Freedom

There are so many who have never known what freedom is. True freedom comes when you know that all of your choices are made without influence. The only time I felt it so far in my life was when I chose to leave home and join Captain Stanfield and the crew of the Serene Bounty. The first sunrise on that ship was the happiest I had ever felt. Everyday after that was mine own. Yes, I had my work to do. We all did. But, it was work I wanted to do.
 
I wanted to learn everything Alisair, the ship's carpenter, had to teach me. Woodword, the navigator, taught me how to read the compass and sexton so I could better understand their function, not just how to fix them. The freedom sailing life afforded me, I feel now, prepared me for what is happening now.
 
This situation was forced on me. My freedom pulled from me by the earth. This is but temporary. The people of Sidrithorpe live in fear of Azzalog and his devils. Most of the devils are gone, but there is still work to do. Necessary work. We're coming for you, Azzalog.