The Grimoire, Journal of Vashiel Rethoran Stamos

[Vash]

In an unused realm, so small it feels like just walking into a room, there lies a desk and a chair. On the desk is some ink, a quill, and a massive book. On the cover reads in an old style of writing "The Grimoire".

As the cover turns, at the top reads "The Grimoire: The journal of Vashiel Rethoran Stamos."

Reading onward, it states in old ink:

This is my life, from the first time I had ever written about myself. Every page in here is a page from other journals, copied into this endless journal, so that I can continue writing it, until the day that I am no longer needed in this world. This is the set of events that took place in my life, true events, for that if anyone believes me doing wrong or makes up 'facts' about me, all one has to do is to look into this journal to see for themselves.

As one once said, 'This is my word, and so it is written'. I never really knew what he meant, until I had gotten into my 3rd journal. That all that I have written in my journals are the events that happened. No one else can take that from me.

These are my words, and so it is written.

~Vashiel Rethoran Stamos~

In the same colored ink, though looks like it was recently added in:

Due to some events where people from the future traveled to our time to alter theirs, I have erased the days and the times at which I have written.

I would be lying if I didn't say I was fearful for myself. For one not to worry about their own sakes is foolish. One once said 'I am before anyone else'. One could take this the wrong way, but I see it in it's truth: In order to protect my family, my friends, everyone I have ever met, I must take care of 'myself' before 'others'. This way, I am strong and healthy enough to do my duties and take care of those whom I love.

~Vashiel Rethoran Stamos~

(Since I'm lazy at posting in RotI, I'm making a timeline of events that has happened in Vash's history. A lot will be explained about a lot of other characters, including Kuruk, Jaiden, and The Jack of Blades to name a few. If there's any questions regarding this story, please feel free to PM me.)

(Edit: This set of events is taking place like it happened in RotI, therefore, it won't follow the ages of the RP events, but rather the ages set in RotI. Meaning, this is only decades of age, not millenia of age.)

This post has been edited by Vash on Aug 31 2007, 09:32 PM

[Vash]

My name is Vashiel Rethoran Stamos. I am 23 years old, and already under tutelage in becoming a Warwizard for the small country of Navox.

My sister has already gone onto her third diary, which is one reason why I'm keeping a journal for myself, to keep a track of what I've done with my life.

To start a few things off: like I said, my name is Vashiel Rethoran Stamos. My older sister, a fighter, is Zerata Jessamine Stamos. We are both children of a poor merchant and housewife. But our parents told us not to become like them, to go and make better use of our lives. They said we had potential to do something for the world.

And so, here we are. I'm training in the arts of magic, while my sister, one of the best fighters I have ever seen, goes to become a soldier. She says that she's already outperformed most of the men here, but because of the longing peace, the country of Navox isn't going to be accepting many women.

More will come, but now I must resume my training.

~Vashiel Rethoran Stamos~

[Vash]

A few days into training, and already I have a rival in sorcery. His name is Niklaus Sarba, nearly a master of the Dark Arts of magic. His knowledge in the Dark Arts is only matched by the actual Masters in the school. I tend to just try to learn all of the schools of magic, which kind of sets me back behind the others, but according to one of the Masters, learning about all of the schools will make me more reliable and sought after.

And Zera has been hanging around with a mercenary. She hasn't told me his name yet, so I plan on some 'covert' mission to find out about this mystery man.

...she's leaving right now, my mission starts.

~Vashiel Rethoran Stamos~

[Vash]

Well, I got caught during my mission, by the mercenary. Zera was angry, but she eventually introduced me to him. He goes by the name of Bunder Black-Dranekan, a Weaponmaster. I think I've seen him fighting before, with my sister. He was the only one she didn't defeat, but rather fought to a draw.

I usually do have a thing against mercenaries, just out there to kill for money, but after a long conversation with Bunder and Zera, I see that he isn't like most mercenaries. He does have his head on his shoulders for one, looking out for others as well as himself. He knows that trust is easily broken and hard to regain.

Well, time for bed. The next few days is going to be rough for me.

~Vashiel Rethoran Stamos~

[Vash]

Out of the entire class in training, myself and Niklaus were the only ones that passed with high scores. Because of this, we both get to choose our next courses. I'm thinking of going into the Dark Arts now, since I've learned everything about the Elemental and Light Arts. I still have Destruction and Illusion to go through, but I'm going to see what has Niklaus interested in this.

Zera was accepted into the military ranks for the coutry's forces. We're going out tonight to celebrate for the both of us. All of our hard work is finally paying off. Not so sure about how the military is going to work out for Zera, but as for me, I get three weeks off of training in the school.

Time to catch up on some sleep.

~Vashiel Rethoran Stamos~

[Vash]

Just as soon as she got accepted, Zera was already out on assignment. She can't tell where though, military orders. I'm certain she'll be okay. And found out the reason why Bunder was here, he was hired by the country to go along with the small batallion that Zera is in.

I'll be keeping a close eye on them. Enchantment spells were always my specialty, and I can scry on Zera's whereabouts and her well being with the enchantment on her sword.

Nothing major has happened with them, but I've seen Niklaus take a turn for the worse. He was reading a grimoire earlier, then suddenly his body erupted in dark powers. It took five instructors to take him out. When I took the grimoire, I felt a burning sensation after reading over a certain name...Yur'na Yeshua. An instructor saw me having complications, and helped me regaining my composure.

I'll be researching the next few days on this name, though I already know one piece of information on him...

He was known as Banewreaker the Godslayer...

~Vashiel Rethoran Stamos~