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Report NN(T1)10, Lieutenant Sherral Maduin, 12/8/704OV.
Ninth Day Post-Midlight Shard Activation.
I took food, medicine and clean blankets with me upon my return from the magical bar – an experience I would continue to doubt were it not for the physical proof of its presence. Everyone was so exhausted that they accepted the explanation that I scavenged them from an abandoned cart with very little argument.
It is a relief to be out of Nabudis and into the Salikawood, but our journey is not yet over. I carry the Midlight Shard now, given to me when Zecht stayed behind to buy us time. It was clearly important to him that it be brought to the Empire, and I can well understand why – a weapon of this power must not be allowed to fall into the wrong hands. Its charge seems to be gone now, but it may yet regain it.
We have made good progress through the wood, and will surely reach the Phon Coast before long. As we walk, I have been practicing the technique Zecht used often – drawing and igniting the Mist, enabling a powerful if unique magical attack. I have had little success.
Blessedly, we lost no people today, and our number remains four.
Report NN(T1)11, Lieutenant Sherral Maduin, 13/8/704OV.
Tenth Day Post-Midlight Shard Activation.
Kara Lieutenant Tellurin and I awoke to Lieutenant Snuffles standing over us, sword drawn. He had seemingly already killed our fourth companion, driving a sword through his skull while he slept. In the ensuing struggle, Lieutenant Tellurin was severely wounded along her sword arm, and I sustained a wound to my chest.
It is difficult to summarise what happened, for much of it is unclear. I utilised Zecht's technique, the Quickening, that I had practiced the previous day, conjuring a beam of holy energy that – obliterated Snuffles' entire top half by way of disintegration, and ignited the rest. Several trees were destroyed by the technique, but there was thankfully no forest fire.
I do not know what spurred Snuffles to this action. While it is true that his behaviour has been more erratic and belligerent over the past eleven days, I find it difficult to reconcile the mad-eyed murderer of today with the soft-spoken, somewhat anxious soldier I met before the battle.
WhenKara Lieutenant Tellurin was treated, we sent him and our other companion to Faram as best we could, although in the former case, I am not sure there is enough left.
We have continued our journey. The Quickening has left me exhausted, and my wounds are taking their toll, but I am hopeful that we do not have far to go now.
Two of us remain.
Report NN(T1)12, Lieutenant Sherral Maduin, 14/8/704OV.
Eleventh Day Post-Midlight Shard Activation.
We have reached the Phon Coast. As hoped, the fleet was still there, preparing to move on Nalbina Fortress and Dalmasca. Lieutenant Tellurin was taken for medical treatment, while I was brought to the Alexander, where the Judge Magisters had gathered.
It was not them I met, and for that I was grateful, for I would not have wished to tell them directly of Judge Zecht's death. Instead, His Excellency Lord Vayne, eldest surviving son of the Emperor, and Doctor Cidolfus Demen Bunansa of Draklor Laboratories met me.
Doctor Bunansa remained mostly quiet, occasionally muttering to the air. Lord Vayne, however, was kindly: He offered me a hot meal and spiced wine to calm my nerves, and talked me through the past twelve days. I did not mention the magical bar, fearing he would think me deluded. I gave him the Midlight Shard, and he gave it to Doctor Bunansa for safekeeping.
Lord Vayne offered to have a ship take me home for medical leave. I refused, asking to join the force attacking Nalbina Fortress. I fear time to think right now, and would rather have training and battle to keep my attentions elsewhere. Vayne granted my request, and had his attendants procure immediate medical care, a bath, and food for me.
Kara Lieutenant Tellurin is returning to Archades for further medical attention. I did not have the chance to say goodbye in person, but I sent a message wishing her well.
In one week we attack Nalbina Fortress. Once again, I have been placed on the forward Strike Team.
Ninth Day Post-Midlight Shard Activation.
I took food, medicine and clean blankets with me upon my return from the magical bar – an experience I would continue to doubt were it not for the physical proof of its presence. Everyone was so exhausted that they accepted the explanation that I scavenged them from an abandoned cart with very little argument.
It is a relief to be out of Nabudis and into the Salikawood, but our journey is not yet over. I carry the Midlight Shard now, given to me when Zecht stayed behind to buy us time. It was clearly important to him that it be brought to the Empire, and I can well understand why – a weapon of this power must not be allowed to fall into the wrong hands. Its charge seems to be gone now, but it may yet regain it.
We have made good progress through the wood, and will surely reach the Phon Coast before long. As we walk, I have been practicing the technique Zecht used often – drawing and igniting the Mist, enabling a powerful if unique magical attack. I have had little success.
Blessedly, we lost no people today, and our number remains four.
Report NN(T1)11, Lieutenant Sherral Maduin, 13/8/704OV.
Tenth Day Post-Midlight Shard Activation.
It is difficult to summarise what happened, for much of it is unclear. I utilised Zecht's technique, the Quickening, that I had practiced the previous day, conjuring a beam of holy energy that – obliterated Snuffles' entire top half by way of disintegration, and ignited the rest. Several trees were destroyed by the technique, but there was thankfully no forest fire.
I do not know what spurred Snuffles to this action. While it is true that his behaviour has been more erratic and belligerent over the past eleven days, I find it difficult to reconcile the mad-eyed murderer of today with the soft-spoken, somewhat anxious soldier I met before the battle.
When
We have continued our journey. The Quickening has left me exhausted, and my wounds are taking their toll, but I am hopeful that we do not have far to go now.
Two of us remain.
Report NN(T1)12, Lieutenant Sherral Maduin, 14/8/704OV.
Eleventh Day Post-Midlight Shard Activation.
We have reached the Phon Coast. As hoped, the fleet was still there, preparing to move on Nalbina Fortress and Dalmasca. Lieutenant Tellurin was taken for medical treatment, while I was brought to the Alexander, where the Judge Magisters had gathered.
It was not them I met, and for that I was grateful, for I would not have wished to tell them directly of Judge Zecht's death. Instead, His Excellency Lord Vayne, eldest surviving son of the Emperor, and Doctor Cidolfus Demen Bunansa of Draklor Laboratories met me.
Doctor Bunansa remained mostly quiet, occasionally muttering to the air. Lord Vayne, however, was kindly: He offered me a hot meal and spiced wine to calm my nerves, and talked me through the past twelve days. I did not mention the magical bar, fearing he would think me deluded. I gave him the Midlight Shard, and he gave it to Doctor Bunansa for safekeeping.
Lord Vayne offered to have a ship take me home for medical leave. I refused, asking to join the force attacking Nalbina Fortress. I fear time to think right now, and would rather have training and battle to keep my attentions elsewhere. Vayne granted my request, and had his attendants procure immediate medical care, a bath, and food for me.
In one week we attack Nalbina Fortress. Once again, I have been placed on the forward Strike Team.