This dark as I continue to explore the lands surrounding my adopted city, I have come across people that are diseased. What this ailment is I do not know. But I was not able to cure it!

Great Mystra, I feel that you brought me here to this dark place of magic for a reason. At first I thought it was because this place is rich with the power of the Weave. Now I begin to wonder if it is not to battle a magical ailment. Please guide me Mystra.

<added to in the space below his first writings> In my haste to get my thoughts down, I noticed that I did not explain why I am doing so. So unlike myself. I will continue to write about my adventures in this dark city I have found myself in. I believe that Mystra has brought me here for a reason. One that for the moment only She truly knows. But I feel it is because this place is SO rich with the power of the Weave. And there is no one that I know of my beliefs to guide and watch over it. Each of us comes to a path for a reason, but only once you step on the path do you find out that reason. It is a dangerous thing stepping out your door. And I must remember that in this city, for danger is all around it and in it.

I have taken the liberty to post a note in the Last Stand for Captain Othur of the Spellguard Associates, requesting a meeting. It is rather bold of me, but I believe that through this group, Mystra's will can be done. We shall see what becomes of it.

It seems my boldness to post the note paid off in ways I did not expect. I have spoken with two Spellguard Associates. The first led me to the second. I was granted an chance to speak and explain my wishes. I was also given a test, of which I will not speak of nor even write about. Just in case my journal fall into the wrong hands.

Two nights ago I have found a strange set of armor. It glows with deep red color that you can use to see by. Other then that, it holds no other charms that I can see. It did not detect as Evil, thou I believe it may have been once used by those that walked that path. Due to the helm I found with it, a red skull with horns.

I kept the armor as it was better then my own chain shirt. In this dark place one must be well armed and armored. Thou it seems that there is a history to this armor. One woman reacted very strangely when I passed her. If this armor was used for Evil, I will now turn it to use for Good. There had to be a reason that Mystra lead me to it. I have manage to pick up a Halberd for a low price. For the time being I will use it, thou I will keep my longsword. And continue to look for a better shield.

Last night I ran into a man that claims to be a follower of Mystra as well. Thou my gut did not believe him. I shall see what becomes of this encounter. We spoke of my wish to create a Temple to Mystra. And I tested him with comments to the Lady's history. I will continue to test him, until such time as I either trust him or he proves my doughs correct.

This evening I overheard some men talking in the Last Stand. They were recruiting men for the Church of Bane. And I have seen the one in charge before, in the Spellguard Tower! He was taking orders from the two Associates I was speaking too. It makes me wonder if the Spellguard is associated with Bane. I will continue to watch and listen to learn more.

Madness, Strife and Death struck the city last dark. And in its wake comes oppression, fear and intolerance. And soon after will be deaths of freedom of will and speech. These will die via the form of surveillance. Surveillance that will coerce your your submission. And bind your wrists strongly behind you.

But even thou the truncheon may be used force conformity, words will always hold the power to enlighten, at least to those that will listen.

I fear that these very things are headed for this city. And the victims will be the residents of this city. But why, why this fear, this nameless dread that overshadows my thoughts. Because I saw the first strikes. I tasted the stalk bread of terror. And with my eyes watched the cobblestones laid out that will lead to those very things.

I felt first hand, the cold bite of steel in my back. The first of many such strikes. Why else attack a Paladin while he heals himself, if not to keep him helpless and on his knees!

I vow Mystra to find the coward that struck me in the back, and make him pay. Blood for blood. An eye for an eye. And once I have found him, making him pay for striking down a Guardian of the Weave. Then I will see what I can do to protect those that would stand with me. Stand in you light, and keep the Weave safe from the corrupt ones who would use it for dark means.

In my wanderings of the Lower part of the city, I happened on the Canal District. But hidden deeply in the depths of this place is a dark danger. DROW! Two drow merchants hidden away at the upper most part of the canal.

But worst then that, is a GREAT Evil that over came me. And even attacked me mentally. I was able to shake off the effects of the attack. But something dark is brewing in that area.

I believe that the drow are bringing that evil I felt. This is something to report. Not to the watch thou... nay. I believe Spellguard should know it.

Tired, worn and dehydrated, Such is the way of things when you become lost in the Tunnels of the Underdark. I foolishly explored alone and found myself facing some floating eyeballs that shoot bolts of lightning. Unable to escape in time, I find myself in the afterlife.

