Beatrice's letter

Beatrice's letter is a recurring object in the Umineko no Naku Koro ni universe. The delivery of the letter signals the beginning of the race to solve the witch's epitaph. Almost every fragment starts out the same with Maria receiving the letter from an unknown individual claiming to be Beatrice. The letter is made of the official Ushiromiya stock and is sealed with the Head's ring, a symbol of its authenticity.