Diary entry: 26th of Sellen, year 512.
Another city. This is the largest capital in this world, and there are several slums. I have noticed several groups of my street-brethren from the air. They will all join me eventually, but I will have to take a more cautious approach. I have stayed invisible for the most part. Once they are in line with my way of thinking I will show my power. Magic is commonplace in this city but I doubt any street-brethren have ever seen it up close.
Diary entry: 27th of Sellen, year 512.
I chose a small group this time. A street-family of four. Five, now. Nostalgic. There are fewer orphans here than I would have thought, perhaps there are no wars going on now? I cannot check now. I must make myself part of the family.
Diary entry: 28th of Sellen, year 512.
It is tempting. I stay with them and live as one of them, but I do not steal. No, I act as if I do, but I create a copy of whatever I take. No harm to the shopkeepers, and the children are none the wiser. Ah, but perhaps I can do more. Yes, I shall give them some extra coin. To cover whatever extortion they might have to pay! No, I have not forgotten that sorcerer. I thank him for sending me to this world, but all his kind will suffer for their actions!
Diary entry: 30th of Sellen, year 512.
New Year’s! I was surprised to find out they celebrate in the same ways I did. Well, the same ways that I do, now that I am young again! My plans can wait. I must help prepare for tonight.
Diary entry: 3rd of Darlen, year 513.
Such fun! I almost forget my purpose here. All the worries of life are put on hold for these few days, and we all wish they could last forever… They will, soon. All days will be as blissful as these. I have been teaching them slowly, in ways that they do not suspect. They do not see me as a leader yet, nor as an interloper, just a part of the family. The eldest… surely she will listen. And then she can lead the others as I lead her.
Diary entry: 4th of Darlen, year 513.
There seems to be conflict between the children of the slums. I had wondered why our small group slept in different places each night and today I found out. A few strong-arms from the larger family came to inspect us and take whatever they found that might be useful. I got more scrutiny as the new brother, but I ‘encouraged’ them to move along quickly, I’ve gotten better at using subtle magic to affect other’s minds.
My absences to write are being noted. At first I told them I was ‘relieving myself’ and they believed it, but now they have suspicions that I am a bit odd. No, it is not paranoia, I checked… wait. If I am checking their thoughts, is that not paranoia? I should trust them. This is my new family. I’ll hold off on any further updates for a week or two.
Diary entry: 8th of Darlen, year 513.
Quickly. She discussed it with me at length, and her opinions are nigh equivalent to mine! The oldest of this family will-
Diary entry: 17th of Darlen, year 513.
Last entry was rushed, I’m afraid. They have no suspicions now, fortunately. I’ve been giving them tastes of power little by little, in ways they cannot truly be sure of. Hovering above the ground an inch. Moving a fork closer to their hand. Seeing in the dark. All things they wonder about to the others without being sure of. The oldest has had the most exposure to the power, and she is living up to my expectations fantastically.
I pointed out a guard who had been abusing his authority to her yesterday. She concentrated as hard as she could and got him! She tightened the leather strap of his helmet (I added to her efforts) to the point where he was gasping for air. My army will be formed soon.
No! Not army. They are my family. They will choose to fight alongside me of their own will, and will do so as equals. There just needs to be a little oversight.
Diary entry: 18th of Darlen, year 513.
I have time now to write, every day. We found a permanent hideout. Each of us takes his or her turn watching at the ‘tower’ which gives me some time alone. I picked the noon shift, so I eat lunch up here. Oh, and the best part is that it gives me a view of the market if I go to the top-left corner. I’ve stopped all the shakedowns during my shifts.
I begin to wonder if I am using my powers as I should. I could re-create the world, why am I just sitting around having fun with children? I admit that I have considerably more fun than they do because I do not have to worry about anything at all. Which makes it worse, I suppose?
There I go thinking through my shift instead of writing. I’ll get back to you soon, my friend.
Another city. This is the largest capital in this world, and there are several slums. I have noticed several groups of my street-brethren from the air. They will all join me eventually, but I will have to take a more cautious approach. I have stayed invisible for the most part. Once they are in line with my way of thinking I will show my power. Magic is commonplace in this city but I doubt any street-brethren have ever seen it up close.
Diary entry: 27th of Sellen, year 512.
I chose a small group this time. A street-family of four. Five, now. Nostalgic. There are fewer orphans here than I would have thought, perhaps there are no wars going on now? I cannot check now. I must make myself part of the family.
Diary entry: 28th of Sellen, year 512.
It is tempting. I stay with them and live as one of them, but I do not steal. No, I act as if I do, but I create a copy of whatever I take. No harm to the shopkeepers, and the children are none the wiser. Ah, but perhaps I can do more. Yes, I shall give them some extra coin. To cover whatever extortion they might have to pay! No, I have not forgotten that sorcerer. I thank him for sending me to this world, but all his kind will suffer for their actions!
Diary entry: 30th of Sellen, year 512.
New Year’s! I was surprised to find out they celebrate in the same ways I did. Well, the same ways that I do, now that I am young again! My plans can wait. I must help prepare for tonight.
Diary entry: 3rd of Darlen, year 513.
Such fun! I almost forget my purpose here. All the worries of life are put on hold for these few days, and we all wish they could last forever… They will, soon. All days will be as blissful as these. I have been teaching them slowly, in ways that they do not suspect. They do not see me as a leader yet, nor as an interloper, just a part of the family. The eldest… surely she will listen. And then she can lead the others as I lead her.
Diary entry: 4th of Darlen, year 513.
There seems to be conflict between the children of the slums. I had wondered why our small group slept in different places each night and today I found out. A few strong-arms from the larger family came to inspect us and take whatever they found that might be useful. I got more scrutiny as the new brother, but I ‘encouraged’ them to move along quickly, I’ve gotten better at using subtle magic to affect other’s minds.
My absences to write are being noted. At first I told them I was ‘relieving myself’ and they believed it, but now they have suspicions that I am a bit odd. No, it is not paranoia, I checked… wait. If I am checking their thoughts, is that not paranoia? I should trust them. This is my new family. I’ll hold off on any further updates for a week or two.
Diary entry: 8th of Darlen, year 513.
Quickly. She discussed it with me at length, and her opinions are nigh equivalent to mine! The oldest of this family will-
Diary entry: 17th of Darlen, year 513.
Last entry was rushed, I’m afraid. They have no suspicions now, fortunately. I’ve been giving them tastes of power little by little, in ways they cannot truly be sure of. Hovering above the ground an inch. Moving a fork closer to their hand. Seeing in the dark. All things they wonder about to the others without being sure of. The oldest has had the most exposure to the power, and she is living up to my expectations fantastically.
I pointed out a guard who had been abusing his authority to her yesterday. She concentrated as hard as she could and got him! She tightened the leather strap of his helmet (I added to her efforts) to the point where he was gasping for air. My army will be formed soon.
No! Not army. They are my family. They will choose to fight alongside me of their own will, and will do so as equals. There just needs to be a little oversight.
Diary entry: 18th of Darlen, year 513.
I have time now to write, every day. We found a permanent hideout. Each of us takes his or her turn watching at the ‘tower’ which gives me some time alone. I picked the noon shift, so I eat lunch up here. Oh, and the best part is that it gives me a view of the market if I go to the top-left corner. I’ve stopped all the shakedowns during my shifts.
I begin to wonder if I am using my powers as I should. I could re-create the world, why am I just sitting around having fun with children? I admit that I have considerably more fun than they do because I do not have to worry about anything at all. Which makes it worse, I suppose?
There I go thinking through my shift instead of writing. I’ll get back to you soon, my friend.