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THE STORY BEGINS AGAIN

My name is Lauriana Kanan'Venomblade, named after my mother. She spent many years as a wizardress, exploring Norrath in her youth and we would sit by the fire every night and listen to her tales. I was always captivated by her stories and I always knew when I grew up I would learn the magic arts and go out and explore Norrath as she did. She entrusted her journals to me and I have read them over and over.
I will now begin my own entries and continue the story. I believe that I not only share her name and look like her, but I share her spirit. The world is different now than it was in her day. I wish I could have seen Luclin the way it was and the planes. I am sure though that I will see many exciting and wonderful places. I hope that I have as many adventures as she did and meet wonderful people. Today as I stepped outside Queynos I felt her guiding me and I believe that she is with me always

New Tunare

I recently joined a group of adventurers and explored my ancestral home of Felwithe. Even though it was hostile territory now I felt so elated to step through the gates. I was hoping to remember something of the place but other than the bridge that I first came through I couldn't remember much or it had been changed too much. It was still wonderful to step foot in there and I brought some soil home in a pouch to keep in me in touch with my home.

Luclin

I was watching the moon recently and trying to imagine what it must have been like to have been on it. The Plane of Knowledge, the Kerran cities, it must have been grand. I wish I were still able to visit it.

Merry Frostfell

My guild, Stardust, recently threw a holiday party. It was alot of fun and the Guild Hall was nicely decorated. I hope we do it again!

Halloween!

I earned this cat mask for the festivities isn't it cute?

Ice Comet II

I have finally saved up enough money to purchase a horse. He is a white horse and named Ice Comet II after my mother's beloved horse. We are just getting to know each other but he is a very easy mannered and well behaved animal. I look forward to many adventures together.

happenings

It has been so long since I have written in my journals. Everything has been wonderful for me lately. I found this wonderful guild called Stardust. They are like family to me. Mother always said that her 2 guilds, the Arcane Guardians and The CoWS were so important to her being away from home and now I underdstand. I just hope that eventually I dont have all the problems that she had keeping everyone together.
I was able to increase my skills recently and earned the spell, Ice Comet. That was mother's favorite spell. She even named her horse Ice Comet, which when I earn enough platinum to buy a horse his name shall be Ice Comet II.
I have moved to more spacious quarters in Kelethin. I was accumulating so much that I had ourgrown my little one room acorn and now I am in a two room. I had toured the 3 room but I have decided it is a little above my means. Eventually, I will be able to afford such luxurious accomodations.
I ventured into Everfrost recently brrrr it is a very cold place! I saw wooly mammoths, snow leopards and all kinds of creatures I have never seen before. I was meeting some people in Permafrost, but after a very hard journey to get there, they were not able to meet me but it was fun exploring!

Merry Frostfell!

Been awhile since I have written anything. My life has been busy with exploring, adventuring, and just being at home in Kelethin. Frostfell is back in Norrath. It is my favorite time of the year. I got to try to prevent a baby dragon from hatching, that was exciting even though it got away. I got a nice robe for a reward though.
I have been trying to find a guild like the Arcane Guardians and the Company of Wandering Souls, like my mother and father were in but I can't seem to find the same qualities in the ones that are out now. I did find one recently so I am hoping maybe I have found a home.
I ventured into Kunark recently. I wanted to see Karnor's Castle and the Dreadlands and such sights. It was a very dangerous place. I snuck around a bit I wanted to go inside the Castle but I didnt get close enough. I did see some dolvargs, though.

