Sunday, 09 March 2008 at 15:09

An eventful day. while Dear One was resting in the tower - she still seems a bit restless, but I don't know what is bothering her, only time will tell I guess - I went to tend to some of my duties. While I stood on guard, a request reached me, a request for training. The letter struck me as being polite. The writer exemplified his dedication and was polite in his request. Being reluctant at first, ... since I already have Jay to sponsor, .... I still agreed in the end. It seems a bit strange to have two pupils at once, but Jay is ready to be a warrior. Next time we meet I shall take him to the temple, so he can fully dedicate himself to his chosen profession.

And so, I decided to grant young Amalric the first lesson. Patience is a important virtue in my mind, and though I bring it up and can speak about it, I don't believe it can be truly taught. On the other hand, Jay has shown a great deal of patience in his apprenticeship. However, I believe he already had the virtue of patience before he heard the first lesson.

Anyway, after having giving the lesson, I was visited by my good friend Korba. The famous Light Bearer and Cartograph wanted my assistance for a map he was making. Off course I gladly assisted him. We finished his project and as we looked upon the finished map with a satisfied smile, it seems the marcs had flown by. It was too late to return to the tower to see how Dear One was doing.

As Sunrifter set, I returned to the Barracks, and have brought some of my papers in order. I hope to talk to Dear One soon.

Iron Knight Purazon

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Monday, 03 March 2008 at 17:15

Again, I have not seen the Dearest One in a few days. Where can she be. As soon as my duty was over, I've searched until the far reaches of N'rolav for a sign, .... a track, a print of her slender feet in the mud. Long and hard did I search, and in the end, I had to return to Dundee with only doubts in my head. Me not finding her. Are my tracking skills waning? Or is she deliberately hiding herself? If so, what has happened to make her seek solitude? She may just need a few moments, ... to gasp for air on the path, .... but where has it taken her? And can I follow her there?

Thoughts where fluttering through my mind as I, exhausted from the search, entered Cerbie's Grill. Leaning to the so-familiar counter I ordered a hen. At that time, Jezzara, lady-warrior, stepped in. I was too absent-minded to notice at first, but she hailed me. Honestly, I could not put my thoughts from my mind at that time, I just yawned. She must have noticed something was wrong, and proposed a challenging trip for the both of us. Venturing through the Sea Caves. I welcomed the distraction. I just had to fetch myself a few potions, while allready took the ferry. As much as I hasted myself, I could not catch up with her before she reached the Sea caves. Truly, this Warrior-woman has some quick feet. So the Quickfooted One looked up to me with a grin, asking if I were ready. Was I? Off course. It was a challenge, that's for sure. But as we progressed, and got more attuned to each others style of combat, we started to easily overcome opponents we could not try to best on our own. Truly, teamwork is a formidable power. As one of us drew the attention of our foes, by dealing the initial blows, the other could effectively finish them off. The Quickfooted One and I took turns in these roles and all went well, ... safe for a small wound, that was quickly healed by applying a salve. I think she barely noticed. Well, despite my tiredness, we managed to get quite deep in the caves, ... but then at a moment, ... we were nearly overwhelmed. Some risky manoevres were necessary to best our last foe, and though we got the upper hand in the end, we felt our strength was waning. As the Quickfooted One looked at me, the question was quickly raised, ... press on, ... or return back to safety, and gather our strength for another attempt at another time.... In wisdom, we decided on the second option. Rest was needed, .... In fact I should have done so earlier, were it not for my haunting thoughts. Well, ... at least my body was tired.

I hope I can find the Dear One's path soon.


Iron Knight Purazon

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