Old Blackened Letter

Father,

I'm sorry I haven't been able to write sooner, but my training with the Duthach is quite intense. They're certainly not fond of idleness, and they always find something to keep me occupied, even if it's the most trivial of tasks.

I've been learning a lot about minerals and gemstones, and how to extract them properly. It's a fascinating world, although I sometimes feel the work is too hard on my body.

My fingers, on the other hand, are developing a marvelous dexterity I never knew I had. With enough carving and polishing, it's amazing what a rough stone can become.

I'm enclosing a ring I made for you. I know, don't laugh; it's my first one! As you can see, I still have much to learn, so I'm afraid it'll be a while before we can meet again.

With love,

Deremis