Benethir's Journal

Benethir was a Phaelmorn noble, around the time of the Opening of the Doors. An expedition in Lihiri was necessary to explore and document the worlds of the multiverse, jumping between the many worlds, to chart them and make sure they were safe for the use of Lihiri's citizens. The Gates of Lihiri were heavily guarded until it was assured that they were safe.
Benethir, young and foolish yet yearning for adventure, volunteered to lead the investigation, and he was permitted. He kept a journal of his findings. The expedition began on 12th Arkad 4082, just 2 months after the Opening of the Doors. The last two entries were written by his assistant for the journey, after Benethir was killed.

Purpose

The purpose was to bring back a document of the many worlds of the multiverse, who lived there, and what dangers lurked, so the citizens could be warned of what dangers were concealed beneath the surface.

Historical Details

Background

This journal was written after the Opening of the Doors, when travel between the many different worlds could be achieved. It was designed to inform the public about the many worlds and their dangers.

History

The document had a huge impact the expedition ended, and the journal was sold and replicated as a general guide to the worlds beyond their home, Lihiri, and a warning against the greatest dangers. Without it, perhaps millions, billions of people may have died.

Legacy

The document is still replicated and read today, as a legacy of the past, when the Gates had only just opened. This journal paved the way for a future into the worlds, a new hope for life to expand and prosper.

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Benethir's Journal

12 Arkad 4082

And so we begin our journey, finally leaving my home! I am ecstatic for the journey ahead, however challenging it may be. Perhaps there is more to see out there than just worlds and people just like ours, perhaps we can find something... truly interesting. Surely these massive doors haven't been opened for nothing.

4th Destel 4082

It has been three months and we have yet to find anything bar merely the environment and places devoid of life. This was... more boring than I expected, but I just hope that somewhere out there is inhabited by other sentient creatures. Surely we can’t be the only ones.

14th Destel 4082

Finally! Today we found another new world, and on it, sentient life. We haven't made any interaction with them yet, instead just observing their species. We are having trouble understanding their customs and languages, but we are making progress nonetheless. This species seems to be taller, and have long ears and heightened senses.

19th Destel 4082

After spending several days with these strange species, we have been resting and given accommodation by them. They also seem to be exploring the new worlds around them. After studying and observing their speech and communication, I have learned a few greetings and common phrases their language uses. We will leave by the end of the week, and continue travelling.

1st Nemafrost 4083

It's the beginning of the new year, and bitterly cold. We found a world entirely underground, inhabited by miners and craftsmen speaking a horribly guttural language. They seem to be at war right now, against others like themself. It seems that they would be quite xenophobic, and so we keep out of their way.

9th Peltan 4083

Strange animals are all over these worlds, exotic beasts that seem like they came from a myth, or legend. We stay out of their view, in case they're dangerous. I'd love to go back home now, but we have duties to accomplish, and I would lay down my life gladly for this.

12th Arkad 4083

It's been year since we began this expedition. We've certainly seen many places on this odyssey. But we haven't seen it all. There's so much undiscovered, millions of worlds waiting for us. But we'll never be able to see them all. I doubt we'll even return to Lihiri by this point.

7th Forten 4083

We just stumbled upon a bizzare new world, an archipelago of islands, and these strange, cannibalistic creatures. They have hunted us throughout our travels on these islands. We wish we could leave the planet, but I have to get some research on them done.

19th Kilmanjor 4084

Over the last few days, a devastating storm struck, and for some reason, the Gates closed. We were stranded here, on a dangerous world, with all manner of beasts, and, of course, the weather itself. This seems like the greatest danger we've faced yet, in over two years. Again, the chances that I will return home are slim. Two years... we need to go home soon, but our work is not yet done.

22nd Kilmanjor 4084

The storm has intensified. We've managed to hide and take shelter from the elements in a small cave, but these strange beasts - giant wolf-like creatures, from what we've gathered. The Gates are still closed. If we can ever get out of here, we'll be going home as soon as possible.

25th Kilmanjor 4084

Benethir is dead. He is dead, and so I am writing here in his place. The terrifying beasts who came here have killed him and the rest of our team, and only I remain, Benethir's assistant. The storm subsided, and the beasts are gone, but the Gates are still closed. And I am here. Alone.

1st Destel 4084

I'm writing these now not for the purpose of documenting my findings, but to keep me sane. My food supplies are running low. And now the Gates are finally open. I must leave now. Return home. Be... less alone.

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Type

Journal, Scientific

Medium

Paper

Authoring Date

4082-84

Ratification Date

4084

Location

Lihiri

Authors

• Benethir SIlverhill