I know I said I would press on with my training but I needed a rest so I took it. I sat down in the Dundee Inn and had an ale and looked over some recent notes. I have been quite busy lately, a little too busy in fact.

When I was able to advance I was able to search into the N’rolav tombs a bit more. New clues and new possibilities opened before my eyes. I never know what I’m going to run into down there. Mostly I take my time looking around. Training is important but it is easy to rush through an area and not see the clues that are all around us. Things like the house at the end of the gloomy path, the statue in the gremlins tree, the battle arena in the Landing, and many many other sites. I choose to see these and study their importance because I want to understand this place we are fighting for.

Why is Valorn the way it is today? What causes the possession of the animals that makes them rage so wildly? Who are the giants that live above the Verthedge Forest and will they ever open their doors to humans again? What is it that caused the once noble Sea Dwellers to become aggressive toward humans?

These are questions we may never see the answers to but I shall try my best to figure them out. There’s more to this land than hack and slash if people will stop to look around.

I was pondering these thoughts when I noticed Venus at the Inn. It was good to see her out and about. I was so preoccupied with my thoughts I did not say much to her. Knowing she is still about the land and that Issy is doing well was good enough for me. I could have said more but she also seemed preoccupied with her thoughts. I’m sure we will get a chance to catch up some day.