Demands of being an Apprentice

[Cp_Winddancer]

I began my studies this morning.  One of the things which I was told to do is to write down what I learn so that I can remember them when the time is needed.  All that I have learned so far is go collect eggs,comfery, barley, ... collect the world.  But I guess I can not complain too much Uncle Marcus did take me in and give me a place to stay.  He also gave me a new set of clothes.  Man are they nice!  I also met the priestess Chanda.  She does not mence words.  She made me copy the entire book of "The History of Magic".  I know all about the history of magic now.  I thought that the book would never end.  I'm not sure what the point of it is but maybe I will learn to scribe soon.  I have been working on my cooking skills.  I am starting to get better at it.

[Cp_Winddancer]

I have finally done it.  I was able to see Uncle Marcus while he was invisible.  My study of vision is paying off. I was able to see him first when he would cast darkness and then when he was completely invisible.  Master Ramanon has also started my studies of scribing.  He is nicer that Priestess Chanda.  Yet he demands higher standards. 
    Uncle Marcus seems more frail these days.  He says that death's cold touch is leaving him weaker and weaker.  He wants me to be able to master the first teire of spells without the need for components.  I think that I am getting better at it.  I know that this will help me to be able to destroy all of those giants.  I will make them Pay!  Priestess Chanda says that Lord Corath will aid me in doing so.  A lot of my time is spent learning about him.  I know he will give me power.  Uncle Marcus says that I have a big test of my skills coming up soon. I wonder what it will be.  He also says that I have a choice to make soon about Lord Corath. Im not sure what it is but I will do what is necessary to show my commitment to him. 
    There have been lots of new faces around lately.  Orcs and Giants.  Priestess assures me that this Giants Zort is not of the Irland bloodline.  If he is I will kill him as well.  The orc as uncle Marcus refers to him as, is of use to me and has been able to supply me with the sawdust I need to make scrolls.  I wonder if he is of any other use.  I think I'll find something which can aid me.

[Cp_Winddancer]

*Opening his journal which he has not written in for some time he reads the passages which he once wrote and examines his sloppy handwriting and tears out the pages*
 
 
“Never again will I show forth weakness in any manner.” 
 
 
*Taking out a quill and red ink he begins to write*
 
 
Much has transpired, much more will.  The Black Hand is secured in the hand of one of few I trust.  Ramanon has it, exactly where he is keeping it I do not know.  He must have it on him since I was unable to find it in his trunks.  None the less I have seen it and the awesome power it contains.  I dare not ask him for it for I do not wish to receive a beating over it. 
 
 
  Twice now the soul mother has called for me, she will not call a third time.  I have passed the first half of my apprenticeship.  I am glad that is over, no longer will I merely clean the floors and collect components.  I have become to good of a scribe to waste my talents.  I continue to learn from master Ramanon.  I will however be far more powerful than he.  His focus on becoming a master of the dead has taken its toll on his arcane powers.  I will not fail to become a true master of magic as my uncle did.  He was unable to wield the truly spells.  Now he is a mere master of the white skull.  This honor will one day be confirmed on myself.  I have spoken with the Priestess Chanda of taking my oaths to Lord Corath.  She told me that I am to finish what my uncle was not able to.  This alone will show that I have surpassed him in ability.  I will do what he could not.