I've been hunting in the caves still. Even though I'm not sure who started things. I don't know if I should but I also don't know if I shouldn't. It's confusing. I hope Eagle tells me soon what she learns.

I saw Badger down there sleeping. He's around alot but doesn't always say much. I didn't know this was his place so I'll try not to bother him. He doesn't seem to like being bothered that much. But he's been nice to me. Once when I was wondering about the hole and looking at it he gave me lots of light in case I was going to go down there. If Doyle hadn't helped me when I went there I might have asked him.

Like Skylsganin said there's lots to see but sometimes people don't look. He just came back and we talked a little. He said people knew he was going away for a while, but then why did they ask when he'd be back? I don't understand. Maybe it's like the seeing and not looking. I've been trying to look.

Light left a note saying he got his weapon. Now it will never be dark for him again and I'm glad.

I had always been told it didn't matter who started something, it matters who has the power to finish it...completely. But like lots of things I was taught, it doesn't hold true here. And I'm glad. Things are better here. You know who the bad things are right away.

But it got me wondering who did start things between the Sea Dwellers and people? So I asked Eagle. She didn't know but she said she'd ask people who might know. There's lots of groups of them and maybe each has a different reason or maybe there isn't a reason at all. Some we invade, some invade us and some even keep the dead sailors around. I think I'd like to know the reason. It's hard to make decisions without knowing things.

Sometimes things just happen for no reason and I guess that's okay too.

We were both awake at the same time and went on a picnic. I remembered what Skylsganin had said and we went to the Caves of Night. There's a place where it looks like the stars are shining through even though they're not. It's nice. Light told me about jokes his guild members play on each other with buckets of water and other things.

I don't know what makes it a joke though. He tried to explain and it must be the surprise. So if you surprise someone, you've joked with them too. I don't think I like surprises much though. His guild mate put stuff in my pack and it was for him so I guess that's okay. I gave it to Wyf and he saw that Light got it.

I saw Talon and gave him the present. I think he likes it. In a while he'll be able to use it. I used a busy word for it. I think I'm getting used to words doing lots of jobs at once. He's looking for a green guardian but when I said I'd look too he said it will happen when it happens and he's not going out of his way to look for it. If you don't look how can you see it? It doesn't make sense to me but he's awful smart so it must be right.

I'm not looking for strange things as much. Most of the places have been looked at already I think. But I"ll keep watch.

I went and looked more. I thought about the mines and took a few marcs to search them. There writing was still the same and the skeletons and all were still there. The white rock thing was there and it cowered away from me. I remember fighting it before and how tough it was. Now it wouldn't let me near it.

I guess Light is right. I have come a ways.

I looked about but didn't see who to tell about it. Then I saw Eagle was stirring and I let her know. She seemed surprised when I explained why I told her. But she's been looking too so it makes sense.

Maybe if Light is about one day we can go look together. He might remember something I didn't. Missed is a funny word. It means not hit and not get to see as well. How strange.

I worked on it and I thought and I finally decided to make one for him. I hope he likes it. Wolf and Skylsganin knows what it looks like but now I just have to be around when he is awake. I tried it out and it worked well. But I guess I'll find out later.

I kept looking for strange things to tell Bluejay about but I didn't see any and she wasn't there so I told Bear when he said hello. He says that it's good not to have anything to talk about.

People are talking about always being cautious now since raids happen whenever. But weren't they always cautious? There are demons and creatures and BigUns lots of places. How can you not be cautious when things like that go on?

I thought I lost my writings for a while but I'd left it in the quiet dark and it must have gotten dragged off a ways. There were lots of notes from people saying I did a good job, but all I did was do what I was asked. So I don't see how that's good or bad.

Wyf said that rogues are watched by Sunrifter more then any. It didn't make sense at first and I thought he meant we did something bad but it was so we don't forget the light. I won't forget though.

Light and I keep missing each other but he's around so that's good. Wyf said he'd tell him I'd asked about him. I told him it was okay but he said if he didn't see Eagle he'd want his name mentioned to her. Did he think she'd forget? I don't think Wyf would be easy to forget and with the cannon he leaves bits all over the place too.

Fleur told me her mother gave her a metaphor name and that it means flower. That makes sense. She's like one. All pretty and simple seeming but lots more. And flowers survive everywhere and everything. Right after a fire or drought they're the first things back. She's training and that's good.

People are looking all over for strange things and I talked to Skylsganin about it. He said that he and Eagle and Wyf were looking and telling Bluejay about it. So I said I'd look too. Wolf asked and I told him about it. Bear's been training and getting stronger. I need to keep training too. There might be more troubles or I might get asked to do more.

The letter was all official with a seal and all. It didn't make lots of sense but some of it did. stand in the quiet dark, watch and check on things. Then it had all fancy words and all. Those didn't make sense. But it didn't matter.

I did what I was supposed to and harvested there for marcs so it would be normal and all. Some people came and talked about her coming, but I just kept harvesting like I was supposed to and didn't say anything. Bear said good luck but I didn't know if he was part of it or not so I didn't say anything to him either. I hope he's not angry at me. Then they came. She was there and Urkki and Wolf too. Wolf gave me a scroll in case. Then they said it was all clear so I went where I was supposed to and helped there.

Lots of people were there and Thorin said what needed to be done so we did it. Then he left and I got told I was supposed to be in charge. So I said some of the things he said, people listened and it was all over.

We went to the castle but there were so many people I left again and went to rest. It's easier that way. I'm going to keep the letter though. I'll put it with the lace from the party so it will be safe. Maybe I'll show it to Light someday.

