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Chapter 3

Journal entry the 9th

Much time has passed since last I was able to sit and gather my thoughts, let
alone put pen to paper and scribble them down. My war against the darkness
has consumed me almost utterly, all of my attention, my focus and my drive.
Almost.

I was given leave by Lord Shokai to take Amayara as my bride. Now I must find
for her the single most perfect ring in all Thera, to let it adorn the finger
of the single most deserving. I told the Skyborn how she has touched my soul,
and helped me to gain what small sense of compassion I have. I think this
change has made me a better person, and not weakened me as I feared. I have
never felt more alive, nor as determined to wage this war and see it to it's
final conflict as I do now.

On another note, I have been elevated yet again. My Lord Vynmylak asked me
what I would say if he offered to make me the Captain of the Brigade. On this
I felt torn, as I still view myself as just a soldier, another able body int
he war against evil. On the other hand, to refuse would show a lack of trust
in the judgement of both my own Lord, Vynmylak, and that of the Skyborn. This
I simply could not do. Setting my own feelings and desires aside, I told my
Lord I would never seek to question His judgement, and accepted both the
title, and the burdens of the Captain of the Brigade of the Phoenix. It is a
great honor to be given such responsibility, and I pray never to let either
Lord down.

I have begun the aquiring and training of new Squires. The aquiring is the
easy part, as many of my Squires seem to be unused to the rigors and
preparations necessary for true combat. However I noted a marked improvement
after just our first class, so I have much hope for them. One squire I have
taken as my protoge, Itarille, a paladin of the Fair folk, and Seeker of the
Clarion. I met her some time ago in the guild, and have been mentoring her in
the ways of our faith. Now I can mentor her int he ways of the Fortress as
well, and hopefully turn her into quite a weapon against the darkness.
Already she shows vast improvement, and great courage. I feel in time she
will be a fine addition to the ranks of my officers in the Brigade.