Isilme Kaimelar: A Journey by Moonlight

[typically_annoying]

*she sits quietly, places her journal and writing implements on the desk, then ponders what to write*

How things have changed, since I had to leave Point Harbour!  I am no longer that niaive young adventurer.  I am slowly becoming an accomplished and skilled warrior!  But, what a journey so far ...

*she pauses, filled with emotions and not sure whether to laugh or cry, she tilts her head and smiles to herself as she continues*

The dreams I was having about the dragon came true.  But who can I tell?  No-one will believe me!  There I was, stood at the foot of this huge dragon.  I braced myself, ready to be eaten.  But, wait!  It didn't eat me!  How could it?  I wouldn't be writing this if it did!  *she giggles to herself*  It told me I was a hero.  That I was needed.  To go forth and become that hero!  Well, who am I to argue with a big dragon?  So, off I went ...

*she leans back, shakes her head as she stretches and giggles lighly to herself*

I have met a half-orc by the name of Rylok.  I never thought I would befriend such a person, but he has been kind to me and is a lot of fun to be around.  Rylok has taken me hunting in all sorts of different places, like Sielwood, Direwoods and Broken Forest.  All places filled with some fierce creatures.  But with Rylok's help I managed to survive, reasonably in tact.

Rylok has also helped my choose the weapon that suits me most.  I have tried longwords, war axes and finally, the bastard sword.  I really like this blade.  It is big and powerful, yet I can still hold it in one-hand and protect myself with my trusty shield in the other.  I have also learnt to fight in fullplate armour, again, thanks to Rylok.  He really has been a dear, but I haven't seen him around for a while and I do hope he is okay.

Funny, how I met another half-orc as well.  Roshnak, his name is.  He is another big strong warrior, very much like Rylok.  He has been really friendly as well and has insisted on making me an iron shield so I can be better protected from the heavy hits I am taking.

*she continues her writings, a smile of contentment on her face*

Alantha, a drow sorceress has befriended me.  She is another that has been very kind to me and helped me.  Alantha has also taken me on a trip with her, which was fun.  I have met her partner, Cray.  She is fun, moody, but fun.

*she smiles to herself and closes her eyes thinking, before continuing*

I have met someone whom I consider my best friend.  Her name is Eamane Surion and she is another drow sorceress.  *she giggles*  If my parents knew I was friends with drows and half-orcs, well, they would dis-own me more than the already have!  *she giggles again*  Ohh, but Eamane, she is a wonderful person.  I never thought I would find someone that is such a good friend as her.  We laugh, we talk and we play pranks on each other.  We do seem to find each others company most enjoyable.

Eamane has been travelling a lot with me.  In fact, I hate to travel without her now.  She has grown in power since I have know her *she smiles* and had got quite adept at using her gift.  I am quite in awe of her at times.  Eamane seems to care for me, as well.  When she isn't busy throwing fireballs at the enemies, or at me *she giggles*, she is spending her time making me stronger in batttle.  *she grins*  We have become quite the formidible pair now!

*she pauses for a moment, tilts her head and ponders, a frown comes over her face*

I met another drow, by the name of Annun.  I liked her.  She asked me to be her apprentice in alchemy.  I am not really interested in alchemy, but she is very pretty and I was interested in her, so I said yes.  Well, I asked Annun about her loves and also told her I was interested in her.  She said she loved Kavil.  I was fine with this and said I would leave it at that.  We spoke later about each other.  She told me about her old love, someone called Ravenne, that had been taken by the soulmother.  I comforted her and felt us getting closer.  We met several times after that and several times I tried to walk away.  But, in some way, I think I reminded her of this Ravenne.  A few days later, after a hunt, she took me to a place she has.  She basically offered herself to me, but I couldn't do it.  I found I liked Kavil and didn't want to see him hurt, so I told her no.  She said goodbye and we haven't spoken since.

*she smiles, pleased with herself*

Kavil has been very kind and helpful to me and Eamane.  We had got into trouble on Rilara and got sent back to Hlint in ghost form.  We didn't know him, but he offered to help us.  He was great.  A sorcerer of somepower it seems.  Since that day, I have seen quite a bit of Kavil.  I really like him!  He is always kind and willing to help.  Eamane likes him too and I think she can learn a lot from him.  Kavil has taken us both to the Greypeaks and the Berhagens.  His powers are very impressive and both trips were fun, with lots of ogre and giant hunting.

*she grins and nods slowly to herself*

I spoke with Kavil today and told him I was in love with someone.  I was very happy with life and just had to tell someone.  He was pleased for me and wished me all the best.  I am still at a loss for what to do though.  She is my best friend and I am scared incase I lose her.  But, i cannot do nothing.  Everyday, all I wish is to be with her, near her.  It has taken some realisation, but I know I am in love with her.  I just hope she feels the same about me.

*she looks into the distance, pondering the future, she tilts her head back and stretches, then starts writing again*

What of the future?  What will I become?  Well, I have no simple answer yet.  I have a love for weapons and warfare.  Maybe not the usualy choice for a female, but it is one I have become quite skilled in.  I would like to find someone to train me in using my sword better.  I have seen plenty of people using that silly katana thing, but few seem able to train in the use of a mighty weapon such as the bastard sword.  *she sighs*  Still, there is time, I am still learning and hopefully I will find my trainer soon.  If not, I shall just practice that much harder!

*she smiles to herself, making a promise of herself as she writes*

I know now, that my life will be devoted to protecting Eamane.  With my sword and my life I will look after her.

[typically_annoying]

*she wakes with the sun beating down on her.  slowly she stretches and takes in her surroundings.  she smiles, as she realizes she must have fell asleep by the pond.  she sits up, adjusts her clothes and proceeds to get her journal from her pack.  she pauses, deep in thought, then breaks out in a wide grin and begins writing ...*

I met with Eamane later that day and gave her some things from Kavil.  She was very pleased and excited.  I then gave her a bag with some items I had been collecting for her.  She looked in it and refused to take them, saying the gems and things were too much for her.  I told her straight that nothing was too good for her and that if I had more I would give it to her.  

I took her somewhere quiet where we could talk.  I tried to tell her my feelings, but I was so nervous.  Eamane was patient and caring as usual.  Eventually I got the words out and waited for her to get angry with me.  *she grins*  But, she didn't!  She told me she felt the same.  She loved me as I loved her!  I was overwhelmed with joy!

I told Eamane that I would always be there for her, to protected her.  With my sword, my life, and my dying breath itself, I would protect her always!

*she pauses, tilts her head back and stretches.  slowly she leans forward again and begins writing*

We met up with Menidar and went with him to the high forest.  He needed some oak.  Eamane was whispering to Menidar, like they were planning something, but I don't know what.  She simple grinned at me, like she was planning a surprise.  *she smiles*  Little does Eamane know that I have my own surprise being planned.  I have spoken with Alantha and will hopefully get some more suitable robes made for Eamane.  Ones that will provide better protections.  My next task is to gather all the items required.

Later that evening, we met with Thais and her partner Amarath.  The five of us went to haven mines.  It was fun as usual.  Menidar did most of the mining, but I did manage to get 5 nuggets of iron for a present I may be planning.  As we came out of the mines, Roshnak was walking by and when he saw me he called me over.  He gave me a nice iron tower shield, to help protect me better.  I didn't know what to say, except thank you to him.

*she closes her eyes, ponders what happened next and shudders, a frown forms on her face*

Well me, Eamane, Thais and Amarath all decided to explore the marshes further.  We managed to get deep into them, but as we neared what looked like a temple disaster struck.  Amarath and Eamane fell.  Nooo!  I was distracted by Eamanes falling and didnt notice my magical shield failing.  A mage bombarded me with missiles and I joined Thais in the void and we went to meet with Eamane and Amarath.

*she wips her eye, nods slowly to herself and frowns heavily*

I had failed badly!  Eamane told me not to be stupid, but I couldnt help it.  She fell because I wasn't watching and guarding her closely enough.  But, never again!  I shall find someone to train me how to protect another person properly.  I will be her protector!  I must learn how to move better in combat.  How to move through a crowd, without taking so many hits, so I can get to Eamane if she is ever in trouble.

*she glares into the distance, muttering words unintelligiible to most*

After returning to our stones, a most horrid man came up to us and started hurling abuses at Eamane and another drow called Vindel, who had helped us.  I faced him as best I could and all of us managed to scare him off.  Poor Eamane, was distraught!  She couldn't understand why someone could hate her so.  *she frowns*  I tried to explain that some people were like this and that we would face them together.  Me and her!  I would stand by her, no matter what perils she faces.

*her frown softens and slowly she starts to smile, stretching lightly she continues*

I took Eamane to the pond near haven.  She was amazed how beautiful it was.  *she grins*  We sat amongst the fallen leaves and talked together.  She lent back against me and I stroked her hair as she fell asleep.  *she giggles*  I must have fallen asleep not long after this myself.  I had woken alone.  *she sighs*  I wish she had of woken me!

*she finishes writing with a wide grin on her face*

Life is good!  I am happier than I have ever been.  My life has purpose and I am in love with the most wonderful person.  *she giggles*  Yes!  Life is good!

