Dead

by Isenara Eiryant

2nd Quindirsday of Summer's Dawn, Second Age 1853: We've returned from the trip to deal with the monolith a few days ago. Turns out it was some kind of defensive measure, protecting the river from unwanted travelers, while those who carried a special mark would be allowed to pass safely. We were successful at patching it up enough to recognize us as "friend", but it will take some real work to make it work as intended again.
I made contact with the first target, my cover was perfect, and I'm confident they will not be able to trace my steps back. Lady Aria didn't quite approve of the approach, will need to adjust. The target revealed important information, will keep it in mind and reduce action to observation only. Lady Aria is having Bahzel speak to Theron to ensure he's not thinking of doing anything drastic after the Spring Fae had their celebrations in our settlement.

3rd Quindirsday of Summer's Dawn, Second Age 1853: We've returned from the expedition to the field, I've had a few days to recover since I've lost my sight. Talindra's magic was indispensable, even though she said the wound wasn't so bad as to blind me permanently, I was not looking forward to stumbling through the wastes blindly. Still, something happened when I was hit. Did I... die? It felt cold, and dark, but then something flashed in the darkness, a face, but it didn't have a face. I feel compelled to recreate it, wear it as a mask. I don't know how to feel about it. Should I do it? I can probably craft something like it, and make sure it doesn't possess any magic that would allow it to control me. I don't know, I will need to think on it. We are staying put and putting effort into learning what there is to learn about that chisel we found. At least until the scouts return from the mountains.
The monoliths were by far more interesting than the ghost tended fields, but also proved to be too time consuming to spend any considerable amount of time on them. We were able to connect them to the constellation of the Loremaster, and found a number of faded runes on their surface that suggested a more specific date in High Summer. What was more interesting though is what appears to be a buried complex beneath the dirt. Perhaps it opens at the specific date, but High Summer is around the corner and it is unlikely we'll have it revealed by then. Next year perhaps, we are here for the long haul after all.
The fields is where I nearly lost my life, Aranesi would kill me if that were to happen. The ghosts were kept in perpetual toil by a hunger demon, servant of Kelparan. There were ghosts, and a demon that seemed to be anchoring them to the mortal realm, it all seemed so obvious, we struck at the demon but then it struck back. All I remember is that I tried to flank around it, but it launched a glob of acid at me, taking me by surprise. All I remember after that is darkness, then that face, then catching a breath as Talindra's healing magic washed over me. Apparently I spent most of the fight on the ground, unconscious, while the group dealt with the demon, and found what anchored the ghosts to the land. Surprisingly it wasn't the demon's influence but a few farm implements that defied the passage of time.
Every time I look in the mirror I see the scars left behind. It's a good thing I brought plenty of makeup. I'm sure I can figure out something to conceal them.
I doubt I will have much to write about in the next couple months, feels like we'll fall into a kind of routine until something happens. But we'll see.

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The Expedition
2nd Judicday to 4th Respitesday of Spring's Birth, Second Age 1852

Mystery of the Winter Temple
4th Respitesday to 5th Judicday of Spring's Birth, Second Age 1852

Night of the Dead
5th Vaeraleusday of Spring's Birth, Second Age 1852

The Beginning
5th Amerysday of Spring's Birth, Second Age 1852

Home
5th Respitesday of High Spring, Second Age 1853

Ghosts and Dead Trees
2nd Judicday of Fading Spring, Second Age 1853

Far Afield
5th Respitesday of Fading Spring, Second Age 1853

Dead
3rd Quindirsday of Summer's Dawn, Second Age 1853

Wreckage
1st Judicday of Summer's Twilight, SA 1853

The Truth Revealed
4th Amerysday of Summer's Twilight, SA 1853

Of Ratmen and Skeletons
3rd Brahmarusday of Rising Autumn, Second Age 1853

The Neighbors
1st Judicday of High Autumn, Second Age 1853:

Eglasil, the Moon Elf neighbor
3rd Respitsday of High Autumn, Second Age 1853

Flames and Storms
2nd Respitesday of High Autumn, Second Age 1853

Island Ruins
3rd Seojungsday of Autumn's Edge

Ancient Discoveries
4th Judicsday of Autumns Edge, Second Age 1853

Visitors from across the Sea
3rd Vaeraleusday of Winters Chill, Second Age 1853

Lothithil Estate
5th Seojungsday of Winters Chill, Second Age 1853

Tirion Anor
3rd Brahmarusday of High Winter, Second Age 1853

Darkness Ended
3rd Qindirsday of High Winter, Second Age 1853

Unwelcome Visitors
1st Respitesday of Winter's End, Second Age 1853

War at our Doorstep
3rd Seojungsday of Winter's End, Second Age 1853

Conquest in the Dark
5th Amerysday of Winter's End, Second Age 1853

Terrors Beneath
1st Qindirsday of Spring's Birth, Second Age 1853

Dead

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