Timeline
This is a timeline of the campaign, incorporating all the
journals. For specific journals (which will probably be more
up-to-date than this), go back to the main pageplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Wrath of the Talons
This is a D&D campaign I was involved in for two years, from fall of 2003 to spring of 2005. It was a complete campaign, starting at level 1 and going up to level 17, where everything was wrapped up nicely with an epic battle..
Pre-Game
Albatross: Dancing Albatross Introplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigThe DM's introduction
The first thing you ever remember is purple smoke, then waking up in a cave to see Sensei, an incredibly ancient man of Eastern decent, standing over you.
“Why are you laying there? Your training began two hours ago.”
Those words amply describe the past 12 years of your childhood. Your surroundings defined isolation; the monastery consisted of a series of caves nested in a narrow valley surrounded by tall mountains. Those who tried to explore beyond the valley found them…
The Month of Eleasis
9th-13th
The Talons appear, and rescue Toben and Hallendar.
Albatross:
1: Arrival in the World of Manplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big1: Arrival in the World of Man
It is only on this, the morning of my sixth day in the world of man, when I can begin to write, because until now I had pen and parchment, but no ink. I will attempt to render every event accurately, but I cant fully trust my memory. The strangeness of this world has been overwhelming. Rhaine:
Caged Wolf 1: Out of Purple Smokeplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigCaged Wolf 1: Out of Purple Smoke
Day 1:
We have arrived in the World of Man! Long were my years in the monastery and I yearned to smell the fresh air of freedom daily. Finally we have been called upon to rid the world once and for all of Rokuchiangkamphan and we are ready.
14th
The kobolds' lair.
Albatross:
2: On the Path to the Koboldsplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big2: On the Path to the Kobolds
Reading over the last entry, I find myself having to think to understand my own writing. The master taught me to write simply, in a way that even a child could understand. In that interest, I will continue to call the Infiltrator Infiltrator, but the new infiltrator I will call the halfling. Identification was never so difficult in the monastery, where no life path was held by more than one person. Rhaine:
Caged Wolf 2: Journey to the Kobolds' Lairplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigCaged Wolf 2: Journey to the Kobolds' Lair
[Month Name???] 1st
I have learned that today is the first day of the month of [???] so I will proceed to reference the date according to local custom. The more I can learn of such things, the better I will be able to fit in with these people and the more I may be able to learn about the dragon.
15th-16th
Defeated by the kobolds.
Albatross:
3: The Lair of the Kobolds and a First Defeatplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big3: The Lair of the Kobolds and a First Defeat
I am quickly learning what the master meant when he sent us to gain knowledge and prowess. The world of man is so full of dangers that one can hardly expect to walk a mile on a clear path without being attacked. I can only assume that those who are used to such things travel only in large, well-armed groups. I hear of trade between the towns. The large numbers of people that must be required for such endeavors might explain why some common items lik… Rhaine:
Caged Wolf 3: First Defeat of the Talonsplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigCaged Wolf 3: First Defeat of the Talons
[Month Name???] 2nd:
We have returned to town defeated. I am glad that Sensei is not here to greet us for he would be truly ashamed. I will begin the telling of our encounters within the kobolds' ruined dungeon keep as they occured. I only hope that we Talons will take better advantage of our extensive training in tactical maneuvers in the future and be less headstrong.
17th-19th
Return to the chasm, defeat of the kobolds.
