Journal Entries of an Apprentice Mage

Tavari is on her way to Duskhollow to start her apprenticeship.

Leafday, the 2nd of Sapthaw

To Duskhollow

I'm not sure how to start writing in this thing. My mom gave it to me just before I left the station. She said it would be good to have something to write all my thoughts in. Hey, maybe it will come in handy when I start my apprenticeship at 'The Luminous Thread'. I am headed there now in the back of a wagon being pulled by these creatures called 'Ox'. What a strange creature it is, unlike anything that we have back home in Glimmergrove. I have never been away before, and I am a little nervous about meeting new people. I met my first human today, and he is steering the wagon. He seems nice and easy to talk to, but I fear what it will be like in Duskhollow with all the different races.
My new teacher is an elf, and I heard they can be kind of mean. I hope not! I hope she is kind and wise. I am excited to meet her, since she invited me to Duskhollow herself, she must want me to work for her. I was shocked when I received the letter because I thought I was going to get into a lot of trouble for accidentally opening that rift to the Echofold. When the rift opened, I caught a glimpse of what was on the other side before it slammed shut on me. It was crazy looking at all the overlapping timelines swirling all in front of me. I guess
I should put more about myself in this first entry, so if anyone sees it, they can return it to me! My name is Tavari Duskwhistle, and I am a Forest Gnome. I guess you could call me a wild magic sorcerer. I know it isn't common for gnomes to have such a talent, but I guess I am a bit different, in a good way. I am twenty-two years old, and I want to become a master spell-weaver so that when I return to Glimmergrove, I can protect it with all my might. I think I can see Duskhollow in the distance, so I will put away this journal for now, but as soon as I am settled in, I will write some more!