conducted. Through my various explorations I have found an anomoly in the sky that should be studied and explored, this is my sole reason for such a high tower.
• The building also provides some underground features as well. 50Ft below the ground is a shelter for civilians to hide during battles, this shall also house emergency provisions and weapons not held within the barracks.
• 80ft below the ground floor is inspired by the remains of Doolin's keep. This is a wide underground city designed to house the undead and keep them out of sunlight. Here the zombies and ghouls shall be housed in special cells, those that do not need to be fed regularly can be made to wait till it is time to march them to the surface. I have in count 40 cells needed for my numbers. I also plan on crafting two prisons that are runic in design to hold vampires in. One for my wayward daughter and one for mamuwalde. There is a third prison for myself should I go beyond self control and never comeback from it, this shall go 30ft below this level and designed to hold me in a triple vault.
• The fortress shall be built around the portal, to insure that no one can escape through it or come here to this realm uninvited.
In the end this can only help you. It would add more numbers to the talbot line, a tower outpost, an army to keep the threat of invasion at bay, and also builds something that will draw the attention of many lords and princes that will give them pause for thought should they think they are beyond any reproach. Any financial aid you can provide me will be of great help, with the forces I have I fear this wont be finished for nearly 40 decades, with the finances for building materials it will go much faster since the labor force doesnt need much.
I hope we can come to a mutual agreement and build a strong future for both kinds.
My best wishes and regards,
Raziel Mendoza.
