The 12th Day of the 11th Moon
Something beautiful happened today. I read to Cherish. I began Axe of Steel over again and read it to Cherish. I was so glad to learn her interest in magic is as strong as mine. She claims that she has seen fairies in the neighboring forest. I believe her, but still struggle with the thought of fairies being so close to Dovan. It was when she was a child. We both heard the stories of fairies even living in human towns; but that changed after the Divine Sisters appeared. I do not understand how that correlation happened. Maybe it was just a coincidence, but very little during that time was a coincidence.
Cherish did hear a rumor that an elven merchant was going to be coming to Dovan soon. This rumor was a very hushed rumor and only spread amongst those that would be glad to hear. He apparently is going to be disguising himself and a code word is being passed around in order to allow those who trust his presence to have access to his finer wares (we believe that means magical). I dare not write it down though, in case someone finds my journal before he arrives. Maybe I can stop by there and find a gift for Cherish. Oh she would love that.
