My dear friends,

The road to hell is paved with good intentions. The path I've carved
rivals the Great Southern Road. All my life I've tried to help people,
to bring people happiness at my own expense. Not until recently did I
know where I went wrong. Everyone of you who have gotten close to me I
have hurt. Whether by my manner, words, or actions. I have been told I
string people along, toy with them and laugh at their pain. No matter
how much I try to convince people otherwise that is what they think. The
truth is that it is difficult for me to make decisions. I'm afraid of
making the wrong choice. I've also been accused of being melodramatic,
and I am. I make no excuses, I am who I am.

For all this I am sorry, sorry from the bottom of my heart. I never
meant to hurt any of you, and that may have been why I did. I know words
will not convey the way I feel. All I ask is for forgiveness. I will not
beg, nor will I plead. The choice to forgive belongs to all of you.

I will not run, I will not leave. In this I wish you will believe.

I AM Crono Silversand. I WILL NOT fade away from this land.

Shadow of the Arcane Crono Silversand, Elemental Dreamer

Penned by my hand on the 22nd of Scarlatan, in the year 354 AF.