Journals within the shop will not be mandatory, but we have noticed that some people have voiced interest in making one for their characters. So, if you want to have a journal, simply come into the forum and start one for yourself. You don't have to ask Hakari or Gryph to start it for you, just go ahead and start one for yourself. Just make sure to follow all the usual rules reguarding Journals so we don't get in trouble!