Foul beasts and footballs

April 16th
 
Today was the start of my first excursion in this new land, and I am already questioning the leadership of the Vanguard. Whoever decided putting five spellcasters in a group and throwing them into the wilderness unprepared needs to be fed to an Owlbear. We headed North East at a fast pace. We did not interact much due to the breakneck pace, but I made some observations about my companions while we travelled. Ivy is a good natured Druid and appears to have an affinity with nature that will be useful as the terrain gets rougher and food gets scarcer. Theadora, a sorcerer that is brimming with both enthusiasm and magic. She is also a half elf. Questioning her may give me some leads on my past. Cass is a Warlock, which makes me uneasy. They are an investigator and have knowledge of the arcane, so I worry they may figure out the true nature of my College. Finally Wog, a little wizard lizard with a love for dragons. We covered a large distance, but unfortunately Cass and I pushed ourselves too much and suffered from exhaustion. Just before we set up camp, we had a close encounter with a Manticore. Luckily, it left us alone, satisfied with a deer it had snatched up. It flew to the North, so we should be cautious while exploring that area. Manticores' are incredibly territorial, so it may not be as hospitable next time we enter its home. We quickly found another place to set up camp and Theodora took watch so we could rest which I greatly appreciated.
 
April 17th
 
We went at a medium pace today as we were tired and entering a dense forest. Theodora initiated conversation, but when I questioned her she was unable to answer any questions about her culture or upbringing. Perhaps she is as disconnected as I am? I learned Cass is looking for their friend, but when they started to ask me about my past I shut down the conversation. I fear I was too defensive which will only draw more suspicion onto me. We saved a horse from a watering hole with the help of three octipi that Wog called on for help. Perhaps old friends of theirs? Ivy has formed a bond with the animal and named it Berry. Cass was willing to stay awake all night to keep watch to ensure we did not get attacked, despite their exhaustion. This was admirable, and while I am still cautious, I feel I may have judged them too quickly.
 
April 18th
 
Today was disastrous, but at least we made a friend while exploring an abandoned camp. His name is Wilson and he appears to be a sentient... ball? He has taken quite a liking to Theadora after she ripped him open the box imprisoning him with the force of a great typhoon. He is searching for the powerful wizard that animated him, called Hom Tanks. If he is still alive he could potentially make a great ally due to his emense power... or a great hindrance as he appeared to have been raving mad. We also managed to gain a huge burst of strength from a nearby stone circle. We named it after Hom to gain future favour or avoid future wrath. Thank the gods for that blessing as we had an encounter with a Displacer Beast shortly after. In my panic I did not recognise it and put Wog to the back of the group to protect them. This lead to them being gravely injured by the beast. I feel an emense amount if guilt about this. Prehaps mother was right to always call me foolish. I did manage to get a good hit on the beast as vengeance, but it retaliated twice as hard and knocked me unconscious. Thank the gods Ivy nursed me back to health. While I was out, a meteor fell. If only I could have such a soundless sleep every night...