Albatross:
4: Return to the Chasmplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big4: Return to the Chasm
Day 8 (seventeenth day of the month)
We camped near the ruins. I tried to take the first watch, but the Infiltrator was insistent that I get some sleep. Without a clear head, I would not be able to study my spells, and I now had an unfamiliar spellbook. I soon regretted taking his advice, when I was woken from my sleep by a piercing pain. An unnatural creature of some kind, shaped like a broom and made of wood, attacked the halfling and myself before any of the others no… Albatross:
5: The White Dragon and the Half Dragonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big5: The White Dragon and the Half Dragon
I am totally exhausted, but I feel I must write down the events of these past few hours before I sleep. I find it difficult to concentrate on my pen, and I can already see that my letters grow as they reach for the right side of the page, and that my lines are not parallel, and that I am slipping into the common tongue far more often than I would like, because I simply can not bring to mind the many languages I know. Despite my exhaustion, and the pain th… Albatross:
6: The Mother of the Koboldsplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big6: The Mother of the Kobolds
I fear I must write in haste, for the kobolds may return at any moment. Although we dispatched dozens of them today, we have not since seen the hoard of non-combatants that we encountered on our second visit. I am surely wise enough to realize that non-combatants will soon pick up weapons when the need arises. I sit near Rhaine:
Caged Wolf 4: Return to the Kobolds' Lairplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigCaged Wolf 4: Return to the Kobolds' Lair
[Month Name???] 3rd:
So far today, we have spent much of our time resupplying and preparing to return to the ruins, as we told the Mayor we would. We have much to gain back from the kobold thieves, and even more to potentially learn. I feel I am far more prepared this time, both mentally and physically, and I believe the others are beginning to feel likewise. After a long meditation last night while the others dreamt, I recounted the events of yesterda… Rhaine:
Caged Wolf 5: Fighting Flightplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigCaged Wolf 5: Fighting Flight
[Month Name???] 4th:
We have achieved much since my last entry from the kobolds' lair. The party and I now sit atop the entrance to the chasm. We have pulled up the rope leading down in an attempt to avoid pursuit. The silence of the night is only broken now by the occassional stir of my slumbering companions and Hallendar's incoherant mutterings from his dream-state. We were again assaulted by the broom-like creatures that seem to inhabit this forest but the othe… Rhaine:
Caged Wolf 6: Mother's Defeatplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigCaged Wolf 6: Mother's Defeat
[Month Name???] 5th:
Mother's forces have been quelled. We fought through the kobolds' ranks once again and we seem to have finally defeated them. The kobolds' leader, the pitiful creature they call “Mother”, was taken alive in the skirmish and we hold her now in their barracks. I fear for Hurricane's life as he is still unconscious from our last assault against the kobolds. I know enough of the healing arts to recognize that some sort of poison courses through hi…
20th
The drow druid and the magic tree.
Albatross:
7: The Drow, the Tree and the Bookplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big7: The Drow, the Tree and the Book
Day 11 (twentieth day of the month)
Once we woke, we hid the Infiltrator and made haste down the shaft. The others were eager as usual, but only two things justified my own continued exploration. One was the meek hope that I might find my journal, and yes, the even less likely chance that I'd find my flute. The other was the continued evidence of the tower's draconic decor. I am certain that our master sent us to this particular place for a reason. I believe … Rhaine:
Caged Wolf 7: Unhallowed Groundsplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigCaged Wolf 7: Unhallowed Grounds
[Month Name???] 6th:
Our journey to discover the source of the kobolds' attacks has come to an end but I am more troubled now than I can remember ever having been. The evil tree at the heart of Belak's domain still stands tall, its roots, no doubt, running deep. Simply knowing that it still stands, I can not share in my party's good spirits as they celebrate with the community of Leland-to. Instead I chose to tend to our mounts, for they will be called upon in …
21st-23rd
Destruction of the chasm, Hallendar is killed.
Albatross:
8: The Destruction of the Chasmplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big8: The Destruction of the Chasm
Day 12 (twenty-first day of the month)
In the middle of the night, an earthquake interrupted my reading. I hurried out of the building, concerned that it might collapse on me, and found that the others, in addition to most of the townsfolk, had done the same. Since everyone was confused, and this was not a region prone to such events, we suspected it had had something to do with the chasm. After spending so many hours absorbed in my book of dragons, I feared (an… Albatross:
9: The End of the Halflingplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big9: The End of the Halfling
As I begin to write, I find myself regretting words I wrote days ago about the halfling. I condemned him as a fool and a coward and I wrote of his very nature as treacherous and deceitful. Now that he is dead, I'm rethinking my harsh words. It would be dishonest to scratch the words from the page, but I will reconsider them while I detail the events of the day. Rhaine:
Caged Wolf 8: An Orcish Ambushplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigCaged Wolf 8: An Orcish Ambush
[Month Name???] 7th:
The day's events have been unnerving to say the least. Before I could even finish my last entry, an earthquake shook the town of Lelnad-to and the surrounding countryside. Every one of the inn's inhabitants ran frantically out into the street as the entire building began to creak and moan under the stress of the shifting ground. After the tremors had concluded, murmurs arose from the gathered villagers that some had seen a flash of light towa…
24th
Everyone else goes off to recruit to barbarians, while Albatross is attacked by an assassin.
