Below are the 13 most recent journal entries recorded in Kesrel T'Rickta's LiveJournal:

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2004
12:06 am	New LJ Since this LJ is pretty much dead for now, I've started up another one for another of my characters: Rmaaz T'Rickta. Hope you enjoy it. Lets hope I can keep it up. ~Kesrel (Comment on this)
Saturday, July 5th, 2003
4:04 pm	Havrandu 19 Nissa 372 Talk about a rude awakening. After what seemed like ages to fall asleep over the noise of the storm, I was very suddenly woken by the roof above me caving in under the weight of the snow! After the initial shock of it all Solena and I managed to get a few boards up there to temporarily stop the world coming into the cabin. Solena then called me a "wet pussy". That's when the snow ball fight began. My paws are still cold from that ordeal, but I think I won. She backed down at any rate. Since my bed was soaking wet and cold Solena volunteered to make space in her bed for me. I declined, choosing the bear skin rug by the fire to curl up on. This morning was spent mostly clearing up the mess on and around my bed, and actually rebuilding the bed. It has spent most of the day near the fire to try and dry the wood out. Solena has again reminded me of the space in her bed for tonight, and this time insisting I take her up on her offer. To be honest, I don't feel very comfortable with the idea. She is too similar to Bryn, and that scares me. I don't even know if she's that way inclined or not. I have a feeling I will find out soon enough. I can never really tell with humans whether they are just being playful with their words and actions or not. See, with Prydaens it is easier to tell due to tail and ear posture. Humans don't have such abilities though, and I am loathe to ask as to her goals. You'd think after spending so long with Bryn I would be able to read Human body language, but each is so different to the other I am easily confused. I guess the best way to find out is to ask her. I think I will do that tonight when we are done with the clean up. It is giving us something to do at any rate, since the last couple days have been spent reading and idly talking between chapters. Solena did get a map of the area down and pointed out a few of the local landmarks, especially those that can be seen after a heavy snow. I've done my best to commit the information to memory, since you never know. Solena needs my assistance with something. Just as well. The candle is almost burnt out and I don't really feel like replacing it just yet. Current Mood: uncomfortable (Comment on this)
Friday, July 4th, 2003
6:37 pm	Truffandu 16 Nissa 372 The storm finally unleashed it's fury tonight, so Solena and I have spent the past few hours boarding up the windows and doors to make sure they hold fast. This all means that we haven't slept very much. Solena seems eerily cheerful about it though. She has been cracking some terrible jokes, and even went all philosophical on me. We spent a good hour debating on how much alcohol it would take to get a granite gargoyle drunk, assuming of course that they'd even touch the stuff. She then went off on a whole new contemplation about whether it is possible to dig half a hole. It's all making my head spin. Current Mood: busy (Comment on this)
10:46 am	Truffandu 14 Nissa 372 Solena and I have spent most the day helping to tidy up the village. It is quite amazing how barely a hundred people can create such a mess. Mind you, it was a good festival! I somehow managed to get stuck with cleaning up the various fire pits that had been created to cook over and dance around. Needless to say, my back hurts considerably. I am also in dire need of a bath. Solena volunteered to, um, help me. Not entirely sure what to think of that. Before all that though I have to go collect some firewood from the store. The clouds are looming tonight, and they don't look friendly. There will be time to rest later. Current Mood: drained (Comment on this)
Thursday, July 3rd, 2003
8:49 pm	Evandu 12 Nissa 372 My head hurts. More accurately, I think it exploded, although I have yet to see any bits of myself lying around yet. That didn't originate from my stomach that is. I've always known that I do not have what it takes to drink much alcohol. But in all honesty, I only had one glass of that devil drink last night and it went straight to my head. Solena called it "Winter Chill", or something like that, made from a plant that comes of age as the cold sets in. I don't particularly care what it's called, I'm not letting that stuff within a quarterstaff's length of me ever again. The festival is fun though. Lots of games, music and dancing. A local weaver presented me with a gorgeous hooded cloak today. It has been made using various shades of blue, and it almost seems to ripple like a pool as the wind catches it. Solena commented on how if I wear it in the dark I almost disappear. Except for the tufts of my red mane sticking out the hood. Maybe I should dye it. My balance still isn't what it should be. I think I'm going back to bed. Current Mood: groggy (Comment on this)
