A Day of Change
This has been quite a day. While I was waiting for the other to arrive, I was spending time thinking of what Keres is asking me to do. The two things that I was stuck on was seeing Rose alive and happy, the daunting task of seducing Strahd and his brides. Two very different visions that will affect me different ways.
One that allows my deep desire to pass on my knowledge to one of my own and one that will allow me to indulge in my newly found passions.
I wonder if reflecting on these visions brought Ludmilla to my newly acquired lands. She had decided to gift me with two beautiful blood red crystal swords and has started to train me on using multiple swords in a fight. While I admit I am enjoying the lessons, I wonder what this is about. I doubt I have gained enough of their trust for them to be bestowing multiple gifts. Beyond that though, it was nice to be able to have a good conversation with a fellow warrior who is familiar with details of war.
Of course seeing the look of dislike when Ludmilla stated that she was going with us was rather entertaining to see. Part of me is enjoying this a bit too much. After mounting Shadeflame, I invite her to join me. It would not do to have a countess to walk while the rest of us ride.
After an encounter with some will o'wisps and a gallows speaker, we finally made it to Barovia proper.
We drop off the items that DJ and Gravetender were delivering and drop Ludmilla at the tavern before making our way to visit with Laslow.
I was so happy to see Rose again and the visions of her as a young woman teaching the children of Ivlis teased me again as we reunited. Unfortunately I was not able to talk with her right away, as there was business to discuss regarding the werewolves.
I noticed that the room we were in was shielded from viewing and scrying. This new feature gave me hope that I could provide the other two with information without the chance of Strahd or the others peeking in on our conversations. Unfortunately before I could pull the two aside for a private conversation, Ludmilla was at the front gate.
It seems that there was a group of people at the Eastern gate looking for the black cat DJ. Of course we went to see who was looking for DJ. Of all things, I was not expecting to see Renee and several others from Introsia. I informed Ludmilla of who they were to DJ and us. After that it seems that she was likely informing Strahd of the situation. Suddenly she tells DJ that they will be his responsibility before pulling out her crown and mounts that disguised hell hound to greet the newest guests to Barovia.
Seeing Ludmilla portraying an imposing Countess was awe inspiring. I might have let some of my desires out before I was really intending to. Oh well, I couldn't help it and it makes me ache for my beautiful Moth. I wonder how long I will be away from her. I'm going to wear the dear girl out with my needs when I see her again at this rate.
Once we got the Introsians settled at Laslo's, I was able to get DJ and Gravetender in one of the protected rooms and explained what is happening and that I am using the opportunity to spy on Strahd and the others. But to make sure that they refrain from telling me things that they do not want them to know as I am unsure if I will be able to hold much information from them.
But the most wonderful thing finally occurred. When the others were asleep, I made my way to the crypts and used the gift that Keres gave me to bring Rose back to life as my daughter. Seeing her living and breathing in her body was such a joy and a relief.
I hope that the others will forgive me for this, but I truly wanted her to be my daughter.
Thiala's Journal Ordered oldest to newest
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Nightmares and Spellbooks
28 Mar 2021 10:51:31
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Meeting the One who Recued Me
02 Apr 2021 04:25:19
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Events Tying Together
18 May 2021 02:27:48
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Falling into Temptation
26 May 2021 04:18:56
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A Sheriff of Barovia
19 Jun 2021 04:56:17
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The Rabbit Hole
21 Jun 2021 04:14:21
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Come into my parlour said the spider to the fly
03 Aug 2021 03:19:04
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A Day of Change
16 Aug 2021 03:05:08
28 Mar 2021 10:51:31
02 Apr 2021 04:25:19
18 May 2021 02:27:48
26 May 2021 04:18:56
19 Jun 2021 04:56:17
21 Jun 2021 04:14:21
03 Aug 2021 03:19:04
16 Aug 2021 03:05:08
The major events and journals in Thiala's history, from the beginning to today.
Session 20: Celebrations and Masquerades
07:12 am - 14.11.2021Session 20: Celebrations and Masquerades
07:12 am - 14.11.2021Session 19: Sealing the Necrichor
06:17 pm - 24.10.2021Session 19: Sealing the Necrichor
06:17 pm - 24.10.2021Session 18: The Amber Temple
06:47 am - 17.10.2021Session 18: The Amber Temple
06:47 am - 17.10.2021Session 17: Argynvostholt
02:59 pm - 03.10.2021Session 17: Argynvostholt
02:59 pm - 03.10.2021Session 16: A Lycanthropes Lament
02:33 pm - 19.09.2021Session 16: A Lycanthropes Lament
02:33 pm - 19.09.2021Session 15: Rise of the Moon
07:11 am - 05.09.2021Session 15: Rise of the Moon
08:08 pm - 04.09.2021Session 14: Wolves in Barovian Clothing
03:35 pm - 22.08.2021Session 14: Wolves in Barovian Clothing
03:35 pm - 22.08.2021A Day of Change
This has been quite a day. While I was waiting for the other to arrive, I was spending time thinking of what Keres is asking me to do. The two things that I was stuck on was seeing Rose alive and happy, the daunting task of seducing Strahd and his brides....