[typically_annoying]

*she awoke, unaware of her surroundings, her face was pressed against the hard floor of an inn room.  her eyes bloodshot and heavy, her head pounding with the sound of a thousand tiny hammers.  she very slowly tried to move her battered and beaten body.  she prised her eyes open and stared.  all she could see was empty bottles and a lot of blood.  slowly, painfully, she dragged herself to her pack.  she dragged out her journal and with vague recollections she began to write...*

I find myself lost when I am not with Eamane.  I am unsure what to do, so I seem to just spend my time running around and collecting things to craft with.  *she smiles awkwardly*  Today, I seem to have spent most of my time underground.  Either mining copper or iron.  But teaching those ogres a lesson is fun.

*she ponders for a moment in an attempt to recall the events of the day*

I met with Eamane later on.  It was a joyous meeting.  *she grins and winces at the pain*  I suddenly felt whole again.  It is as though, Eamane makes me whole and without her I am empty, and certainly less than I am when with her.  We decided to do some hunting and practice our battle tactics.  We started at sielwood and worked our way through to broken forest and fort hope.  *giggles*  We were a force to be reckoned with, or at least becoming one.  There weren't many creatures that could cause us problems on that journey.  It was a good feeling *giggles* but one that will change rapidly as we explore new areas.

*she leans back and stretches. feeling a twinge in her side and flinches. slowly she leans forward and continues*

After a short rest we headed for the swordrusts.  Lots of gnolls were around, but we cut through them with relative ease.  *giggles*  It was good fun.  We spotted the cave where Addison had gone for spider silks, on a previous trip, and decided to explore.  We battled through the spiders.  *she frowns*  Ugh! I hate spiders!  But, we continued further down into the cave.  We encountered these creatures made of mud and stone.  They were big and there were so many of them!  *she smiles*  Eamane cast her spells on me and I charged them.  *she giggles*  I cut through them with ease and they all fell into a muddy slush.  We went from room to room clearing the area.  We then came to an entrance leading further down.  *she grimaces at the thought*  We headed down and found these strange eyeball things.  We cut through them and worked out way towards a bridge.  *she trembles as she writes*  I spotted a man with the head of a squid.  It attacked us, not with weapons, but with its mind.  I felt it trying to eat my brain.   I was scared!  But, I managed to kill it.  Eamane explored some and came running back telling me that we should leave now.  *she sighs*  Daylight!  We made it out of the cave and went back to hunting gnolls.  We climbed up the mountain further and found a gnoll encampment.  *she smiles*  With fireball from Eamane and my sword, we soon took control of the encampment.  It was a most enjoyable trip!  *she grins*

*she stops writing as if in deep thought, a smile starts to spread across her blood-soaked face*

We decided to rest on the side of the mountain.  We sat down and looked at the view.  I sat behind her, wrapped my arms around her and held her.  I loved Eamane so much.  I just didn't want to let her go.  Ever!  After a while, we kissed and became closer.  Then .....

*her hand trembles, her face awash with pain, she stares into the distance and her eyes glaze over*

....those words!  "I can't do this!"  They cut right through me!  Like a blunt blade, cutting deep and ripping my insides out.  I was in shock!  Everything was a blur and I lost focus with what she was saying.  *she wipes her eyes*  Eamane said she had to be in control of her emotions and couldn't let this happen.  *she catches her breath*  Was it me?  Did she find me so unattractive?   Why can't she just love me?  *she frowns*  We decided to sleep there.  But, as I laid my head down to sleep, she turned invisible on me and went away.  I was devastated!

*she coughs and a sharp pain rips through her side.  she looks down slowly and sees blood splattered over the parchment.  she reaches down to the pain and feels an arrow shaft.  she looks closely at it and grimaces.  she grabs hold of it carefully and then pulls it hard.  her scream echoes around the room.  she feels weak.  she collapses*

*she stirs gradually. pain shoots through her body as she regains consciousness.  she looks down slowly and sees blood splatters and a bloody handprint on her journal.  she looks at herself and sees her wounds.  she winces and begins the task of tending her wounds.  she is no healer, but she does enough to keep herself alive*

Eamane had walked away from me.  Left me on the mountains.  I was in shock and did not know what to do.  I climbed down the mountain side and walked across the open plains.  The gnolls we had fought earlier must have gathered some help.  I did no care though.  I blindly walked through them, not noticing the swords and arrows that were hitting me.  By the time I did it was nearly too late!  I managed to draw my blade and set about chopping through the gnolls.  I did not feel my usual joy of battle.  This was just about surviving.  And I did!  Just!

*she frowns to herself and looks at all the empty bottles on the floor*

I remember finding an inn.  I purchased a room and some bottles of beer.  I then sat and drank the beer all night.  Trying to forget!  To numb the pain that was within me!  I don't remember much after that, except waking and finding myself in the mess I am now.

*she grimaces and nods slowly, deep in thought*

My love for Eamane has not changed.  I will give her time.  I will set my mind on protecting her.  I will improve my skills in combat.  I still have to master how to move easier while surrounded, so that I can get to her anytime she gets in trouble.  And, how do I turn quikc enough in battle to easily fight more than one enemy at a time?  When I have mastered these, I need to study how best to use my sword to cut deep and true into the enemy.  The quicker I can kill the enemy, the safer Eamane will be!

[typically_annoying]

*green!  the world is green!  all she can see is green!  she tries to say something, then tastes it.   'ugh! grass!'  she exclaims and splutters.  she then starts laughing.  she remembers she fell asleep, with eamane, by the fire in velensk.  she is smiling as she pulls herself up.  she then gets comfortable by the fire, gets out her journal and writes*

After I left the inn, I went round the shops in Port Hampshire.  I was still looking for some better armour for Eamane.  No matter what happens, I love her and will protect her.  *she frown*  But, nothing!  I cannot find anything suitable for her!  Feeling down, I go and sit by the fountain.  *she smiles*  Who should walk by?  Alantha!  She had come to do some crafting and came over to talk to me.  She was very nice and asked what was wrong.  I explained what had happened with Eamane and I also told her that I couldn't find any armour.  Well, she happened to have a set of lesser mage armour I could buy.  This was great news and Alantha even changed the style.  She then told me she had told Eamane to control her emotions, but in battle and not in everything.  This was encouraging news!  If I did see Eamane again, and I was determined I would, then I would tell her she misunderstood what Alantha meant.

*she pauses a moment, flicks a hair from her face and smiles to herself*

I bumped into Eamane later on.  *she grins*  She was looking for me!  She felt bad about what she did and wanted to talk.  This was good news and I was feeling better already.  We went to the pond near Haven to talk.  *her face becomes more serious*  Eamane told me about the elf family that raised, about her being captured and held prisoner, the man who spotted her gift and helped her escape.  *she looks concerned*  She has had a troubled past and I worry for her.  *she smiles*  I told Eamane I would help her find her family and I know that if ever the chance occurs, then I will seek bloody revenge on any of her captors that may stil be alive.

*her smile fades and she stops writing.  she ponders carefully, what to write*

Eamane said she was scared what she is or what she might become.  She had said to me: 'What if I am evil? or truly demonic?'.  *she smiles*  Well, I told her that if she was evil then I shall follow the evil path with her.  And, if she was a demon, then I shall become the lover of a demon *she giggles* or perhaps she can turn me into a demon?  *she nods slowly to herself*  But, it matters not, that Eamane may turn darker on me.  I have sworn to love and follow her always, and if needed I shall follow a darker path with her.  *she grins*  But, I don't see this somehow!

*she stretches slowly and tilts her head back, allowing the morning sun to beat down on her.  she is happy and content.  she yawns slightly and continues*

A group of us ventured into the into the blood desert.  *she giggles*  We battled snakes, scorpions and ogres.  It was great fun!  My skill is improving.  In fact we all did well.  We ended up in the swordrusts *she grins* and I got to a little payback on some gnolls!  There were four of us left in the party.  Me, Eamane, Menidar and Zanirth.  We decided to visit the direwoods and clear it of undead things.  *she giggles*  We did a bit, but it was tough going.  We visited the caves there instead.  *she grins*  It was fun!  We cut through the ogres with relative ease.  But it nearly went so bad!  A horde appeared and chased us off.  Menidar and Zanirth nearly died, but we won the day and the cave was clear for now!  After this we all split up.  It had been a long day and I went with Eamane to Velensk, so we could get some rest.

*she tilts her head slightly, a smile widening across her face.  she slowly runs a hand through her hair.  she is staring into the distance, a dreamy smile on her face.  she returns from her thoughts and finishes her writings*

We went to Velensk and decided to rest by the camp fire there.  We talked for a while first and then laid down side-by-side by the fire and we both drifted off.  *she grins widely*  I have woken happy and contented.  Life is good again!

*she is a happy woman and smiles.  she thinks to herself what next.  slowly, she finishes her writings and sets off*

I am slowly mastering this blade of mine.  It is a hard task, but I am understanding it.  I am beginning to think of it as an extension of my arm, which makes it much easier to hit with.  I am able to move better and hit harder in combat now.  My training is proving slow, but I am learning from fighthing real enemies and not some practice dummy.  Avoiding hits has become almost as important as landing blows.  To this aim, I have tried to master some defensive moves which enable to fend of blows from the enemy for a very long time.  Now, I must continue my training....  I have a love to protect!

[typically_annoying]

*she sits slowly, painfully, on the side of the mountain.  her recent encounters leaving her numb.  she's alone and waits*

I had met with Eamane and we decided to travel through the blood desert and swordrusts.  We were stocking up on provisions, when we met up with Addison.  *she giggles*  Eamane was full of joy and told Addison that I was her love.  *she frowns*  Addison looked sad and her general mood changed.  We decided to visit haven, which was fun as usual.  Then it was off to the desert.  As we neared spellgard Addison was looking miserable, so we stopped.  I had an idea what was wrong, so I went to spellgard for a while and let Eamane and Addison talk.  *she grimaces*  I was right!   Addison liked Eamane!  She had misunderstood the relationship they had and aplogized to us both.  I accepted this, but I will watch her carefully.