5:09 pm	Evandu 11 Nissa 372 I ave alwayz thort that Gor'Tog Grog waz a smidgin bit tooo alkeeholik fer my blud. I wuz rong. Diz mutch werse. Current Mood: drunk (Comment on this)
8:22 am	Evandu 10 Nissa 372 Tarmid is one big party at the moment. It seems the arrival of the players was a small hint of what was to come. There is a tradition here that after the first heavy snow, the villagers plan a festival to thank their Goddess of the Winter for letting them survive. Everywhere you look someone is doing something in preparation for the feast. Hunting parties have been sent out, and all the merchants are busy with their respective trades due to the sudden demand in materials. As for me, I've spent most of my time sitting on the roof of the cabin watching all of this unfold. It really is quite fascinating, and well worth having to pick thatching straw from my fur for the next hour or so afterwards. Current Mood: curious (Comment on this)
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2003
7:08 pm	Hodandu 8 Nissa 372 If anyone asks me how I slept last night, I'd tell them I slept fine as usual. In truth, it's great to have a bed! Of course, I would never mention that to anyone. Warriors have no need for comfort. Whoever said that mustn't have needed to sleep. I bet even Rock Trolls sleep on soft vegetation instead of a stone floor. So yes, I had a very nice sleep last night and woke up very refreshed. My muscles were slightly sore, but that was all soothed by Solena and the exquisite massage she gave me. I won't comment on what the oil did to my fur. Lets just say she was molding patterns in my fur, which she found hysterically amusing. I do wish she would stop rubbing it the wrong way though. At least she left my tail alone. Bah. Humans! Word has it there are some bardic players in the village today. As soon as I am done washing off the oil we're going to have a look. I hope they'll perform something. I've always enjoyed a good show. Current Mood: relaxed (Comment on this)
3:52 pm	Hodandu 7 Nissa 372 Finally! We have returned back to the cabin. What was meant to be a four day hunt turned into a nearly seven day entertainment fest. I should have known though. As I watched the first rays appear on the first day, a black raven flew across the new sun. There is no doubt in my mind now that it was a sign from Kertigen that our journey had been blessed, the raven being his symbol. We left as soon as the sun was no longer touching the earth, working our way deeper into the forest. Solena led the way, as she is more familiar with these parts than I. Until high sun we walked mostly in silence, both of us enjoying the scent and voices of the forest. She made a comment about my ears constantly twitching. Whose ears wouldn't twitch with such music? Shortly after the zenith we reached a lovely small clearing. After the relative darkness the splash of light was welcome, so we lay down on the long grass and basked in its rays. I must have dozed off, for when I woke the shadows had lengthened considerably. Solena was sitting on the trunk of a felled tree, lazily swinging a leg back and forth as she smiled at me. She has one of those smiles that makes everyone turn around and smile back at her before you even know what you're doing. Yes, I smiled back. Actually, I do believe I was beaming. I cannot remember the last time that I rolled around on grass and lazed in the sunlight. I'm sure it was while I was with Bryn. I was happy then. And as I returned her smile I realised that I was happy again. There is just something so refreshing about being out in the open, and being able to share it with someone who can also appreciate the wonder. After some small talk I eventually picked myself and my belongings up, and we moved on. Twilight is the ideal time for hunting since most animals start coming out for food, after hiding from the heat of the day. Solena knew of another clearing an hour or so from where we'd spent the afternoon, and so we headed for it. Upon arrival, we both scaled trees on opposite sides, and we waited in silence for our reward. Through the blue light a boar noiselessly entered the clearing and began grazing. Not too long after I could see Solena looking up through the canopy into the night sky looking for the moons. Almost immediately she saw Yavesh, the red moon, and began quietly chanting. After a few moments, a red beam came down from above, brightly bathing the boar and disorientating it. The spell "Dazzle". Taking my cue, I pulled back on my loaded composite bow, took aim, and fired, lodging my arrow deeply in the boar's throat. The boar fell to the ground, and after a few twitches it died. I nearly fell out of the tree I was so overjoyed. Too long has it been since I hunted with someone else and rejoiced in teamwork. Too long has it also been that I hunted with a Moon Mage. So that night we ate hungrily. I think Solena was slightly repulsed by my not cooking the meat first, but she seemed