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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Hedrin" data-source="post: 2273097" data-attributes="member: 31867">Liadan's Journal 2Liadan's Journal (02/08/2003)          After the excitement wore off things settled down a bit. Rock went up to bed early as I think he was embarrassed. I saw that Fallon was looking kind of alone and unhappy over there with Garrett, so I went and asked if he'd like to join us down at the other end of the table. To my surprise, he agreed and came down with us. I originally thought he was a little creepy, but that must just have been Garrett's creepiness bleeding over to him. He was smart, educated, well travelled, and fun to talk to. I related Rock's little incident with Garrett, as Fallon had been out of the inn at the time. I think I got a little loud at one point as I realized that Garrett was staring at me. Geez, talk about a wintery stare! Fallon seemed better at drawing Sandrue and Phaele into the conversation that I did, so I got to know them a little better. After a while I started to bed, but got sidetracked into talking to Telemnar about Califax. Finally I pulled myself up to my room. Now I'm settled down to get a comfortable sleep tonight. Who knows when we'll see a nice bed again any time soon. I enjoy communing with the sunrise and my personal time with Lathander every morning, but sometimes I miss sleeping in!          * * * * * * * *                  Woke up to before the sunrise and got ready for the morning ritual. I heard a noise down in the courtyard and in the dim light of the false dawn I could see Covenant and Garrett sparring. Covenant had a spear he had gotten somewhere and was really scoring on Garrett. Poor guy, I know how he feels. Then it was time for us to greet the sun. When Covenants starts to get ready for the ritual, he turns the spear back into his sword. It can magically shape change! Fortunately for me my room faced the sunrise and I was able to do my morning ritual from there.   Over breakfast Covenant made the offer to the followers of his companions that if they would like to stay behind, they could stay here at the inn or a villa in Suzail could be made available for them if they choose. None did. I was surprised when he asked me if I'd like to stay behind. I was kind of insulted and a little angry, but I hope I didn't show it. Of course I'm going with him. Duh! Like I'd let him get away now! He's stuck with me! HAHAHAH!!!!! <Evil Laugh>   My little attempts to bribe Califax with sugar didn't do anything other than make Califax angry when I didn't give it to him. The only other tricks I know with horses would get me killed if I tried it on him. Today Covenant told Califax to stop teasing me. I'm not sure if I was meant to hear that or not. <SIGH> I still can't figure out how to win his respect. Stupid horse! HORSES ARE SUPPOSED TO BE AFRAID OF ME, NOT MAKE ME AFRAID OF THEM!!!!!!!   Jastra and Erim had two nice horses to ride when we left. Didn't see them in the stables earlier, so they must have arranged to have them brought in. Watching him ride it was painfully obvious that Erim certainly has never been on a horse before!   We set out later than Covenant wanted, but that was OK by me. He set a nice leisurely pace northward into the mountains. Erendis made us an afternoon meal with the help of her god. I can't wait to get more training in the priesthood. Whenever I've done Create Food and Drink all I get is a kinda tangy oatmeal. Not bad mind you, but at least it could come with some cream and brown sugar!          Garrett and Fallon started sparring after lunch. Right away I could see that Garrett's a mean bastard. Covenant scores points on you to let you know when you let him through. Garrett actually hurts Fallon when he gets through. Our old Sarge would have sneered at Garrett's methods. "If you need to cause your students unnecessary pain to teach them, they are either too think headed to listen or you need to inspire them better!" was what he used to say. Covenant inspires you to do better. I think Garrett just likes to hurt people. Fallon was quick and agile, and when he made a mistake, he didn't often repeat it. Wish I had a little more of his finesse. I just feel so big and lumbering sometimes. While they sparred, Covenant instructed Rock and I in more of Lathander's teachings.          We got back on the road and we made it to the abandoned temple to Elentari. Apparently the portal is somewhere here. Garrett told Fallon to follow him and check out the place. I could see Fallon had difficulties getting off his horse, I don't think he's ridden very much. I stopped him and told him I could help him out a bit. I gave him a quick minor renewal, and I don't think he was expecting me to do an actual magic on him. I was glad to help as I need to practise my spellcasting more anyway. Then a couple of people volunteered to go and get firewood. I was standing there thinking about the day when I realized that Covenant was looking directly and very pointedly at me. He asked me if I didn't think I should volunteer at well? I know I turned red and blushed. I HATE IT WHEN I DO THAT! So I went and got firewood. I thought they already HAD enough people to get firewood!          Dinner was pulled from the capricious bags Covenant's party all had. I'm starting to think they aren't ordinary bags. Everything Covenant pulls from that bag shouldn't be able to fit all at one time, and there's stuff in there that shouldn't be able to survive on the road. It still feels weird to be eating off Covenant's fine china in the middle of nowhere.          We discussed watches and we all volunteered to take watches with the people we came with. Covenant has middle watch. Great! <I'M BEING SARCASTIC IF YOU CAN'T TELL!!!> Going to sleep early again tonight!          * * * * * * * *                 Uneventful night. Got an early start as we needed to be at the portal right at sunrise. If we'd got there a little earlier last night we could have done it at sunset instead. Oh well. Then Covenant surprised me by asking me to try and open the portal. Seems it needs a priest of Lathander to project Lathander's grace into the portal to open it, sorta like when you project Lathander's grace at a group of undead. I wonder then if that means Lathander took on this Elentari's duties. I'll have to look into that later.          Covenant put a necklace on me that would help me do the task. Then he stood behind me and was ready to jump in if I failed. I hadn't done this kinda stuff for real before, but I couldn't tell HIM that! I took the phylactery in my hand and prayed to Lathander to help me. Then when the sun crested the horizon, I tried to do as he asked. Try being the operative word. I could feel a gathering of Lathander's power around me stronger than ever before, but for some reason, I just couldn't direct it. I felt like I was trying to ladle broth using a spoon with a big hole in the bowl. So Covenant just did it with ease, and the monotone picture carved into the rock suddenly became alive and we all stepped through.          When we got through we were surprised to be confronted by two wild men. They calmed down when Covenant finally stepped through. Apparently they were working for him.         OOPS, dinner's being served and if I don't hurry, Rock will eat mine! Gotta go!!!!! More later!!!!!!!!!!!!</blockquote>

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