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Midnight Erebus
Shadow Wolf

Invoker/Ranger - Airship Tracking Specialist

Adopted son of a Dwarven monster hunter name Yomrim Brewsword. Grew up in another world in a village of monster hunters. He was pulled into a rift due to an instability in a magical leyline of his world.


   
Sun 3rd Dec 2023 03:10

Midnight's Report: Nothing Breaks Like a Heart Ep. 1

by Midnight Erebus

"Gonna keep this short and sweet as I am exhausted.
Don't know what Adli did in the forest on the way to Meyer's place, but whatever it was seemed to make all of Folksong sick along with myself and Clem. Get a full report on Adli in regards to that, I still feel ill thinking about it.
Caistlin's white side adventurers stopped us on the way to Sonnerie. Accused me of being the big bad wolf? Funny to think about as I'd been called that back home, but that was mostly a joke referring to our version of the story which was pretty damn ancient. Cash seemed to handle things. I was busy slowly dying in the back seat.
Black Dog went wild when we hit the graveyard. Ate a ghost. Yes, I know Peanut, I'm sorry. More details will follow.
We reached Meyers place, ran into an angry mob in front of his place. I scared them off in my irritation and our lack of time, but it also made the most sense to avoid killing any of them.
Briefly received an examination from Meyers. He recognized my cursed state and named them... even recognized my status as being part shadow demon interestingly enough. I'm not sure how he has that information.
We were then allowed to peruse his library. The others had success on finding information on our goal... with all the questions about Alto I could think of being answered by others, I opted to look into curses. Details will follow.
Mob attacked the house. We scared them off again, Adli ripped a hole in reality and summoned some creatures to do it. We avoided killing anybody, though Meyer's assistant killed two. Meyers also apparently insisted on keeping the hole. Also MEYERS SENT AGENTS THAT STOLE THE NIGHTMARE PEARL PRISM FISHED UP! I believe we may need to classify Meyer's as a severe potential threat and review security. I left that thing with the Mysticians to get it examined which means whoever took it gained access to their facilities.
We collected what information we had, made a stop at a town in Sonnerie to break my new curse from eating the ghost.
 
So to summarize..
 
Important Events:
Adli examined something in the forest of great danger. Seek additional details from ae.
Meyers is now in possession of a reality tear.
Security breach in the Mysticians facility.
Meyers is now in possession of the nightmare pearl.
Meyers may not be as pleasant as he presents himself, making enemies of town folk, no regard for property or potential danger. The towns folk themselves seemed to have a bit of a bigotry towards doctors and monstrous beings however. Uncertain of how much benefit of doubt to give them, but given Meyers' activity? Current recommendation is to treat Meyers with caution and avoid lethal measures on any who see him as an enemy. I've seen more than a few reasons why such behavior may VERY much be warranted against him.
 
Information on Curses:
Black Dog eats ghosts and desires power from them.
Black Dog is currently too volatile for me to regain my shadow safely although apparently information Cash has gained or Meyers themselves may be able to accomplish this if that issue is settled.
Meyers had a book on clinical descriptions of curses. I've copied some notes down and will file them with this report. Short version is that "true love's kiss" seems to be the most commonly known cure and he abandoned efforts to artificially create that effect. Perhaps if spirits of love were gathered? Wonder if Lio still feels for me... Cash and Jellybean are quite the couple too, maybe ask them to be observed for such spirits? Reedi and Sabetha?
Another possible cure as well. We freed the ghost I devoured by completing its unfinished business and broke that new curse of guilt that way. Was rather therapeutic actually (no, I won't say how I did it, it's embarrassing.) Black Dog was infuriated, but perhaps the Black Dog themselves is similarly cursed and there is a goal hidden under all that hunger and shadow that I need to examine.
Black Dog became more active in Sonnerie and even spoke. Perhaps if conditions could be recreated in a controlled environment, full communion could be achieved to discover its full intent.
 
Details on Alkali:
The others found some good books on this and Adli found some maps. Check their reports for details."

