Role

Chapter 2

Well, it's been quite some time since I've poured my heart into the lines of
this journal, and I feel now more than ever the desire to do so. With things
going the way they are, I just don't know how much longer I can take being
away from the sea. I've been following the storm, studying along the way and
taking in what I can, and I can honestly say that I feel I'm quite ready to
move on, and let the storm follow me instead. All this time I've been looking
to it for inspiration when I realized that I've got it in me, it just took a
bit of time and a few bolts of lightning to realize it. I see now that I must
use what I learn to inspire others, each brush stroke like a rain drop in the
storm, each one alone is but mere water, but together a torrent of creativity
poured onto a canvas. The knowledge I garner from my guildmaster I will
ultimately be able to use once I gather enough crew to set sail again. Until
that time, I remain a faithful in the employ of my Captain, who it is my
personal goal to one day see as Admiral.

I am pleased to report that my weaving is coming along nicely as well, though
as my attempts continue, I've noted the tapestries to be too small. I simply
cannot seem to find fabric with strong enough threads to support the
large-scale weaving that I should hope to accomplish. Though this is only a
small setback, it has hindered a few of my attempts to weave masterpieces and
as such have had to resort to the canvas of scrolls. I will continue to
search for stronger fabric.