to accept it after a while. I did need a bit of a wash afterwards though. The nearby stream helped with that. After some nudges and an eventual push into the stream, I was convinced to go for a swim with Solena. She's quite the fish. And that was how the week progressed. We'd walk, explore, play, and in the evening hunt for some dinner. Before we knew it, the week was up, and we were still at least two days travel from home. We started returning, and on the way we were constantly on the look out for animals so we could stock up for the winter. The only real mishap that occurred was when I got my tail stuck between two rocks. It took a good long while and lots of chipping away at the stone with my bastard sword to get myself free. Solena found it amusing, but some of my fur is still out there! Well, the sun has begun to set now, splashing the sky in a fantastic display of the essence of life. I owe it to the Gods to go and watch. Current Mood: exhausted (Comment on this)
Monday, June 30th, 2003
11:18 pm	Tamsandu 40 Dolefaren 372 Today is the last day of Dolefaren. The snow has all melted away. I personally think this is strange, but Solena tells me that a Seer in the village predicted this, and that the next few days will be warmer and drier than normal. We have decided to take advantage of this. Since the weather is on our side, we will be going hunting for a few days. Although human, Solena is fond of fresh meat. As a Prydaen, I very much prefer it. Raw is best, but being in relationships with the non-furred species has taught my stomach a tolerance for cooked food. However, the past few years have more or less untaught what it learned, and even though I have not mentioned my discomfort with the preserved foodstuffs that Solena has been providing, I do believe that she is acutely aware of it through my body language. So, at first light tomorrow we will depart on a week long trip into the Tarmidian Forest, which we are currently living on the edge of. Boringly enough, it was named after the village of the area: Tarmid. I must admit I am very much looking forward to spending the four days away from the confines of this cabin. I miss sleeping under the eyes of the Gods, feeling their breath rustle my fur as their dark cloaks envelope me. And this time I will have company. If she's as good a hunter as Bryn was, I do believe we will have an interesting time, with plenty of food to last us a long while. Unfortunately we have decided to travel as light as possible, which means I will be leaving my journal behind. I do apologise for this, but it is necessary. I would prefer it not to be damaged. I must prepare myself for the journey now. Oh I do love a hunting trip! And tomorrow will be Kertandu 1 Nissa 372. Since we will be hunting during the week of Kertigen Solena has prepared an offering for him, asking him for the wealth of the hunt. I hope he is listening. The sun will be rising soon. Time to go and welcome it. Current Mood: excited (Comment on this)
12:25 pm	Tamsandu 38 Dolefaren 372 The clouds cleared away last night and Solena finally got a glimpse of the night sky. It seems her date estimate was only two days out, which is, incidentally, how long it has been since I last wrote in this journal. The sun was gloriously out this morning, and I do believe we should be able to leave the cabin as the sun sets. Solena suggested that we leave as soon as we can to stock up on supplies, in case the Gods decide to unleash the snow upon us again tonight. I thought I would have had more of a chance to write these past couple days, but Solena has been keeping me entertained. The day before yesterday, we spent half the morning cutting up all the firewood she had into smaller blocks so we could ration it more easily. We have wood for a few more days, so if we don't get out this evening it won't be so bad. Other than that, we've spent most the time around the fire telling stories, both true and tall. Solena has quite the imagination. Very entertaining. It's been a fair long while since I've bared my fangs in laughter. It seems the snow is melting faster than expected. Time to visit the local stores for some supplies. It could be a long winter. Current Mood: amused (Comment on this)
Sunday, June 29th, 2003
7:48 pm	Tamsandu 38-40 Dolefaren 372 Well, we're still snowed in. Solena was cursing profusely this morning. Before she left Elanthia she was a member of the Moon Mage Guild, and so therefore has the ability to gate us out of here. She generally keeps moonbeams active in a few places, but due to the fact that all three moons set just before the snow came down they disappated. Since she has no focal point to open the other end of the moongate at, we're still stuck here. I have come to realise why I have come to trust her as I do. She's a female Human Moon Mage, on the short side for her species, with long blonde hair. Just like Bryn. Ok, Bryn has crystal blue eyes, while Solena's are brown, but the basic features they share is enough to remind me of Bryn. I wonder how she is.. I know