[Mykah]

Entry Three:

Today was... as the other days... interesting. I ran into my friend Niloc (Who happens to be a fellow Ranger) and he explained that he was going to the crafting hall to work on his tailoring skills. Wanting to try my hand a bit myself, I agreed to go with him. We made our way toward Hempstead and that's where I ran into my "friend" as I have refered to her before.

Her name is Ami. She is a beautiful, Elven Lady of immense grace... and power I've come to find out. As I have written I've spent a great deal of time with her over the passed few days and I find myself getting closer to her. There she was... breath taking.. elegant.. and she has a certain mysteriousness to her as well. As we began conversing we were surprised by her friend G'ork. A very Protective, and extremely large and battleworthy Half-Orc. I've heard a great deal about this creature.. and while most of the companions that I have are afraid of him, I see something else. I can't say that I wasn't intimidated, but I know that he only has Ami's best interest at heart, which makes me rather fond of him myself. G'ork and I later sat at the Inn in Wayfare and talked, after dispactching of a few spiders that he needed to the venom sacks from, but I'll speak of that in just a bit... for now I'll get back on topic. As we were discussing random conversation Ami gestured for me to follow her as Niloc was heading to town, and G'ork was waiting for his customer, so I did.

Walking into Hempstead fields I saw her there.. basked in sunlight picking what seemed to be harvested vegetation, for what I can only assume will later be used for crafting of some type. Approaching her, I tapped her shoulder receiving a great smile as I did. She greeted me with the usual warm and tender manner that she normally does, gesturing me to walk with her. As we walked we came upon a few Gnolls. (obvious replacements for the ones we had taken care of the day before. It would seem they have plans in this area, as to what I'm not sure yet) We took care of the reinforcements as we did the day prior and continued walking until we reached a rather large hill to climb. I scaled the hill easily, and offered Ami my hand when reaching the top, aiding her in her climb. As we reached the summit of this hill we came upon a beautiful landscape, encompassed by beautiful waterfalls and a large pond.. it was majestic in the least. A true Gem of Nature.. as most things are.

This brings me to a quirk, that I find not only humbling, but "cute" at the same time. Ami, has a natural distaste for chickens! Chickens! These are WILD chickens however, so I guess they are not for everyone to love. As we approached one I noticed that it was meagerly searching for food, and as it was preoccupied I began speaking to it.. immediately calling it over. Ami then exclaimed her distaste for them and I told his to stay behind as we made our descent up a rather large set of stairs that over looked the waterfalls. This view was even more majestic.. more beautiful and grand then almost any landscape I had ever seen.. and in my travels I have seen a lot of landscapes.

As we reached the top, I sat at the northern most corner of the peak, taking it the scenery in all it's glory.. the beautiful waterfalls, the magnificent pond.. and the gorgeous Elven woman beside me. I hadn't noticed that I was bleeding.. and Ami kneeled beside me placing a bandage on my arm. Her touch was soothing.. soft.. I couldn't help but want to touch her hands with my own, and so I did. Staring back at her she paused with a warm smile, allowing me to get lost in the moment.. as I believe she did as well. My heart was pounding like never before, not even in battle have I felt such a feeling. It was exciting... soothing and peaceful all at the same time. A confusing, yet very clear feeling, if that makes any sense at all. After a Short time we decided to continue our walk, this was after a rather heavy conversation that consisted of commitment and other things. Lets leave it at we decided that we both enjoyed each others company immensely and that it would continue to be that way.. and in time things may develop further, but at this time.. we still needed to get to know each other more. She continued to show me the landscapes around the area that I hadn't seen.. and I was more then impressed. This place was turning out to be more then I expected.. it's turning out to be.. "home".

After a while Ami explained that she needed to do a few things and needed to get back to town and as such, I needed to meet back up with Niloc to receive my lessons in crafting. With a slightly saddened heart I said my goodbye for now.. and started towards hempstead.

