Entry one: The trials

by Hayley Thomas

Dear diary,

As we are about to set out into the world, on our journey through life, I've decided to keep a journal. I know my brother is doing the same, or rather has already been doing so for a while, and it might be interesting to compare notes later in life.
Speaking of my brother, of course I had to wait for him on this important morning of this important day. He absolutely needed to be dressed in his best outfit, hair done perfectly, boots shiny. Because one of the many girls in the village might be drawn to him. They tend to do so, even though it never ends well and I end up having to mend his broken heart. Again. But I do so happily every single time. He is my brother and I love him, and I hope to see him happy some day.

So after he took his time to groom himself, Luke and I headed to the inn to meet the rest of the youth and get out mission from Edna. Unsuprisingly, the eager duo Alistan and Liliana were already there, together with the little satyr Ileas, who seems to tail them. Edna explained what we needed to do, which is spend the day roaming the village and surroundings and help wherever we can. Most of these chores are routine, like disabling some traps, setting the tables for the feast or cleaning out the market. The only unusual thing was trying to find the hidden entrance to the tunnels in the mill, something no-one has ever managed to do. And neither did we. Maybe some youth in the future will manage. I will try and keep the rest from exposing the entry if they decide to go looking for it at some later stage.

When we were almost finished with the chores we stopped by the chickenfarm on the way back, as it was going to be our last stop, as requested by the farmer himself. When we arrived the farm was under attack from rabid foxes however! And neither Jeb nor corkscrew were anywhere to be seen! We fought off the foxes and then found Jeb unconscious in the farm. We revived him and learned that he had been attacked by Reynards, a sort of humanoid foxes akin to gnolls. They had kidnapped corkscrew and set the foxes on the chickens. So we tracked them down, thinking the matter urgent, and found their camp not too far out. Before I had the chance to try and talk to them however, we got spotted and a fight broke out. We won, even though some took injuries, and Ileas got knocked unconscious. Sadly the second mistake we made was not take a prisoner and find out what was going on. I think we may need some more moderation in this overeager group of youngsters.

Jeb was obviously delighted we brought back his companion and guard pseudodragon, and Edna was there too, happy we came back safely and a bit angry that we hadn't called in help. I must add that it didn't cross any of our minds to go for help. But it ended well so we could go to the party after wards.

The party itself was typical of course, lots of food and drinks, free for us as we'll be setting out on our journey. I spent my evening talking to the villagers and having a good conversation with Varr Millerson, someone all the girls swoon over. I think he was happy to be drawn away from their attention for a little bit at least. And of course at some point Luke decided to try his luck with Elsa Colline, the daughter of Lord Colline. Another broken heart incoming I thought, but Alistan also decided to have his chance at the same time. For a moment I thought that his chivarly would have him make way for Luke, being so eager to be a shining knight, but I guess his youthful lust got the better of him. I can't blame him really, especially not because he's the one who won her good graces. Poor Luke had to settle for dancing with the mother.

All in all, not a bad day

Dated 30th of Daga, Year 121 era of the Tree

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Entry one: The trials

Entry two: The bramble

Entry 3: Rosebloom

Entry 4: Hearts and Dreams

Entry 5: of ghosts and wolves

Entry 6: Hillfield and Deals with Fae

Entry 7: mysteries and pastries

Entry 8: The scarecrow ruse
6th of Lug, 121 Year of the Tree

Entry 9: A betrayal of satyrs
7th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree

Entry 10: The fate of twins
8th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree

Entry 11: Cursed twins
10th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree

Entry 12: Loss and despair
11th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree

Hayley's rules to being a Witch

Entry 13: the price of safety
12th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree

Entry 14: A golden cage and fiery tower
13th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree

Entry 15: A trial by fire
14th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree

Entry 16: Keralon
15th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree

Letter to Luke 1

Letter to Luke 2

Letter to Luke 3

Letter to Luke 4

Letter to Luke 5

Letter to Luke 6

Entry 17: I shall wear midnight
1st of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 18: peace in our time
2nd of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 19: Caern Fussil falls
3rd of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 20: I see fire
4th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 21: Cultists twarted
10th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 22: Ravensfield
14th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 23: The Hollow Hill Horror
15th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 24: Burn your village
16th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 25: Ravensfield burns
17th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 26: There will be blood!
21st of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 27: A happy reunion
22nd of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 28: The embassy ball
23rd of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 29: The fate of Robert Talespinner
24th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 30: A royal summons
28th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 31: of Dogville and Geese
29th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 32: A boggle named Pim
30th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

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