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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ealli" data-source="post: 3338843" data-attributes="member: 804">Romann ArdellRomann Ardel isn’t a very bright fellow.  I mean, he learns quickly enough, but he just seems to lack common sense.  Or wits.  Really, he’s just kind of lacking.  Although being raised proudly in the military traditions of Cyre, he hasn’t quite proved himself yet in battle.  That doesn’t stop him from believing fully in his own abilities, at least as he perceives them.  In reality, it is often the prayers of his attendant, Cyron, that help him stay alive.Nearly five years ago Cyron watched Romann’s father die, swearing an oath to protect Romann forever.  In that time the two have grown close, but in a twisted way – Romann belies his dependence by exerting his superiority.  In reality, if Cyron had not sworn that oath, he could have become much greater than he is.  Now, however, his life consists entirely of Romann.  Lucky him.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2 Aryth 986 YKJournal of Romann Ardel, as told to DoncI can’t believe my dad is making me train!  All day I have to run around and hit things with sticks.  Dad says that if I don’t start now I could die in ten seconds in battle.  I don’t really want to die, so if that means hitting things with sticks then that’s what I’ll do.  Still, running is HARD!  So dumb.Dictated but not read17 Eyre 989 YKJournal of Romann ArdelLast week father took me on a campaign.  We made an expedition to Xen’drik looking for some weapon of some sort, something called a skeeman or something.  Cyron came with, he seems pretty close to dad.  Dad’s such a good fighter.  Nobody can touch him.  I hope I can be like him someday.28 Nymm 993 YKJournal of Romann ArdelTraining is going well.  My favorite exercise is the one where everyone tries to make it past me.  I’ve been doing well at killing most of the slaves that try to run by.  My greatsword continues to be tinkered with by the armorer.  He’s also been working on a nice breastplate for me so I don’t get hit as often.  Seems to be that I bruise easily, so dad wants me to be well protected.  Since I don’t use a shield (greatswords are heavy!) I’m pretty much open to every hit.I can’t wait to begin my service in the military, fighting alongside my father as we advance the cause of Cyre!05 Lharvion 993 YKJournal of Romann ArdelDad died today.  I don’t really want to talk about it.Day of MourningJournal of Romann ArdelMom and everyone else is dead.  Everyone is dead!  All I have left is Cyron, and he won’t leave me alone!  All of Cyre is gone, just gone gone gone.  The only reason I’m alive is because I wasn’t there!  We were all on the march where we were attacked by mysterious marauders, who killed almost everyone before they could even get their armor on.  Cyron rushed to me and healed me up.  I woke up just in time to see men in strange garb fleeing away.  We rushed home but Cyre was gone.  Nothing was familiar, not even the hills.  Everything was dead and burning, dead dead dead.  Everyone is gone and I’m stuck with Cyron.  WHY?!?!?2 years after Day of MourningJournal of Romann ArdelThe war is over, and I’ve made up my mind.  I’m going to get to the bottom of this!  Something happened that day two years ago, and I’m going to find out what!  I don’t care what anyone says about me staying home, rebuilding the nation blah blah blah.  I want ANSWERS!5 Olarune 997 YKJournal of Romann ArdelCyron and I have spent the last year talking to people and reading.  Well, okay, he’s been reading and I’ve been talking.  He sure is helpful!  I think that my research is showing that my answers may lie in a small country named Barovia.  Better go check that out.  Answers must be found!</blockquote>

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