*Evelyn opens the small leather bound book and smooths out the first page. She contemplates for a moment and begins writing.*My first days away from Michael and Belaruth have been eventful to say the least. I feel like I'm on my way to being a hero! I've met so many wonderful new people and done some truly amazing things! I don't want to forget any of it so I figured I should write things down, make my own fairy tale. Not long after I was left in Center, I met Garadel. He favours a greatsword like me! He was lovely and he and his companion, Torvald helped me do some quests around the town. I'm very glad I got to know them, especially Garadel and I'm ecstatic I've gotten to use my sword against real foes. Garadel also took me to Hlint to clear away some lizardfolk that were terrorizing the city. On the way, we passed through Fort Llast and I said a quick prayer outside the temple. It was good to be near home again even though there isn't really anything left. Garadel then introduced me to one of his friends, an elf I think, named Tharivian. He was very quiet but also wonderful. He used a longsword and was an incredible fighter. I wonder if he won't give me some advice on how to improve my own technique. Anyways, Tharivian took me to meet some of his companions, a rogue named Stev and a Dwarven mage whose name has slipped my mind. They all were incredibly talented and I felt so lucky to be able to accompany them. We traveled into the Forest of the Fog and fought back giants. They were truly incredible! It was my first time seeing such creatures and it was amazing! Not to mention watching such amazing warriors in battle! If only I had skill like that! In truth though, I think the experience has improved my own fortitude. I can't wait to go out again, keep practicing, and perhaps learn some things from Garadel and Tharivian. I am so pleased to finally have had the chance to properly weild my blade and I'm so excited for the next opportuity. I am also learing to forge weapons! Perhaps in the future I can make my own sword! It would be incredible to fight with a weapon of my own design! For now though I will continue to work with what I have and keep improving myself and hopefully the world!*Evelyn closes the journal, thinks for a moment and reopens it excitedly.*I almost forgot! Garadel gave me a rose! He is so lovely. I like him very much. *She closes the book once again and smiles.*