My dearest Jordana,

The story I am about to relate to you is full of wonders and horrors too strange for human minds. Its nature is such that, if placed in the wrong hands, would surely bring the highest ruin and disgrace upon my head. Your uncle is far too weak to bear such disappointment and keep on living. Rather than risk such embarrassment, I have chosen to keep the tale locked away in the darkest corner of my mind, until you were ready to hear it. You, my closest companion and confidant...