DECISION

I have decided to move back home to Kelethin. I feel like I belong there and one day I hope to raise my family there. The rest of my family seems happy in Qeynos and they cannot understand why I wish to move. I know it is the right decision. Even though I can take a boat ride anytime I want to visit I want to lay my head down every night where my father grew up. I also got a glimpse of my old home Felwithe, now called New Tunaria. The guards were scowling and threatening me so I wasnt able to get too close, one day I will

MY TRIP BACK HOME

I am sitting here writing this under the trees in Kelethin, my ancestral home. It is amazing to be back here. I remember being here vaguely, (my twin sister and I were the youngest when we went to Queynos.) I can remember my father carrying me on his shoulders and being so afraid I would fall when we crossed the bridges. Even though I was born in Felwithe I remember loving this place. It really hasn’t changed too much mostly the people. Instead of wood elves all around the Fae people are here. They are a very nice people though. I am considering moving here but I haven’t decided yet. As I sit here among the trees I can feel my roots deep in the ground, as deeply as these trees. Queynos is my home where my family is but I love this place. But Queynos is only a boat ride away. I need to go home soon and attend to my rent and things I will discuss this with my family.
I have been to orc hill and Crushbone. Its amazing I have heard all these stories all my life and now I am standing on the very ground that my mother did when she started out. I long to visit Felwithe, well now it is called New Tunaria, even though I will not be welcome. There are huge rock guardians outside it now so I must wait until I am trained and experienced more.

BACK HOME

I went back to Faydwer to continue learning the orc language. I wish to learn all I can and have so far learned the orc and gnoll language. Might come in handy one day. I enjoy killing orcs especially in Crushbone and on Orc Hill. I feel like I am living in my mother's stories.

A baker in progress

I have been working hard on my tradeskills and the trainer wanted me to pick a profession. I have decided to concentrate on baking. My mother was a wonderful baker and used to make us all kinds of delicasies. She said that back in her day they had portable spits that you could take out adenturing with you. Also they had to study their spells often and rest so she would bake while she was doing that. I hope to live up to her name

Aviak

I fought my first aviak today. I sort of ran into him heading for the docks in Butcherblock. he was an easy target but as I was fighting i could remember the tales my mother would tell of the great aviak city in what was then called South Karana, what is now the Thundering Steppes. they used to live in these huge tree cities, not unlike Kelethin. It still seems unreal to me that I am doing the same things that I have heard the stories about for so many years

MY FIRST BOAT RIDE

I took my first boat ride today. I have decided to go and visit the home of my ancestors. It was an exciting experience to feel the wind through my hair and the movement of the boat. my mind goes to the tale that my mother told us about when she first took the boat from Butchblock to Queynos. (the exact opposite of the journey i was taking) i can understand her exhileration and excitement I had the same feelings today

THE BIG MOVE

I have done it. I have moved to Kelethin. Now that I have learned the ancient art of teleportation I can take the boat to Qeynos and port back to Kelethin to visit my family I don't mind the distance. I had to renounce my loyalty from Queen Antonia to Queen Amree. I did not feel bad about that as they have alot of the same values and beliefs. I also had to preform some tasks to prove my loyalty.
Now that I am all moved in, (me and my cat) I feel at home. although I admit to getting lost alot. I take after my mother she admitted alot to getting lost here. Most of the Fae are welcoming although some are very prejudice and mean I dont let them get to me. I feel my father here with me and I can imagine him growing up here. I wish Felwithe still belonged to us, my mother would tell us wonderful stories of her city, but I am content to at least being a citizen of Kelethin

Exploring

Been staying close to home lately, just enjoying life in Kelethin. Recently I decided to go exploring. I remember my mother's tales and the most exciting times for her were stalking around invisible and exploring new areas. Of course, some creatures can see invisibility and it becomes very painful, but that's the chance you take!

I ventured into the Enchanted Lands for the first time. I saw my first beholder eye, I stayed far away from them. I remember my mother's tales of fighting them in a place called Runneye, there was even a named one there. They were quite a sight and very scary. I ventured into Rivervale. Some of it has changed and some is the same. They still have the houses in the hills, that I had to bend over to enter. There was a bank there called Pot of Gold which was there when my mother visited there. That's where the similarities end though. There are now bandits all around and rabid animals. Also, the deeper I got in there were flying fairies of some sort who were not nice at all.
I also visited some amazing places in the Kindom of the Sky and Feerott. I plan to go back when I am more skilled in my Arcane arts