Midnight's Journal Ordered oldest to newest

  1. First Day on the Wanderpus
    20 Mar 2022 08:10:02
  2. The Results of Midnight's Final Exam
    08 May 2022 02:32:05
  3. After Action Report: Destruction of the HTTP Wanderpus
    30 May 2022 03:07:51
  4. Midnight Erebus's Bestiary, Page 3
    30 May 2022 08:25:58
  5. Midnight Erebus's Bestiary, Page 2
    30 May 2022 08:26:08
  6. Midnight Erebus's Bestiary, Page 1
    30 May 2022 08:26:26
  7. Midnight Erebus's Bestiary, Page 4
    30 May 2022 09:15:13
  8. Midnight Erebus's Bestiary, Page 5
    31 May 2022 04:00:33
  9. Midnight Erebus's Bestiary, Page 6
    31 May 2022 05:17:08
  10. Midnight's Old Journal, 12/23/3540
    23rd Day of the 12th Month, 3540 AM
  11. Midnight's Old Journal, 01/01/3541
    1st Day of the 1st Month, 3541 AM
  12. To Liminal's Moon
    31 May 2022 08:28:32
  13. Midnight's Old Journal, 05/11/3541
    11th Day of the 5th Month, 3541 AM
  14. 100 Questions About Midnight, Part 1 - The Basics & Growing Up
    09 Jun 2022 04:07:03
  15. 100 Questions About Midnight, Part 2 - Past Influences, Beliefs and Opinions
    09 Jun 2022 07:23:40
  16. 100 Questions About Midnight, Part 3 - Relationships with Others, Likes and Dislikes
    11 Jun 2022 04:36:58
  17. 100 Questions About Midnight, Part 4 - Self Images and Etc.
    11 Jun 2022 11:38:21
  18. The Storm
    13 Jun 2022 12:11:47
  19. After Mission Report: The Floating Island
    19 Jun 2022 03:52:42
  20. Midnight's Private Journal: After Legends Rise
    19 Jun 2022 05:42:44
  21. Midnight's Private Journal: After The Pot & Kettle
    27 Jun 2022 03:23:39
  22. Midnight's Personal Journal: After Call My Name
    10 Jul 2022 03:22:42
  23. Expanded Questions About Midnight - The HTML Wanderpus
    14 Jul 2022 04:18:49
  24. Midnight's Private Journal: After The Ascension
    16 Jul 2022 03:10:54
  25. Midnight's Private Journal: After Ante Up
    17 Jul 2022 02:37:52
  26. Midnight's Private Journal: After Teeth
    19 Jul 2022 03:13:27
  27. Midnight's Notes: The World Fair
    24 Jul 2022 02:56:15
  28. Midnight's Journal: After Hello Tomorrow
    24 Jul 2022 03:22:56
  29. Midnight's Journal: After Pretty Little Things
    25 Jul 2022 03:20:29
  30. Midnight's Journal: An Interesting New Sword
    04 Aug 2022 09:19:52
  31. Midnight's Journal: After R.Y.L.A.H.
    08 Aug 2022 04:09:05
  32. Midnight's Journal: After Diners, Dungeons & Dives
    13 Aug 2022 03:36:50
  33. Midnight's Journal: After Palm Reader
    22 Aug 2022 02:58:14
  34. Midnight's Journal: After Bookwyrm
    29 Aug 2022 03:44:19
  35. Midnight's Journal: After Veldt
    05 Sep 2022 03:20:33
  36. Midnight's Journal: After Where You'll Find Me Now
    06 Sep 2022 05:52:28
  37. Midnight's Journal: After A Bard's Tale
    14 Sep 2022 03:04:31
  38. Midnight's Journal: After Valhalla's Calling
    19 Sep 2022 10:55:56
  39. Midnight's Journal: After Broken
    25 Sep 2022 05:59:48
  40. Midnight's Journal: After They Know Me
    03 Oct 2022 03:27:53
  41. Midnight's Journal: After Welcome to the World
    22 Oct 2022 02:49:44
  42. Midnight's Journal: After Villainous Thing
    14 Nov 2022 05:07:03
  43. Midnight's Journal: After Curses
    20 Nov 2022 05:19:39
  44. Midnight's Journal: "The Librarian's Defeat"
    18 Dec 2022 05:33:41
  45. Midnight's Journal: "The World Changes"
    19 Dec 2022 03:18:08
  46. Midnight's Journal: After Sleep is for the Weak
    05 Feb 2023 03:52:58
  47. Midnight's Journal: After creature
    06 Feb 2023 04:48:56
  48. Midnight's Journal: After Dear Fellow Traveler
    20 Feb 2023 05:34:15
  49. Midnight's Report: After Love From The Other Side
    24 Apr 2023 07:06:30
  50. Midnight's Report: Handclap
    24 Apr 2023 07:35:49
  51. Midnight's Journal: A Story to a Giant
    27 May 2023 07:24:10
  52. Midnight's Journal: Constellations
    27 May 2023 10:44:33
  53. Midnight's Report: Wolf
    22 Jul 2023 01:13:21
  54. Midnight's Report: Of Bees and Bones
    30 Sep 2023 02:35:32
  55. Midnight's Report: Building Steam (Flower and Geoff)
    12 Nov 2023 07:27:59
  56. Midnight's Report: Nothing Breaks Like a Heart Ep. 1
    03 Dec 2023 03:10:33

