I just got word from Waterdeep the other day that the Lorekeeper of Oghma, Kladian Sandail, has passed away. Sad news, even though I never knew the Lorekeeper all that well. I knew his wife somewhat, one of the Silverstars, Lunette. She was always very nice and treated a fella with kindness. I send my condolences to her, as well as Kladian's sister, Tandria, a high mage of Mystra, whom I also have never really had a chance to get to know.

It's always hard when someone moves on, even if it's to a good end. Theillik's passing a few years ago was difficult for all of us, especially Apillini and me. He had travelled with us when all the others were settling down into their new lives. We weren't ready for that, so we kept on adventuring. We knew the risks. But as hard as it was to accept the loss of such a longtime friend, we all knew he would not want us to sit around crying about it, so we didn't.

I can only hope Lunette and Tandria are able to find the strength to move on, just like we did, and honor his memory in their living.