growing up

A meeting, a declaration that they were a clan, information about Salin, information about the enemy they face.  The dynamics were changing in a good way, but sometimes Emma wondered at what cost.  There wasn’t time to dwell on it, the first group started out immediately to search for the child. 

Over the next few weeks, the memories of her grandmother continued to flow back.  They gave Emma some life and some strength, and then the incident at the Barrow Downs where she ended up with broken ribs. Emma had been tapped out before the incident. The social circle had grown and was larger than she knew how to handle.  Many came to her with concerns, requests for advice, and requests for help. She cared about each of them, and she was happy to feel like she could help.

I did it I had my first house guest and even cooked breakfast! It was Master Balrinar although that is an accomplishment. Bloody dwarf might be stubborn as a mule when it comes to certain things but at least he kept me company.  I made some eggs and bacon for us we talked about Everslade and it's residents. So far I'm only friends with Carria and the dwarf hopefully the other residents will come visit me soon. I need to find Carria again talk to her about opening up my tailor shop I need more coin and soon.

We slept the night at the inn. I had my own room – I am sure my dad would be happy to know that! Admittedly, it was very weird, sleeping alone in a strange place. I sneaked across the hall and listened to the boys’ snoring through the door to their room, it made me feel a bit safer. I did sleep, but not for long. I was up early, before them, and went out to look at the town and practice a bit.

I was in Combe! I couldn’t believe it! I was finally out on adventure, with my two friends by my side. It felt intoxicating and scary all at the same time. Combe is a rather beautiful town, I must say. It seems miles larger than Archet, but perhaps it is not. I hope I get some time to explore it on my own.

Mum and dad have returned, I have spoken to them. They were devastated, but so happy that I was safe and unharmed (I didn’t mention the spider bite, I think it is much better now, Blake’s salve really helped!). They looked at the house, dad says it will require some amount of wood and a lot of scrubbing to get it back into a good condition. However, the most devastating news were the wooden shed that had burnt down. All our supplies are destroyed. We have nothing to work with and nothing to sell.

I have no work for the day, mum and dad are both away with Lizzie to Bree for the big market. Once again dad had said no to me coming along, but I am 16 now and he did said that next time I can go. I can’t wait, I want to see the whole world, but why not start with Bree!