August, 9:34

1st August

What a day! Ella returned to the Circle today. To be honest, I wasn't aware she'd been missing. Anyway, she was crying, and said that Ser Alrik had tried to make her tranquil, but that Hawke had saved her. She also mentioned an apostate who glowed, which sounds strange. I think she was just scared, and had imagined that part. But we're all breathing a little easier knowing that Alrik won't be coming back.

Poor Ella was put in solitary confinement. I hope they don't leave her there for too long, but it's better than what the Knight-Commander wanted to do to her. Apparently she was infuriated to learn that a mage had escaped the Circle under her watch, and demanded Ella be made tranquil. Thankfully, Orsino stepped in, and some say that the Knight-Captain also asked for leniency. I don't know what to make of that. I've never heard of a templar standing up for a mage before. Anyway, it's late and I'm going to bed now.

-X-

I'm back again. I think I only slept for an hour or two before I awoke from another nightmare. This time there was a glowing mage. Stupid Ella and her stories.

9th August

It's been quite relaxed around here. Not much to say, except that I'm in the dog-house for causing an explosion whilst mixing potions. I tried to tell them I'm not very good with that sort of thing, but apparently Solivitus, who runs a stall in the Gallows courtyard, had received quite a large order, and needed some help in preparing everything. I tried to explain to Orsino that the writing was rather small on the bottles, but he just told me to start using a magnifying glass. I don't think Ser Kerras is very happy with me, as he no longer has any eyebrows. I'm sure they will grow back.

14th August

Ella was released from solitary confinement today, but she didn't seem very pleased about it. Bethany said she's just trying to keep her head down so as not to draw further attention to herself. I thought about the explosion I'd caused, and decided maybe I should do the same thing. Ser Kerras keeps giving me dirty looks, or maybe it just seems that way because of the missing eyebrows. I'm sure they'll start to grow back soon.

16th August

Today, I saw Jackie crying, and she told me she's pregnant. She's really worried about what they'll do to her. I asked her who the father was, and she told me she doesn't know. I'm not sure that she's being truthful, though: she had a furtive look in her eyes. I suggested she speak to the First Enchanter, rather than sitting around worrying about it. She looked even more scared, but said she would consider it. I wonder if I should say something to him? I'll sleep on the matter.

-X-

I didn't sleep for long. I had a dream that Jackie gave birth to an abomination. I wonder if I can use a sleep spell on myself? I'll have to look into that.

19th August

Jackie looked very despondent today, and still hasn't spoken to Orsino. I'm a bit worried about her.

25th August

I think Ser Kerras' eyebrows are returning. He still looks pretty angry when he sees me though, so I'm staying out of his way.
I'm glad to see that Jackie looks happier today. I guess she must have spoken to the First Enchanter. Other than that, I still need to look into using a sleep spell on myself. I wonder if it hurts? I might ask around and see if someone is willing to be a guinea pig for me.

28th August

I can't believe it! I was in the Gallows courtyard, and I saw Hawke! Jackie was right, he is handsome, but I actually found myself staring at the white-haired elf that was in his company. He looked so strange, with these weird lines running all over his body. Well, to be fair, I don't know if they cover his whole body because obviously he was wearing clothes... really tight clothes. Is it getting warm in here? I'm feeling a bit distracted, so I'll write more tomorrow.