What has happened to the Achaea I knew and loved? When you handle
disputes like a grown person. Not running away then forcing someone to
kick a gaurd, then comming back to finish the job. Back in my day that
was not tolerated. Of course I do feel like I am getting old now. I see
so many people half my age and twice my might. Its really disturbing.
Another thing I have failed to see lately are groups of people going on
hunts. It used to be you could always find a group for the lupine
hunting grounds, or even groups of youngins tromping through Manara.
What happened to the unity and friendships that used to florish here? It
seems to me that everything has become about the individual and not the
community. Maybe I'm not around at the correct time of month, but it
truly dosnt seem that there are as many city vs city world events going
on anymore. It just seems so strange and frankly life here just isnt as
entertaining as it used to be. I miss the days of the shouting matches
between the divine. Getting zapped for urinating on a shrine of a
certian God. Oh the hijinks and shenanagans that went on in those days.
Even the guides themselves were not immune to the fun. I remember
letting loose the golden hookah loose in the portals room and oh the
halarity and zappage that followed. So I guess what I'm trying to say
is, dont take life so serious people, have fun, hang out with your
friends, do things to help those new to the realms, and in general dont
be a arsehole. Thank you for listening to the rantings of a tired old
goat. Have a great year and may the force of the Cataclysms be with you
and never against!

Penned by my hand on the 13th of Mayan, in the year 521 AF.