Jordan Poole
Jordan
Physical Description
Body Features
Hair is always braided then rolled into a bun.
Apparel & Accessories
Riding Skirt
Wool or Straw (weather dependent) Safari Hat
Mental characteristics
Employment
Works with on her family farm and functioned as the town riding instructor.
Social
Hobbies & Pets
Blue - old reliable gelding, who just wants to eat all day,
Onyx- Piebald
Current Location
Valley's Guard
Birthplace
Valley Guard
Children
Gender
Female
Eyes
Brown
Hair
Brown
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Tanned from working on the farm
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Magic in the Night
The Slyth found us as we camped hours after leaving home. We had to flee towards the mountains and in the process our group was separated. Worse still, I've lost Onyx and am traveling with Lord Sparrowsong. I'm not sure what kind of enchantment Sparrowsong wove on my arrows but they seemed to take down the Slyth in one shot. He's also convinced there is some magic in me, questioning whether my skill with the longbow is from practice alone. All I did was practice what my father has taught me:
Control your breath and your focus will follow.
Leave your senses open to let in the world and be as perceptive as possible.
Could my father's lessons really be magic? I don't want magic, all I know are the stories.
Seeming to prove Sparrowsong's suspicions, for the second time in my life I've seen a unicorn. This time, though, the unicorn and I 'spoke,' for lack of a better word. Her name was Mother's Stream and she welcomed me as an Oracle, with visions that simultaneously baffled me and made perfect sense. Unicorns, according to Sparrowsong, are the gatekeepers for the web of destiny and they unlock the abilities of oracles. I don't know how to feel about any of this right now and to make matters worse my dreams have become troubling. I saw D'Jym and Mal and they seemed dangerous.
It's probably just the stress and exhaustion of the last day...
Farewell Valley Guard
Today started out as one of my proudest and happiest moments. Father lent me his bow to use for the Festival Archery Competition and I not only won my age group bracket but also the 2 age groups above mines. I had to live up to the family name and I could not disappoint my father after he gave me the honor of using his bow.
However, Valley Guard was attacked by insect like monsters, called Slyth, just after the merchants arrived and to my greatest shame I failed in defending my home. Not one of my arrows hit its mark. What good does it do to win a competition when I choke when it really matters? To make matters worse, it seems the Slyth were here for my friends and me. Our houses and our houses alone had been burned down by the monsters. Lady Nortel and Lord Sparrowsong, Emu Negu, arrived with the merchants and protected the town. They say that the monsters were after us and want us go with them to Destiny's Gate. If I can't protect the home I love as a warrior, then I can at least keep Valley Guard from being attacked. Malkin, D'Jym, Eadmund, Cromwell, Wes, and I agreed to leave our homes and family behind and journey with the Emu Negu. Why anyone would want us or at least me still doesn't make any sense. D'Jym seems to have some sort of power, he was wielding when fighting the Slyth. I'm just a horse girl and the Emu Negu are from legend.
I was lucky that I got to say farewell to my father at least. I'm not sure what I'll do without him to guide me when I think I need him most right now. The plan was to leave without telling anyone but he knows me too well and had a sense that I was sneaking out of town. Not only did we get to say our good byes but he provisioned our group for the journey and gave my Onyx as a riding partner. I'm sad to leave Blue behind; I'll miss you but you were not meant for this journey and will be much happier home with your grain bag.
As we left, I realized that I don't think I really know my father. There's more to him than I thought...
Now I not only have Father's bow but also his rucksack. I'll treasure both as reminders of his love and hope that I can live up to the privilege of their use.
I've always wanted to travel but not like this...
Letter to Parents
Dear Mother and Father,
I'm sorry I couldn't tell you I'm leaving in person. I'm not sure I really believe why I have to leave but I think it's the best way to protect you both and the village that I love.
I always wanted to travel but not under these circumstances. I hope to return one day and work the horses to make you proud.
I'll do my best to make you both proud and hope I earn the privilege of using your bow Father.
With my deepest love,
Jordan
