The Shining One

Dear Lucian,

I'm sorry it's taken me so long to write, but my companions and I have been beyond busy these last few weeks. Our business in Fallo concluded, so we have been on the road and trying to keep off the main way. Now that we are in the small town of Calm, I finally have a chance to write. I have been so anxious to write you that I think I have composed this letter hundreds of times in my head!
First things first! Shortly before we left Fallo, I had a very mysterious dream. I was back home in Miel, and thought I heard you calling to me. I went into the sanctuary and saw you standing there, only it wasn't you. The man who turned to greet me was Pelor himself! He told me that my life of service to Him had pleased Him, and He wanted to reward me with special powers. He handed me a new holy symbol, and when I awoke, it was in my hands! I could hardly believe it. I'm still not quite sure what to make of it. It's hard to believe that I could have pleased Him so, as I've always felt like I could be doing more. Still, now you can see why I couldn't wait to write you!
After we left Fallo, we spent a lot of time on the road in the rain. We were warned that there might be people waiting to ambush us on our way back to Brindinsford, so we were advised to leave the main road, and travel through the woods with as much secrecy as we could muster. Rowan has been an amazing guide, and the going has been alright, if a little wet, and we haven't run in to any trouble to speak of.
Now we are in Calm, as I mentioned before. It's the most unbelievable place I have been to. Everyone here seems so happy, and nearly ageless. Apparently there is some power here that slows the physical aging process, and allows the townsfolk to look young until the end of their lives. I met Father Borgen, who works in the temple there, and he told me he feels very blessed to be doing Pelor's work in a place that is so conducive to it. Some of my companions were very unsettled by the town, and I can't say I blamed them. It was a little odd being somewhere where everyone is so pleasant, but soon it started to feel good, almost like home. Even Rowan gave up her suspicions and has begun to relax! Which I am grateful for, because I am told the breakfast here is quite good, and originally Rowan had wanted to just leave as fast as possible.
Now I must confess something to you that has been weighing on my heart these last few weeks. When you were an adventuring cleric, were there ever times when you just felt like a living medical kit? Don't take my words wrong, I love helping my party, and take pride in making sure they are healed and in good shape, but I know we are capable of so much more than just healing. Some days I feel relegated to patching up my team, and that I will never get a chance to do any more than that. Some days, it's hard not to lose heart. I hope reading this has not made you disappointed in me. I just needed to tell someone how I felt, and I hope that you more than anyone might understand the position I'm in. I can promise you that no matter how small a part I play, I still do my best.
Very soon now we'll be back in Brindinsford, and hopefully my business will be done and I can return to Miel to see you again. I still miss you so much. It's been hard not to, especially on days spent muddy and wet, only to spend the nights the same way. I often find myself lying awake at night, thinking about the temple, my own bed, and you. It will be so good to get home again. Until then, I hope you are still as well as the day we parted. Hopefully there won't be many more letters to write before I am home!

With Pelor's grace,

Sunflower