Fiona Kanath's Journal

[Fiona Kanath]

*the book is small in size, tinted a soft blue colour, with a darker blue crest on the front, a royal blue bookmark is firmly anchored to the book and is edged in silver*

It had been several nights since the incident, a week to be exact, and a few weeks since the exorcism itself took place. Fiona sat and reflected thoughtfully on each event which had taken place. An exorcism, an attempt at destruction of the proxy for the dangerous being, and...a battle resulting in a severe injury to herself. And finally, gaining an education on how to make painkillers for herself.

It had been a rather eventful period in her life, not to mention the fact she was going to be nineteen in a short period of time and she was longing for someone to just give her a cuddle, someone, that was not a relative...just someone....she had a couple prospects in mind for the role, but neither seemed to ever be around long enough, so she still remained a single young lady in the land of Sosaria. One day..she thought to herself, one day it will happen, when the time is right.

She wondered often about her sisters, she had seen one in the past year or possibly two years ago. It had been so long, and then, there was the other sister, whom she had really just heard of from what her mother would tell her. She had not seen her recently enough. Maybe one day, she would decide to come for a visit, and Fiona might be able to make a suitable family portrait for her mother. Perhaps one day that would happen as well.

*next to the paragraph is a note in the margin, what i want*

Fiona smiled and nodded as if the book in her lap was real and could understand. Fiona made the realization that perhaps this whole escapade had been something that needed to happen to set her on the right track to realizing what she really wanted from her life.

[Fiona Kanath]

Nightfall

It has been quite some time since I wrote. Well, it has been quite the…hectic few weeks. A lot ‘as happened, an’ a lot is still happenin’, a lot of questions still left unanswered. Some of which I am unsure if they will ever be answered. One thing is for sure, times are changing.

First off, all the Lich and undead beings that keep manifesting in the Aegis and surrounding areas. Danger is in the air once again, and it seems we jus’ got rid of, or at least the other source of danger ‘as tempered off fer the time being. I am sure Baelual will reappear or manifest in some shape or form when all this other crap subsides. If it is not one threat, it’s another. Such is the way of life.

Then there is Kaylor, he once really was a good being. I have seen it in him. Then, nae long ago, I find he has become a lich, a member of a group of soul sucking evil doers. *an ink blot forms on the page where the pen has rested*
Wha’ in the nine hells would possess him tae take the path of evil, before this, he was all about being on the right path, the just path, the templar knight path. Wha’ part of bein’ a lich is part of a templar code I wonder? Oh wait, I already know, none. Kaylor has nae only turned lich, but killed and sacrificed a child. A child fer fuck sakes! I do nae even want tae know wha or who told ‘im tae do it. Just when I was beginning to see some form of good in Kaylor, then he off and does the lich and the child sacrifice thing. Totally unacceptable in any form is killing a child. If he comes near any children I know, it will be the last time he walks the lands in any form he takes. This is certain.

Then, it comes to Sage. She and I have shared a very close bond over the past few years. I have known her five years now. There is a lot within those five years that she has come to know about me, and I of her. One of which, I would have never really guessed would have been to nae call for help in time of need. Every time I have come across a problem, I have been able to turn to her for assistance, or just for someone tae talk to. But, recently, that all changed. She disappeared. I went tae Grey Manor tae find her, tae see when we would meet for her tae re-infuse the bracelet I hold dear tae me. And, I get no answer. I thought at that time, she may have just been with the balefire, and maybe she had just forgotten tae send a note saying tha is where she would be.

I ride up tae the freehold a second time, about five or so days later. I get the same response tae my knocking on the door. No answer, and I hear nae a sound from within the house. A feeling in my stomach nagged at me then. I passed it off as just bein hungry. I had nae eaten much that day. She must be with the balefire. She could nae be…nae…nae possible. *a tear stain marks the page* Sage, wha’ the hell is going on? Why do ye nae answer when I come?

