01 🔥 [journal entry]

[empyreancatastrophe]

Sender: Joshua
To: Everyone
Subject: Request for Assistance

Esteemed fellow Dreamwalkers,

I extend my heartfelt greetings to all in a moment of personal and restive rumination.

Within the intricate tapestry of our shared experience in this world bolstered by dreams, I find myself weaving a humble thread, seeking solace in the wisdom that resides in the bonds of our community. At this juncture, I pen my thoughts along the parchment of shared understanding, for in unity lies the strength to weather any tempests looming on the horizon, yet to beset us.

As the echoes of battle ring in my memory, it is clear that I cannot delay training, despite my insipidness. To clarify, my aversion stems not from the intention to undermine the value of such a skillset, but from the need to face my diffidence so that I may improve.

I respectfully ask those who are proficient in the physicalities of battle if you would be willing to share insights and advice on the intricacies thereof. In return, I will offer what I can, within reason. I’ve little in tangible possessions, but I am not adverse to providing reciprocal services. For your consideration, I’m adept with the casting of fire magicks, I can perform manual labor, and I can also assist with research. If none of these credentials suffice, I am willing to negotiate other fair compensation for your time and efforts.

Pray accept my deepest gratitude to all who have read my entreaty. As we act as conduits of dreams and magicks, let us fortify our knowledge together.

In camaraderie,

Joshua Rosfield

Comments

[holdshisown]

[That is the only way to do things when you decide to live on the frontlines of a brutal war that's lasted for centuries and showed no sign of stopping anytime soon.]

Well met, young Joshua, and may a star shine upon the hour of our meeting.

Within a week, if you do not have any prior obligations that might get in the way?

[empyreancatastrophe]

Within the week is feasible. I’ve graciously received many offers for tutelage, but aught should fit well into a reasonable schedule.

My intention is to learn from many, but with appropriate commitment.

[holdshisown]

A most prudent course of action, as long as you don't work yourself into exhaustion. Learning from more than one taskmaster will give you a wider range of skills to draw from.

[empyreancatastrophe]

That is what I am hoping for.

[Wait.]

Pray allow me to clarify: I am hoping to practice with multiple skills, not to exhaust myself.

[holdshisown]

That is good to hear, some young people have a hard time knowing their limits. I'd hate to see you push yourself too hard.

[empyreancatastrophe]

[About that…]

Thank you kindly for your concern.

I will do my best to recognize my limits.

[He says as a professional at trying to hide when he’s failed to recognize his limits.]

[holdshisown]

That is good to hear.

[To be fair Maedhros is more of a do as I say not as I do type of person when it comes to this himself.]

[empyreancatastrophe]

I will send you further detail once I am able to fully recognize my schedule.

Thank you again, Maedhros. Until then.

[holdshisown]

I will look forward to it, young Joshua.