Arthur's Journal Entries

[Chaotic_Emerald]

Here the journal entries for my character, Evelyn's, grandfather will be posted. Photos and text will be provided. They are primarily going to be in English as the intention is for Evelyn to eventually be able to read them fluently.

 

[Chaotic_Emerald]

Entry 1 October 22nd, 2008
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My daughter died yesterday. So did my son-in-law. At first I didn't know why or how, but the Council had their deaths investigated and gound it was due to a ritual that caught the attention of the wolves.
The ritual was an attempt to suppress their daughter, Evelyn's magic. She just turned 7 October 20th. There shouldn't have been any magic in her so young.

Suppressing that magic was utterly FOOLISH!!!
That is extremely powerful magic, it shouldn't be contained. She could be the key to removing every dangerous creature from human existence. But without proper training, it won't be possible. The ritual must wear off before she can be trained.

What was my daughter thinking?
(Ritual circle is in photos)

Entry 1 continued​

Evelyn was placed in my care. In Eleanor and Thomas's will I was instructed to teach her once the ritual wore off.
How long will that be?
Her magic will be harder to contain and control by the time it does. The longer it takes the harder it will be.

I don't know how much I will train her. I will NOT make the same mistake my daughter made.

Пусть покоится с миром, моя дочь
(Rest in peace, my daughter)
Мне жаль, что это с тобой случилось
(I'm sorry this happened to you)​

 

[Chaotic_Emerald]

Entry 2 - November 2nd, 2008​

It's been a few weeks since Eleanor's death and I took in Evelyn. The girl asks questions. A lot of them. But I can't give her the answers she wants as it would go against everything my daughter sacrificed. I want to tell her everything, to teach her, and to help her grow. But there's no way to reverse the suppression with her parents dead.

I've done some research on what can be accomplished with such high amounts of power. Evelyn will be able to permanently seal and protect the human world from the creatures of the night. We as witches will no longer have to worry about the safety of the humans. But while the power is capable, I can't say for certain that Evelyn will be capable of such a task. If she won't be able to do that perhaps she could permanently banish the wolves.

If I can't get her to learn her magic when the ritual when the ritual wears off, the only way for the wolves to be permanently banished will be for her to die after I do. But that won't happen at all. She will learn her magic in time. I swear that. I'm going to collect spells and build a new grimoire for Evelyn for when she gets her magic back.

This will be my last entry for a few years as I'm needing to take care of Evelyn.
Despite being a quick learner, she still has very childish needs.​

 

[Chaotic_Emerald]

Entry 3 - October 29th, 2016
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Nine days after her 15th birthday, still no signs of her magic resurfacing. I'm growing worried. Maybe I should figure out how to reverse the ritual. It's been too long, her magic is going to be unstable if it is contained any longer.

I've taught her to control her emotions for the most part, but she still can get erratic in stressful situations. She's also developed a habit of recording difficult decisions. She is not quite as secretive as she thinks. But if it keeps her in check, I don't care.

But what I'm most concern about is her curiosity about what happened to her parents. She's constantly asking, she doesn't believe the medical records, that's clear. I'm teaching her the importance of routine, to shift her focus into something I can actually help her with at the moment.

(Look at image for ritual reference)​

I can't seem to figure out how the release ritual would work. It doesn't seem to make sense. I fear I won't be able to release her magic from the suppression spell.

The only release spell I know if the one for the veil. Not every spell was made to be broken. But they should be. It shouldn't be the most regrettable ones to have an off switch. Why would her parents do such a thing without regrets.

 

[Chaotic_Emerald]

Entry 4 - October 31st, 2016
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I finally got a meeting with the Council regarding Evelyn. They had conflicting opinions on what should be done with her, but I insisted she live to keep our options open. Luckily, they agreed, though I could tell that some didn't truly agree. If we both died, the veil would be permanent as it is now. But it's not strong enough. The wolves can still enter, even with great amounts of pain forced into their being.

