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Year of Wild Magic, 14 Present Reckoning, 23rd of Eleasias
The 3rd of the last ride of Highsun.
It’s good to
be back on the road again. Although it’s been only a tenday since
I’ve camped under the stars, it feels longer. This is the first time
I’ve been on the road in such a small group. I’m used to the slow
march of a caravan, but I’m quickly growing to enjoy this faster
pace. Inferno seems to enjoy it also. Another pleasing aspect is I
find the company I’m in far better than that of a selfish merchant.
There are ten of us from the Adventures’ Guild Hall, three humans,
two dwarves, two half-elves, one gnome, a tiefling, and myself.
There is Jakihm, a human priest of Tymora who seems better suited
for the city life. He never complains about anything though, and
always seems to be looking at the bright side of things.
Alemnia is a quiet human wizard. I share last watch with her. She
doesn’t shy away from work, and seems to have a good heart.
Then there is Na’tally, also a human wizard. She seems a rich girl
out to prove her worth to her uncle. Just what little I’ve been
around her, I’d say she is capable. She has a familiar, a raven that
by her looks must be testing her patience’s.
Bedwin, a gruff, grizzled dwarven warrior, carries a great dwarven
axe that I’d hate to be on the wrong end of. I find it odd that he’d
never ridden until a few days ago. He might not admit it, but I
think he’s glad he finally learned. Who said you can’t teach an old
dwarf new tricks?
Marisa is unlike any of the dwarves I’ve ever met before. Always in
high spirits, and blessed with a witty tongue. She treasures her
crossbow, and looks quite capable with it.
The half-elf Amershaine gives the impression he’s more comfortable
talking to his horse, whose name is Oakshield I believe, rather than
any of us. When I look him in the eyes, I feel like there is wild
fury behind them. There is no doubt though, he is at home in the
wild.
Torstag, the other half-elf, is also home in the wild. It seems he
was paid by Na’tally’s uncle to guide us. I share last watch with
him, and am glad he is accompanying us. His sword and bow will be
needed.
Tinem is a fun loving gnome with some spell casting abilities. His
jokes and stories help make the days go by. He seems to know about
gems and precious stones, maybe I’ll ask him to show me some day.
Lastly there is the exotic creature Mehet. I could use all my ink
and not do her justice. Her voice is amazing; it’s like nothing I’ve
ever heard before. She is witty and very pleasing on the eyes.
One thing I’ve noticed is that unlike where I’m from, green eyes
seem to be more common up north. No, not all of us have green eyes,
but there seems to be enough to put a smile on Xivm’s dead face.
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