But It seems even there Fate can smile on you. Speaking with a servant of the Lord of the Dead and once lover of the Lady of Mysteries, I am given a second chance to serve Mystra's will. As such I now stumble back into the City, not a coin to my name. With only the Armor and weapons I carried into battle. And so I once again try to bring the Wisdom of Mystra to this dark realm.

It seems that in my short time lost in the Underdark tunnels, some major changes have happened. The 'Chosen' have taken over Lower now. What was a danger is now an army. Strange that the Watch and Spellguard have not done something about it. It reminds me of Black Sun, Cyric's work. Damn his name! The Mad God that hates my Goddess. Many have taken up the sword for her over the years. And many more will continue to do so. I can only wonder if his dark gaze is behind the rise in the Chosen.

I sat down this night and pinned a letter of request to the newly elected Council. My request? To form a Temple to Mystra here in this city. Now I must wait to see if this new Council is going to be wise or puppets.

Much is going on in the city of late. I feel a dark force is gaining ground and speed. The Chosen have overrun many places. Drow hide in the shadow of our backdoor. And fear is the coin of the realm now.

The time is coming when those that would stand for the Light of Good, must make a stand. And the blue-white light of Mystra's power will be felt by Evil. Burning it down and lighting the way for those whom are not afraid to take up the sword, the axe and the mace for all that can not protect themselves. War is brewing, I have heard the beat of the drums in the distance. And I have seen the face of our enemy.

It is time to make a Last Stand.

Well I got my answer, the council are puppets. Why else not back a Temple that would provide for a greater good? In turning their back on me, they have turned their back on my Goddess. Those that are not with me are against me. This is a slight I will not soon forget or forgive.

But as Fate closes one door, Mystra opens an other. I have been offered a place in the Associates, IF I join the watch. I feel that IF had could cast arcane magic, I would have been offered a place in the Spellguard.

I must pray on this, seek Mystra's wisdom. Perhaps I can best serve my Goddess by becoming a worker of the Weave. Duel knowledge for a duel alliance. Thou there is no Temple to Mystra....yet. I must learn what Mystra wishes. If I am to be a champion for her in this dark place. I must find a way into the halls of those that control the Weave here.

I have spent the night in pray to Mystra and she has answered my Prayers. She has opened the door for me to serve her best. Now I see the Weave as I have never have before.

I have requested a meeting with an Spellguard Associate, now we will see what happens. But what ever happens, a new chapter in my life and service to Mystra has started.

My meeting with the Spellguard Associate was better then I could hope for. I have been ordered to find an Agent to take the next step. Thou the unrest of the city has caused me to not find one that was open for talk, yet.

I have been practicing bit by bit to learn to control my new powers. I will need to find armor that will allow me to cast without the spell falling apart. Divine magic does not seem to be stopped by the armor. Upon joining the Associate, I may be granted armor that will work for me. I will have to wait and see.

I found something very strange last dark, the shop of Blazzon Tailors was empty. No people, no goods, no nothing. Only a fine mist covered the floor, thou it did not hamper my movements. I was a bit upset by this, as I hoped to find a azure stain for my armor. Making more to my liking and showing Mystra's colors. I will have to find another way it seems.

I have moved one step closer to my goal. Call it Fate, Call it my Goddess stepping in again. But as I awoke from my meditations and left the Last stand, I saw a Spellguard Agent. I waited outside the Stand and moments later he walked out. Following him all the way to the Spellguard Tower and calling to him. It was not till he was in the Tower, that I reached him.

I asked him where I could find Agent Cain and it WAS Agent Cain! He interviewed my right on the spot, taking me back into the Tower. I answered all his questions honestly and from the heart. And Mystra smiled on me once again. But the one thing that stood out the most was him asking me this question.

"Most Champions of the Divine, weather they are or not, back away from me. Yet you do not, why is that?"

Again I answered him with truth.... "Because I follow in the footsteps of My Goddess. Mystra learned that Balance must be maintained for Magic to survive. Like her, I take that lesson and apply it in my day to day dealing with in the World."

The Agent accepted my answer and felt I had thought it out well. I believe that single question was the true test. Could I place personal feelings aside for the betterment of Magic? If Mystra can do it, so can I. As long as my duties as a Spellguard Associate does not conflict with my Teachings from Mystra. I can do it.

By the end of the Interview, Agent Cain felt that there was no reason I could not be an Associate. Now I am to find Lt. Dentra, and for Judgement. I am to explain to him my wishes to join the Associates and that I am willing to serve in the Watch IF needed. Because of my Martial skills and my Arcane skills, I would be well placed to serve both my Goddess and the City.