she's alive since she's still connected to me, but the distance between us has weakened the link. Which is the whole idea of course. I guess I should explain. Bryn Faolin-Ruadh was my wife. We were married in the 10th month of Nissa the Maiden, in the year of the Iron Toad, 368, nearly 4 years ago. For a year, we were blissfully happy. We were inseperable. Everyone thought we were the idealic couple, and kept commenting on how perfect we were together. And then I did something stupid. I didn't want to lose her, so going against everything I believe in.. I lied. She eventually found out, and it was all over. She tried to take me back, but what I'd done was just too much for her. So, she went through the severence ritual without my knowledge and broke her bond to me. She no longer feels the essence that is me, but I still feel hers. I should have gone through the ritual myself, but I couldn't. I didn't want to lose what I had left of her, and in a way I still don't. So.. I left Elanthia hoping to weaken the link between us. And to maybe one day forgive myself and move on. And so here I am. Three years later, and still running. I'm getting tired now. As a Prydaen I despise crowds, prefering solitude to company, and solitude is what I have had since I left home. It's always been my way. Bryn was someone who could be in a room with me, but not threaten my space. I loved that. I still do. But things are changing now.. I've changed. I've come to like Solena's company, despite the fact that I have no say in the matter right now. I think, when the snow melts, I'll stick around in the village for a while. See what civilisation is like around these parts. Yes, I can do that. Current Mood: lonely (Comment on this)
3:06 pm	Tamsandu 37-40 Dolefaren 372 It's been a long time since I have trusted anyone. But today, I think that changed. I've been in this village for a few days now, keeping to myself as normal, when Solena started asking questions about my past. Usually when people inquire as to my history I leave. Something was different today, although I can't put my claw on it. I gave her a brief background and she gave me an odd look. Humans are good at that. She told me that she too was from Elanthia, and like me she had run away from everything that she knew to these far away lands. I think that's when I trusted her. It is also when I asked her if she knew what the date is. She's not sure, but it's better than my "don't know". She believes that we're in the last week of the 9th month of Dolefaren the Brigantine (ship) in the year of the Bronze Wyvern, 372. If that's true.. then I've been out here for nearly 3 years (I left Elanthia on day 389 of the 10th month of Nissa the Maiden, in the year of the Emerald Dolphin, 369). So, if memory serves me, we're in the week of Tamsandu. So we're somewhere in between day 357 and 360. That would make sense. I saw the first snow fall a few days ago, which usually occurs as the 9th month meets the 10th. Solena informed me that when the sky is clearer she will observe the heavens. She believes she can give me an exact date when she is able to do this. Time I got used to the Elanthian Calender again I believe. I guess it helps to have an idea of when things are, instead of just living day to day. Meanwhile, we're snowed in. I am grateful for my fur since the temperature has dropped drastically in the past couple of weeks, but the dampness of the snow makes me cringe. I have never been fond of snow. It mats my fur up too quickly for my liking. And it's wet. Solena keeps a journal, and since I have been pacing incessantly up and down her cabin she suggested I start one to pass the time. So this is it. I've been told I have to introduce myself for prosperity, so I will do so. I am Kesrel T'Rickta, a 24 year old Prydaen. I have a shoulder length, wavy red mane and crystal green eyes. My fur is tortoiseshell in colour, with white points dotted about here and there. I generally wear my mane pulled back in a multitude of beaded braids, but recently I've just let it hang as it falls. I've been told the tousled look suits me. It's less work, at any rate. I was born in Shard, the main city of Ilithi, which is the southern most province of Elanthia. My parents were killed while I was still very young, so I was raised by the priests of the Temple of Light. On my 16th birthday, they decided that it was time I chose a life path, and so I started going round the Guilds in the area. I tried being a Warrior Mage for a while, but became disillusioned by it after a while. I decided to make the long journey north to The Crossing, in the central province of Zoluren. I lived on the streets of The Crossing for a few months before I was adopted by a female couple, Lluna and Cavrin. After much thought, I decided to join Lluna's guild, and I became a Paladin. I never regretted it. The candle has nearly burnt down now, and I am finding it rather hard to carry on writing. Quills were not made for paws. I will continue soon. Current Mood: restless (2 Comments |Comment on this)