As the new year is celebrated, the erratic mage meek the
MAGNIFICENT gives his view of the past year.

"THIS YEAR HAS SEEN GREAT SUCCESS FOR ME.
tho i remain a minor mageling.
BUT SOON I SHALL BE A MAGE OF NOTE.
if i work hard and am lucky."

"THE YEAR STARTED WITH MY FINDING THAT THE KING WAS GRATEFUL FOR
MY SERVICES IN RESTORING HIM TO THE THRONE [NYR 5-01].
but there were a few small consequences of the war that needed to be
dealt with to,
SOME OF WHICH WERE FAIRLY MAJOR.
i did a bit of travel, starting with a visit to the County.
BUT MOST OF MY TIME WAS SPENT IN GREYHAWK OR THE BRIGHT DESERT.
some of the mages of Greyhawk were kind enough to aid me for my
services for them.
IN THE BRIGHT DESERT, I WAS CENTRAL IN THE RECOVERY OF VITAL
RESOURCES, IN A MANNER THAT WAS MOST INSTRUCTIVE AND DANGEROUS.
i had many highly talented companions.
BUT I WAS THE ONE WHO TOOK THE RISK."

" my business in magic crafting has but a small start.
BUT SALES THIS YEAR SHOULD EXCEED 10,000 GOLD.
may the next year be as prosperous.
I SHALL MAKE IT MORE SO."