[Kenderfriend]

*takes a small gulp of some green forest draft, before taking out her old journal and a quill, dipping it in the green ink.*

Written on Threas, Decilar 5, 1439 ... sometime in the afternoon.

I was walking down the cobble path in Hempstead, humming away cheerfully. Then I saw Tod, and Gala just coming out of the Angel's Guild. I grinned widely and waved to them, it was great to see them both again. Gala then said something about going somewhere and ran off before we could reply. I scratched my head then looked to Tod, and we both followed her to the square.
We talked a bit then POOF! Everyone disappeared, but a moment later we all appeared with a purple dwarf grinning. Of course it was him, he always has to make a big entrance! *chuckles to herself*
Alatriel and Lavender appeared not long after, we were talking about checking out the mines in Haven. I got a bit distracted, watching those... err... what Gala calls Ioun stones, yeh, I was watching them whizz around Tod for awhile, they're amazing! Guess I missed some of the converstion though.. Gala was motioning a lady sitting on a bench to come across, and she did just that. Apparently she was a Xeenite, called Bree, but I know Essa and she's nice so I thought it would be alright. We all told her our names... although Tod was being a bit quiet, then Bree bent down and looked at Tod exclaiming, "What's your name cutie?"
He went red and then they started embarrasing him some more. I got really angry at them then, and yelled out "A'right, stop winding him up already!"
Then Bree turned to look at me now, and just grinned saying, "Hey you're pretty cute too!" I blushed, maybe she was just being nice and all, but I still felt a bit... abashed.

Anyways, we all made it to Haven and then descended into the dark mines. Gala was out in front, with Lavender behind. Then me, Tod and Alatriel stayed in the middle, Gala said that way we could shoot arrows from the side or stick the enemies with swords. Rocky brought up the rear, he sang songs to keep our spirits up, and cast his spells.
Lavender looked back at us, her sword leaning on her shoulder and just said, "Right, all you without shields, stay behind me!"
I looked down at my sword and shield and raised my eyebrows. So, if things got outta hand I could overtake her right?

We were doing fine, making our way through the groups of gnolls, getting lower and lower down in the cavern, until we came to another doorway. Gala just stood there, and I could see a gnoll noticed us. It started to run towards us, but nobody moved a musle! I clenched my teeth and twirled my blade, then dashed out and plunged my sword into one, and fell. It took me awhile to pull my sword out and by the time I did, one stabbed my shoulder and I let out a cry of pain. I could see the others battling around me, but I was getting seriously hurt. I whipped round, hoping if I could get a distance from the gnoll, I could shoot it from a distance. BAM! I ran straight into another gnoll that was behind me. It grunted and dealt a massive blow to my head. Darkness clouded my vision, and I lost all feeling, slumping to the ground.

The next thing I know my eyes open again, and I coughed looking up just to see Lavender and Rocky at the doorway. Turns out Gala had saved me, I really owe her for that. I made my way slowly into the next room, where the others just finished dealing with the gnolls. I sighed, I guess even when I tried to help, I just let them down in the end. Rocky ran across and smiled at me. I looked around, anxious to know if everyone was alright. If someone was hurt and I wasn't there to help.....But then Tod appeared from the shadows next to me grinning and gave me a hug. I just smiled back, I didn't feel so useless then as I did a moment ago. I guess I'm lucky to have such caring friends.

Later on, when we finally made it out, we delivered the head of the Gnoll leader to Haven castle and waved as we each made our own way. I walked and hummed over to Ben's house. Guess I should visit him... haven't seen him for a long while... Ooh maybe I should give him some of my whiskey, he likes that stuff I think.


-Keppli

*closes the journal once more