Adira's Journal, Entry Two

I defeated Nikias easily, and healed his mortal wound, but Father... had him executed. And punished me. He also had Nikias' tombstone be inscribed with "This man suffered the fate of those who challenge royalty." Perhaps I can persuade Hermokrates to teach me to change my surroundings and not just my appearance via Chameleokinesis. Good night!

Jaira's Journal-Second Entry

 I had to put my lesson of yesterday into practice today. Zeben was wounded by a Wereian asassin, and he refuses to have any Healers other than Rehema and myself. Rehema was off learning her Teller lessons, so I was called on. Thank goodness, I succeeded. He is fully capable of doing whatever he wishes. If I had failed my brother.. I don't know what I, or the rest of the family would have done. After all, I am only an adopted Avaryan..

Adira's journal, Entry One

Hermokrates asked me why I was polishing my staff earlier. Well, one of the guards insulted my skill at Manipulations. Father, being the usual blind and senseless warrior, ordered me to fight Nikias to the death. I will not kill, but perhaps I can mortally wound and heal?

Jaira's journal-First Entry

Today Rehema and I learned to heal stab wounds, and I was taught how to treat depression when you are too low to use the preferred Manipulations. Apparently, all you can do is ask gentle questions and listen-pretty much what you do normally, but without trying to heal the pain.