The major events and journals in Midnight's history, from the beginning to today.

First Day on the Wanderpus

My home is lost to me. I don't know what happened in the Chaos Wood to create one of these "Rifts" but the odds of me getting back are low. It's still hard to believe. Still, I have to count my blessings that I am still alive. By all rights, I should have...

06:56 am - 20.03.2022

The Results of Midnight's Final Exam

The Fight (11) Fighting was very much one of Midnight's specialties however this new world made many of his usual strategies more difficult as he was used to more control over his shadow magic. This world's rules however made everything flow a bit diffe...

02:32 am - 08.05.2022

To Luminal's Moon

Quite an interesting mission to say the least... to traverse the Rift between Luminal and it's visible moon and discover what awaited us there. A perfect test flight for our new airship. To be honest, flight is definitely not a favorite of mine. Too much...

11:14 pm - 23.05.2022

After Action Report: Destruction of the HTTP Wanderpus

My knowledge of what occurred on the mission is limited. A strange flower-like object was brought on board that demanded study. Observations were made by various members of the crew. For my part I attempted to ascertain that it wasn't some plant-based liv...

03:07 am - 30.05.2022

Midnight Erebus's Bestiary Page 1

This record are my notes about creatures I have fought in the past and the environment they reside in. While I doubt the creatures of this world of Luminal share much resemblance to that which I am familiar, I find it important to review my past encounter...

03:53 am - 30.05.2022

Midnight Erebus's Bestiary Page 2

Draugurs The Frozen Undead Draugurs are some of the most common hunts we had in the Banshee Mountains. These are what most commonly rise from those who die there. Shriveled mummified husks with eyes that burn with blue fire, they seethe with rage at t...

04:14 pm - 30.05.2022

Midnight's Bestiary, Page 3

The Green Dragons The Children of Erdan Dragons are typically intelligent creatures. They are born as fledglings with small wings, transforming into humanoid forms with their reach the age of 10. These forms then grow like most humanoids until the ag...

05:11 pm - 30.05.2022

Midnight Erebus's Bestiary, Page 4

Memories of home have been flooding my mind as I write this journal. For the most part I have spoken of my most difficult or challenging of hunts. However I am reminded of a hunt that while less challenging than most, came at a time when I was still learn...

09:15 pm - 30.05.2022

Midnight Erebus's Bestiary, Page 5

I have earned three silver earrings in my life so far. The first was from the Ice Banshee hunt. The first earring is a sign of a full-fledged hunter, so every hunter that survives to be a member of an unsupervised party has the one. All that come after ar...

