Today, my companions and I are leaving from Yonara. Much has happened during our brief time in this town. I have reunited with a dear friend, I have made others, and I have made a wondrous magical revelation. Yet, as I write these things, I find it difficult to find the words to adequately describe much of what has transpired in the last two days. I suppose a good start would be to explain what happened with Missus Hillvar.
Ulrich proposed a partnership between Missus Hillvar and Mister Grapeswalle in which they would jointly supply funding to the construction of the Mother Sun church. In return, Missus Hillvar would gain ownership of the land upon which her home is built and the church would be built elsewhere in town. Ultimately, we selected a spot which was adjacent to the town hall. Missus Hillvar will not only spend less gold in this endeavor than she would by continuing with her previous arrangement, she will also gain some level of prestige, as well as independence.
I have some private misgivings about the arrangement. I would have liked to work to correct the ways in which Missus Hillvar has been wronged, that it might help protect others from similar mistakes being made in the future. However, I deferred to Missus Hillvar after presenting the options. I will not decide such an important decision for her. Had we rejected the offer of unity, it would have reflected rather poorly on us. Further, it may have jeopardized the church’s construction. The colony is lacking enough in resources, I could not bear to be responsible for depriving a town of support which ought to benefit the populace.
I said my farewells to Missus Hillvar and her children, as well. I must confess, I was not certain that she and I would get along very well on the outset of our business together, but I feel as though we could be friends in time. At the very least, I feel as though we have come to appreciate our differences.
Today is also the day during which my research has finally borne fruit. I demonstrated the casting of Magic Missive. I had not realized how important the proceedings would be until very recently, however I thankfully have had enough time to carefully consider the message I would send. Of course, the recipient of the first Missive was Sensei. I carefully composed a message that clearly outlined my hopes for the spell going forward, and a call for unity. I hope in time that our spell travels broadly and improves communications through all social classes and disciplines. Perhaps this discovery might even embolden other scholars to make landfall in the colony.
Yet even with all of this excitement, I cannot help but feel some melancholy, for I must leave Ulrich behind yet again. So busy were we both on our projects that we had no opportunity to even bid one another farewell. I know not when I might see him again. We had scarcely had an opportunity to catch up with one another before our reunion has become another parting. I suppose it is prudent for me to push such feelings aside, however, and focus on the matters which face my companions and I in the future.
I wonder also how Sensei fares in Saptagiri. There was much excitement in Yonara after the success of our spell, I wonder if there was a similar fanfare on her end? I attempted to send her a message this evening, but I have yet to receive a response. I think I shall remain vigilant for a while longer, in case one arrives shortly. I doubt I shall be sleeping well tonight anyhow.