Journal entry: I

I lost my old journal, or rather... I ran out of space so I hid it in Ost Barandor. I suppose a new journal will do. This way nobody can trace my steps from beyond where my last entry ended. 

Where should I begin..
I have taken on an apprentice, her name is Ayiana. The interesting part is that I met her in one of my less favorite places in this world. The Inn of the Prancing Pony. I saw her sitting near the fire in a white dress. She had dark hair and those grayish eyes. She drew... she drew a ranger overlooking the mountains if I recall right. I believe I have the drawing somewhere as she gave it to me. There was no doubt in me that she was one of my own. I confronted with what I knew of her and she was eager to learn more. Thus she became my apprentice. I took her to the Mustering cave where I started her training. She is resilient and won't stop until she thinks she has proven me she can handle the situation I put her in. I am so proud of what she has become. Even more proud of the fact that I can now call her my wife.
And yet I must keep my task as a mentor to her, a priority. After all if I don't, she could die.
I am certain however that one day she will even surpass me in every skill I can possibly teach her. She is just that skilled.

Second, I went to Bree to search for my old friend Fiontann but instead ran into Lengdiel. Though I kept my calm and uninteresting mask up as it was rather crowded, I was overjoyed to see her. I am so happy to know she is doing well and now that she has met a new man she will hopefully continue to do fine. 
Fiontann I sadly did not run into. Its been a while since him and I did anything interesting or meaningful together. Somewhat it saddens me to not be able to see him as often as I used to. A weird thing for a ranger to feel perhaps but even if he was so annoying, I care deeply for him. I hope he is doing well, wherever he is.

Last but certainly not the least is those damned black robed archer I encountered a few weeks ago. More and more of my kin are getting killed. They are targeted by skilled enemies and this fears me. 
We were summoned to Meluinen for something. I do not know what is going to happen but I must answer the call. Luckily I travel not alone. Ayiana is with me and aside from her the ranger Aeruthuil is also coming to fight alongside us. He brought his own team with him so I am sure we will stand somewhat of a chance.

I never had the fear of losing my life before. Never...
But of late I simply do not wish to die anymore, I want to live for Ayiana and my friends. I must train... I must prepare... I can not die yet!