04:00 am - 31.05.2022

Midnight Erebus's Bestiary, Page 6

Erdan, Lord of the Hive The Draconic Necromancer The battle that brought me to Liminal. We had received a lead that Erdan was making his lair in a cave near the Chaos Woods. We knew there was a massive reward from several countries for his death or ca...

05:17 pm - 31.05.2022

Midnight's Old Journal, 12/23/3540

[i]An excerpt from Midnight's journal, left behind in Meterra[/i] My father got me this journal and insisted I write in it. "A great hunter should keep a record of his life so all can learn from it," he told me. To be honest I don't see the point as I ...

06:07 pm - 31.05.2022

Midnight's Old Journal, 01/01/3541

The start of the new year and the day of the Great Hunt! At the start of every year, teams of hunter candidates are sent out to seek out a target decided on by the seer of the village. The rest of the village feasts, tells stories of hunts, brawls in the ...

07:20 pm - 31.05.2022

Midnight's Old Journal, 05/11/3541

Been a while since I made a new entry. Honestly in part it was because of a recent incident that resulted me not being allowed in the house for a few days. My own fault really... mostly. Nilly really didn't need to go as far as she did but she proved her ...

07:10 pm - 07.06.2022

100 Questions About Midnight, Part 1 - The Basics & Growing Up

1. What is your full name? --- Midnight Erebus. No known middle name thought typically the culture of my origin doesn't use them. --- 2. Where and when were you born? --- I was born in a wagon on the road in the Banshee Mountains on the 21st Day o...

02:37 am - 09.06.2022

100 Questions About Midnight, Part 2 - Past Influences, Beliefs and Opinions

--- 29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far? --- Definitely the Ice Banshee hunt that served as my trial. It solidified my path as a hunter of monsters, I lost my best friend, made a new one and truly learned of mortality...

07:23 pm - 09.06.2022

100 Questions About Midnight, Part 3 - Relationships with Others, Likes and Dislikes

--- 53. In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)? Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how? --- In general I try to be welcoming. Treat all new people like...

04:36 am - 11.06.2022

100 Questions About Midnight, Part 4 - Self Images and Etc.

--- 84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you. How do you feel when this routine is disrupted? --- My typical work isn't exactly routine. If I'm on a tracking mission, I'm doing that and the way that happens is varied. I suppose when I'm not do...

11:38 pm - 11.06.2022

The Storm

The explosion of the submarine has seemed to have lead to a massive storm. Signs of it appeared immediately following the explosion but I didn't imagine it spreading like it has. It's definitely a nasty one. There will be a lot of repairs to do once it's ...

12:11 am - 13.06.2022

After Mission Report: The Floating Island

Our away mission to the floating island deep in the river of clouds was a fruitful one that I hope will make our unexpected long term absence more forgivable. To start off with we were guided by one Tsoki Chatterfang towards a floating island that was ...

03:52 am - 19.06.2022

Midnight's Private Journal: After Legends Rise

This mission today was an unsettling one if I'm perfectly honest. So much about where we were reminded me of home. A squirrel-like race of people with a hero worship culture and impressive technological skills? If it were not for the great chasm and the f...

05:42 pm - 19.06.2022

Midnight's Private Journal: After The Pot & Kettle

Found that weird bell crab in my belongings again... decided to leave it for Tlalli since Lio found it useful when I had just stuffed him into his pockets as a joke. . . . Did some fishing with Tsoki to make a little bit of money... being stuck i...

03:23 am - 27.06.2022

Midnight's Personal Journal: After Call My Name

What the hell did we put the engine? What happened to me? First I hit Vatna, angry that he came back without my cloak from a while back. Which yeah, I was upset, but that was a while ago. And I wouldn't just punch someone. Apparently everyone was affec...

03:22 am - 10.07.2022

Expanded Questions About Midnight - The HTML Wanderpus

--- 101. Are you from Liminal? If not, where are you from and what makes your world unique? --- No, I am from a place called Meterra. The most unique thing I can think of about my world when compared to Liminal would be the abundance of magic. Magic pe...