Dangerous exploration

I undertook a dangerous, yet exciting, journey today. I ventured to the Sands of Ro. Everything there was quite above my experience and ability. I was pounded a few times, but it was worth it! I realize it is different now than it was in my mother's day, but I got to see the Oasis of Ro and Orc Highway. I can remember my mother's tales of killing crocs (they are still there) and taking care of orcs on Orc Highway (there are no more orcs there, but lots of giants and Rujarkians. I do plan to go back once my training and experience allow me to survive a little longer. I also took a less dangerous trip to the commonlands and a place called the Fallen Gate. I was there to meet up with some people so I didnt get a chance to explore but I would like to go back soon.

MY FIRST GRIFFIN RIDE

I am finding exploring so much fun and fullfilling. Recently I took my first griffin ride. Actually I rode it a few times it was so much fun! Soaring above the ground I felt like I was a bird. (Although I was a little frightened when we first passed under the aqueduct, I thought for sure we would hit it.) I can imagine what my mother would say if she could see me soaring in the clouds!

IN AWE OF MY FIRST UNICORN

I participated in a Yule celebration and it was wonderful. I helped an old fella with some ghosts that were bothering him, saw some beautiful landscapes and rainbows and this most stunning unicorn. I wish I could have touched it, but I was afraid to break the spell.

END OF THE JOURNEY

My journeys have ended once again. Flue’s injuries to his shoulder and arm were healed but he has lost a lot of strength in using it. The clerics advised him to leave the battle. He didn’t want to at first, but I convinced him to come home with me. I couldn’t fight anymore and I yearn for my family. Whatever happens is out of my hands now. I pray for the safety of my home which will always be Felwithe no matter where I live. I am at home now in Queynos, with my love and my children around me.

TORN LOYALTIES

The fighting has gone on for months. I am afraid to say it but I think we are losing the battle. Hordes of orcs stream out of Crushbone relentlessly. Dark elves are pouring out from the coast. Some say they arrived via a titanic teleport arch built by the dark elves deep in the uncharted seas of the Ocean of Tears. Wave after wave Teir'Dal dragoons are pouring out of the ancient teleport spires heading towards my beloved Felwithe. I am there now defending the walls of the city but I am tired. I am not any use in melee combat and between the meager ration supplies and almost no sleep, my magic stores are almost depleted. I find it hard tonight to even lift my hand to write this. Now I have just heard that Flue has been injured. I have been told it is not life threatening and they are working to get him here so the clerics can tend to him. I must admit physically and emotionally I am exhausted and disheartened. I am not sure how much longer I can go on like this. Also, I received communication from my parents recently and the children are asking for their parents. They don’t understand what is going on I feel torn between my family and my obligation towards Felwithe.

WAR COMES TO MY HOME

These are troubling times. Armies of Teir'Dal, orc, troll, and others are creeping towards the Faydark hoping to extinguish the elves of sun. The inhabitants of Kelethin are being attacked nightly by the orcs of Crushbone. I think they are trying to slowly wear down their resistance. Flue has already gone to join in the battle against his kin. I have sent the children with my parents who have fled to Queynos. I am supposed to join them, but I will be instead be fighting alongside Flue. I have many friends there and in addition I am sure that Felwithe will be next.

FAMILY TREE OF LAURIANA AND FLUE KANAN-VENOMBLADE

FLUE--- LAURIANA


Children:ALIKI-- TYNAN-- ALINA-- AHLORA-- FLUE-- LAURIANA (twins) LIA--

END OF THE ROAD

I am entering a new chapter in my life. Exploring Norrath just does not have the allure that it once did. I have been very lucky; I have seen marvelous places, met some wonderful people and had many adventures. Although I am sad that this part of my life is over, I am ready for my life ahead. I yearn for children and a home now. (My parents, of course, are very happy). I have sent word to Flue and he admitted that he has also been unhappy lately. The nomadic life is getting tiring and he has decided to come and join me and settle down. He is considering being a rogue trainer in Kelethin. So, I sign off now as I say goodbye to Norrath and welcome my new life in Felwithe.

