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Traveling has led me to many cities, few of which have left an impression on me. Vikela however was different, at the gates I was greeted by a charming man with many titles though I would begin to just call him Walter. He spoke to me about his work in alchemy and his running list of talents. We spoke of art and its many forms, about the practice of alchemy and a few of the potions he brewed. I will admit I lack the knowledge to fully appreciate such a creation but they were still impressive to me. Later in the day we had to aid a blind cowboy in the town. We all made our way to the city’s tavern where I had bought the cowboy a drink as an apology for my embarrassing rudeness towards him. Believe it or not but Walter even worked as a bartender, A master of many skills it seemed. We spoke of life and its future, of his past, and joked about his numerous titles and jobs. He even was kind enough to be my second client. I told him I never forget a face and by the moon did I mean it. I hope he appreciates my work as much as I appreciated his time. Perhaps in the future I will settle down in Vikela, have that wine on my balcony during a star-filled night like I told him I wished to. I guess we'll just have to see what the fates have in store for me.
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The first time I stepped foot in Númendil, an Olog nearly ran into me. All I could do was look up at his hulking size frozen in fear, in hindsight that was rather rude of me. Logically I was safe in such a public place right? Yet I shook like a wet kitten. Bless his patience, The first words out of my mouth were an exclamation of his size like I was some rude child. After trying to calm my nerves we exchanged names, Raug was his. He shook my hand rather softly considering his hand dwarfed mine in size, he could have easily broken every bone in my poor appendage if he so pleased. We surprisingly began to chat, talk of our interests and ventures. We even joked a bit. I learned Raug was a fellow artist who made statues, and we chatted about art surprisingly well. To think I was shaking in fear when we first locked eyes… He was polite, well spoken, and even humorous! I was happy to consider him a friend. When we went to part I asked if I could use his likeness for a portrait. The look of delight on his face was priceless, though his smile was still a bit intimidating. Painting people that don’t look like me has been so eye opening and inspiring. I hope to make more art of people of all walks of life just as I did with Raug. And I hope Raug enjoys his portrait as much as he enjoyed the idea of one.