04:18 am - 14.07.2022

Midnight's Private Journal: After The Ascension

Can't believe I missed out on a vampire hunt... I never actually got to hunt down a vampire before. Will say though, the world we ended up was quite strange. When the nightmares first came, I imagined he'd be dealing with an attack on our town. Instead...

03:10 pm - 16.07.2022

Midnight's Private Journal: After Ante Up

I don't like when secrets are kept from me. Not at all. Mission started simply enough. A travel through the desert with Officer Krieg leading the way. He's not a bad pathfinder. Got us to the nearest town without any hassle at all. While overlooking th...

02:37 am - 17.07.2022

Midnight's Private Journal: After Teeth

I think this is the first time the crew has seen my darker side. Last night we had a party to celebrate the completion of our new ship. A worthy thing for a party. I drank more than I have in a long while. Celebrating with everyone I could, convincing ...

03:13 am - 19.07.2022

Midnight's Notes: The World Fair

Judge Notes: Nicholas - 3.5/5 Mushroom experiments Great concept. Could dig a cave system around the Silver Thimble, farm them using water brought in from central pool? They didn't suggest it but maybe will offer the suggestion to the city planners....

02:56 am - 24.07.2022

Midnight's Journal: After Hello Tomorrow

So ended the day naked in public and smelling like lemons. At least I feel cleaner than ever. Guess that slime stuff isn't so bad after all if the formula gets adjusted a bit? Either way, the burner that had the remnant of it has been passed along to the ...

03:22 am - 24.07.2022

Midnight's Journal: After Pretty Little Things

So apparently we're on hole digging duty... not exactly how I expected to spend my day. Didn't go all that great at first as apparently the cats don't really know what they're doing and ended up causing a collapse. Not exactly the most pleasant experi...

03:20 am - 25.07.2022

Midnight's Journal: An Interesting New Sword

So one of the more recent missions apparently resulted in the team bringing back some pieces of a magical weapon. Not particularly an uncommon occurrence in itself. What is more uncommon is that this weapon has ended up in my hands. Looking it over, I can...

09:19 pm - 04.08.2022

Midnight's Journal: After R.Y.L.A.H.

So another mission. We decided to finally take action against that storm the explosion of our previous sub caused. Not something I expected to be much help with so I stuck around on the new sub while the airship and away team went ahead. It was pretty ...

04:09 pm - 08.08.2022

Midnight's Journal: After Diners, Dungeons & Dives

So that could have gone a bit better all things considered... The goal was to get Pim and Lio to the top unharmed. I failed that miserably. By the time we got to the restaurant they were exhausted. Should have insisted they stayed behind me after the s...

03:36 am - 13.08.2022

Midnight's Journal: After Palm Reader

A rather simple mission for most of the crew this time around. Go to Yoke, help out around town. Before heading out I made sure to pick up a magic scroll in preparation to heal the damaged land as one of their major issues were their fields. Apparently...

02:58 am - 22.08.2022

Midnight's Journal: After Bookwyrm

A strange day to say the least. We went through the rift to explore somewhere? Then went to some giant worm eating itself that apparently had a library inside? Probably one of our strangest trips. Not something I would question had events not played out t...

03:44 am - 29.08.2022

Midnight's Journal: After Veldt

Something is missing... something important. I don't feel like myself anymore.... I don't know how to describe it... It all began when we, that being Lio, Vatna and myself, assisted Tsoki with his presentation. Suddenly he couldn't read his own langua...

03:20 am - 05.09.2022

Midnight's Journal: After Where You'll Find Me Now

"Midnight Erebus, Personal Audio Entry #1" "After the crew's mission out in the between, we returned to learn that the group that went to Yoke were put on trial. Not sure how to feel about the prospect but it seems to be water under the bridge as they ...

05:52 pm - 06.09.2022

Midnight's Journal: After A Bard's Tale

"Audio Journal of Midnight Erebus, #2.... do I really need to start these things this way? Hmm.... ahh forget it, I'll figure it out somehow..." "We ended up going into the Between for a music lesson. It was intriguing. I was introduced to a form of mu...