*she leans back and stretches, deep in thought, she frowns and slowly puts pen to paper*

We battled through the desert.  It was fun!  We eventually came to the swordrusts and decided to attack the gnoll stronghold.  *she frowns*  Disaster!  Eamane had thrown a fireball at the gnolls, but these ones were quick and before she could return invisible she was dead.  Her body lifeless!  I was distraught!  *her hand trembles*  We left the swordrusts in an attempt to find Eamane.  We met up with her in Fort Llast.  She was weak and her load heavy.  Addison offered Eamane 'Her' ring to wear, to make her stronger.  There was something in the way she said it.  I glared at Addison!  We got back to Eamane's grave easily and she was whole again.  Addison kept trying to pay attention to her!  We decided to give the gnolls some sweet pain in revenge.  *she grins*  And didn't we just!  Me and Eamane cut through them quickly.  On the way out the moutains, i am sure Addison tried to give Eamane something.  I will have to watch Addison carefully!

*she pauses, tilts her head back and stretches. slowly, she leans forward, a grin appearing on her face*

Eamane and myself decided on a trip to Dregar.  We arrived in Lorindar and I showed Eamane around.  We then left and headed for Pranzis.  She was in awe!  She loved Pranzis!  I decided to show Eamane around the haft-lake district as there was something I wanted to show her.  *she grins*  All these houses!  I eagerly pointed out a few and we came across the one I liked.  She liked it too!  We both wanted it and have decided to save our gold and buy it.  Or at least try to.

*she sighs heavily at the thought of all that gold thet will have to find*

I had only been to the desert a few times, while growing up, but luckily I remembered the way.  Eamane was in awe at the size of it.  But, suddenly we were beset by giants. Bash! Smash! Clang!  Wood, metal and flesh met in a flurry of blows.  *she grins*  Two giants lay at my feet and I stood proudly.  Eamane was impressed with me, but it was her magic that helped me win.  *she giggles*  We are soo good together!  We continued through the desert, until we came to Saudiria.  *she smiles*  We stopped there and rested.  We continued deeper into the deserts battling giants and ants.  *she giggles to herself*  Not giant ants, but giants and ants!  *smiles*  We came to north fort and rested.  Then we made our way back to the silver mines and set about clearing it of giants.  It was a tough fight, but we made it.  I even managed to mine some silver.  

*she slumps over the page, eyes half closed. she startles sits upright and stretches*

It had been a long day, very long, but we were happy.  There was just the two of us.  Together, as we always would be!  We had learnt much during our trip to dregar.  We function seemlessluy as a unit, almost knowing exactly what the other is doing.  *giggles*  Except i can't see her.  We are one!  Both our skills have grown.  Eamane's spells are more powerful and I have mastered the art of moving in combat.  *she ponders*  Now, I shall have to try and learn how to attack more than one person at a time.  This will be a hard skill to learn, but I am determined!

*she smiles contented*

I had spoken with Eamane about learning her native tongue.  She was shocked at this, but flattered that I would want to do such a thing.  It will be hard and is not a thing done by elves.  But, she is my love and to speak with her in drow will be a further bonding for us.  Eamane has taught me the simple words Iracce and Veewfaa, so I may at least say hello and goodbye in drow.

*she leans back, stretches and grins*

I had left Eamane at North Fort, so she could rest.  I ventured on my own for a while and eventually ended up back on Mistone, where I saw my old friend Rylok.  I have missed Rylok!  We had been on some good trips together and I hoped he would wich to journey again.  He did!  We set off back to dregar as I wanted to show Rylok the silver mines, he would like those.  On the way we met Zarquil, the very lovely drow wizard and she came with us.  We arrived promptly in Pranzis and who should we meet, but Annun?  She came and spoke with us, which was a relief as I did not want to be on bad terms with her.  I like her too much for that.  The four of us set off for the mines.  It was great fun!  We chopped down lots of giants on our trip.  But, poor Zarquil!  We had just rested and were heading back out the mines, when a giant snuck up and attacked her.  She fell!  We got our revenge on the giant and made our way back out the mine.  Annun suggested a detour to Vale, which was good and it gave Rylok a chance to see more of Dregar.  We went through the forest of mists and back to Pranzis.  We then left Annun there, while me and Rylok travelled on to North Fort.  Rylok wanted to meet Eamane!

*she smiles, tilts her head slightly and closes her eyes pondering what to write*

I had a surprise for Eamane.  Rylok had given me a key to his house.  He didn't use it much and wanted me and Eamane to keep an eye on it for him.  She was very excited and couldn't believe it.  We headed back to Mistone, so I could show it to her.  

*she giggles to herself, then grasps her side and winces in pain*

She had made me invisible, so we could travel to Lar easily.  But, I saw some ogres and just had to attack them.  My strength and skill is so much improved from when I first arrived on Mistone.  I was cutting through the ogres, my blade was singing in glory at the trail it was leaving.  *SMACK*  It was as though I ran straight into a wall made of stone.  I had fallen!  I made my way back to the peaks and recovered my grave.  I then set about teaching that ogre a lesson.  *SMACK*  Another wall!  I fell again!  I made my way back again and recovered.  Carefully I found this ogre and killed it quick.  I found out that it was an ogre mage and it has used something called death magic on me.  Ugh! I hate ogre mages!

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*she is sitting by the fire, the glow of the fire shimmering off her pale skin.  she removes her journal and writing implements from her pack.  slowly she sets out her stuff and opens her journal.  she smiles as she thinks of the journeys they have been on*

We had been travelling for days.  Eamane and I made a good team.  "We are one!"  As we liked to say.  We travelled through Dregar, Rilara and Mistone.  Stopping only for brief rests.  We either travelled by ourselves or with Menidar and Zan.  Giants, ogres, Haven, Swordrusts and deserts.  We battled and trained against all we could.  After each fight we noticed tactics improving.

*she smiles, ponders for a moment, then continues*

During our travels and brief moments of rest, Eamane taught me some more of her native tongue.  Aala (yes), Le (no), Illw (and), Lia (my), Aey (you), Aeyr (your), Kya (we).  I have been able to use these in simple phrases that have meaning for us both.  Lia Ceela (my love), A Ceela Aey (i love you) and Kya Ilma Ela (we are one).  *giggles*  And I can't forget Lakyemw for sword or Kyailtyel for blade.

*she stops writing, stretches and frowns as she thinks what to write*

But all was not as sweet as it seemed.  Our bond was close, our love absolute, yet there was an unspoken tention between us.  Eamane was frightened about who she was, or who she may become.   And, no matter how many times I told her I love her and that I would be here no matter what, she was still worried.

*she pauses, looks down at her love laying near her and smiles*

We are both exhausted and as I write this, she is laying near the fire asleep.  We have stopped in Ranger's Vale for some well earned rest.  I am watching her sleep and i am happy.  When 'lia ceela' awakes, we shall talk.  I shall tell her how I feel about her and I hope this will ease her fears.

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*she sits there.  her eyes are heavy and bloodshot.  her cheeks stained with tears.  her expression is blank*

I .. I don't know why I write this, but I feel I must do something.

*she takes short sharp gasps, trying to control herself*

I had been out hunting, with a new friend, Sadie.  She was a good fighter and we had good fun helping her train.  We arrived back in Hlint and went to talk to Zan and menidar.  When suddenly, a bird dropped a letter for me.  I opened it eagerly and read it ...

*the tears start to flow down her cheek. she gasps for breath, unable to control herself.  her hand is shaking, but she continues...*

Noooo! I screamed!  I felt the blood rush from my face.  My world was collapsing and I fell face down screaming and crying.  They looked over at me puzzled and concerned.  I was a wreck on the floor.

*the tears are falling on the page, smudging her writing.  she pauses, takes a breath and tries to regain control.  she tries to think, but the shaking starts again and the tears flow*

The cruelest of pains.  My heart had been ripped from me.  My Eamane had gone!  Yes, gone!  She sent a note saying she loved me and didnt want to hurt me, but she was going away.  I sat devastated!  I was in shock and did not want to talk to anyone.  I wanted my Eamane!  That was all that was important.  If I couldn't have her, then was life worth living?  She had spoke of Xantril and the underdark.  My worst fears were that she had gone there to discover herself.  Why didn't she take me?  I would have gone!  She knew that!

*she stops writing and throws her journal.  she collapses in a heap against the desk, screaming and crying.  the shortness of breath, starts again.  she tries to control herself and stands up trying to breath.  it is no good, she falls to the floor an emotional wreck.  slowly she drags herself to the corner of the room.  she curls up in a ball and cries herself to sleep*

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*she stares into the distance. a blank look on her face. her eyes vacant and emotionless*

What was I to do?  I was lost!  My whole world had collapsed around me and I was struggling to find a reason to go on.

*she pauses, catches her breath and continues slowly*

Menidar and Zan were good friends.  They were there when I needed help most and tried to keep me strong.  I threw myself into my training and making armours.  I would go mining with Menidar constantly.  *frowns*  It was dangerous at time, but I did not care for my life.  I did, however, have a responsibility to keep the party alive and this gave me the chance to continue training and perfect my defensive fighting.  *nods slowly*  It was harder to hit the enemy when fighting this way, but it kept them occupied while the rest of the party hacked away at them.