The council suggests I keep writing, so that eventually when I pass, she will have these. They also want me to write down the release spell here. Foolish people they are. That spell will NOT be in my personal notes. The ones that are most important will be sealed away. Along with my grimoire. I'm not stupid enough to hand those over so easily.

If someone who isn't Evelyn is reading these, you won't get your hands on those items. I have plenty of wards in place so don't even try anything.​

 

[Chaotic_Emerald]

Entry 5 - November 15th, 2016
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I think someone wants Evelyn's power. Someone came to her school posing as an officer claiming I died. Later I found out from another Elder that the man tried to kidnap her, he used some sort of harnessing magic in the process. That magic is only used by one faction besides my family. They HATED the idea of Evelyn dying and now I understand why. They want her power for themselves. I MUST protect her. That magic CAN NOT resurface for they will take EVERYTHING from her.

On top of this a few witch assassins have come for her. Damnit, why won't they leave us alone?! The council made their decision, and they MUST respect that. I've warded the house, they can't get in no more. No one can unless they get explicit permissions. They must ask EVERY time. That will be enforced until I'm too weak to maintain it. But that won't happen until I'm on my deathbed.

 

[Chaotic_Emerald]

Entry 6 - June 16th, 2020
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Evelyn hates that I won't let her leave this town. But she doesn't have to like my decision, eventually she will understand. I can tell the suppression is slowly wearing off now, the mental block is releasing. She's getting nightmares more frequently, I hear her get up in the middle of the night like tonight. The nightmares should be in relation of what color her magic will be and the potentials for her focus. They are to familiarize her mind with the sensations she will feel. Her magic should manifest soon, and I'm ready for her to learn. While she should stay magicless, it's in everyone's best interest for her to learn.

The Council also reached out to me. They want my journals, my grimoire, and Evelyn. They feel she's unsafe with me and that she be kept with them.
I refused. They weren't happy about it but understood. I simply told them that they can check in periodically, but they will not take her. It would dishonor her parents' wishes. Dishonor my daughter. And I will not allow for that.

The veil is also loosening. I will perform the spell tonight to strengthen it as much as I can.

 

[Chaotic_Emerald]

Entry 7 - December 10th, 2024
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My power is waning. Years of being the only Winslow to maintain the veil has taken its toll on me. I won't be able to teach Evelyn everything. But I'm not sure I can suppress her magic either. Though my only choice is to suppress it further. She still hasn't manifested her actual magic. Though she's begun to hate the warmer weather. I think her focus will be frost magic of sorts. As that's usually a common sign. But she should have a second one with power that strong/
I don't understand why her magic isn't here. I must have more time than I originally thought. I will weigh my options and decide soon.

Evely has grown and her questions still have not faltered. Maybe...I can let her choose. I can tell her everything and let her decide what she wants. I know the Council will hate that, so I won't tell them.

The attempts to either take or kill Evelyn have lessened. Which I appreciate. I've harmed too many fellow witches to protect her. Why must they disagree with the council?

 

[Chaotic_Emerald]

Entry 9 - November 4th, 2025
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I've made the decision to suppress her magic and the preparations were made as well. This was already mentioned in my previous entry but today is the day. I thought I had more time but I didn't - no - I don't have more time.

She's been leaking magic throughout the day. I need to stop it before the wolves are able to find her. They most likely will find me, but at least I will protect her at all costs. Even if the cost is my life. But she's not seven anymore. She can take care of herself, in the human world, not the supernatural one.

Hopefully I can pull this off and the ritual efforts will last until the redmarked wolves are all dead. Then she will be safe. The Council won't like my decision but that's okay. I'm a dead man no matter what. At least I'll die knowing I protected Evelyn.

She reminds me so much of Eleanor. I can't stand to risk losing the last piece of my daughter I have left.

I'm sorry Eleanor that I couldn't fulfill your wishes.

And I'm sorry Evelyn for everything you went through.

But it will get better, I promise.

Arthur Winslow