+
+From Verdi, Autumn 1217:
+> To Alexios Kaloethes of Stonehenge,
+>
+> Please can you accept my apologies, for the Prima is currently
+> occupied on a project of great significance and is not to be
+> disturbed for any reason. However although your case is unusual
+> there is a normal way that these things work.
+>
+> You will have to come to Verdi and discuss your petition with the
+> Prima in person; then you will need to convince a second senior
+> member of the House that you are a suitable candidate, and undergo
+> a ritual initation to join the House.
+>
+> This may take as much as a year or longer; and might include
+> dangerous quests.
+>
+> You will also need to sever all ties with House Ex Miscellanea;
+> including to your parens, the Orbus.
+>
+> Do please contact me again if you wish to arrange to meet with the
+> Prima.
+>
+> Elenedda, Forge-Companion of Imanitosi