*she brings her hands to her face, rubs her eyes, then slowly brushes her hair from her face.  she tilts her head back and sighs.  she pauses for a moment, pondering what to write*

I was in despair and lost.  I sent a letter to Kavil.  I needed to talk to him and tell him.  He was shocked at the news.  He did not understand Eamanes reasons for going and I think he was angry with her.  *smiles*  He comforted me and offered me his support, which I gladly accepted.

*she smiles slightly to herself*

Shortly after, I received a letter.  I slowly opened it, scared of what I would find.  *grins*  But, there it was!  Word from Eamane!  She missed me and loved me.  But, that was all it said.  Nothing to tell me where or how she was.  But it as hope!  Lia ceela is alive and I have hope!

*her smile is broad across her face.  she begins writing again with renewed vigor*

With hope in my heart I set off.  I was going to try and find my Eamane.  There wasn't much I could do, but I decided to put some notices in as many inn' as I could find and just hope she would go to one and find it.  I travelled across Mistone, Rilara and Dreger putting up as many as I could.  I am not sure how I made it as far as I did, such was my lack of care.  But I did!

*she leans back and stretches, pauses slightly and stares at the cieling.  she smiles to herself and leans forward and starts to write*

I took a boat to Arabel, on Xantril.  I had never been her before, but it looked a harsh place and I hoped she hadn't come this far.  I place a notice in an inn and tried to travel further in land.  *frowns*  But, it was futile.  I was too weak!  I would have to return and train even harder, so I may return one day and continue my search.

*the frown is gone and a gentle smile breaks into a wide grin.  she writes eagerly*

I sailed back to Mistone to wait.  And wait I did!  For what seemed like a lifetime.  But it came!  Word came!  She loved me and was coming home!

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I hadn't eaten or slept properly in days.  I was nervous and excited!  All I wanted was my Eamane!  I would for her eagerly.  MilAnna had given me a new dress.  It was quite beautiful and I wore it everywhere in an attempt to look my very best, should Eamane turn up ..

She returned!  Eamane returned!  My heart raced and my face lit-up.  The joy at seeing her again was immense.

We went to the pond at haven, so we could be alone and talk.  We sat amongst the flowers and I held her as we spoke.  I was happy!  Eamane told me she had got as far as Arabel, where she had seen my notice.  She realized she needed me and wanted me.  So she returned!  She was sorry for leaving and for the pain she had caused.  She explained her hopes and fears and what had made her leave.  She was scared of who she was and what she may become.  The not knowing was frightening to her.  But, she was comfortable now with who she was.

We are true loves and soul mates.  Forever and always.  *giggles*  "kya ilma ela, oemaelam illw ilckyilala"

I promised to her again that I would protect her always, with my sword and my life I would try and see no harm come to her.  She made her own promise to protect me.  We vowed to help each other, always.  I would help her realize her gift of the weave and she would help me train, so that I may master my blade and better protect her.

I would train now, with increased vigor.  There was love and purpose in my life again.  The protection and welfare of my true love is what drives me now.  What always drove me!  I would become a master of my blade.  We would become one in battle and together we will be strong.  It would be a long hard struggle, but with my devotion to train, and support from Eamane, it would be a path I would succeed in.

We sat and spoke for a while in drow.  It was difficult as so many words I did not understand, but slowly it is becoming easier and it is making another bond between us stronger.  Oemaelam (forever), Ilckyilala (always), aanamleana (eternity).  These were all words that had meaning to us, but I also learnt some of the smaller more important words that build up sentences.  Fa (be), Anee (too), Anirillgo (thank) and Ylanea (until).

And to Eamane, my love, I say ... "a ceela aey, oemaelam illw ilckyilala, ylanec aanamleana alwla"

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We had both decided we would like a change of scenery and decided to visit the deserts of Dregar.  The Anuroch, as it was called.  It would be a hard environment, but an excellent place for me to train.  It would also give Eamane the chance to collect many minerals for her to work.

We stayed for many days.  We concentrated my training around the silver mines, topaz mines, saudiria and north fort.  It was a fairly small area to cover, but the enemy was many.  

Giants!  Many giants we fought over these days.  It was invaluable training though.  I was able to hold them all, when fighting defensive and take very few hits.  I had also mastered the art of moving swiftly in combat and could pass through them with ease.  I was still only good at fighting one at a time and the ability to fight more at a time, was becoming more and more crucial.

It was time to try a different enemy.  Ants!  Yes, ants!  On their own, perhaps not fierce or deadly, but it was the she number of them that made them tricky to fight.  This would be excellent training.  I would practice hitting one, then the next and then the next.  All those that surrounded me and all very quickly.  It was starting to work and gradually I was becoming more proficient at it.

Back to the giants!  I practiced the same moves and it seemed to work.  Slowly I was becoming more skilled.  I found that eventually, I could jump and spin in the air and slice at all the enemies close by me.  This was a great skill to know and fun too.  I would run into a room and when surrounded, would spin quickly three or four times and at my feet would be four or fice giants.

Eamane's spells were proving invaluable and her power was increasing.  I was in awe at times!  Towards the end of our trip, she had mastered the use of stoneskin.  What a great spell that is!  It absorbs damage taken and against these giants it is invaluable.  Yes, she was truly becoming more powerful.

When together, we try to speak as much as possible in drow.  Eamane has been very patient and I think she enjoys teaching me her native tongue.  I am able to properly greet her now, ask her how she is, tell her i love her and other simple but useful phrases.  When Eamane talks to other drow, I find I am able to pick up pieces of the conversation.  Understanding drow when they speak it naturally to each other is much harder to do, compared to Eamane's patient tutoring.  It is a slow, and sometimes painful, journey but one I am more than willing to make and indeed I am enjoying the closeness it brings us.

We were both pleased with ourselves.  We had grown greatly in our love for each other and in our skills. I was beginning to understand my blade.  It was an extension of myself and if I used it without thinking it would glide effortlessly to its target.  It was no longer, just a sword.  We had become one.

And we gathered many minerals as well.  So many, in fact, that my ox and myself were both overlaidened with them.  The weight was just too much for us.  It was time for Eamane to cut and polish them, or at least try.  We also had a vast increase of gold that would go towards buying our own home.  We decided to return to Mistone for a while...

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*she sits quietly by the oasis, slowly she opens her pack and takes out her journal and writing implements*

It has been a while since I wrote in my journal.  Our travelling and training had kept us very busy.

*she ponders a moment and takes in the beauty around her*

We had spent much longer on Mistone than both of us intended.  We went back for a short visit and to see some friends, but seemed to stay forever.  Menidar and Zan are both keeping well, and it was good to see them again.  Pig, my half-giant friend, is keeping busy and i often go mining iron with him.  Zarquil is doing good *giggles* and she seems to have become friendly with Zweck.  I also met a couple of new friends in Arandwen and Lilsacalala.   Lily, is a bit odd at times but pleasant enough.  Arandwen is nice and if it wasn't for my love of Eamane, I think we may have been closer.

*she smile to herself, tilts her head and rests it on her hand, then slowly continue*

Iron!  Iron!  Iron!  All I seem to do lately is mine iron.  It has always been good fun, teaching those ogres a lesson or two, then taking the iron they guard so preciously.  Pig comes to Haven a lot with me and I do enjoy his company.  He has proved a good friend!  I visit there with others as well, but the attraction with mining iron is starting to wear now.  Trouble is, I need the iron to make shields and armours with.  I am still not very good *giggles* so tend to waste a lot of iron.  In fact, I seem to waste more iron than I successfuly use.  But, I am getting better and one day I hope to work in finer materials like platinum or adamantium.  *grins*  My smelting skills, however, have improved greatly and I can even smelt more precious metals like silver successfully.  Eamane, herself, is proving very good at working with gems.  Soon, she will start learning to enchant them.  *giggles*  Her skill and beauty never fail to astound me.

*she pauses, looks into the distance and closes her eyes, she thinks of her love and smiles broadly*

Eamane and Me have spent a lot of time working out how best our skills can be used together.  I will often stand just in front of her, as she casts fireballs and ice storms at various groups of monsters.  Then when they all charge at her, I can stand in their way and chop them all down.  *grins*  It is a tactic that is proving very successful and it is giving her a chance to be more involved in battles.  *giggles*  Plus, she likes watching the enemy fry!

*she looks into the distance, a smile on her face and she nods as if agreeing with something*

Our new tactics have been put to good use.  *she grins*  We have explored the blood desert, swordrusts, direwoods and the berhagens.  Each place we seemed to encounter different types of enemies.  There have scorpions, gnolls, ogres, giants or elementals.  But, they have all fallen.  Some easier than others, but as a team we work seemlessly together.  "kya ilma ela!".  We had come back to dregar a couple of times, but we were travelling with others and didn't stay long.  *grins*  But, we are back now!

*she stretches again, looks over and check on her love, then continues*

My skill with my blade has increased vastly.  I find now, that if I concentrate hard enough I can make one powerful strike against the enemy.  It is a tiring move and I can't use it very often, but I hope the more I master it the better I will get at using it.   *grins*  I have purchased a new blade, at Eamane's insistance.  It is made of adamantium!  A fine blade it is.  So finely balanced and it cuts deep and true.  *giggles*  I also bought some platinum half-plate.  Another expensive purchase, that will delay our house purchase, but essential to keep me protected and allow us to explore and train in new and tougher areas.  *smiles*  And, seeing me well equipped makes Eamane happy.  My protection is so important to her!

