Day 5 of Stay in Sanctuary

Last night, I saw Tommy and Orison again. A few days ago, they had lent me some stuff. I didn't feel right taking it. Pa always told me a man shouldnt take stuff he didn't earn. It was a sign of weakness. So i went looking for them to give it back. He wouldnt take it though, kept saying that he didn't remember giving it to me. Which was total lies, who forgets a Trident, especially one with real magics on it.

Anyway, he wouldnt take it back, so I told him he had to let me earn it. Oriso n had an idea, and thats when I started to feel nervous. I didn't want him to not like me though, so I decided to go along with it. Orison is really nice, and funny, so I wanted him to think I was brave enough to do whatever.

He went to a Goblin and asked for something foul. I thought he was going to make me eat it, or something but he didnt. The Goblin sold us some of his own dung, and Orison mixed it with the stew. He told me I had to deliver it to the Sheriff. THE Sheriff. I didn't really want to, but I didn't want to keep their stuff without paying either. He said that delivering it was enough to pay the debt. If I could get the Sheriff to eat it, it would be 200 coins, or a magic spear if he ate the whole thing.

I tried to get the Sheriff to eat it. I told him it was a new recipe from that Dwarf Lady, in the Rock Bottom. He almost believed me, but then he smelled it. Boy, was he mad. He threw it at me and started to slap me. Orison used some kind of magic, or something, and made me unseen. I ran back to Lower, and we all had a laugh about it. It felt good, to be liked.

Tonight I kind of made Orison mad I think though. I hope not.

Tommy tried to let me Squire for him and his friends, and carry their stuff. Then he said he didnt think he would need me. I was kind of disappointed. I've never seen an Ogre up close. Maybe Orison will take me someday.

~Vince "Rex" (Thats what I told the Sheriff my name was!) Erins Age 18

Day 6 of Stay in Sanctuary

Today, I went to the Seekers hall to see Orison and Denten. They had some official business and I went with them. We went to this old, destroyed building, with Tommy and a woman. We went into this odd room, full of smoke, and these really weird people. They were all odd, and lived in that room. Orison wanted some machines that a Gnome there had. The Gnome said we could have them, if we went and got something for him.

We agreed.

He made a portal, and we stepped through into this odd lab. It was full of creatures I had never seen before, but that I think were native to the Underdark. Though, experimented on. We had to fight them. I wasn't very good at it. Tommy and Orison did most of the fighting. Denten and the woman liked ranged combat. I tried to fight with my sword, but I couldnt keep up with them..I hope Orison isn't disappointed in me. It was hard, but eventually we got through and got what we needed. I nearly didnt make it...

Tommy promised to show me Ogres. I can't wait. I hope he still wants to, after seeing how terrible I am, at fighting.

Vince's To Do List: Learn to fight in armour. Learn to fight better, and impress Orison and Tommy. See about a job in the Crone. Get a Uniform.

~Vince "Rex" Erins Age 18

Day 10 in Sanctuary

Today, I found an Orc in the Crone, blocking a door, with an axe. I didn't really like that, so I told Cyrus what was up. He came, and told the Orc that if his Master wanted to rent the room, he could. Some trouble ensued, and basically, Cyrus ended up charging the Thayan Guy who was using the room 500 coins. Some halfling with them didnt like that I had told Cyrus, and he tried to threaten me. I called him out on it, in front of the whole bar, saying if he wanted to do something, he should do it, and not make threats. He didnt.

Later on, I talked to Tommy about joining the Golden Merc's. Orison will be really happy if I get in. And! I'll get a uniform. It would be nice.

Thayans are in town. I don't know why people don't understand that they're no better than the Drow. Thrania said that we should ignore their slaves, because maybe they will sell us cheap stuff. Or help us, in a fight. I almost hit her, but Pa said you should never hit a woman.

I almost hit a Thayan, though. He tried to make me look stupid, in front of a lot of people. I got real mad..The Pot Helmed Guy who sold me my Amulet stopped me though. I spit on the Thayan. I must have been in a confrontational mood today.

~Vince Erins Age 18

Day 15 in Sanctuary

I dunno whats wrong with me, lately. All these damn things building up, I aint never been so angry. Back home, I never wouldve fought like this. Maybe at socials where there'd been some ale around, but I haven't drank a drop since I have been here. Since these damn Thayans showed up, it's been worse.

Tonight, there was a boxing tournament, in the Crone. I fought this bastard named Ade. I almost got him down, but then he got the best of me. He didnt back off like you're supposed to though. I think he broke a rib. As if that wasnt enough, after he fought Orison (and Orison kicked his ass) he got up, and went after him again! The bastard. I got in his face, and he called me a "bitch". So I punched him. He pulled a blade, so I did too. It got broken up, but someday, that bastard will pay.

Then, the Thayans showed up, and seeing that red always riles me up.

Then! That idiot that I beat up for trying to cheat folks shows up, and sits next to me. I told him to leave. But people acted like I was the bad guy. Some thing with horns stood up for him, and tried to lie to me. I knew that if I went after the guy, in a good old honourable Bar Brawl, I would get taken down by a crowd, cause they aint got any sense of honor or nothing. So I told them if they wanted Slavers and Theives, they could have them, and I left.

Orison didn't say a word. In my favor, at least.

The more I think about it, the more I realize he never really does. He's always so diplomatic. Maybe to him I am just another vote, or something. A good friend would've agreed with me, when I said the guy was no good. He stayed there and talked to him after I left. Maybe I was wrong about him. Maybe he's like all the rest of them.

Day 42 in Sanctuary

Today I met Ivlysar.

Shortly after, I abandoned all hope of ever becoming a Seeker. I am tired of being overlooked, and underappreciated. Ivlysar more or less called me a bootlick, and Orison didnt say a word.

He's too caught up in his ego, to care if one of his friends is being insulted, or belittled. I don't care anymore if I ever join their organization, and I really don't care if Orison thinks of me as a friend or not. We got into a shouting match, right outside the Town Hall. I punched him in the jaw, and he hit me with his stupid gloves. Hurt, but I didnt care.

I suppose everyone was right, he really is just an Upper Tyrant. I think I should get back to my roots, and see what Tommy is doing. He was always more trustworthy than Orison. Maybe he will be able to give me some work, in Lower. Who knows.

Vince Erins Age 18