Albatross:
10: A Brief Interludeplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big10: A Brief Interlude
Day 16 (twenty-fourth day of the month)
We returned to town to find that the fool of a mayor had sent ten of his men, which constituted fully half of the remaining town guard, to investigate the mines. I told him he should bother to train his men, though, I suppose fortunately, he did not hear me. Albatross:
11: The Assassinplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big11: The Assassin
We have been found. Do to my own foolishness, we have been found. It was the Empty Hand who suggested why an assassin might target me out of all the people in this town. I was so confident in my success that I did not even make such a simple connection. The first entries of my journal of the world of man have been found. Rhaine:
Caged Wolf 8: An Orcish Ambushplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigCaged Wolf 8: An Orcish Ambush
[Month Name???] 7th:
The day's events have been unnerving to say the least. Before I could even finish my last entry, an earthquake shook the town of Lelnad-to and the surrounding countryside. Every one of the inn's inhabitants ran frantically out into the street as the entire building began to creak and moan under the stress of the shifting ground. After the tremors had concluded, murmurs arose from the gathered villagers that some had seen a flash of light towa…
25th-26th
We clear the mines of drow.
Albatross:
12: The Mines and the Drowplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big12: The Mines and the Drow
Day 17 (twenty-fifth day of the month)
The others returned in the morning, and I told them of the previous night's events. As soon as I heard the Empty Hand's suggestion, I was eager to repair matters by making haste for the thieves' guild's town. I could not convince the others, however. They feel some attachment to this town and its pitiful mayor that I do not share. This town has little to do with our mission, while the other town houses people who would travel a … Rhaine:
Caged Wolf 8: An Orcish Ambushplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigCaged Wolf 8: An Orcish Ambush
[Month Name???] 7th:
The day's events have been unnerving to say the least. Before I could even finish my last entry, an earthquake shook the town of Lelnad-to and the surrounding countryside. Every one of the inn's inhabitants ran frantically out into the street as the entire building began to creak and moan under the stress of the shifting ground. After the tremors had concluded, murmurs arose from the gathered villagers that some had seen a flash of light towa…
27th
Big battle in town. Caged Wolf is killed.
Albatross:
13: The End of the Talonsplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big13: The End of the Talons
Day 19 (twenty-seventh day of the month)
Our mission has failed. With one of us gone, we are down to seven, and eight are needed to fight our enemy. This short entry marks the end of my journal, as I await the return to our master. Albatross:
14: A Failure Explainedplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big14: A Failure Explained
Day 19 (twenty-seventh day of the month)
My last entry was inappropriate, and I am tempted to scratch it from the parchment. Regardless of my own feelings, even though they reflect the state of our mission, I must still outline the series of foolish acts that led to the death of a comrade.
28th-30th
Nothing special happens
Albatross:
15: Four Days of Restplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big15: Four Days of Rest
Day 22 (thirtieth day of the eighth month)
Four days have passed, and we have not been returned to the monastery. I've begun to think this is because of the one piece of business we have left unfinished. The thought first occurred to me the day after the battle, as I was wandering the regions outside the town, paying very little attention to my surroundings. I thought, as I thought many times these four days, about the Tracker's death. The very peace of the areas I wander…
The Month of Eleint
1st-3rd
The Talons have dreams. We fight insects and orcs. Essethra appears out of the sky. Bokuden becomes a member of the Narlekh town guard.
Albatross:
16: The Journey Continuesplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big16: The Journey Continues
Day 23 (first day of the ninth month)
Last night I had a dream -- a dream so vivid and memorable that I can not doubt that it was real. I was at the monastery, and for a moment, believed that we had returned, but then, somehow, I knew it was only a dream. The glade was fresh and clean, much in contrast to this village, and I could smell the summer grasses that grew close around the pond. My master stood by the pond, and complained to me about the trouble he was having… Albatross:
17: Insects and Orcsplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big17: Insects and Orcs
I suspect I will have a great deal of time while the priest argues with various members of the town bureaucracy, so I will write this entry in my spare moments.