After arriving at Hempstead, Niloc informed me that we needed to head to Silkwood forest to obtain some spider silk to make thread. (a crucial component when learning tailoring) So I quickly agreed and we set off. Much to my avail I found myself in the middle of 20 monstrous spiders, fending them off as best I could I managed to slay nineteen of the beasts.. after thinking the fight was over I was suprised by a straggler and fell to his bite.. Niloc had arrived just as the bite occurred as he was fighting another group on his own. Niloc, Met me back in town and another adventurer by the name of Marec was strolling through. Noticing I looked a bit "Under the weather" Marec offered his help in returning me to my grave site to reflect on my passing.. Here comes another set of interesting events. Skully, the Dwarf that I had mentioned early was approaching our group in the streets of Hlint. As I approached to greet him I was received with not only an animosity, but hostility. He said something to the effect of "I'm sick of your human kind and your elf Kind too." Shrugging it off a bit I figured his anger would pass, turns out I was wrong. Niloc returned from smelting the ingots he was carrying and was leading me to a woman that needed an amulet that I had found in the Wild Surge Inn and as I entered I witnessed Skully senselessly murdering the hostess and someone that was coming to her Aid. He quickly dodged out of the inn and when we got outside he threatened the entire group with the same fate. Running off shortly after. Another adventurer (I forget his name as I had not had much contact with him) reported him to the guards and Myself, Marec and Niloc set out to my grave site. We quickly made our way through the woods to where I had fallen and I sat at my grave.. no combat necessary. Seems the spiders aren't so quick to repopulate an area after they have been destroyed. Filthy Spiders.

As we Left the woods, we stopped upon a hilltop as I had thought that I saw Ami run by. Must have been my imagination I said to myself. I see her everywhere...that elf is even causing figments of my imagination!!!

Turns out I was right... or at least I think I was. Shortly after Niloc realized Tod was there, he stepped out of the shadows, and we were all approached by another adventurer, Ell. We all needed a good rest so we headed to a nearby camp ground and much to my suprise... and delight.. there was Ami, sitting beside the fire reading her book. Smiling happily I took a seat, more or less as close to Ami as I could. Niloc began cooking some eggs on an ingot (which may I say was a rather creative idea) and Ami asked if he had anymore. Nodding in assurance he exclaimed that he hand an entire box full. I offered to pay for half which was a total of 1500 true, but she had already made the bank note out and didn't want to write out another one. As the transaction was happening, G'ork showed up. Now again, my friends were a bit on the frightened side, I however see G'ork as a very well behaved, and rather intelligent Half-Orc, sometime after they left I met up with him as he was on his way to kill the spiders I was talking about earlier. I did what I could to aid him.. but it seems the brute not only didn't need my help, but I perished in a hastily ill-timed attack on one of them. G'ork slayed the rest of the cave by himself.. and then proceeded to raise me.. telling me to thank Ami for it. As pained as I was by the untimely death.. I was in a way.. happy.. obviously Ami had said some good things about me, if G'ork took it upon himself to bring me back.. he could have just as well left me for dead.

On our way back to town I approached G'ork and told him that I wanted to speak with him.. in regards to Ami. I made it known that I had feelings for her, and also made it aware to him that his approval meant a great deal to me for the fact that he and Ami were as close as they were, and his approval meant a great deal to her. G'ork responded by telling me (More or less) That he didn't see any harm coming to her from me.. and that if he did.. I would be beaten to a bloody.. senseless pulp. I again assured him, that the last thing I wanted was for Ami to get hurt.

On that note G'ork started telling me how they had met.. (G'ork and Ami that is) and told me that they had actually met at the inn in wayfare. So in return I asked if he wanted to get a drink there, it would be my treat. With a simple Grunt, he turned and agreed, heading in that direction.

At first the topic was about Ami, and how they had met, and how I had met her and visa versa. Then we started talking about G'ork. I was indeed right.. This Creature was misunderstood.. (as Ami would say, that's my explination for everything) he has endured hardship beyond anything I have ever heard.. he also has a pretty significant past with dragons.. and on my request he even agreed to show me one some time soon. This creature is honorable.. though he is intimidating.. it seems he has a good heart. Even if he won't admit it. He's rather intelligent to, He knows how to speak Orc.. Write and Speak Dwarven and he's working on learning Elven. I couldn't believe it.. and I informed him that I would be happy to help him with his Elven if he ever were to need my assistance. To make a long story short.. I kinda like the big guy. Hopefully I see more of them both.

Speaking of friends.. and seeing them again.. I'm rather disappointed that I didn't run into Layl today.. perhaps I'll go looking for her tomorrow. She was probably just busy.

On another note entirely.. I'm almost torn between my combat with a Bow and My Scimitars.. I enjoy the different full frontal combat with my blades.. but it seems that my uncanny nac with the bow is getting the better of me. It seems that the use of my blades is falling behind.. and the use of my bow is .. well to put it simply.. My main form of combat. I feel I am growing stronger with the bow even as I put focus on my scimitars. My Elven Traits are getting the better of me for now. I even noticed that I fired a shot without looking today simply on reflex and delivered a death blow directly in the head of a goblin. I wasn't expecting that. (//critical hit)

I guess I should probably focus on my strengths and hone my weaknesses when I have the chance. Well, that's the it for today. Perhaps I will seek out a more experienced Archer and practice some skills I do not yet possess and see how far this can take me.

~Mykah.~