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10th of Rains Hand, 3E433<br>
Stilus! Brend! What have you done? My sons! Are you really trying to kill each other? Over a woman! How can this be? Alas, that is the situation, and it is up to me to solve it. But how? If these were just citizens of Windfall, I would just ban one from the city. But how can I do that to my own son? And which one? They both deserve it. Stilus was obviously wrong. He attacked his brother's wife. But does that make Brend right? Brend did try to kill Stilus. He even took several friends to help him, like it was some kind of fox hunt. Alas, I must bear some blame as well. I should have kept Acretia away from them when they were younger. I always knew she would come between them. Even as kids they would fight for her attention. I saw the way she would steal glances of one behind the other's back. She was always more interested in the one she didn't have at the time. I never should have allowed that marriage. But how could I refuse? Brend would have been heart broken. How could I do that to my son? Because I couldn't; I must exile the other. Brend was defending his wife's honor, just as I would have. Stilus on the other hand, I still cannot bring myself to say it. How could a son of mine do such a thing? I would never have believed it was possible of him. But if he didn't? Is it possible? Could Acretia be so cold that she would accuse an innocent man? NO! I can't believe that. I believe she would have given in to Stilus, if he had asked. Does it even matter at this point? Brend believes Stilus did it. If I do not separate those two, one of them will kill the other. I cannot allow that! Stilus will be exiled. Tomorrow Stilus will have to leave Varo lands. At least for now.<br>
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3rd of Second Seed, 3E433<br>
I have no enthusiasm since Stilus left. Still, there are things I must do. I do have a city to run. I will be heading to Windfall soon. Windfall, another problem that must be dealt with. I had planned to retire soon. Now I do not know if I can. Can I leave Windfall to Brend, without Stilus here to help him? That is one of the reasons for my trip. I need to know if Brend can handle the job. The land and the city are Brend's. He was first born, they are his birthrights. But Brend is too arrogant to run the city, he does not deal with people well. Brend probably thinks the city runs on it's own. I had Stilus running the day to day operations for me. And I have always expected Stilus would be Brend's right-hand man. Now what? I guess I shall find out soon enough. Brend will be joining me in Windfall shortly after I arrive. Then we will see what kind of leader he is.<br>
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8th of Mid Year, 3E433<br>
This darn cold, I just can't seem to get over it. It might be easier if I just took a couple of days rest. But how can I? Brend does not know the day to day operations of a city, and he isn't picking it up quickly either. I may have to continue running Windfall personally, and for some time to come. Brend could be a good leader, if he would learn to respect the commoners. Stilus had respect for the commoners, he just had difficulty making the tough decisions. Together they would have been perfect for Windfall. Without Stilus, I do not know if Brend will be able to effectively manage the city without alienating the peasants, or causing a riot. I will keep working with Brend. Hopefully, I can teach him enough to keep himself out of real trouble.<br>
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10th of Mid Year, 3E433<br>
I continue to get sicker and sicker. I am not getting any real rest here in Windfall. I have no choice, I will have to return to Varo Keep. I have reservations about leaving Brend alone to run Windfall. He is actually quite competent, even good at some aspects. But he just doesn't have any respect for the peasants. He cannot continue to treat them like animals. That is going to get him in trouble. The peasants will take only so much before there is some kind of backlash. Since Fracus will be coming with me to the Keep, I have asked Arcalius to keep an eye on Brend. Hopefully Arcalius will be able to keep Brend from making any serious mistakes.<br>
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22nd of Mid Year, 3E433<br>
I certainly do like being at the Keep better. It is far more relaxing. Maybe it is because Acretia has been waiting on me hand and foot since I have arrived. I know that cannot go on for too long. I have suggested that she go to Windfall and be with Brend. She keeps teasing me that she cannot leave me while I am sick.<br>
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26th of Mid Year, 3E433<br>
Acretia has left for Windfall this morning. At least she said she was going to Windfall. Her goodbye sounded more like an apology than a goodbye. The look in her eyes told a completely different story. As she talked I again found myself questioning Stilus' guilt. Could Acretia have lied about what happened with Stilus? Did I exile my son for no reason? I do believe I did. She never said so directly, but she did not have to. What have I done?<br>
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10th of Sunsheight, 3E433<br>
As I suspected, Acretia never made it to Windfall. Brend believes she was kidnaped or something. I do not believe Acretia will ever return to this area. Let Brend believe whatever he wants. I will not hurt him further by telling him the truth. At least not yet. I may have to, if I can find Stilus.<br>
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12th of Sunsheight, 3E433<br>
The end is near, I can tell. I have sent word to Brend, but I do not know if he will make it before I pass. I must get Brend my family's Signet Ring. It is the only way he will be able to prove he is my heir. Without it there is no telling who could challenge him for the right to govern Windfall. I have already dispatched most of my help, so I have Fracus helping me prepare everything. I had thought of sending the ring to Brend with Fracus, but I think it better that the ring stays here until Brend arrives. I am sure he will be here soon. I wish Stilus were here. I would like to apologize to him in person. I doubt I will be able to. I sent messengers, but I had no idea where to send them. If one of them finds Stilus, it will be pure luck.<br>
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12th of Sunsheight, 3E433<br>
If Brend or Stilus do not get here soon, I will not see them before I pass. I wish I could make peace between them and myself before I go. Alas, it does not appear that will happen.<br>
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