From the Journal of Jacob Cayle

Damn you, Pelor! But I'll get back to you later...

First, let me take a moment to say that I really hate lands that literally die a little when you use magic. And all the laws that go along with such lands. I can understand the dislike of magic in these parts, I really can. But I've spent enough time in Police States and prison cells. The gods know I'd certainly never want to visit Arcadius's lands...

Back to Pelor. You jack-ass son-of-a-bitch. I've risked my ####ing life for you and your damn quest, on numerous occasions. I'd like to think I've proven that I'm not here for entirely selfish purposes. I think I've proven I'm willing to be flexible and work within the confines of the law most of the time. But a simple misunderstanding and something goes wrong, and your stupid gies goes off and starts screwing me over. If you're not willing to give, then I see no reason for me to. God or no god, I will not dance like a puppet. And if that's not going to work for you, you and your quest can go to the underworld! Until I get this gies off of me, I'm not helping any more!

Which is a pity, because I'd like to help. I honestly don't want the world to end. But this is intolerable. First things first: I'm getting rid of this gies. Then I'll continue helping, but in MY way!

For now, I want to make sure my associates know what has happened. I'm not just going to leave and abandon them utterly. I'll stick around in the general area, hopefully avoiding any guards that may come after me. I'll make sure not to use magic, and keep an eye out for the others in case they come looking for me. Once they've been informed of what happened, and my stance on the gies (I'll make sure not to cuss-out Pelor in front of the Paladins), I'll make my way out of this territory. Maybe back through the woods and toward the valley of many places? Maybe the monks can help me get rid of the gies? If and when I get rid of it, perhaps then I'll see if the group still has need of my help (assuming Pelor doesn't smite me first, the bastard). But for now, I just need to stay out of site of anyone I don't want seeing me.