SAD NEWS AGAIN

I am beginning to become disheartened with the adventuring life. I had joined Crimson Snow, a guild that an old Guardian friend had joined. I had only been a member for a short time and was just beginning to feel at home when yet again, a lot of Crimson Snow have gone their own way and there are not many left. I am uncertain as to what to do. I need the companship of others but the search is always long and tedious. And it breaks my heart when everyone goes their separate ways. Many are out there to rise in fame and money; I only want to hang out with friends and explore Norrath. Although I am beginning to get a bit bored with exploring also. I think I have seen most of what is out there already. I will think over my options very carefully perhaps it is time to go back home. I am sure I would be welcome. but then again i am not sure i would not be happy at home and domesticated. I will cherish my times with AG, Cows, and CS. and i will treasure the times with my future family (if there is one)

CROSS ROADS

well, my birthday has just passed and it was one of the saddest ones since I started out adventuring. Usually, I throw a drunken-nekkid orc bashing party in Crushbone for all of my friends. This year, though, I didn’t. I have lost contact with most of them, scattered around some have gone home and even my darling Flue didn’t make it back for the occasion. My new family, the Fellowship of Justice, I have really not been around long enough to know whether they would enjoy the time or not. So I went home and celebrated with my family. They were very happy to see me and I, them, so it wasn’t totally wasted. I have stayed home for awhile. I have been unhappy lately, I have lost touch with a lot of friends, and my darling Flue has been gone for quite a long time. I miss his arms around me and his grin, I miss the comraderie of my friends, I yearn for the days back then, but I know that I can't go back in time all I can do is go forward. I am not sure what path that will take me yet, I think I will go out again soon and see if exploring Norrath is still what I want to do or if it is time to retire and settle down (and make my parents very happy)

NEW FAMILY? ONCE AGAIN

It looks like I may have found a new family, Fellowship of Justice. I joined them on a raid and they were fun to hang out with. I think we share philosophies and goals. I hope that this time this family stays together and that I have found a home for quite awhile.

ITS HAPPENING AGAIN

Once again my family is falling apart. I am beginning to get a bit discouraged. I had managed to find a family so much like my beloved Guardians it was too good to be true. I will cherish my time with them as I do my Guardians and I will look again for companionship.

NEW FAMILY

I have joined up with some new adventurers they call themselves The Company of Wandering Souls. I was attracted to them because of the name, I was a wandering soul myself. After spending some time with them, I have realized that they are the family I have been looking for since leaving the Guardians. They are all wonderful and I enjoy my time with them.

SADNESS

My eyes are filled with tears as I write this. Over the past few months, my Arcane family has been separating. I’ve lost contact with some of them totally, some are around but have found new families. Even Rcane and Leonne are gone now. I miss the companionship and comraderie so I have decided to seek out a new family myself. I know I will never find what I had with the Guardians but I hopefully I can find someone out there to fill the void a little bit at least.

THE BIG DAY

My name is now Lauriana Kanan-Venomblade. My family would not take the trip (of course they don’t approve of me marrying a vagabond rogue), but my Guardian family was there and it was just as I dreamed it. I had someone scribe the ceremony for me so that when Flue and I are apart I can read it and take comfort and feel close to him until his travels bring him back to me.