Having nae idea where to turn, and knowing the time for my re-echantment was fast approaching. I had one path. I needed tae find someone tae help me. Someone who would be able tae hopefully understand. Ian was unavailable most times, and I did nae feel like waiting what could be days tae hear from him, Nae, this needed to have a solution faster than days. If it was nae solved in short time, I could lose everything. This is what led me to Selora Kesori’s office. She was fae, and the only other one I really felt comfortable talking tae about this problem of mine tha was just waitin’ tae cause me nightmares.

After being within her office for a short period of time, Beleg arrived and entered. There was a lengthy discussion on what was going to be done, and the possibility of what would have caused Sage tae vanish. I remember during tha’ time, jus’ really hoping tha Sage had nae been on the verge of death or any severe injury. The Duchess sent notes out to various people, and got replies that nae one had seen her nor heard from her. As we sat in her office, I scribed my own note tae Ian Xanthe, and decided to personally deliver it to his door. Perhaps he would see it and answer quickly.

After more discussion on the topic of Sage, Beleg took his leave remarking that he would send his trackers, Jack and Kuile up tae the mountains tae see if they could turn anything up. That left Selora and I alone. I admit only in this journal entry, I felt like I was smaller than both Chryssie and Owen at that point. I felt small in a very large world. And, for a few seconds, I almost thought that there was a possibility that Selora would nae help me. I was mistaken though, she did offer assistance tae me. At least, temporarily, until Sage kin be found.

We continued talking for a little while following. She asked some questions and I answered. I was surprised how easily I gave her the information. Something about her just made it easy I suppose. I told her that I wanted tae be enchanted, and told her the why. She reminded me of the dangers involved. Reminded me tae hold the mundane world close, tae nae get caught up in all the starstruck..dreamstruck…world. I am happy tha’ she did, because, at one point, I was pretty sure I was getting too wrapped up in dreamy affairs…tha’ sounds so wrong, but oh well. I know what I meant by it. She wished me a good eve and I did the same tae her. I then left for the evening.

I did get a note back from Ian, not a day or so after I had sent him mine, sorry, hand delivered it to his door. And his response was, that Sage was in her house the whole time. *a line begins to go down the page as if the writer is not paying attention* Yes, because I really need more confusion in my life at the moment. Excellent.

Then, oh then, the meetin’ with Aedon this evening. I have nae idea what has gotten into him lately, but the man is losing his marbles faster than the sack can keep up with. He begins by telling me what he found when he rode up to see her, and took his time to describe to me the scenery and how the land felt ill at ease and such. I really only wanted tae know about Sage. And whether or nae she was alive. He mentioned she was, but she was nae herself. Am I concerned yes? Am I hurt that she did nae ask for help? Absolutely. Do I want tae know why she shut me out? Yes I do. Can Aedon answer these questions for me? Hell no. I will wait a bit before sending a note up the mountain and see what kind of reply I get. Aedon asked me to go check on her, but, I do not feel comfortable going up there, nae alone anyways. Perhaps, if I find someone suitable to go with me, then I will bring someone with me. We will see how this turns out in time. Right now, I am just going to let it rest. Hopefully in time, whatever is up the mountain scaring Sage into hiding will subside, dissipate, whatever the case may be.

I then informed him of the decision to keep the children out of Aegis until the most current threat has subdued itself enough. He had the nerve tae say that his buildings are the same to those of Silverwood and Everthorne’s. As far as I am concerned, they are far from it. Silverwood and the Freehold’s buildings have measures in place to keep those like Kaylor, Leston and the Lich members and undead out. So, if he wants tae cry his river over nae havin the kids about for a while, so be it. One day, he will finally understand why we are doing this. Safety first, for everyone. Especially since the incident of the child kidnapping and sacrifice. If Aegis is so safe Aedon, then why are Jan and Kylee nae here with you?

As I was about to leave, I mentioned that I wished things to be the way they once were between him and mom. He mentioned that they would if she ever stopped hating him. I simply told him tae look to his wrong doings and apologize. He said he had no idea what those wrong doings were. I told him tae think of arguments, of people that were close to mom that he hurt. He then could still not think of anything that would have hurt their relationship. I told him to think of something stupid that had happened recently. He finally got it. The whole event involving the Rest. I simply left it at that and told him he should stay in contact with his wife more often.

And that, is how my weeks have been passed thus far. On to the next chapter of life now.