*she leans back and stretches slightly, she giggles to herself, then leans forward over her journal and writes*

Eamane has been very sweet and patient with me.  Learning drow isn't as easy as I thought it might be.  It is proving a slow task, but one I am keen to undertake.  I have been busy learning lots of small words.  They never seem important words in their own right, but can make such a difference to phrases.  Word like as, be, our, too, then, until, will, with, your.

*slowly she looks up, a gleam in her eye, she looks again at her love and she smiles contented*

Our bond is even closer.  It is hard to explain how it can be any closer than it was, but it is.  When Eamane isn't with me I am lost.  It is as though part of me is missing.  "eym laeycla feylw illa ela, oemaelam illw ilckyilala, ylanec aanamleana alwla".

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*she sits slowly and leans against a tree.  they had travelled for days now and returned to north point, for a rest.  she reaches for her pack, takes out he journal and begins to write...*

Eamane has changed.  She has become more outgoing and confident.  Which pleases me!

*she nods to herself, smiles gently and continue*

It seemed to start with a scroll.  I am often finding them and give them all to her.  I cannot read magic of any kind and she has such a love for magic.  But this was different!  There was a look on her face, initially of concern and then of excitement.  I was worried for her!  I offered to destory the scroll, but she said she loved it.  *scratches her head*  It has something to do with the old man in her past.  She said something about raising the dead to fight for her.  *smiles*  There was a look in her eye as she told me all this.  I could sense what she was thinking, as I was thinking it to.  What power?  To have power of life and death.  *laughs*  It is surely tempting.   *smiles*  I have told Eamane, I will follow her on whatever path she follows, be it good, evil or indifferent.  Where ever she goes, I shall follow!

*she leans back and stretches, reaching out and almost touching the sky, she slowly leans forward amd smiles*

We spent a long time in the desert.  We had fun!  Giant after giant fell to us.  Eamane would send a fireball or icestorm at them, *giggles* which would make them mad and when they charged at her I would get in their way and chop them down as we had practised many times before.  *smiles*  I was finding my new skill, of hitting hard with a single attack, was proving usefel against those slightly stronger and tougher enemies.  But, whatever they were, they all fell.  *grins*  And what a pleasure it was to see Eamane raining fire and ice on to our enemy.  *giggles*  She did so enjoy herself on these trips!

*she pauses and ponders, she becomes flushed and blushes, she returns to her journal with a grin*

And how she had changed!  She ran ahead of me to Pranzis all excited.  I eventually reached Pranzis and she was nowhere to be seen.  From nowhere, I was suddenly blindfolded and my hands tied.  *giggles*  I was nervous and excited.  I was led to a building *giggles* and tripped on the way.  Ouch!  My knee hurt!  I presumed it was the hotel as I found myself in what I thought was a bedroom.  Next ....  *grins*  well, perhaps I better just savour that memory.  I woke to find myself laying beside my love.   I let her sleep and went off happpy.  *giggles*  Ohh, how she has changed!

*she stops writing as she giggles, then thinks carefully, before continuing*

We had been asked by Colo, at Willows Weep to clear out a ruins.  So, we decided to try.  It turned out to be close to North point, but was occupied by cow men, which Eamane calls minotaurs.  *grimaces*  There were so many of them and they hit hard.  *giggles*  But we managed to do it after a couple of attempts.  *smiles*  Our tactics were proving sound.  *frowns*  Except when too many archers, then Eamane become too easy a target.  But, this we will work on!  *grins*  Colo was very happy with us and rewarded us well.  

*she pauses, stretches again and smiles to herself*

On one of these trips, we met up with Kloss.  He is a good fighter and excellent bowmaker.  I purchased a mahogany long bow for me and Eamane, off him.  Both fine workmanship, with a good balance and good aim.  I also met up with another of Eamanes friends and together we made some arrows for Eamane.  I would make the moulds and arrowheads, while she made the arrows.  It was fascinating to watch and I hope I will be able to make arrows like that one day.

*she looks into the distance, a slight gleam in her eye, a broad grin on her face.  slowly she looks back down and starts busily writing again*

Eamane has been sweet as usual.  She has spent more and more time, trying to teach me drow.  *giggles*  But, she isn't making it easy anymore.  Instead of teaching me words, she says phrases or whole sentences and just leaves me to figure out what she said.  *giggles*  I can do this more often than not now and I surprise her frequently.  I have learnt some odd words like bound (feylw), gems (valila), goddess (vewwilala), mate, soul (laeyc).  I have also learnt about making plurals of things, at least by adding an 's' (la) on the end.  *frowns*  But, she can still confuse me whenever she wants.  But one day!  One day, I shall speak it fluently.

*she puts her pen down a moment, looks over at Eamane sleeping nearby and smiles to herself.  she is happy and contented*

What of the future?  I do not know what it holds at present.   All that is certain is Eamane.  No matter what we face or what roads we travel, I know we shall always be together.  "eym laeycla feylw oem aanamleana".

[typically_annoying]

*she sits by the campfire and winces, "ouch!" she whines. she tries to get comfortable, but can't and ends up having to kneel.  she frowns at the discomfort, then slowly breaks into a smile as she looks at her loved one sleeping peacefully. she giggles to herself as she thinks of what happened, she pauses momentarily, then becomes more serious and begins writing*

We had spent a few days in, and around, North Point.  Me and Eamane, visited the minotaurs on several occasions.  We had taken it upon ourselves to clear the save of their presence.  But, how persistent?!  No matter how many times we cleared the caves, they kept coming back.  We used our tried and tested tactics, over and over.  It was very successful.  Eamane would protect me and make me stronger.  She would then rain fire and ice on them, to severely weaken them.  As quick as she could, she would run back to me and I would step up to our enemy.  Using all my skills I had learnt, I would fight defensively against the mages and bezerkers.  *giggles*  I could then play with my spinning attack, or whirlwind as some people call it, against the weaker enemy that would surround me.  We were victorious again and again!  *sighs*  I think we have tired of the place now and no matter how many times we clear it, they always sneak back.

*she pauses, leans back and stretches up to the sky, she looks up and ponders, a grin spreads across her face and she slowly returns to her writing*

After one such trip, we had been with Arandwen and she returned to Hlint.  Me and Eamane were left alone in Willows Weep.  There is a small hill there, where we sat quietly and talked.  We spoke of many things, but mainly of our future and of her need to find that man from her past.  Then I told her "I am yours. My body, mind and soul. My entire being is at your service, to be used as you wish".  She looked at me and said she didn't want me as a slave.  *giggles*  I laughed and told her that I am no slave and I offer myself willingly.  *grins*  Yet again she surprised me!  She pushed me back on to the ground and kissed me.  It all seems a blur now, but I remember the excitement and contentment.  *frowns*  She then got up and waited for me to continue our travels. I went up to her and she simply smiled at me and said next time.  *giggles*  She has changed so much!

*she smiles to herself, looks into the distance for a moment, then looks back down and continues*

When Eamane is resting, I have been keeping myself busy with my crafting.  *giggles*  I am still not very good with my armours, but I can nearly make as much as I break, so that is something.  *frowns*  Eamane has been spending a lot of money on arrows, so I decided to try and make her some.  It hasn't been easy, but now I can make all sorts of hickory arrows with different tips and feathers.  *giggles*  I can even male oak ones sometimes.  *smiles*  But, it makes me happy none the less.  Doing and making things for my Eamane, gives life a purpose.

*she stops writing and looks at the flames from the fire, she closes her eyes for a moment and thinks.  slowly she opens them, she smiles to herself*

Questions!  Questions!  Questions!  *frowns*   Eamane asked me endless, and mostly pointless, questions in drow.  *giggles*  It wasn't so she could find things out, but to expand my use of drow even further.  How (irecky), what (kyirilan), when (kyiral), Why(kyira).  So I can ask some simple questions in drow, when I meet people.  "ireky ilma aey?" (how are you) or "kyirilan ilma aey weelv?" (what are you doing).  *smiles*  She was also persistent enough to help me expand my general use of the language with words like get (vaan), is (ela), it (ean), maybe (liilafa), off (eoo), on (el), should (laireycw), so (lae), up (yty).  I have also learnt to extend words in the negative with n't (l'an), so shouldn't and isn't would be "laireycwl'an" and "elal'an".

*she pauses, flexes her fingers and nods slowly to herself*

We were in Port Hampshire and had just finished one of our question and answer sessions, when we met a Paladin.  *smirks*  He was an undead hunter, or so he claimed.  Yet, no matter how many times Eamane asked him how he hunts them and find them, he was unable to give her an answer.  *smiles*  We went with him to the direwoods and Elhara joined us too.  Direwood is a known area for undead.  *giggles*  Doesn't take much hunting to find them there though!  *smiles*  It was a very successful trip and we slaughtered many undead.  The big bone golems could have been a problem, but my new blade still cut deep and true.  Shadows fell before us, but if you weren't careful they could drain you of energy, which was quite unnerving.  *frowns*  Gah!  I kept calling out.  I would get myself nicely position amomgst some undead and start using my spinning attack.  Then that stupid paladin would scare them all away.  *grumbles*  I would then have to go chase them.  What a waste of energy!

