It has been far too long since I have written in this journal. Not that I have much to write -- I have been spending much of my time these days seeking peace and quiet in the area near Fartown. From trying my hand at starting a small garden in the grasslands, to exploring the granite spires to the northwest of town, I have been away from the hustle and bustle of the towns to the west. I do not know much of what has transpired in recent weeks, though it seems that the winds bring whispers from conversations far away. Something about a plume of smoke high above Valorn, more about a festival approaching, and even the return of a long lost love to one of my dear friends. Alas, I will continue to stay here among the spires for now. My need for a bit of peace and quiet is coming to an end -- but I have not yet had my fill of it. Soon.