Here’s a narrative for Severus Snake’s seven-day downtime, incorporating the details from his journal and culminating in his subdual by the powerful mage:   ---   Day 1: The Whispered Path Severus begins his journey by entering the temple of The Eternal Weaver, a structure of shadowed arches and silken tapestries that seem to move of their own accord. His silver tongue earns him a place among the gathered worshippers, where he participates in rites honoring the mysterious goddess Drahvena. The clerics are initially skeptical of his intentions, but Severus’s eloquence convinces them to let him stay. During a quiet moment, he catches a glimpse of a mural depicting an elven figure entwined in threads of shadow. A chill runs through him as he wonders: was that the elf from the shadowed echo?   Day 2: Threads of Truth Returning to the temple, Severus joins in another day of rites. This time, he volunteers to help weave symbolic threads into a massive loom representing the interconnectedness of fate. The clerics watch him closely, but his dedication impresses them. After the rite, one of the clerics confides in him about a legend: Drahvena often tests those who seek her favor by entangling them in their own desires. The words echo in Severus’s mind, leaving him restless.   Day 3: Shadows and Memories Severus spends the day helping with temple tasks, using his charm to gather scraps of information about Drahvena’s rites. He learns that to contact the goddess, one must be prepared to sacrifice something deeply personal. As the day ends, he privately reflects on the cost he’s already paid for his past service to Elaria Duskmantle. He wonders if he has anything left to give.   Day 4: The Silver Tongue With determination, Severus convinces the temple clerics to allow him access to a hidden sanctum—an antechamber where seekers meditate before attempting contact with Drahvena. Here, he spends hours in silent reflection, haunted by memories of atrocities he doesn’t fully understand. The face of the shadowed elf lingers in his mind, accompanied by an unshakable feeling of regret.   Day 5: A Glimpse into the Web Severus prepares for what he believes will be his final rite. During the ceremony, he is asked to weave his intentions into the great loom. With trembling hands, he threads strands of silver and black silk, symbolizing hope and despair. As the threads take form, he feels a faint connection to something vast and unknowable. For a moment, he hears a whisper: “You seek the truth. But can you bear its weight?” The voice fades before he can respond.   Day 6: A Decision Made In his final visit to the temple, Severus speaks openly with the head cleric, laying bare his intentions to contact Drahvena in pursuit of his lost memories. The cleric warns him that the goddess’s gifts often come with dire consequences, but Severus remains resolute. Before he leaves, the cleric gives him a token—a small spool of thread, black as night—and says, “May it guide you through the shadows.”   Day 7: The Weaver’s Test Severus spends the day at the manor, quietly reflecting on his week and the risks he has taken. He pens a final entry in his journal, entrusting it to the Majordomo along with his will. As night falls, a knock at the door interrupts his thoughts. Before he can react, a powerful mage enters the room, cloaked in dark energy. Severus attempts to resist, summoning every ounce of his bardic and clerical power, but the mage is overwhelming. Shadows coil around him, and his consciousness fades. As darkness consumes him, a fleeting vision pierces through—a vivid image sent by the goddess Drahvena. In it, Severus sees himself in his youth, his hands tightening around the throat of an older female Yuan-Ti. The scene feels disturbingly real, yet the memory is one he does not recall ever living.