[Animayhem]

Cara had been at the Grove for some time now. In reorganizing her room she discovered her diary. She was done with her duties so she decided to open it and continue.

" I awoke the next morning, the previous day's experience felt more like a dream, no a nightmare. As I was walking towards the Citadel I saw another image of the sacred stag. I was told to prepare myself for a journey but I was permitted to take no more than three. I made sure to tie up any loose ends. Garic ,Kal and Daeris were the first ones that came to mind and I sent them letters. Regrettably, they could not assist however Gust Windblown and Cyrus could friends I knew for almost as long as the others. Gust was interested as he was a cleric of the God of Travel, Shaundakul , Cyrus was a cleric of Valkur and since this was sort of a pilgrimage their interests were peaked.

The day came and we set out guided by the stag. Once we were in the wilderness the stag let. We were set upon by spiders and such but managed to defeat them.
Shortly afterwards a boar appeared which served as our guide. As suddenly as it appeared it disappeared and the sacred stag returned. It claimed we had arrived at the site of the first test.

The stag vanished and in its place was an avatar of the Elven god Fenmarel Mestarine. He is often referred to as the god of Outcasts, Elves who do not feel part of Elven society. An appropriate choice for one such as myself being a half-breed not fully accepted by Elves or humans. He tired to persuade me to denounce Silvanus and follow him. I will admit he almost had me convinced however I turned him down. Gust and Cyrus could not hear what transpired but were standing guard. After Fenmarel left I returned to them only to find that Silus had joined us. He was passing through on his way to the Surthag Headwaters. he agreed to accompany us.

Shortly after he agreed a second avatar of a god appeared. Talona a goddess of disease and vermin. I have often gone through the sewers in tasks for myself and others as various reagents can be found there. It too tried to dissuade me from Silvanus, but I refused. So far the two avatars seemed harmless images, however the next one was not.

The third and final was that of Moander. Unlike the others which were ethereal in appearance this was not. It was a full manifestation of malevolent energy and great,big black tendrils came out of the ground. The aura of rage filled the air. I had turned Moander down in Hazlok's tower. It sought to take advantage that I had lost my divine gifts. However luckily I had built up my martial skills and had Gust.Cyrus and Silus with me. What seemed like a battle that would never end , we managed to defeat Moander's creatures.

Shortly afterwards the sacred stag appeared much larger than before. Once again I was asked to leave the life of the legion behind and follow Silvanus as a full Druidess. The edict made my decision more clear had in not been passed I would of probably hesitated. The immunity was still in affect so I could leave the legion with my full rank and not worry about the death penalty for doing so. I accepted and when I did, I felt a heavy burden had been lifted from my shoulders. My powers were restored and my legion cloak replaced with the cloak of the Grove. I was given a piece of the sacred antler so I could travel to the Grove and finish my initiation. I thanked Gust, Cyrus and Silus for their aid and proceeded to the Grove."