Day 23 (first day of the ninth month)
Again, we came far too close to being wiped out. We have lost one, and can not afford to lose another. We must learn when it is wiser to flee than to fight.-
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Essethra:
The Chronicle of Essethraplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Chronicle of Essethra
Inscribed in the Tongue of the Sun and Moon by Noj'illathuorsaarael, Awakened as Illathuor, Celestial 2nd rank, Revered Prophet, Grand Master Seer, and Sacred Martyr in the service of our Suffering Lord, Ilmater. Recorded for the Posterity of the Heavens in the Celestial Year
4th
Albatross is whisked away by the assassins, and they ask him to investigate a murder, in return for information about the people who want him dead.
Albatross:
18: The Assassins' Guildplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big18: The Assassins' Guild
Day 26 (fourth day of the ninth month)
In the end, we gave up our weapons, and the Infiltrator and I signed meaningless symbols in their log books, while the Empty Hand signed a name he had invented weeks ago. This was done in the armory, a secure building with bricked-in windows. I can only imagine what would happen to such a building if there were a fire. The man who took our names was aged and sickly, though he hid his ailment as best he could. He was dressed in the…
4th-9th
Bokuden has many adventures. The rest search for the murderers. They finally see armed men enter the abandoned temple on the 9th.
Albatross:
19: Six Days of Fruitless Searchplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big19: Six Days of Fruitless Search
A month in the World of Man, and so little gained, so much lost.
I have not written in several days because our progress has been so frustratingly slow. Finally, we have something which may lead us closer toward solving the mystery of the murdered thieves, and thus closer toward attaining information which may lead to our enemy. Albatross:
20: Association with Thievesplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big20: Association with Thieves
Perhaps the Infiltrator is right. I don't like his narrow-minded outlook, and I do not agree that I did the wrong thing, but he is right in that, without trust, our order will fall apart. A lack of trust between us three could do far more damage than the death of any one of us.-
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We kill the vampire murderer. Talon party conflict.
Albatross:
20: Association with Thievesplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big20: Association with Thieves
Perhaps the Infiltrator is right. I don't like his narrow-minded outlook, and I do not agree that I did the wrong thing, but he is right in that, without trust, our order will fall apart. A lack of trust between us three could do far more damage than the death of any one of us.-
PBeM:
Discussing Essethraplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigDiscussing Essethra
3/24/04
Empty Hand, Infiltrator... I would like your assistance in carrying out a... a test. There may come a time, somewhere on the island, where we will have to split up. When this happens, you should go off with the priest and leave me alone with the woman. But do not go far
11th-13th
A longshoreman confesses to murdering a woman. We think it's really a vampire. Talon party conflict resolved. We leave for the orc-hunt on the 13th at mid-day.
Albatross:
21: Another Murder and the Talons' Decisionplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big21: Another Murder and the Talons' Decision
Day 33 (eleventh day of the ninth month)
I spent the day carving a new flute and studying spells, awaiting the others' decision. They spent some time in private discussion, though I can not be certain it was about me. At night, the priest, who was returning from a celebration held by a baron, told us that one of the barons was going to send out a party to search for some magical weapon or other. The winged woman told us where the island could be foun…-
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14th-17th
The orc hunt. Baron Narlekh's ship is destroyed.
Albatross:
22: The Orc-Hunt, and the Destroyed Shipplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big22: The Orc-Hunt, and the Destroyed Ship
Day 36 (fourteenth day of the ninth month)
Early in the day, the winged woman spotted a grove of enormous mushrooms from the sky. We approached to investigate, and saw that they were very slowly moving about on root-like tendrils. The guardsman thought our suggestion very strange that these could be dangerous, but he nevertheless agreed to avoid them.-
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18th
We search for the vampires. With only the Talons around, the vampires attack, disguised as Toben, Essethra and Bokuden.
Albatross:
23: The Vampiresplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big23: The Vampires
My hand is shaking as I write this, half in fear and half in anticipation. We have a new goal -- to destroy these vampires before they can spread word of our presence.
Day 40 (eighteenth day of the ninth month)
The night before, the priest, with the help of the Infiltrator and the Empty Hand, had purchased a magic wand that could detect the presence of undead creatures. We spent the day searching around town, using the wand to look for the vampire, but to no avail. Neither th…
19th-21st
We continue to search for the vampires. Bokuden becomes Narlekh's least popular guardsman.
