Rolaan's Note

This message, when brought to you, is the last you shall see of mine in some time. There are several things I have discovered. There will come a time and place where we will meet again. You, taking the short road, and me the long. Nonetheless, I remain, and will always remain, the same Rolaan you know.

In my search for truth, I found some startling facts. The first is this: When the time comes to face the last of the four nightmares, I will rejoin you. Before that, however, I fear I may not be prepared. I would try not to taunt you with riddles, but mystery is what we have sewn, and it's fruit weighs me heavily.

On the second, the message. The message of Arathtesia. You have it by now, no doubt. With it, this has sealed my fate. I am taking it with me - it is the only way to ensure the safety of your mission: The Eye of the Storm.

As for the fall of Arathatesia, know this: She fell at the hands of the Eighth Fleet, and it comes for the rest of Barsaive. It should serve as an excellent test of the Eye of the Storm, if anything - remember.  Concentrate and remember this: The stones of the Eighth fleet will try to contain the storm.

Even if you don't recall why, you will be doing the fallen a great justice.

"That built in the storm is the only thing that can bear it." they say. At least, I say it. They might start saying it soon.

I leave my dearest Ardrealla in your keeping - not a given one of you, but in the hands of all of you.