03:04 am - 14.09.2022

Midnight's Journal: After Valhalla's Calling

"A world conquered by giant whales with some kind of rainbow magic... a world I was quite fond of. The fight with Aspara and Gus was one sided, sure, but I was looking forward to maybe returning to the arena there. Doing more drinking and singing. Now th...

10:03 pm - 19.09.2022

Midnight's Journal: After Broken

"A rather noisy night tonight" "Apparently a piece of the sub's engine went messing. I hadn't heard anything but offered to send my shadow to go look for it if they couldn't find any other information. Turns out it wasn't needed however. Works out for ...

05:58 pm - 25.09.2022

Midnight's Journal: After They Know Me

"Secon- ow, hurts to talk. Ahem. Won second place in the tournament today. It was far more interesting than that however." "I'd been practicing my shadow manipulation for this day for my morning exercises and it ultimately paid off. I was able to pull...

03:27 am - 03.10.2022

Midnight's Journal: After Welcome to the World

"Well that was certainly an interesting time. Magical powers that turn me pastel pink, give me some crazy muscles and a shapeshifting cloak? Hah, crazy, right? It was enjoyable though." "Nichol called me to help with a favor with the Kukla. It was my f...

02:44 pm - 22.10.2022

Midnight's Journal: After Villainous Thing

"Got woken up by some unearthly screaming last night. Still not sure what exactly that was but when I looked out the window, some strange giant bird creatures were flying away. Wasn't sure what was going on but I understood pretty quick that we would be h...

05:07 pm - 14.11.2022

Midnight's Journal: After Curses

"I swear on the Heart of the World that the Librarian will be destroyed. That he shall know no peace, no rest, no comfort if it is within my power to crush it. He has slain a crewmate today. While I did not know Royce well, he was clearly a great fighter,...

05:19 am - 20.11.2022

Midnight's Journal: "The Librarian's Defeat"

"We did it. We actually did it. The Librarian is beaten. Not in the way we had planned for a multitude of reasons, but we did it." "It was rough going though... Nichol, we almost lost him. Apparently at some point a bomb was planted on him. We ended up...

05:33 pm - 18.12.2022

Midnight's Journal: "The World Changes"

"Liminal is gone. There is no other way to really put it. Worlds collapsed into themselves and formed something new. We've trapped ourselves in a shield to try and keep ourselves safe from what was coming and it seemed to work. How did we get here though?...

03:18 pm - 19.12.2022

Midnight's Journal: After Sleep is for the Weak

"The shield is finally down... Most of the crew stuck around town to work with civilians while Krieg, Tobias, Royce and Catori went off to the Secret Recipe for supplies. Honestly wouldn't minded scouting out the surrounding waters for additional food,...

03:52 am - 05.02.2023

Midnight's Journal: After creature

"Ugh, that was an absolute nightmare... So first trip out of the shield we go to some apiary town that worships Beezus. Makes blue honey that tastes... different. I'm concerned about how that'll affect the mead. Like it didn't taste bad, but not what ...

04:48 am - 06.02.2023

Midnight's Journal: After Dear Fellow Traveler

"An interesting time I think... First mission with Officer Lore. I hope I proved myself well enough to her. Although honestly it ended in a bit of chaos. See it was a mission to recover some stolen books. Simple enough I suppose. Requires a differen...

05:34 am - 20.02.2023

Midnight's Report: After Love From The Other Side

"Where to begin..." "Thaddeus made a call to Charity who then put a call out to Renic, Arel and myself. Apparently Thaddeus has been busy, recovering books from after the tower was taken down. Including a book Arel brought to my attention involving the...

07:35 pm - 24.04.2023

Midnight's Report: Handclap

[i]Packaged in the report is the following letter and a recording:[/i] Dear Midnight, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you as the Modern Major General of Gibbet, We have been closely following your exploits and have heard remarkable ...

07:50 pm - 24.04.2023

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