Albatross:
24: Locating the Vampiresplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big24: Locating the Vampires
After three days, I believe we are finally closing in on our targets. I suspect tomorrow may bring information more pertinent to our mission than any we have obtained in the past.
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22nd
We fight Baron Orbakh, the head vampire. Everyone but Bokuden meets Albatross's contact on Daggershark Island.
Albatross:
25: The Baronplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big25: The Baron
I am now prepared for what may be our final adventure in this town, and I have some time to transcribe the events of the day. I must admit that our battle with the vampires was disappointing, though at the same time a great relief. They must have read the lost pages of my journal, but I now believe they knew nothing of us or our quest beyond those pages. Albatross:
26: The Red Warriorplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big26: The Red Warrior
At last, we have found our Enemy. It will be some time before we can track him precisely, but we know that our enemy has taken form, and what he is doing, and where he is. I can feel our mission coming to its close.I can only hope that we are ready. Perhaps the time comes near to summon the others from our monastery.-
23rd-27th
The journey to Cormyr.
Albatross:
27: The Journey to Cormyrplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big27: The Journey to Cormyr
Day 45-49 (twenty third through twenty seventh day of the ninth month)
Our trip was uneventful, though extraordinarily expensive due to the restrictions placed on trade by the thieves' guild. I spent most of my time on the journey learning new spells, while the others trained in their own ways. On the first day, the guardsman Albatross:
28: The Cultists' Tavernplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big28: The Cultists' Tavern
Day 49 (twenty seventh day of the ninth month)
It took some effort to be admitted to the city, though not as much as to the previous town. Part of the reason, no doubt, was that the priest's family is widely recognized here. We had to disable our weapons in symbolic fashion, tying ropes around blades and covering the ends of crossbows with sacks, and they required a fee and a name to enter. There was quite an argument over the fee, since it was intended as a toll for a…-
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The cultists' tavern
Albatross:
28: The Cultists' Tavernplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big28: The Cultists' Tavern
Day 49 (twenty seventh day of the ninth month)
It took some effort to be admitted to the city, though not as much as to the previous town. Part of the reason, no doubt, was that the priest's family is widely recognized here. We had to disable our weapons in symbolic fashion, tying ropes around blades and covering the ends of crossbows with sacks, and they required a fee and a name to enter. There was quite an argument over the fee, since it was intended as a toll for a…-
29th
Bokuden's master is healed, and Bokuden takes care of the Shou.
Albatross:
29: The Cultists' Escapeplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big29: The Cultists' Escape
Day 51 (twenty ninth day of the ninth month)
After a comfortable night's sleep at the priest's home, we set about on some minor items of business. At the temple, we learned that the samurai's master had been healed, but would have to stay there for a few days more. Then we went to the refugees' section of town, where the samurai wanted to investigate the corrupt usurer. This business did not take long. He quickly procured agreement from a few other money-lenders to tak…-
30th
The cultists escape.
Albatross:
29: The Cultists' Escapeplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big29: The Cultists' Escape
Day 51 (twenty ninth day of the ninth month)
After a comfortable night's sleep at the priest's home, we set about on some minor items of business. At the temple, we learned that the samurai's master had been healed, but would have to stay there for a few days more. Then we went to the refugees' section of town, where the samurai wanted to investigate the corrupt usurer. This business did not take long. He quickly procured agreement from a few other money-lenders to tak…-
Highharvestide
Highharvestide
Toben gets set up on a date, and we leave to pursue the cultists.
Albatross:
30: Pursuitplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big30: Pursuit
Day 53 (a holiday between the ninth and tenth months)
The priest spent the morning at some meeting his father had arranged for him with a woman, about which he seemed very indignant both before and afterward. After that, at around noon, we finally left, having given the cultists a two-day head start. We crossed planes and a river, and killed some wolf-like creatures on someone's farm, who were attacking a few sheep. Then the others delayed still further, joking about eating the she…
The Month of Marpenoth
1st-7th
The pursuit of the cultists.
