Well, they say that before you write something as "big" as a journal you should write something about yourself. I know, I know. Stupid right? But just to shut those people up I'll do it anyway.

My name is Minel. I have 2 brothers and 6 sisters. Only one of us has actually managed to make a name for herself outside of our forest home so far. She wrote home ofton telling us in great deal about the villages and citys. Also going into detail about how many people and creatures there were for her to sneak up on and bop on the head. Mizanari was always obsessed with doing that. It was annoying growing up with her always doing that but I will admit… it was alot better than what my idiot brother always did. All day and night(yes, night. He did this in his sleep) all he'd do was sing and dance. For the most part we figured hed be thrown into a padded tree and forgotten. But nope. They had to make him a Bard. His condition has gotten worse since. Now he sings more loudly and dances more quickly. Alot of people back home were pretty shocked upon learning that me and Celeemadil arnt as close as they thought we'd be. Her being a "Fighter" and me being a "Barbarian", youd think we have alot in common. The thing that seperates us? How we live our lives. She likes living in the city, protecting the people as a gaurd, where I prefer living outdoors, taking care of myself. And its for that reason that the only family member I feel close to is Camindel. He prefers living away from the so called "Civilization" as well. Whenever I needed some much needed supplies, or just wanted news about our family I'd go visit him. I really don't know to much about my other siblings to be honest. They were usually interested in things that annoyed me so I avoided them as much as I could.

So, back to me I guess… Like I wrote somewhere above, my name is Minel. I am an Elf and a "Barbarian". I was named to that role by my home citys Grand Council. Probably due to my preference to outdoor living and over-sized axes. After the last letter from Mizanari I decided to pack my gear and head for this land where she had found fame and fortune.

So, tomorrow I head out on a boat for this place named Stormreach. I dont know why Im going. I have no interest in fame or fortune. Maybe I'm going for a change in scenery. I guess I'll find out tomorrow then.

This trip better be worth it.