04:34 pm - 15.08.2021Session 13: Return to Barovia
02:51 pm - 15.08.2021Session 13: Return to Barovia
08:03 pm - 14.08.2021Session 12.75
03:22 am - 09.08.2021Session 12.75
03:22 am - 09.08.2021Come into my parlour said the spider to the fly
After the battle on Yesterhill….well, more like a fight really; Moth and I made it back to Vallaki and a room at the inn. I'm not sure what was more exhausting, the fight itself or knowing that Strahd and his brides were watching. Because of the exh...
03:19 am - 03.08.2021Session 12.5: The Brides of Strahd
05:43 pm - 01.08.2021Session 12.5: The Brides of Strahd
05:43 pm - 01.08.2021Session 12: The Battle for Yester Hill
08:03 am - 25.07.2021Session 12: The Battle for Yester Hill
03:26 pm - 19.07.2021Session 11: My Fair Barovia
09:49 pm - 27.06.2021Session 11: My Fair Barovia
04:07 am - 27.06.2021The Rabbit Hole
I dreamt of Keres again. There is a voice in my head saying that continuing to communicate with Keres is a bad idea. But I am not sure if that it is me saying it or if it something that my mentor did when he erased my memories. I know that Keres has ...
04:14 am - 21.06.2021Session 10: Festival of Change
04:24 pm - 20.06.2021Session 10: Festival of Change
04:24 pm - 20.06.2021A Sheriff of Barovia
This has been an unusual day. We were deputized by Strahd and sent to Kresk to exact justice for Tatiyana. It looks that the Abbot is mad and had killed her to use parts of her to create the perfect bride for Strahd. We confronted the Burgomaster, wh...
04:56 pm - 19.06.2021Session 9: The Abbot
07:31 am - 13.06.2021Session 9: The Abbot
07:31 am - 13.06.2021Session 8: Monsters Within
06:31 am - 30.05.2021Session 8: Monsters Within
09:26 pm - 29.05.2021Falling into Temptation
The temptation was too great to not resist. On our way from the Wizards of Wine, we were escorting the wine shipment to Kresk. At the cross-roads Strahd was waiting for us. Goddess, this vampire is relentless in his pursuit of Ireena! Unfortunately ...
12:58 am - 26.05.2021Session 7: The lifeblood of Barovia
03:45 pm - 17.05.2021Session 7: The lifeblood of Barovia
09:14 pm - 15.05.2021Session 6: Bones, Blood, and Wine
05:48 am - 02.05.2021Session 6: Bones, Blood, and Wine
08:44 pm - 01.05.2021Session 5: Old Bonegrinder
06:36 am - 18.04.2021Session 5: Old Bonegrinder
07:38 pm - 17.04.2021Events Tying Together
We met with Ireena and Ismark. Ismark would like us to escort his sister, Ireena, to a location as far away from Castle Ravenloft as possible. Upon further conversations with Ireena, we learned that Strahd has marked her twice already. The last time she w...
07:37 pm - 04.04.2021Session 4: Village of Barovia
04:46 am - 04.04.2021Session 4: Village of Barovia
08:21 pm - 03.04.2021Meeting the One who Recued Me
With some effort, we were able to able to ‘cleanse’ Lazlo’s house. Unfortunately, the souls of the children Rose & Thorn were not able to pass on. However, this has brought the attention of the local ruler, Strahd Von Zorovich, to our group. See...
12:44 am - 24.03.2021Session 3: Death House
04:57 am - 21.03.2021Session 3: Death House
07:57 pm - 20.03.2021Nightmares and Spellbooks
My dreams have been strange since we have arrived in Barovia. I have had a repeating nightmare of being choked by a missing spellbook. They have left me very unbalanced. The second time I had this nightmare, a dark haired man appeared and was able to ...
05:26 pm - 20.03.2021Session 1: Into the Mists
05:17 pm - 20.03.2021Session 1: Into the Mists
05:17 pm - 20.03.2021Session 2: Dark Harvest
07:33 am - 07.03.2021Session 2: Dark Harvest
09:26 pm - 06.03.2021The list of amazing people following the adventures of Thiala.
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