Albatross:
30: Pursuitplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big30: Pursuit
Day 53 (a holiday between the ninth and tenth months)
The priest spent the morning at some meeting his father had arranged for him with a woman, about which he seemed very indignant both before and afterward. After that, at around noon, we finally left, having given the cultists a two-day head start. We crossed planes and a river, and killed some wolf-like creatures on someone's farm, who were attacking a few sheep. Then the others delayed still further, joking about eating the she…
8th
Ashabenford and the portal.
Albatross:
30: Pursuitplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big30: Pursuit
Day 53 (a holiday between the ninth and tenth months)
The priest spent the morning at some meeting his father had arranged for him with a woman, about which he seemed very indignant both before and afterward. After that, at around noon, we finally left, having given the cultists a two-day head start. We crossed planes and a river, and killed some wolf-like creatures on someone's farm, who were attacking a few sheep. Then the others delayed still further, joking about eating the she… Albatross:
31: The Cultists' Towerplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big31: The Cultists' Tower
Day 60 (eighth day of the tenth month)
The woman scouted the ruined tower, and by late morning, we were all looking at it. There was nothing left of the tower itself but rubble, and in the center was a hole leading down into what once must have been the basement. The Infiltrator spotted a tiny viper rushing for the hole, and he grabbed it and beat its head against a rock. His explanation, which I quite understand, is that it may have been a wizard's familiar, a pet used…
9th
Myth Drannor
Albatross:
32: Infiltrating the Castleplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big32: Infiltrating the Castle
Day 61 (ninth day of the eleventh month)
As soon as we were prepared, we activated the portal and went through, soon to discover that it was a one-way passage. We appeared in a cave that contained nothing but the statue of a woman and a shallow pool of water. The tunnel which led to out of the cave towards sunlight was lined with four sets of protective magical glyphs, but they were inactive. We had no time to examine them, as we heard footfalls outside, and had to … Albatross:
33: Foiling the Enemy's Plansplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big33: Foiling the Enemy's Plans
Day 61 (ninth day of the eleventh month)
I finally suggested a plan which worked nicely. I magically disguised myself as a cultist, and enchanted the mercenary to get us to the artifact as safely as possible. The priest removed the mercenary's shackles and attached them to the others. All of their weapons were placed into my magic backpack, though the samurai was hesitant, and even went so far as to threaten my life if I were to touch his sword. This does not bode… PBeM:
Talons PBeM 1: Let the Game Beginplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTalons PBeM 1: Let the Game Begin
6/30/04
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As he wipes the blood from his knuckles, Li, along with Hurricane and Dancing Albatross, look at the still forms of the three Cult Guards at their feet. Hurricane looks up the tunnel they had just entered and opines that
9th
Myth Drannor
Albatross:
32: Infiltrating the Castleplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big32: Infiltrating the Castle
Day 61 (ninth day of the eleventh month)
As soon as we were prepared, we activated the portal and went through, soon to discover that it was a one-way passage. We appeared in a cave that contained nothing but the statue of a woman and a shallow pool of water. The tunnel which led to out of the cave towards sunlight was lined with four sets of protective magical glyphs, but they were inactive. We had no time to examine them, as we heard footfalls outside, and had to … Albatross:
33: Foiling the Enemy's Plansplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big33: Foiling the Enemy's Plans
Day 61 (ninth day of the eleventh month)
I finally suggested a plan which worked nicely. I magically disguised myself as a cultist, and enchanted the mercenary to get us to the artifact as safely as possible. The priest removed the mercenary's shackles and attached them to the others. All of their weapons were placed into my magic backpack, though the samurai was hesitant, and even went so far as to threaten my life if I were to touch his sword. This does not bode… PBeM:
Talons PBeM 2: Flight of the Talonsplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTalons PBeM 2: Flight of the Talons
7/2/04
DM
You look among yourselves hurriedly for extra weapons, and curse what you find; only the arms Bokuden took off the Sentry he and Albatross killed, and three swords and bows taken from the Guards vanquished by the Talons. Bokuden gives his Dai-kyo to a former Shou militia man, Li surrenders his Sling to a Strongheart Halfling, Hurricane a throwing dagger, and Albatross reluctantly gives up his staff to a man who claims to be from the Dales. Unfor…