*she stretches again, her arms reaching far to her sides, she looks around and smiles*

I had been so excited!  I had bought Eamane a mahogony staff and I wanted to give it to her.  I ran up to her all excited and asked her to close her eyes.  *frowns*  Nothing!  She ignored me!  She just carried on talking to Remiel, as though I didn't even exist.  Twice more I tried to gain her attention, but nothing.  In the end I walked away.  I went and sat with Arandwen and Menidar, but I couldn't hold back the tears and had to get away.  I went into sielwood for a while and eventually returned.  *smiles*  Eamane had been looking for me!  I went to the campfire and decided to wait.  Suddenly she appeaered.  She was hurt and upset.  *frowns*  We talked and I explained why I was so upset.  *smiles*  She was so upset.  She kept apologising for hurting me and saying how bad she was.  *giggles*  She just makes my heart melt at times!  *pauses*  I told her to snap out of it and be the woman whose feet I would sit at.  *giggles*  The rest happened to fast.  My hands were bound.  I was bent over and I remember the pain of being hit!  *smiles*  It was over fairly quick and I said sorry for reacting the way I did.  *giggles*  She certainly has a way about her!

*she closes her eyes and ponders, thinking of what has happeneds and what may happen, she becomes serious and nods slowly*

What of the future?  The immediate future is to help Eamane on her journey to find this man she seeks and hopefully she can embark upon the path she so deparately wants.  No matter where it takes us, or what may happen, I shall always be there for her.  I shall continue my own training as best I can.  When we buy our house I shall build a training room, so I can practice and develop my skills easier.  I have always hated training rooms, but a chance to hone the elegance and efficiency of my skills would be welcome.  Perhaps I shall build a library for Eamane, to help her with her studies.

*she fidgets and sits back down.  "ouch!" she whines, forgetting the pain she is feeling.  she looks over at her love and smiles.  she thinks of this sweet creature, the cause of her discomfort, and giggles to herself.  "i am truly blessed!" she says to herself.  she slowly lays down beside her love and sleeps*

[typically_annoying]

*she sits quietly, pulls out a piece of parchment and her writing gear, then lays it all out carefully in front of her. she pauses a moment, looks into the distance and smiles to herself. she looks down at the parchment, a grin comes over her face and she begins to write...*

eamane,

e illi aeymla. lia fewa, lielw illw laeyc. lia alanema faelv ela aeymla ane we illa aey kyelair.
e kyecc ceela aey lackyilala. le liilananam kyirama aey ve, em kyiralan aey we, e laieilcc fa anirama lackyilala.
kya ilma anmya ceelala illw laeycliilanala. eym laeycla feylw illa ela, oemelam illw lackyilala, ylanec aanamleana alwla.

//i am yours. my body, mind and soul. my entire being is yours to do with as you wish.
//i will love you always. no matter what you do, or where you go, i shall be there always.
//we are true loves and soulmates. our souls bound as one, forever and always, until eternity ends.

aeym anmela ceela ilckyilala,

//your true love always,

isilme

*she studies the parchment and nods to herself. she rolls it up carefully and gives it to the bird, so it can take it to her love. she is pleased with herself and smiles contented*

[typically_annoying]

*she sits carefully, the boat rocking on the sea, she looks out into the distance, then slowly down to her journal and brings to write*

I had been in Hlint with arandwen, lily and alleina.  I noticed some mage talking to pig.  He said pig had called him something and threatened to kill him.  *frowns*  Well, I couldn't stand for that!  I threatened the man right back and he laughed at me.  He then went to show how powerful he was by summoning some demon.  I tried to tell him, that just because he was powerful, it gave him no right to bully us.  I told him he was a fool for thinking pig called him something.  He didn't seem to like this and has threatened me now.  So I am just waiting for him to get his revenge.  I have since learnt his name was Woofie, or Woofus, or something like that and is rumoured to be a very powerful mage.  Well, I'll deal with that when the time comes.  *smiles*  But, at least pig is safe!

*she stretches her arms out in front of her, flexes her fingers and slowly returns to her journal*

Eamane wanted to go back to Dregar for a while.  She had no topaz for her stoneskins and we knew of a good supply there.  We made our way to the desert, where we headed for the topaz caves and silver mines.  *giggles*  We met the usual giants during our mining excursions and dealt with them accordingly.  Eamane's power and skill with her spells seems to be increasing all the time.  While over there we met-up with Zan a few times and she joined us on our mining trips.

*she pauses, looks up and out over the horizon, she smiles and looks back down*

All this fighting giants has proved very useful.  My skill has increased so much.  I can hit more accurately now and cut deeper and stronger than I used to.  I have also learnt how to control my inner energy better and I can now make more of these powerful strikes before I am exhausted.  My blade has truly become part of me now.  I can effortlessly wield it and rarely even notice it in my hand as I strike at the enemy.  I still hope to get my training room.  Maybe someday!

*she ponders a moment, she tilts her head slightly and rests it on her hand*

Me, Eamane and Zan decided a change of scenery was called for.  We would head for the forest of mists and do some exploring.  It would be good to see some new sights.  Ouch!  The giants there hit much harder than the ones in the desert, but we defeated them just!  We found a cave entrance and went in.  More giants!  We proceded carefully and managed to clear it out.  Eamane cut off the head of the chieftan.  So brutal!  I love that woman!  While there we mined all the fire opals we could find, so Eamane could work them.  Her skill with gems is improving all the time.

*she leans back and stretches, her arms reaching up into the night sky, she smiles and slowly returns to her writing*

One of the days, when Eamane was sleeping, I took the boat from Saudiria to Northampton.  I had no idea where it was and ended up on some island.  I explore a bit and came across some mercenaries.  I killed them all, except a human.  *frowns*  He managed to cast some spell taht stopped me moving and then just killed me with all his other spells.  Grrr!  I was angry, so I returned to Northampton and took my revenge on him and every other mercenary I could find.  I decided to explore a bit more and ended up in some hills, where I saw what looked like a small dragon.  I decided not to hang around and snuck past it.  I ended up in the mountains , but couldn't find another route and headed back.  *nods*  I shall return sometime and explore properly!

*she pauses, looks out into the distance, a slight glean in her eye. she smiles widely, remembering*

Eamane has been teaching me the use of verbs, or what I call action words, in drow.  Such words like chop, cut, slice, climb, jump, run (myel) and walk (kyilcgo).  Words used in everyday talk and always useful.  But, how to expand the use of these verbs?  The use of -ing (elv) at the end of the word, would turn the action into the act of performing the action.  Such as runnning (myllelv) or walking (kyilcgoelv).  We briefly covered some adjectives, or decsribing words.  Such as nice, as in a nice house.  *grins*  My lessons continues daily and I am now stretching Eamane to find new things to teach me.  I feel I am almost fluent in the language now, if somewhat slow and that will just improve the more I use the language.

*she smiles, stretches slightly, then continues*

I met Xiao a few times.  *grins*  I bought a new armour for Eamane, some platinum reinforced clothing.  I thought it would help protect her better.  I also purchased some lion bags so I could carry a much heavier load.  Xiao told me he was willing to pay for alexandrite minerals.  I knew where there was a good supply and offered to get some for  him.

*stretching, she looks up at the moonlight, then out over the water*

Me, Eamane and Zan went back to the mines in search of alexandrite and maybe some more topaz.  *frowns*  Gah!  The veins were terrible and after all my time down there I had very little to show for it.  After a while we decided to give up and make our way to north fort.

*she grins as she thinks of her love, she looks up, nods to herself and continues writing eagerly*

My sweet Eamane, had yet again shown her mastery of her gift and her power seems to get stronger all the time.  She rested in north fort and as we left, I noticed she was able to cast some new spells.  *grins*  And, all the equipment I had been buying her she had slowly learnt how to use and was able to use it properly now.  *giggles*  She was truly becoming a force to be reckoned with!

*she rests her head on her hand, her eyes staring at the page*

We headed back to vale, as rumour was a man there was paying for the head of the giant leader that Eamane had taken.  We fought past the forest giants and defeated them.  *giggles*  But, not without casualties!  Eamane had cast fear on them, but mistimed it so me and her both ran away scared.  Unfortunately, Eamane and Zan fell to the giants.  I managed to survive, somehow and cleared the area for their safe return.  *giggles*  Eamane was a bit embarassed about what happened!  

*she stops writing, looks up at the stars, then stretches her arms to her sides, before continuing*

We headed a different direction out of the forest, just for a change.  *grumbles*  Zan made me avoid the goatmen, claiming they looked after the woods, so I agreed not to kill them.  *giggles*  We came across some more giants, so I took my frustration out on them.  *smiles*  While there, we came across a nice little farm.  On close inspection, I noted it was owned by Annun and Ravenne.  It was a lovely place and I told Eamane that I really wanted our house.  *grins*  Soon!  She said.  Soon!  *frowns*  On the way out, we came across small bands of bugbears which we quickly dealt with.

*she smiles to herself, nods slowly as if agreeing with something she said and begins to write again*

We decided to return to Mistone.  Zan caught the boat back, but I stayed to talk to Eamane for a while.  I was interested in her search for this man.  I suggested we put up notices asking for information about him.  Maybe someone could give us some clues.  Eamane also suggested enlisting the help of an undead hunter.  I am not sure about this, as they might try to kill him for controlling the undead.  But, that we could deal with when the time came.  I also wondered about the church of Corath.  Would they know the whereabouts of the man who controls the undead?  After all, isn't Corath the god of undeath?  But, whatever we do or wherever we go, I shall follow Eamane without question.

*she pauses for a moment, she closes her eyes and remembers, a smile beams across her face*

I curled up in Eamane's arms.  She makes me feel loved and safe.  I drifted off to sleep, happy and contented.  I am on the boat to Mistone now, where I shall catch up with Eamane.

