I spent a long time this morning taking myself away from the general population. I’m not much for solitude. Honestly in this world we are seldom alone.

I took much of my recent frustration out on the ancient zombies that attacked me as well as a few Infant N’rolav Beasts that happened along. I remember the first time I encountered one of the infant beasts. They invaded the swamp just outside Dundee. I don’t recall what level I was but it was not enough that’s for sure. JKD came along and finished it off which is generally the case when I get in over my head with one of these things. Every time I hit a mile stone, encounter a beast that at one point I did no damage to much less could think of beating it, I find I get a new lease on life and I press on harder than before. Today I gained a great deal of XP in the short time I had and then I needed to rest.

I took my leave from the swamps of N’rolav and headed to my room above the Dundee Inn. I have grown used to the accommodations there. Many of my fellow Inn mates (so to speak) have moved on to their own houses or to live among their guild halls. Some even taking refuge among the holy Order’s temple or the Enchanters Academy. I find that the Dundee inn suits me fine so I stay and welcome in each new wave of adventurers.

As I entered the Inn I spotted a glimpse of something but I couldn’t quite make it out. Hentez saw though, it was our newest goddess Xia. She had stopped for a visit but I don’t think she meant to have herself known. She was gracious and appeared to speak with the mortals. She seemed kind and held the beauty only a goddess could have. Then after a few seconds Julia also appeared in all her radiance. We are truly fortunate to have these goddesses among us. They are both beautiful and kind but be sure to stay in their good side. From what I hear Xia was quite curious about mortal life. I’m sure many had their opinions to throw out to her but what do we really know of life. We live and die, we fight and love, we make promises and tell lies…. We are mortal. It’s not as glamorous as some would have it sound. All we have learned and all that we can assume to be a reality is yet a complex enigma beyond our understanding.

I think if we could explain mortal life it would be unfortunate for it is our lack of total understanding that makes us mortal in the first place. I pray that Xia will find she is in good company among us as we hope all the gods and goddesses find to be true. I feel sad for those who raise their anger.

I would have stayed but I really don’t like to get into conversations of what it is to be mortal. I think it all to depressing at times and I needed some sleep. Soon I will be well rested and will once again head to the swamps to face the evil that plagues our mortal world if for no reason than to prove to my self that I am truly mortal.