"War is peace.

Freedom is slavery.

Ignorance is strength."

-1984

I've gone by many names in the past, and perhaps the only one that matters now is Dark Oracle.

Writing here has taught me a lot of things both in terms of improving my skills and in how I view life. When you hear that sappy quote about the story not being about the end of the road, but the journey, it really is true.

Sure, we might lose a lot of friends on the way. It hurts. The world's a cruel place, it'll come at you with its pants down. So it's up to you to kick it in the teeth and forge your own path. But it's also a beautiful place. The towering trees around us, the grand lakes of mud below us, and perhaps even the stars above that guide our way. A light, perhaps just the smallest spark of hope, is all that we need to wonder again.

My name is Sasha Lovett, and I hope you enjoy your stay.

Just remember to kick back and savor it, because you'll never know where my tales might lead you.

Whether it be to the icy peaks of Everyn or to the depths of the Gulch, I can guarantee you'll find something.

Heroes, villains, saviors, conquerors, all of them here. Like I said, it doesn't matter how it ends, it's how it gets there that really matters.

Read on, and never let that spark of wonder disappear.