I've been idle these past moons so have had little reason to write. I did receive and respond to notes, and there were a couple times I met friends while I was active, resulting in socialization, but they were few. Once, I'd met Bris, Azure, and I think Urey. We'd gone to look at the Historical Society's new bookstore in Caern. Some weeks later, Lucius and I took a stroll there because I wanted to pick up books I was missing from my collection but never had reason to be out that way. We actually went the long way, which as a Rogue is rather unusual, I think. Guess it'd be like an Enchanter actually walking there.

I'd asked him why he wanted to train me. I'd wondered for a while but just never had the nerve to ask. All this time, and I'm still hesitant to ask him questions I think are personal. I guess I worry about prying or being unintentionally offensive. We're supposed to be closer than that, right? Bah, we are. I'm kind of this way with Azure, too. At any rate, he'd said he wanted to sponsor me because he liked me, basically. I guess I stood out to him, which makes me glad to know. It's still a special and now nostalgic time for me, though we might not have met in time for my sponsoring without the Vanguard.

Otherwise, I've just been lounging around. When I finally ventured out yesterday, I found I'd missed a lot. My day started at Cerbie's. Bibi invited me to a gathering with Cody, Erin, Helena, Bayard, and Lucius joined us later. We were describing ourselves with adjectives that began with the same letter as our names. Bayard mentioned a party to be held at the inn, and we made our way over when it was time. Azure told a story about a mean guy who stole and ruined things for the entire community. Makes me think how mindful we as adventurers should be when dealing with civilians. I've long thought we represent more than just ourselves, whether we want to or not. I've made my share of mistakes, of course, but to think broadly that way is a good thing, in my opinion. The story also reminded me of the broken Obelisk of Power, clearly a case where intention went awry. I had to leave the gathering before it ended, so information is incomplete.

It would appear both the inn and Lucius underwent some dramatic changes. Very impressive, on both counts. I was told the Devora healed him with her hammer and he won a costume creation contest. Bibi was in fine form, flirting with him and Cody. Both were luxurious foxes, after all, and it was cute watching them wrestle. Lucius told them to get a den, but I was shamelessly watching the show. As for the inn, it's downright cozy now. The rugs are comfortable, the tables are thankfully free of graffiti, and the vine painting with the ale mugs is pretty and amusing.

The last thing of note are the elections for High Cleric. I haven't yet been able to meet the candidates. I hope I'll be able to meet each of them at least once so I have some idea who I actually want to vote for. The guild has been good about reporting information pertaining to the visits by the candidates so far, but I'd still like to be at a debate or session in person. I'm a bit curious as to why this is being decided by us. Was under the impression it is an internal affair, and I'm not sure we'd be informed enough to make the best choice. Also, if we are voting someone in, do they have obligations to us somehow? Do we get some kind of input or claim on the kinds of issues Clerics prioritize? Are we voting about whether or not we should have a voice with the leading Clerics? Because if that's the question, I think it'd be a good thing to have some kind of liaison. Adventurers encounter interesting developments that may be of use to some group or other, assuming Clerics, Enchanters, etc are not omniscient like the gods and can't see everything going on at any given time. Or alternatively, adventurers may or may not have insight into issues that were never thought of by the leadership. Could be good to start a conversation, even if it is filtered, than to have different professions holed up amongst themselves with the same people attacking the same problems. Speaking of, why don't Rogues have a group? Enchanters and Clerics have Councils and the Warriors have the Knights, but I haven't seen such a gathering with Rogues.

That's all for now. Off to find some Fall Fest food.