My training had come to a pause and it was time to enjoy the fruits of the labour. I had requested the aid of the mistress on the training of weapons, she did indeed provide all that was needed. We went to what is called Malas and there at a house there lived some characters I believed to be related. Two girls I met, one was apparently a crafter of sorts and the other a closer friend of the mistress. It was an enchanting place, however we left after our brief stay to our own tasks once the deeds were carried out.

As for the training process itself, it proved more difficult then I imagined. This would also have to wait until I found some means to progress properly.

Meanwhile the carnival had come, and I must say it was amazing in all aspects. Both of opportunities of great deals to be made to the outrageous wide array of entertainment available. I was very pleased to see a town this familiar to myself be at the centre once again. I mostly watched the other guests try out the various stands and absorbed the atmosphere. Some purchases and bets were made regardless, they had treasures no one could resist. And there was a quite talented chef as well.

After a while the mistress from the chapel appeared and she had company. They did like everyone else and seemed to enjoy the carnival. Somehow I would still consider the mistress' company slightly peculiar, if only based on their appearance. I spoke briefly with her regarding tasks during the evening, she seemed quite busy just as the other guests, nothing fundamental came out of that.

When it was time for me to go I left for the docks and discovered I had simply acquired too much weight. I had to loose some items, I must point out that I had been under the influence during the festival and now that it was wearing out, it all seemed heavier. I stopped by a tree next to the docks. There I carefully began unloading what I didn't need. Not soon after I was then confronted by a lady demanding her merchandise which after small consideration I believed to be a relief. I did not want them anymore, it was more of a training. However she even drew a weapon when I began questioning her which items in particular she wanted. It ended peacefully and we went each our ways.

I had some business at some merchants now and I left for the east, to the outskirts of Trinsic where I would unload the immediate items I would not need to carry on my person, as well as stock up. I took in at a cabin close to Skara Brae and prepared my journey...