an incomplete work? -ed.

Preface

The following is the accounts of my travels throughout this world. I have seen many great beasts in my journeys and at the time of my writings, my breath grows weak, my hand feable. It is with my last spirit that I write to you of these deeds and the men that choose to fill my life with strife, acomplishment, and joy. Beware your friends, for in them you shall see yourself, and what you see you will not like.

With this warning, fair traveler, read on, but take caution, for in it is danger.

(Signed) Thurin the gnome, first mayor of Naigel.

Enter thy City

Eristan, city of the cold and bloody streets. This was my home, and still is, although I try to spend as much time within the walls of Naigel. The first person I ever met in this land was Redhand the dwarf and Kwahts the dwarf. I met the on custom road, and I was but a wee lad, knowing nothing of arms or those that wielded them.

Finding myself amidst a great combat, I asked and was taught. Learning the arts of sword and shield, I slay a many rat that day, a day I will never forget. Anger comes and goes, but it is those that are willing to help out a clueless wanderer that are remembered. For not the help of others, none would be here, and none would come. I owe my life to them. Were but I older, I would of seen that sooner. Alas, I regret it is too late.