Kingdom of Sand Journal - Day 42

I think today I may have made an unlikely friend.

While wandering outside Kashkar, just twirling a few coins I found in The Blue Parrot.  I was listening to the water when I heard an odd thudding sound come up from behind.  I drew my sword and turned about, thinking someone had come to take the coins from me.  I was shocked.  There was a huge, hulking beast approaching me; and as we met eyes, he drew a giant sword from his back.

A nervous conversation followed, and I cautiously resheathed my sword after many minutes, and luckily so did the beast.  I found out he was a demon, and a dark knight.  He had not meant me any harm, and was just following my scent.  He seemed friendly enough, but I was still a bit frightened by him.  Things seemed safe enough, so I cautiously strode away, asking the beast not to follow me.

Not long after I had returned to Ireem, the beast found me.  We talked again, and I learned that he had a problem with our language.  He seems to still be learning it.  We had a chat once more, he learned the meaning of the word "follow," and I found out his presence, though in an odd way warm and calming, still made me nervous.  I thought perhaps I had angered the demon, and found myself even more worried when he seemed to be getting hungry and wanted me to go with him to feed.

We parted ways again, and strangely, I think I may be able to make friends with the big brute.

Kingdom of Sand Journal - Day 20

I dropped my pen on a trek between our tents and Ireem, and it has taken me forever to find a new one!  I bet Bakr stepped on my old one on purpose.

My blacksmith training seems to be going well, as it seems I've earned an advancement in the profession.  I don't think I'll be making any weapons yet, but I am getting better with a hammer...and not burning myself.  Maybe I should have chosen to learn something that isn't next to a fire.

I ran into that nice pirate Captain, quite literally actually.  I was afraid he was going to run me through like the other pirates so I ran.  He caught up to me though, and was merely interested in helping me with my rat problem.  He was nice enough to return some shinies one of his compatriots snatched from me a few days ago, and even gave me a meal.  Then, luckily for me, he took me under his feathered cap and taught me some more.

The Captain taught me about climbing walls to escape those chasing after me, but also showed me how it can be an advantage in battle.  He even showed me some super secret hidey spots in the city, so I could take a moment to breathe whilst being chased.  With the Captain's help, I even found a way into an area of the palace I had never seen, but he warned me about going there when knights and royals are about.

It was a quiet night, so we snuck into the Knight's office, and he showed me his picture up on the wall.  Some day I bet my picture will be up there too.  He told me about the nasty trials held by the market, and about the time he was put in one by a royal.  We both laughed when he was found guilty of pickpocketing, which he answered by pickpocketing the same royal again.

During the night we talked about the hatred between the pirates and the bedouins, and I tried to find a way I could have his people leave me be.  I think he may speak to them on my behalf, and tell them I am a friend.  I really hope I can meet more pirates like him.  Maybe we could patch up whatever this bickering is all about.

Kingdom of Sand Journal - Day 9

I met another lovely little monkey today! This one had an imp with her, and apparently she's a pirate. Both were a pleasant surprise, and it was nice to know I'm not the only one who finds certain pirates stupid.

Kingdom of Sand Journal - Day 8

Tried to help a distressed woman I found in the city. She had quite the tale, and it seems she may be a djinn.

Kingdom of Sand Journal - Day 7

I met a lovely gypsy woman and a talking monkey today. I can't believe it, I actually met a djinn today too! They are real. I always thought they were just part of maman's stories for us as children.

Kingdom of Sand Journal - Day 5

I thought the pirate at the gate was just being friendly, and distracted by someone. Apparently I was the distraction. A brave soul tried to step in for me, but we were both eventually captured.

OOC Note: I have now developed a new role-play limit.  No role-play with me in 20 minutes, or if you go for an extended AFK while we are supposed to be rp'ing, and I will leave.