The cover of the journal reads:
“Journal of”
Then below poorly embossed in the leather:
“Jeremiah”
Then within the pages reads:
“838 AP 87 Niveus,
It's time I became a man. I have joined the
Blue Order as a knight in service to the king. They are strict, but strong. The armour is heavy, but fits me well. Not looking forward to the full plate they wear in marches.
838 AP 99 Niveus,
God curse the lieutenant! This elf must hate humans. I am not the only one being flung against the wall, mostly other humans. Why is he still in charge here!?
839 AP 22 Viridis,
I have been reassigned to the “New World” as a guard in
Hammerton. I hope this means I'll never have to see Lt. Leon ever again. Been nice so far, relaxing and getting to boss peasants around is fun.
839 AP 77 Viridis,
Threw my first criminal in jail. Some donkeystain that pick-pocketed a few platinum and some gold from the jeweller. Pocketed a platinum piece for myself as payment. Going to drink well tonight!
839 AP 79 Viridis,
Met a interesting girl last night. Elf I think. She studies people and how they act and finds my de-di-daminer interesting and wants to study me. Perhaps someone to rule by my side?
839 AP 56 Flavus,
The general came to
Hammerton today and now everything is more strict than ever. We can not even drink anymore! I have to get out, but I need a plan.
841 AP 12 Viridis,
The witch and I have been doing some studying when I'm off duty and have found that Gnolls have a god named “demon lord Yeenoghu” If I can find a shrine to Yeenoghu, I can control the Gnolls as my own army!
841 AP 41 Luteus,
I have named her the
Memory Witch as I have learned she can modify people's memories. This will be useful as I can have her grab idiotic adventurers and make them think they are mine! The plan is coming together!
841 AP 08 Niveus,
I was interrogated on suspicion of treason. They don't like me studying in the library so I stole a book on Gnolls. I will find a shrine!
841 AP 30 Niveus,
I found one! Just west of here in an old mausoleum. I can take
Memory Witch and a couple men I've had, well, recruited. We leave tonight during my night shift.
841 AP 32 Niveus,
It's dark and full of undead. A foul smell.
Memory Witch has already lost a ration or 2 from the scent alone. I've been around dead before so I knew what to expect but I can't sleep. I'm lucky to have spent enough time with the witch to learn a few spells and can light my shield.
841 AP 38? Niveus,
I've lost track of time. Both men are dead. Out of drink. Yeenoghu, where are you?
841 AP Niveus,
I found it... killed a Fang Gnoll with Yeenoghu's power and was granted a skull just for me. I am a messiah for these people. I will bring them to me as they are lost. I will show them the way to power under me.
842 AP 22 Viridis,
Behold, The
Lost Skulls! Our fortress shall be a legend!
850 AP 31 Luteus,
I haven't written in this book in years. These men... they're weak. I need to find a way to empower them with the strength of Yeenoghu, but how?”
Nothing else is written in the journal except a map that points to the mausoleum.
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