My dearest,

It’s been a few years now, I think? I’ve lost count. I hope your travels are faring well. I miss you a lot, you know. (Though you won’t see this, it’s just my diary.)

Well, I’d say things are going the usual, but things are not going the usual. Surprisingly, I’ve got an apprentice under my wing now. She just came to me one day, talking about the legend of the witch in the mountains and… well, things happened and I guess I’m training her now.

I’m quite surprised, really. It’s really been such a long time since any of those people from the towns dared to travel to me. She’s quite the interesting young lady, though. It’s been less lonely lately because of her.

She does seem to have quite the potential to become a very powerful mage. I’ve been sharing some of my spells with her, and stories of old. She tells me about the current state of Glaciae – it is a bit concerning how much pressure they put onto the youth because of ideals and expectations. I almost think they take it too seriously.

What is rather interesting though, is hearing how the legend of the witch in the mountains has evolved over time. Though of course, some come to visit me, apparently many fail to make the trip to my place and end up lost, so over time, less people want to visit me. And then over more time, I’ve just become a rumor. So, after all these years, I’m surprised she here made the journey to me.

She’s a very sweet young one. She really is serious about wanting to improve in magic. She has her reasons, like wanting to prove herself or protecting Glaciae… But I’m just happy to have someone to share my magic with.

Well, I think I want to get some sleep. I want to be well rested for tomorrow's training. So concludes this diary entry.

Until next time!