The Looming Storm

Scorpos 20th, 20 AR

I understand that all families fight sometimes; our family is no different. I know this, but I can’t stand the constant fighting and bickering between Herald and Lash. It is always about something so small, silly, or stupid. I don’t understand why Lash instigates all the time or why Herald always has to blow up and make things bigger than they are. It’s my duty to keep our family together and protect everyone, but they won’t listen to me. I fear they don’t view me as their cleric.
Even Diana, my closest friend since my “awakening”, refused to lean on me and share her concerns! I had to convince her to share, though I am glad I did, that Sparky, one of her hounds, was about to be put down.
 
I dislike lying as I am an extension of Thor and know that it is unbecoming of him, however Diana is convinced that I can lie to Hound Master Skoll. If dirtying myself saves Diana and Sparky then I hope Thor can forgive me with his all-knowing wisdom and protection.
 
I have never feared for my Papa before today. The look on his face and tremble in his voice when he saw that strange object in Lash’s hand shook me. It was one of both excitement and fear.
 
Papa took me with him to find out more about the gear he called it, the one Lash had. We explored Stonewash together! I hadn’t realized how much I missed being around my family, just us. No training, studying, or added stress. Just me and Papa.
Our fun day ended when we met the Apothecary lady “Granny Annie” as she preferred to be called. Papa was on edge the entire time we were with her. I tried being polite like Papa taught me but I couldn’t help also feeling nervous around her. Seeing Papa like that made me feel anxious like something unknown was trying to hurt us.
 
I can’t believe this day. What is becoming of my home?! A poor Scorpkin man slain a short distance from the Apothecary just barely within the Skav Yor. It was awful to see such violence in the Allfather's land. I feel as though a darkness is coming to threaten my family. I can only hope that this letter I found on the man’s body brings the truth of the matter to light.