Role

Chapter 3

Exlajin had a long and windy road to becoming a scribe for the Heralds.

But that winding road meant that he was able to focus on a vision for his
writing. Exlajin intends to write in two distinct styles. One, will be a
narrative. A true 'tale' as it were, of exceptional adventures that he
has had. Artistic embellishment, sure, but a tale full of truth-spiration
all the same.

The other, will be a series of guides. Exlajin's Expeditious Experiences.
He wrote a trial for the Heralds that went over rather well, and he
already has a few more issues planned. He'd like to release them once a
week, but given the need for a bard and logistics coordinating, he plans
to start out with once every two weeks for now.

The idea for Exlajin's Expeditious Experiences came because, when he felt
aimless, and as if he wasn't making progress in his goals, Olar suddenly
came to from his slumber and spoke to Exlajin. The fact that Olar
actually took time to speak to him alone meant the world to Exlajin. Olar
basically made him feel that he wasn't aimless, and that he was going
somewhere in life. But beyond that, Olar had a few things of interest.
Olar told him about how Olar didn't trust Joihe. And that she had tried
to burglarize the Inn before. This really, really became off-putting to
Exlajin. Libraries are a focal point of Exlajin's past and history. He
became inspired by them and the tales they told. He wanted to be a Herald
as a result of them.

Joihe then, he met briefly, and she was so charming and charismatic. She
even planted the seed that would blossom into Exlajin passionately
pursuing being a scribe as the artistic outlet to channel his adventures.

But the Lyceum is the most sacred of all libraries, and to Exlajin,
burglarizing it does not bode well at all. It's not something he can
easily forgive or look past. Exlajin now is relieved that he did not
apply for the Cadre. He's considering turning his passion and his hope to
be an 'inspiration for the next generation' to Whiysdan. This hadn't
occurred before to him as an option, but upon seeing Whiysdan in the
Heavens and then meeting and being inducted by Whiysdan, he is feeling
more optimistic about this potential choice.

He still likes the Cadre and their collection of Aspiring Masters. He
greatly enjoys their shared sense of adventure and can see many
expeditions with them in the future. However, the attempted robbery of a
place Exlajin holds dear has cast shadows on his Joihe aspirations, and
the emergence of Whiysdan has Exlajin revisiting his faith and his stock
in faith.