Light is back and we talked a bit. He's tired from his trip so needed to rest. We'll talk later. He has a spare dagger so that's good.

Bear and I went to see them where they hid. He had to wait for me since a skeleton got me, but he did. That was awfully kind of him. He doesn't think anything can be done to help them though. They ignored us mostly until one cast a spell on us.

Bear said it's hard to help people who don't want to be helped. They seem like they do but then they don't. I don't know what to do. I don't think Bear does either. I thought they always knew what to do. Maybe he needs to talk to the others and figure it out. He said he would. That's good.

I was going to stay with them, but he says he doesn't like the feel of the place. It seems different from the other quiet darks so I left like he asked.

I found a red guardian and talked to some people about it. Fleur trained past them she said and the other said he was trapped in Ethucan but it was a nice place to be trapped. Why would anyone want to be trapped? But I showed Fleur a new path and then I went back to the quiet dark to see them.

I don't understand. Bear doesn't see anything wrong with them being there, and he should know. It doesn't seem right. They want to leave and can't.

People enchant and bless to help you when you don't ask them, so why doesn't anyone help them? It doesn't make sense. Who can I talk to about it though? I don't know.

Things make more sense now that I talked with Shawndora. She says that zombies is a term of affection as well as a word for monsters. So inn zombies like the cleric said isn't something scary but nice instead. She siad Korrith and Thorin and Urkki weren't bad zombies but good ones. Why do people make their words so busy here? Can't they just get new ones?

Another busy word is time. It flies and creeps and does all kinds of things. And it tells things too. But I've never heard it speak. Maybe if I listen quietly I will.

I left training for a bit and that's where I met Shawndora. It was quiet everywhere but Cerbies Grill. Korrith was resting there and the two of us talked. After that I went back to train. I saw Talon but he was resting. Maybe I'll see him when he's awake. I miss talking with him. He always has good things to say.

I was going to try another place to talk with people but I was asked to open something so I went there instead.

Then I was going to train but I can't. Someone put spells on me and I don't want to train with them on. They startled me and I ran off a bit. But now I'm back with the two and after I write some more I guess I'll rest instead. I don't like stuff on me unless I ask, but she didn't know that. So I'm not angry at her. Just wondering why people do that.

But I wish I could help them.

I'm still training where he said, and it's a good place but I feel sorry for them too. They want to leave and they can't. But instead of helping them I'm getting help from them. Is that right?

Wolf and I talked. He had something he was going to give me but I told him I didn't need it. Then I said he could swap it for something he did need but he said it wouldn't be fair. I don't think anything is fair though. So why can't he?

They're here and they can't leave. No one helps them either. They just need some powder he says and then they can leave. But no one give them any. Maybe someone will tell me where to get the powder and I can help them. Or maybe they were left here for a reason. They might now know it but they might have upset people and this is how they're being punished. BigUns do that sometimes.

Seeing all the people coming and going must be difficult for them. Maybe one day someone will help them. Maybe I can, but I don't think I'm smart enough.

But it's wrong they're trapped here.

I'm training in one of the places Skylsganin suggested. He was awfully kind to help out.

I still don't know about Korrith, so I'll watch him. The paper seemed to say he was, but I'm not sure. I'll have to decide about it.

I spoke with Fleur and answered her question. It will take lots of work, but I think she wants to. But if she changes her mind I'll be there just in case. It's best that way. I don't forget my promise.

I train more, and I learn new things. Sorry isn't just an apology it's a request to repeat yourself.

Cerdinak said he'll be leaving to travel and all. I hope he finds what he's looking for. Maybe he'll find the others who left. That would be nice.

I met some people at the life monument. Shirila was sitting on top of it. Others came too. Then a Bunny clan member stopped by. He was a cleric. Shirila kept calling him that. Why doesn't she call people by their names? It's confusing when there are lots of clerics around. He called all of us zombies then he said Korrith was a zombie. And he showed me a paper that said it was true.

I hadn't seen it before. The Shrouded Sun. It had something about cannons and something about inn zombies too. There was something about the Inn's bathrooms too.

Shawndora was there. She told me that the box I opened for her so long ago was the first one she ever had. I remember we went to the Inn's bathroom to open it. It was funny seeing something written about the bathrooms.

I wonder if there are more of those papers. I wonder what to do about people who become zombies. The article didn't say there was a way to fix them.

Light's gone away for a bit but he'll be back. He's traveling again. He trained and can use that dagger now that's good.

Bear and I talked and he explained some new words to me. They're not new but the way he used them was. Head spinning doesn't mean turning your head around but being confused. I guess mine does that alot. And sometimes it even spins in circles he says.

I still don't know what he meant by over the top. Over the top of what? Maybe I'll ask him that next time I see him.

That was all because of the book Skylsganin said he wrote in whiles he was camping. That didn't make any sense but I didn't want to upset him so I nodded like I understood. It was something about all the people going into the hole in the inn. He and Urkki were talking about it and he wanted to make a book. I didn't know he knew how to make them. I just thought you bought them from merchants and all.

We talked about Zyanna. I miss her.

Going to harvest more. The sea caves are okay, but I don't know if I want to be there too long. I don't like the drowned guys.

I was leaving there and someone fell out of the sky right next to me. It was scary. And it looked like she was hurt. She didn't talk to me when I talked to her so I got ready to leave then she did. I'm not sure how she got here, I don't think she could fight things and she just fell right out of the air. Then she left in fog so I guess she was an enchanter and wanted to be where she was.