The Trap Laid Bare

Saia Daria,
 
We questioned the goblin boss. He knows nothing of miasma or drust, but he did indicate where the spellcaster is. The problem is that the spellcaster, which we believe is the same one, a Lantican woman, who we encountered some weeks ago. This tracks with your description. I'm no sorcerer, but further investigation seems to indicate that that earthquake was done using that poor Minyan mankin who's heart was removed as a sacrifice. I remember that spells like that might affect a few hundred yards, but not tens of miles. The sorcerer must have used up some great power to do this. And, it obviously wants us to find it. And find it soon. Part of me wants to take the bait, but the wiser course may be to watch and learn.
 
We've returned to Swannport and reported our findings to the Archive. As far as I can tell none of us have had any reaction to miasma or drust, nor do I think we had any exposure save for what we witnessed. That being said, I really can't sleep this evening. I find myself falling in my dreams above a great stone city and I do not understand it. Maybe I'm just exhausted, but I don't feel such. I feel energized almost, but like one feels after a long night at a dance. You should be tired. You are tired really. But you carry on because the energy of others propels you.
 
I'll sleep it off I hope. In the meantime I think I've made a friend in the Sorcerer's Guild. A elf-blooded mankin named Matilde. She told me a good amount about elves and their habits and may be a resource to learn more about the magic used by the Lantican.
 
Best regards,
 
Seraphina