*slowly she packs her journal away, she makes sure her pack is secured, she stands as the boats reaches its destination and slowly disembarks, ready to continue her journey*

[typically_annoying]

*she sits down by the pond, the twilight sky shining dimly, she takes her journal, looks out to the distance, then slowly looks down and starts to write*

Eamane was still resting, so I decided on a trip to haven mines.  Arandwen, Elhara and Ranewin came with me.  We thought it would be a good fun trip.  Remiel, the famous goblin hunter *giggles*, met us and decided to join our party.  I must admit he was a pleasure to watch.  He cut through the ogres with such ease, I was left in awe.  After our trip, we all went our separate way, except Arandwen and Remiel who stayed to talk.  *grins*  Arandwen told me they got on very well and I believe they have kissed now.  I am very pleased for her, she deserves to find someone nice.

*she pauses, stretches slightly, then looks at her armour, she grins to herself and write eagerly*

I had enough iron to try and make some fullplate for myself.  *grins*  I couldn't believe it!  On my first attempt I made my new armour and what a fine set it is as well.  *giggles*  I will probably never manage to make another set.

*she looks up, ponders a moment and closes her eyes.  she smiles to herself thinking*

Eamane was excited with all her new equipment, but wanted to change its look to suit her better.  I was happy for her and went with her to watch her.  *grins*  Wow!  Her new armour looks fantastic!  It is a robe, in red and black, with all spikey things coming out of it.  *giggles*  It does only have one sleeve though, which she was pleased with.  I am not sure why she wanted this, but it will probably be made clear tome at some point.

*she giggles to herself, takes out a key and looks at it.  she looks out to the distance, a grin washes over her face, she looks down and continues eagerly*

We had heard rumours of some houses becoming available.  Eamane said she would like to live in Krandor, so we went there to have a look.  There were three available, but Eamane like the one that was right next to the crypts.  *grins*  143 Krandor, was now our house and Eamane's name was over the door.  *giggles*  It is a strange location, but it makes Eamane happy and that is all I can ask for.  *smiles*  Inside was wonderful!  It had a glorious master bedroom, with bath.  Eamane has a room where she can build an altar and meditate.  I will now have my raining room.  We also have two rooms we could use for storage, should we wish.  *grins*  Yes!  This was truly a wonderful house and a further bond for us!

*she leans back and stretches, smiles up to the sky, slowly the leans forward and continues*

We have made a rule that only drow will be spoken in our house.  It is her native language and one I have struggled to learn.  *grins*  It has given us a close bond and speaking it feels right!  I shall speak drow with her, whenever we are alone, no matter where we are.  *giggles*  Perhaps I shall only speak drow from now on?  It is becoming a natural language for me now!

*she pauses, looks up and into the distance, her eyes blank and trying to focus, she nods ot herself and looks down*

Me and Eamane had gone into haven mines.  She had wanted to try some new spells out.  *giggles*  It was such a joy to watch her having fun.  She would cast fear on the ogres, then send a few fireballs at them.  *grins*  She is truly wonderful!  *smiles*  On our way out we met a young man, who asked for our help.  Eamane was tired and headed on back to Krandor.  I agreed to help him.  *giggles*  It was a fun trip and all the ogres fell before me.  We got him the chief's head and he was very grateful.  *frowns*  But, this has raised a concern for me.  Did I help him out of kindness?  or for the pleasure of killing all those ogres?  Does it even matter?

[typically_annoying]

*she sits down on the wooden floor, amongst some cushions.  she makes herself comfortable and takes out her journal.  she slowly looks round at her surroundings, she smiles and begins writing*

I met Thais and Amarath, in Hlint.  It had been a long time since we spoke last and it was good to see her again.  We spoke of our loves.  Thais spoke in riddles, or it seemed it, about problems and decisions, of Amarath and Ravenne.  Somehow we got talking of gods.  Thais spoke of her belief in Rofirien, the god of justice.  While I respect her views, I see little justice except when dealt by a sharp blade.  I follow no god, but have become interested lately in Corath.  We spoke of my love of combat and how I seem to live for the killing.  Thais seemed to think Corath would be a fitting god for me to follow.

*she pauses, looks at a shield on the wall and smiles to herself*

Thais needed some cougar pelts for that lazy fur trader, so I offered to take her to Velensk, where I have often seen cougars roaming.   We got her pelts and she rested.  After, I said I needed some topaz for Eamane and she wanted to come with me.  We met up with Pig, Sen and Sabrissia near direwoods.  So we decided to help them for a while.  It made a refreshing change taking the lives, if you can call them lives, of those undead.  We cleared the woods a few times, but they kept coming back.  Deciding our venture was futile, we gave up and went in search of topaz.  *frowns*  Ogres!  Always ogres!  The cave was full of them and we cleared it out fairly quickly, but only got a small amount of topaz for our troubles.  *smiles*  It was fun though!

*she stops writing, stretches her arms up and out to her sides, she flexes her fingers, then returns to her Journal*

Me and Eamane had received letters about some covert operation that was going to be run.  We met in Leilon as directed.  A lot of people were there, including Zan and Arandwen.  The sarge, as he liked to be called, made us march up and down for a while.  *frowns*  Bah!  What a waste of time!  We split into two groups and were told to pick a leader.  *frowns*  During this, a dwarf named Kobal and an obnoxious elf called Yardislan, both stated they didn't trust Eamane.  *grimaces*  Yardislan even had the gall to ask her to justify herself.  I protested that she didn't have to, but Eamane started to anyway.  I stopped her eventually!  Yardislan accepted what she said and I think he distrusts me more now.  *frowns*  But things had gone too far!  I would not travel with such an arrogant and obnoxious elf!  We made our apologies to the sarge and left.  I was angry and I felt disgust towards my fellow elves.  Eamane tried to calm me down, but I was too angry.  Eventually I calmed down and I apologized to her.  *smiles*  She was very sweet, as she always is and comforted me.  I felt better!

This incident has made me think.  Why do we always fight on the side of good, when good can create such arrogance and ignorance?  Are they any better than those they call evil?  I do not think they always are and maybe there is more to this life than always doing good.  Is there not a balance that can be made?

I took my frustrations out on the ogres that keep returning to haven mines.  I made several trips, with and without Eamane.  I needed the iron to make arrows for her.  I also needed to practice making armours, if I was to become a great armoursmith one day.  On one occasion we took a large party down to haven, to get the head of the new chieftan.  It was a good trip and I revelled in killing the ogres.  But, as we came out, some of the party questioned by behaviour.  Why did I have to kill them all?  Was it necessary?  Hmmm, on thinking about it, I suppose it was not necessary and we could have got the iron with far less blood shed.  Has my lust for killing been getting the better of me?  Perhaps I need to think about this and work out if there is a better way of doing things.

My crafting has been improving.  I am adept at making all sorts of iron and oak arrows.  I have also started to toy with wires and gears, which can be used to make bow cams.  This I have found most intriguing and I will practice these skills further.  I must practice my armour making still!

Eamane had been busy furnishing her special room.  She told me to close my eyes and led me into the room.  As I opened them I was greeted by skulls and candles and a big altar.  Wow!  The room was fantastic!  Eamane is following the path of necromancy and this room will help her meditate and think.  I found myself drawn to the room, fascinated by this concept of death and undeath.  Perhaps one day I shall find out more what it all means.

I finally finished my training room.  It was great!  I had a combat dummy, archery targets, weapon racks and other things to help me train.  It was good to practice with different types of weapons, but nothing could replace the feel of my beloved bastard sword.  I would swing it around the room, gracefully and with devastating precisions onto the dummy.  Gah!  The stupid thing could not be destroyed!  No matter how hard or where I hit it, it stayed in one piece.  Bah!  But, at least I have somewhere to go now, where I can be in peace and train with my blade.  Yes!  This was a great house!

We have had a couple of visitors already.  I showed Zan around and she liked the place, but became concerned and upset by Eamane's room.  When Eamane saw her, she kept asking Zan what was wrong, but Zan wouldn't say and eventually left.  I think they have spoken since and I hope they have worked things out.  Eamane invited Sabrissia around, who loved the place also.  She didn't seem to mind Eamane's room and even said she had a friend who practiced necromancy.  This intrigued Eamane, who wanted to know a bit more about Sabrissia's friend.  Sabrissia didn't say anything, but I think she was aware of my behaviour around Eamane.  How, I always did what Eamane asked of me!

Me and Eamane, decided to help Sabrissia get some ashes for a little girl.  We went down into the crypts at Krandor and fought the undead.  It was a tough battle in some places, as some of them sthrew fire and acid at me.  Thankfully, I had my love to protect me and she kept my well looked after.  It was a successful trip and Sabrissia left us quite happy.

I discussed a house rule with Eamane.  When we are alone I will only speak drow.  I feel no compulsion to speak elven whatsoever and soon I will speak drow well enough that I may use it all the time.  Eamane is very patient with me and speaks slower so I can understand.  I do not need much help with the words now and I can understand what she is saying and reply, most of the time now.  It is only when she is with another drow and they talk fast, that I start to lose it.

