Another day, another level in power. I still need those last 3 elusive red spells, and then I'm in for the long grind of trying to collect those pesky blues. I dread the thought. I've heard nightmare stories from others about how hard they are to come by, I just hope my patience will hold out.

I haven't seen much if Nih as of late. With his new postition of High Lord he has been quite the busy little rogue I think. I did get to see Darrath the other day though. He has been quite lazy as of late and I told him so. I made sure he was absolutely shining with enchantments before giving him a swift kick in the butt to make him go train. I think he has just been basking in the glow of his romance with Damian. Those two are truly disgusting with the cuteness.

I think I am going to relax for a day or two, perhaps spend some time in my caves and gather my thoughts before starting in on a new round of training.

*a doodle of a hulking redhead holding hands with a shorter blonde sits on the bottom of the page. It is surrounded by little hearts and smiley faces . Further to the left is another doodle, hastily drawn, of what can only be a cockactrice wearing a tricorn cap riding on the back of what could be a plains cat. A few other random scribbles fill the bottom of the page.*

*scribbled onto the page is a decent looking picture of korunga slug that appears to be crawling on someones face. It is shaded quite nicely to highlight its slugginess*

Helped clear away a horde of gremlins from Branishor earlier with the help of my dear old friend Darkus. Doyle was there as well giving great encouragement. I have not seen him about in many a moon. We three had a good fun chat before it was off to the beaches again. So far the sharks have given me nothing but trouble. Darkus and Drako have been down roaming the beaches as well with just as much luck. I think sharks may have changed feeding grounds as all they seem to be coughing up are cloaks, hats, and ferry tickets. I'm just glad I am no longer down there alone, having the 2 men there makes the crystal search a lot easier.

I did manage to gain another level as well, that was a wonderful achievement. I celebrated by harrassing Nih while we sat away the day in the shade of the forest waiting for the rifter to set. I actually had wine for the first time, I'm not sure if it is to my liking. I think I shall stick with lemonade and nectar from now on as they are much easier on the palate. But Nih had brought it along so I wasn't going to turn it down.

I also met 2 new people as well, Aife and Isolde. My dear little Cally just sponsored Aife into the ways of the warrior, she seems like a very nice girl though I fear I may have made her nervous. My people skills are still not very good. Isolde seemed a bit jumpy as well, but I think that is just because Nih was having a bit of fun teasing her. Apparently she has applied to join us in the Nocturnal Hand, I hope she makes it as she seems quite pleasant. And having a few new faces around is always a good thing.

Not much else to report, so I think I shall get off my lazy butt and get back to hunting. Perhaps I shall get lucky and find the key to another new spell.

My feet ache. I did not think it was possible for them to hurt this much. All my dancing and leaping about has come back to haunt me the past few days. But, atleast I am out of that silly costume. Although I did quite like how Haven had painted up my face, I found it amazing honestly. Atleast I was not the only one in costume. It was brilliant what everyone in the guild came up with. From firey wings, to dancing dresses, and even a talking rat head on a stick. Oh Ratsy, I think we could have been great friends.

I am so glad that all of our hard work paid off. The Carnival of the Hand was a bigger success then we had hoped. So many people came, and the halls were filled with the sounds of astonishment and laughter into the wee hours of the morning. Pallas and Lowrenzo were brilliant in the dagger contest from what I was told. Haven said she hadn't seen skill like that in a good long time. And Sehdae with her beard. I could hear her and Damian of the stripy tights bantering even outside.

Even now as I write this, I can hear my fellow guildmates whispering in the next room. They are plotting our next great endeavor. I admit, I am kind of scared, but excited at the prospect as well. Though I think the next big event we might be holding could be a bonding. Damian and Darrath do make quite the pair, those two are such opposites, yet they work so well together. I am sure it is a great relief to Sehdae, as Damian has been a bit of a thorn in her side. Ah, young love. It keeps me amused.

In other news, I've been seeing quite a bit of Nih lately. He has made my life decidedly easier, agreeing to go fetch me cookies for a small fee. Saves me from having to walk all the way to Caer Laedan. I find him a bit perplexing, as I never quite know when he is being serious, or when he is jesting. Doesn't matter really. He keeps me company, and is one of the few that I feel comfortable talking to. And the cookies, did I mention the cookies? Oh yes, I did. As long as he keeps the cookies coming, and doesn't try to gnaw on my leg or anything I think we will become great friends in time.

That's all I can think of for now. I'm so tired from all the festivities, it is definitely time for a good long sleep.