Leonne says, 'Ok, lets get this a bit organized. Guests of the bride and groom, would you please stand behind me and form a semicircle'
Leonne says, 'Good friends, we come here today to this tower to witness the joyous celebration of the love between Flue Venomblade and Lauriana Kanan, supporting them in their decision to be joined as one in the sight of this company and the gods of our world.'
Flue and Lauriana, you are aware of the reality of the vows you are about to speak to one another; of the responsibility that comes when a partnership is created.'
Leonne says, 'If there is any reason within your hearts that this ceremony should not continue at this time, I charge you to voice it now'
marriage is based on honesty and trust, and only with those things can you successfully create a partnership. Please hold up your rings before the gods and your guests.'
Leonne says, 'Air for hopes and dreams, fire for the spark of love, water for harmony and healing; and earth for strength.
Lauriana, you wish to speak your vows to Flue? Please do so'
Lauriana says, 'Flue, we come here today to join our lives together, before our family, our separate paths become one.
In their presence I pledge to be true to you, to respect you, and to grow with you.
Love has given us wings and our journey begins today wherever the wind may carry us, I will stay by your side always.
Time may pass, fortune may smile, trials may come, but no matter what we encounter together, I vow that this love will be my only love.
Distance may test us sometimes and times may try us but if we look to each other first we will always see a friend.
I will make my home in your heart from this day forward and I offer my heart to you
May our days be long and may they be seasoned with love, understanding and respect.
Leonne says, "Flue, you wish to speak your vows to Lauriana? Please do so'
Flue says, 'Lauriana, the flower of Felwithe, and the beauty of Tunare does not compare to the fairness of your face.
Long time past, ye gave me a flower, and I have kept it close to my heart that I might always remember the love we have shared.
Today we confirm that love, and form a more solid future together.
In times past, my blades have fought for thee, and have succeeded and sometimes failed. But I vow that I shall continue to fight by your side, and give my live to protect thee.
As we continue our paths in Norrath and beyond, my love for you shall never waver. I vow to be true to the love we share, true to the commitments we make, past, present and future, and above all to continue to strive to fight evil with thee by my side.
My past has been spotted with misdeeds, and yet I have found forgiveness in thy arms. From hence forth, I shan't waver from the path you have sent me to, and by Tunare's grace, we shall endure forever.
Till Norrath fails, and Luclin no longer stands in the sky. Til the planes themselves crumble and all life fails, I shall love thee, and no other, I shall be devout to thee, and no other, I shall protect thee with the very essence of my being, and I shall do so, constantly humbled and honored that ye have chosen me as your love.
This is my solemn vow'
Leonne says, The circle is a perfect figure, without beginning, without end, with no area of weakness. It is a symbol of the Cycle of life, of birth, death, and rebirth. This shall serve as a physical reminder of your vow, and that all things begin and end and begin again, as the gods so decree. These rings shall serve to remind you that life goes on, that these moments pass. When you are engulfed in anger or in sadness, look to your hand, and remember that the wheel turns forever onward, and it is love that turns the wheel.
Please, take this moment to exchange your rings.'
Flue says, 'My dearest Lauriana, I give thee this ring as a token of my love for thee
I give thee this necklace, Iron Amulet of Unseen Horrors, that it may keep comfort you from the unseen and most importantly, I give thee this flower, Twilight Orchid, to give ye one to comfort you as, the Rose of Firiona, you gave me has comforted me.'
Lauriana says, My darling Flue, I give you this ring as a token of my affection and also these presents to keep you safe.'
Leonne says, May the winds of communication blow ever between you; may the first of love sustain you; may the waters of life heal and soothe you; and may the strength of the land bind and steady you throughout your time together.
You have witnessed the promises made by Flue and Lauriana, one to another, and the exchange of the symbols of their union. They are now connected to experience together whatever life may bring them.
Groom, you may now kiss your bride'
Guests, please join us in celebration of this union. There are drinks and cake to be handed out.'
Hafluv says, 'Please congratulate the newly married couple FLUE and LAURIANA.'

EXPLORING THE PLANES

Took my first trip into the Planes recently. It was very unsettling. I can remember my first trip to Luclin. Thinking about leaving the world of Norrath was daunting, but at least I could see the moon from Norrath and it didn’t seem quite as detached as the planes do. After a couple of trips, though the disconcerting feeling left and there is so much to explore. Some of the places I cannot enter yet, I must prove my worthiness, which I will eventually. One of my favorites is the Plane of Fear. Have been on several romps there with my Guardian family and it is a very fascinating place.

YES, IT IS!