[typically_annoying]

*she awakes awkwardly, she is on a cold hard surface, slowly she sits up and looks around.  she giggles to herself as she realizes she fell asleep on a rock, in hlint.  she is alone, so slowly gets out her journal, sets it out on the rock and begins*

Eamane had redesigned her robes.  Gone was the skirt and top.  She now wore a mage's robes, in black and taupe.  She looks fantastic!  Her clothing was dark and mysterious, just like her!  I was in awe of her and decided I would change my outfit as well.  With her guidance, I now wear a skirt, top and hood.  I even decided on some spikey bits for my back, to match hers.  I chose black, with a splash of red, as this suits my mood lately.  It is dark and menacing!  We look quite the pair now!

*she pauses, then leans back and stretches.  slowly she looks around, then leans back down and continues*

When we were going for the dyes, we met some obnoxious drow.  He ignored me and spoke only to Eamane.  He spoke in drow and I he didn't realize I could speak it also.  It was difficult to follow as they spoke so fast, but I got the basic idea what they were talking about.  He called me a human.  Eamane seemed angry.  She told him she loved me.  He got angry.  He asked about gods.  She mentioned me and Corath.  He seemed interested and told her he could introduce me to people.  She said not yet.  We left him there and went on our way.

*she nods, agreeing with herself, then slowly smiles before continuing*

We have both spent a lot of time crafting lately.  Eamane with her gems and rings.  She has also been learning alchemy, as it will help her with some of her spells she said.  I have been improving my skills in making arrows and tinkering.  I have even started making traps.  I can't used them myself, but maybe I can make them for other people.

*she stops writing, stretches her arms out in front of her and flexes her fingers*

Rescue at Krandor!  Vilanos and party, had gone into Krandor crypts and all died, fighting one of those nasty acid skeletons.  I met them and offered to help get them back to their graves.  Together with Pig, Alleina and a few others, we stormed the crypts.  What a rescue it was!  We cut through the undead with great success.  We had to return a second time to help a dwarf out and he brought a paladin of Dorand with him.  Again we stormed the crypts with great success!

*she stops writing, adjusts her position and gets comfortable, she looks into the distance and ponders, then looks back at the page and starts writing again*

We met Addison in Hlint and went to talk to her.  She received some bad news from her village and asked if we would help her.  There was quite a group of us; Addison, Me, Eamane, Riley, Curtis and Ireth.  We took a portal to Pranzis then made out way to Vale.  We cut through from Corax lake and ended up in the area with the fire opal cave.  *nods*  We fought the giants there, without any real problems.  *frowns*  Something was wrong with Eamane though, she kept falling behind!  We made it past the giants and came to the bridges.  What is normally a clear area, was full of bugbears.  *smiles*  We charged them and cut them down.  It was good fun!  *frowns*  But where was Eamane?  I couldn't find her anywhere.  I kept calling her, but there was no reply.  We carried on to Vale.  *grimaces*  There Ireth had a moan that I was risking the party.  What was I meant to do?  Abandon Eamane?  *frown*  I don't like Ireth!  So full of her own importance!  I carried on for a bit, but I couldn't go any further.  I apologized to Addison for abandoning her and the party, but I could not continue without my Eamane.  Addison understood.  I ran back to where I last saw her.  I called for her and searched.  But nothing!  I fell against a tree and weeped.  I weeped for what seemed like hours.  *smiles*  She returned!  She found me!  I was so happy!  My love told me she had got lost and how scared she was.  *grins*  I hugged her and kissed her.  I held her tight and told her we were returning to Mistone.

*she stretches slightly and fidgets*

We made our way to Lorindar.  We spoke for a while and got the boat to Karthy.  Ouch!  We met some bloodstone guards!  They hit so very hard, we barely escaped.  In the end we had to retreat to Karthy, where Eamane made us invisible so we could travel safely to Point Harbour.

*she pauses, she looks up at the sky, then closes her eyes thinking.  she slowly open them, then looks back down and continues*

I spoke with Eamane for a long time in drow.  About our feelings, our futures and anything that just seemed important at that time.  Then I did it!  I offered myself to her!  To be hers!  I told her she could do anything with me, ask me to do anything and I would do it without question.  All I want is to make her happy.  *smiles*  She was a bit shocked by this.  I find peace in her taking control.  *nods*  After all the fighting and bloodshed is over, it is comforting to not have to think of anything, except making my Eamane happy.  I tried to explain this to her.  *smiles*  I hope she understands and accepts!

*she slowly packs away her journal, she stands up and stretches, then walks off to begin her day*

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I met Zarquil in Hlint.  It was a pleasure to see her again.  It had been so long.  I surprised her by speaking drow.  We spoke for a while, about how we were and what we were doing.  She had caught of lot of fish for me and I thanked her.  *giggles*  She remarked on how well I could speak and understand drow, but commented that I still had a surfacers accent.

Ozy was acting strange.  He kept running around Hlint looking for Chanda.  According to him, she is the High Priestess of Corath.  He kept grumbling about idiots causing trouble.  I met up with him in the crafthouse.  *giggles*  He called me a 'gloompuppy' and a 'chandy' because I was all in black and I think he thought I was a corathite.  Maybe I will be!  Ozy told me the corathites were starting some troubles and he was going to have to go to Arabel to purge them.  At this point that busy-body Alantha butted in and said she would help Ozy!  

I had to warn them!  I sent a letter to Chanda, telling her what Ozy said and warning her of possible trouble.  I hope she gets it!  Maybe this is the chance I have been looking for, to meet this Chanda and learn more about Corath.

More trips to Haven!  I have been busy mining platinum and iron for my crafting.  I still practice armours occasionally, but seem to spend more time making arrows.  I am also trying to make a cam for myself, to make my bow more powerful.

I had just finished one such trip and was tired, so I went to Hlint to rest.  I met with my love and we greeted each other.  She had been fishing, with Arandwen, and gave me some cooked fish.  I only spoke in drow with Eamane now and I think poor Arandwen felt left out.  Some others came along, looking for able bodies to go to Haven.  I threw the head of the ogre chieftan at them and laughed.  This amused Eamane.  I said I was tired and would go after I had rested.  I went and pushed Arandwen in the pond, for no particular reason, then sat down to rest.  There was a big party and we stormed haven.  We left a river of blood as we cut through the ogres.  I spoke drow the whole trip, so Eamane had to translate for me.  After, some bard delayed giving me my loot.  It was soon sorted with my blade!

Feeling high after our trip to haven, Me and Eamane decided to go get the heard of the lizard chieftan.  We snuck down invisibly to where he was.  Gah!  We got seen a coupld of times!  Stupid shaman!  We managed to sneak right up to him and attack him, but were seen by his guards.  A few fireballs later and we were both dead.  We mt Pig back in Hlint and he offered to help.  Me and Pig fought the lizards instead of sneaking.  We got the head!  Then disaster!  While heading for our graves, I was cut down my some shaman.  Arrrgh!  Twice on one trip!


Tomorrow, I must find out if Chanda got my letter!

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I had asked Silool to make a new outfit for me and it finally turned up.  Wow!  It was an all-in-one shiny red leather outfit.  It was very tight on me and looked amazing.  I hope Eamane approves!

A woman named Cassandra requested to meet me near haven, so I agreed.  Eamane came with me, but remained hidden.  Cassandra had been sent by Chanda, to find out why I sent the letter and what I was after.  I told her plainly that firstly I wanted to warn them and secondly I wanted to gain some favour with Chanda.  Why would I do that?  Because, I was lost and needed guidance.  I believed that I could find what I was looking for with Corath and that Chanda would help guide me.  Eamane made herself visible and I went to her and sat down.  Cassandra wasn't put out by this, and I wonder if she could see Eamane all along.  Eamane explained that she was after some information about that old man in her past.  A palemaster she calls him.  She was hoping the because he deals with undead, that the church of Corath might be able to help her.  Cassandra said someone would be in contact.

We went back home after and I showed Eamane my outfit.  She was amazed.  It made me feel different to normal, more in control and I showed Eamane exactly how much!  After, we made a new arrangement.  Outside the house, Eamane would have control like she does now.  Inside, she was mine!  Life is good!

Me and Eamane decided we would visit bear island and get the head of this bugbear chieftan.  We had met with Sabrissia in Hlint and she wanted to go with us.  We got to the outskirts of the temple and decided stealth was best, so went went into the temple invisible.  We made it to the lower level and scouted.  There were so many bugbears!  Oh well!  It would have to be done the hard way!  Eamane and Sabrissia cast their protections on me and I was off.  They did a few area spells when they could, but basically I attacked them in small groups.  There bolts hurt, but luckily I was ablt to withstand them long enough.  Then he fell!  The chieftan was dead and Eamane tool his head!  It was a pleasure to see her cutting it off!  I then went and cleared the area of the rest of the bugbears.  We made our way back to Point Harbour and celebrated!

I had a long talk with Eamane.  I tried as much as possible to keep it all in drow, but at times we had to slip back into common just to keep the conversation going.  I no longer speak in Elven.  It is either drow or common if I have to.  I spoke to Eamane of my path and where I was going.  We talked about my skill with the blade and how I would continue to train with it and hone my skills.  I also mentioned more about Corath and how I have started to belive in him and worship him.  I explained that I could not always do good, but I was not evil and there had to be some middle ground.  She laughed at me and agreed.  She undertood me as she too believed there was no benefit to all good or all evil.  There was a balance, but we had to work hard to keep it.  Eamane went on to talk more about her necromancy and what it meant.  I understood the basics of what she was saying about death, undeath, raising and such-like.  She spoke more about this Palemaster she was looking for, but what was this about one real arm?  I didnt all make sense, but I am sure it will eventually.  But, it did not matter!  I would follow her no matter where she was going, or what she was doing.  This she knew and she promised the same to me!