My last day in the Shire before I have to head back to the dull mundane world of Insulae Draconis.

Lots of fond goodbyes and some great - as always - conversation. I will miss everyone more than they know and will count the days till I return.

Too many people - for too many kindnesses - to mention and all have made me feel welcome.

Lord Bastion wrote something special in my book which I will turn to in the darkest of times.

Know all that wherever I am my eyes will seek out the fires of Arenal.