Yes, it can get better—Flue has asked for my hand in marriage. I am so happy! he is so romantic and caring I could not find a better companion. Although he has pledged his love to me and I know he is true, I also know that he is only happy when he is living a nomadic life. That is fine with me as long as his path brings him back to me often; I am willing to sacrifice the time away for the time in his arms. We are planning to get married at the fire tower in Lake Rathe. We took a boat ride there once and it holds special memories for us.

MY NEW FRIEND

I have been saving my coins for quite a long time and it has paid off. I have finally saved enough to buy my own horse. I named him Ice Comet, after my favorite spell. He is a great companion and not only saves on my feet but he is great company to me.

LOVE?

Everything had been going great in my life but I began to feel like something was missing, & I realized that there was only one other thing absent in my life, someone to share it with. I’ve had a couple of friends who I tried to get more intimate with but I think I was too shy and subtle, and they slipped through my fingers. I then looked in my guild for companionship, and found a couple of friends that I would like to explore something more with, but I wasn’t sure how to proceed, but thanks to a little game that was Rcane’s idea, I may be closer to attaining that dream, (I hope). I had a couple of suitors but in the end a young rogue, named Flue, won my attention. ( I have actually been a little bit of a secret admirer of his, but I wasn’t sure how to approach him) He is a bit on the naughty side, but I think deep down he has a good heart so that doesn’t bother me. In any case, I am happier right now that I have ever been in my life. I am exploring and adventuring, helping wipe out evil when I can, I have a family of brothers and sisters and a budding romance. I don’t know what the future has in store, but I don’t believe it could get much better!

The Higher Order of the Arcane Arts

I’ve been happy for a while exploring and learning but lately I had begun to feel lonely. For the first time I wondered if my family was right and I missed them terribly. A few days ago, in Freeport I ran into another young wizard. I forget her name, but she was a member of a guild, The Higher Order of the Arcane Arts. She told me it was a guild devoted to erasing evil and they were like a fanily, it sounded great. She took me to an officer, we talked and I decided to join. I am so glad I made that decision. The leaders, Rcane and Leonne are a blend of surrogate parents/big brother and sister and I am surrounded by a loving family.

ACROSS THE SEAS

I have been staying around Faydark since I started out, mostly crushing orcs, but the open sea and new lands are calling me. I sit on a ship right now, the sea spray hitting me in the face, heading for Freeport and new adventure. I have never been this far from home before and I am scared and excited at the same time.

SETTING OUT

I come from a privileged Felwithe family. I was urged at an early age to have children and become a lady. I was bored, I wanted to see and explore new places, and have adventures. At my 8th birthday party, my mother hired an enchanter. I was charmed with her display of magic. On the eve of my coming out ball, where I would be presented to society, I spent the night with a wizardress at the guild. She was an older woman with no children or family. We talked of my interest in the arcane arts and of my situation. She told me to go to the ball, make sure that this was what I wanted, and if afterwards, I still wished the arcane life, come back to live in her hut and apprentice. I would be required to work and study hard. It would be very unlike the life I had now. I attended the ball, listening to ladies talk about how hard it was to get good help, how their husbands were eyeing the serving wenches and drinking too much. I was approached by quite a few suitors that night as I know my father was.
The next day I told my parents that I wished to apprentice and become a wizardress, seek adventure and hopefully do some good in the world. They were enraged at first. My mother argued that I had never done a day’s work in my life and wouldn’t know how to take care of myself. My father reminded me he had received quite a few offers for my hand. If I were to marry any of them, I would never want for anything in my life. I told them that I was not afraid of hard work and that when I chose a partner, it would be for love. I want someone to love me no matter what, whether he is rich or poor. As long as we have each other and he is good to me that is all I ask for. I am sure one day it will happen. They at last agreed, but told me that though they would support me emotionally, financially I was on my own.
So, I trained under the wizardress, worked and studied hard and soon she told me I was ready to be on my own. So I am setting out with only a few bags of provisions and my new skills.