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Sat 27th May 2023 10:44

Midnight's Journal: Constellations

by Midnight Erebus

"Yoke has been an interesting place. In ways it's almost a parody of many of the things back home. Still, it's an enjoyable sort of place. Still, haven't had a whole lot of luck with the Adventurer's Guild ever since I told them about my connection to Gibbet. I would like to explain that more clearly, but it's best I not let my true feelings get back to them. So for most of the day I just hoped they would adjust to my presence and someone would be brave enough to talk to me, even if it would be simply to rant about whatever their issues are. Knowing what Gibbet has done would be valuable information in my efforts in itself."
 
"Thankfully things seemed to pick up. I noted a rumbling off in the distance and went to check it out only to see this MASSIVE giant. The same apparently the Captain and her group messed up with. An opportunity to prove myself. I got on the radio to let everyone know I was going to check it out and if they wanted to come along, they were welcome. Little bit of initiative to clean up a mistake we made. This thought got caught short as I heard about other going ons. Quet and Isaac being hired to track down some books and Adli being threatened with arrest to get one in particular. Wasn't particularly happy about that last bit. What did ae do to be threatened with such a thing?"
 
"Anyways, first things first was to look into the small amount of clues we had. Just a name. Cursive. Not much, but well, I've worked with less. First thing to check in a situation like this is where such a name originates usually. Typically gives a hint on where a person might be from or their origin. Maybe you get lucky enough to find people with that name. We got sidetracked saving a child to the point where I forgot to ask the rather irresponsible caregiver that then abandoned the kid, but it worked out. We circled back to the library and met a rather interesting fellow who knew where we needed to go and gave us a quick way to travel. Could have done without being clubbed on the head, but still. Unfortunately we had to leave some powerful items as collateral. He also left a business card for a place in the Folded City? Perhaps my curse can be dealt with there in the long run if things don't pan out in Yoke. It is curious how the entire library seemed interested in my presence. So much so that my presence brought utter awkward silence. I seem to be having that effect on people."
 
"Back to the point, turned out Cursive lived in the area the giant was stomping around. Convenient. We tracked them down and while I would have loved to chat, we had to deal with things quickly to avoid the risk of the wagon being damaged. That chisel of mine absolutely can NOT fall in the wrong hands. We got to the manor and found the giant. Upset about not being able to take a nap apparently? My mind immediately went to Ceylon's music lessons. A lullaby that we were taught that it turned out I was rather good at and decided to sing for the giant while the others went to look for the book. Isaac cast some spell on the way in that I'm not entirely sure what it did, but I suspect it helped. The giant was very enamored with my song, lifting me up to a high rock to hear me easier and then wanting a story."
 
"A story.... what could I tell the giant? It was obvious after a moment. Who else could I tell him about but my old friend, Notroc Giantheart. One of the fiercest and strongest people I ever knew. The story of how we met and how we became close friends...."
 
*silence falls upon the recording other than background noise and a few loud sniffs before Midnight continued*
 
"Anyways... he seemed confused by my meaning at first, insulted even and attacked me. I blocked his attempt to toss me away using a vial of the lippy drug and my transformation ring but still took a powerful hit. Nearly broken by the strike, I forced myself to the feet and stared the giant down, asking simply if he wanted me to continue the story or not. I'm not sure if he was impressed with me, curious, or what but he let me continue, to clarify my meaning. Eventually he fell asleep. The others soon came out with the book and well, we were on our wa-.... I wonder if they checked for the other books that were asked for... we kind of wanted those particular books too afterall. Maybe I should ask Quet."
 
*click*

Continue reading...

  1. First Day on the Wanderpus
  2. The Results of Midnight's Final Exam
  3. After Action Report: Destruction of the HTTP Wanderpus
  4. Midnight Erebus's Bestiary, Page 3
  5. Midnight Erebus's Bestiary, Page 2
  6. Midnight Erebus's Bestiary, Page 1
  7. Midnight Erebus's Bestiary, Page 4
  8. Midnight Erebus's Bestiary, Page 5
  9. Midnight Erebus's Bestiary, Page 6
  10. Midnight's Old Journal, 12/23/3540
    23rd Day of the 12th Month, 3540 AM
  11. Midnight's Old Journal, 01/01/3541
    1st Day of the 1st Month, 3541 AM
  12. To Liminal's Moon
  13. Midnight's Old Journal, 05/11/3541
    11th Day of the 5th Month, 3541 AM
  14. 100 Questions About Midnight, Part 1 - The Basics & Growing Up
  15. 100 Questions About Midnight, Part 2 - Past Influences, Beliefs and Opinions
  16. 100 Questions About Midnight, Part 3 - Relationships with Others, Likes and Dislikes
  17. 100 Questions About Midnight, Part 4 - Self Images and Etc.
  18. The Storm
  19. After Mission Report: The Floating Island
  20. Midnight's Private Journal: After Legends Rise
  21. Midnight's Private Journal: After The Pot & Kettle
  22. Midnight's Personal Journal: After Call My Name
  23. Expanded Questions About Midnight - The HTML Wanderpus
  24. Midnight's Private Journal: After The Ascension
  25. Midnight's Private Journal: After Ante Up
  26. Midnight's Private Journal: After Teeth
  27. Midnight's Notes: The World Fair
  28. Midnight's Journal: After Hello Tomorrow
  29. Midnight's Journal: After Pretty Little Things
  30. Midnight's Journal: An Interesting New Sword
  31. Midnight's Journal: After R.Y.L.A.H.
  32. Midnight's Journal: After Diners, Dungeons & Dives
  33. Midnight's Journal: After Palm Reader
  34. Midnight's Journal: After Bookwyrm
  35. Midnight's Journal: After Veldt
  36. Midnight's Journal: After Where You'll Find Me Now
  37. Midnight's Journal: After A Bard's Tale
  38. Midnight's Journal: After Valhalla's Calling
  39. Midnight's Journal: After Broken
  40. Midnight's Journal: After They Know Me
  41. Midnight's Journal: After Welcome to the World
  42. Midnight's Journal: After Villainous Thing
  43. Midnight's Journal: After Curses
  44. Midnight's Journal: "The Librarian's Defeat"
  45. Midnight's Journal: "The World Changes"
  46. Midnight's Journal: After Sleep is for the Weak
  47. Midnight's Journal: After creature
  48. Midnight's Journal: After Dear Fellow Traveler
  49. Midnight's Report: After Love From The Other Side
  50. Midnight's Report: Handclap
  51. Midnight's Journal: A Story to a Giant
  52. Midnight's Journal: Constellations
  53. Midnight's Report: Wolf
  54. Midnight's Report: Of Bees and Bones
  55. Midnight's Report: Building Steam (Flower and Geoff)
  56. Midnight's Report: Nothing Breaks Like a Heart Ep. 1

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