10th
Flight
Albatross:
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Everywhere I go, there is someone looking over my shoulder. It has been days since I've been able to write, and it will no doubt be days before I can write again. For completeness, I will summarize, but I derive no enjoyment from dodging madly around to get a few seconds of privacy at a time. With luck, we'll be rid of these people soon, and able to pursue our true quest. PBeM:
Talons PBeM 2: Flight of the Talonsplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTalons PBeM 2: Flight of the Talons
7/2/04
DM
You look among yourselves hurriedly for extra weapons, and curse what you find; only the arms Bokuden took off the Sentry he and Albatross killed, and three swords and bows taken from the Guards vanquished by the Talons. Bokuden gives his Dai-kyo to a former Shou militia man, Li surrenders his Sling to a Strongheart Halfling, Hurricane a throwing dagger, and Albatross reluctantly gives up his staff to a man who claims to be from the Dales. Unfor… PBeM:
Talons PBeM 3: The Unknown Campsiteplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTalons PBeM 3: The Unknown Campsite
7/3/04
DM
[OOC: I forgot about Essethra´s Ring of Sustanence. I think the new shift order should be 1st Bokuden and Toben, 2nd Essethra and Li and 3rd Essethra and Hurricane. That way Bokuden gets his beauty sleep, and we always have a competant Scout. And no Christian, I don´t have Essie´s PC sheet PBeM:
Talons PBeM 4: Campsiteplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTalons PBeM 4: Campsite
7/3/04
DM
Bokuden sizes up the man before him, and it does not take long to realize that from his bearing and the way he nervously fidgets when he sees your Katana, he is but a novice in the ways of war...no better than a town guardsman starting out. PBeM:
Talons PBeM 5: Deniedplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTalons PBeM 5: Denied
7/5/04
DM
Bokuden and Essethra break bread with the trappers, which includes some coarse but passable ham and some of the Bitter Bean, which Bokuden finds a bit bland for his palatte but quite rejuvenating in the early morn. Essethra makes a show of enjoying the rolls, then takes the rest of the meal and, turning around a bit, folds it into a rag and allows it to disappear into her robes. The meat will be a welcome respite from Toben´s bland mana and water for some of … PBeM:
Talons PBeM 6: Li's Expositionplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTalons PBeM 6: Li's Exposition
7/5/04
Dancing Albatross
“Empty Hand, I would speak with you.” Lee nodded to Albatross and followed him to what he believed to be an unnecesarrily distant location. He was well used to this kind of thing from the paranoid mage. When they could only hear the camp as a remote whisper, Dancing Albatross stopped and turned to face Lee. He spoke as if reciting a memorized speach, which, in fact, it probably was.
11th
An ambush
Albatross:
34: A Hundred and Twenty Prisonersplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big34: A Hundred and Twenty Prisoners
Everywhere I go, there is someone looking over my shoulder. It has been days since I've been able to write, and it will no doubt be days before I can write again. For completeness, I will summarize, but I derive no enjoyment from dodging madly around to get a few seconds of privacy at a time. With luck, we'll be rid of these people soon, and able to pursue our true quest. PBeM:
Talons PBeM 7: Boulder Crossingplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTalons PBeM 7: Boulder Crossing
7/7/04
DM
As the Infiltrator and the Empty Hand, the party´s stealthier members, sneak up to the tree line to observe the boulders [the tree line is roughly 50 feet from the first line of boulders and logs], Bokuden, Toben and Dancing Albatross move the freed prisoners quietly back downstream PBeM:
Talons PBeM 8: The "battle" for Arabat's Fordplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTalons PBeM 8: The "battle" for Arabat's Ford
7/9/04
DM
“Bokuden,” Li begins, “I agree to your plan. Hurricane and I will use Sakai´s Silenced stone to move unseen across the river. If they decide they would rather fight then parley, we shall lay the Empty Hand of Righteousness upon them and waylay the men on the side of the river furthest from you. Essethra, go with Bokuden as a show of force.hopefully we can dissuade combat, and our chances will be much better if they see two hardened ad…
12th
Resupplying
Albatross:
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Everywhere I go, there is someone looking over my shoulder. It has been days since I've been able to write, and it will no doubt be days before I can write again. For completeness, I will summarize, but I derive no enjoyment from dodging madly around to get a few seconds of privacy at a time. With luck, we'll be rid of these people soon, and able to pursue our true quest. PBeM:
Talons PBeM 8: The "battle" for Arabat's Fordplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTalons PBeM 8: The "battle" for Arabat's Ford
7/9/04
DM
“Bokuden,” Li begins, “I agree to your plan. Hurricane and I will use Sakai´s Silenced stone to move unseen across the river. If they decide they would rather fight then parley, we shall lay the Empty Hand of Righteousness upon them and waylay the men on the side of the river furthest from you. Essethra, go with Bokuden as a show of force.hopefully we can dissuade combat, and our chances will be much better if they see two hardened ad… PBeM:
Talons PBeM 9: Under the Watchful Eye of Yulashplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTalons PBeM 9: Under the Watchful Eye of Yulash
7/12/04
DM
The party, having reached the road to Yulash and Voonlar, discusses what to do
Toben: “Uhhh
I don´t think I would be the best choice for entering town. The Zhentarim are, after all, an EVIL organization and the Morninglord is at his core a being of goodness. They would spot me a mile away. PBeM:
Talons PBeM 10: In From the Coldplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTalons PBeM 10: In From the Cold
7/12/04
DM
“That eighty gold will include the cart, of course. We would also like a dozen two-yard planks of wood, a twenty-five yard roll of canvas, and one hundred feet of rope, all of which can be put in the cart. Can you provide these?
13th-15th
The Journey to Voonlar
Albatross:
34: A Hundred and Twenty Prisonersplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big34: A Hundred and Twenty Prisoners
Everywhere I go, there is someone looking over my shoulder. It has been days since I've been able to write, and it will no doubt be days before I can write again. For completeness, I will summarize, but I derive no enjoyment from dodging madly around to get a few seconds of privacy at a time. With luck, we'll be rid of these people soon, and able to pursue our true quest. PBeM:
Talons PBeM 11: The Journey to Voonlarplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTalons PBeM 11: The Journey to Voonlar
7/15/04
DM
Hurricane and Bokuden, still crouched, listen quietly as the four riders make their way back to Yulash. For some time afterwards, you still feel as though you can hear the echoes of hoof on turf.
16th-18th
The Journey to Shadowdale
Albatross:
34: A Hundred and Twenty Prisonersplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big34: A Hundred and Twenty Prisoners
Everywhere I go, there is someone looking over my shoulder. It has been days since I've been able to write, and it will no doubt be days before I can write again. For completeness, I will summarize, but I derive no enjoyment from dodging madly around to get a few seconds of privacy at a time. With luck, we'll be rid of these people soon, and able to pursue our true quest. PBeM:
Talons PBeM 12: Safetyplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTalons PBeM 12: Safety
7/16/04
DM
[I have to say, this has been the best set of responses I´ve received so far...keep up the good work!]
The party in agreement, rather than risk a confrontation with the Zhents and appear threatening they unhitch and abandon the wagon (taking as much of the bison meat as they can carry) then the caravan slowly files in to the dense woods. Though the forest itself is dark and foreboding, and you spend most of the afternoon being pelted by rain filtering down t…
19th
Eliminster
Albatross:
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Day 71-72 (nineteenth-twentieth day of the eleventh month)
Finally, we were able to unload the prisoners, and, although it may be too late, we can finally return to the castle and destroy what remains of the artifact and portal. This town is home to the well-known arch-mage, the same one responsible for the protection of that castle. PBeM:
Talons PBeM 12: Safetyplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTalons PBeM 12: Safety
7/16/04
DM
[I have to say, this has been the best set of responses I´ve received so far...keep up the good work!]
The party in agreement, rather than risk a confrontation with the Zhents and appear threatening they unhitch and abandon the wagon (taking as much of the bison meat as they can carry) then the caravan slowly files in to the dense woods. Though the forest itself is dark and foreboding, and you spend most of the afternoon being pelted by rain filtering down t… PBeM:
Talons PBeM 13: Eliminster of Shadowdaleplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTalons PBeM 13: Eliminster of Shadowdale
7/19/04
DM
As the party makes its way into the farming community of Shadowdale, some of the peasants pull away in worry, and after a few moments three riders in Full Plate stop the party and its followers short of entering the town.
20th
Return to Myth Drannor
Albatross:
35: A Confrontationplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big35: A Confrontation
Day 71-72 (nineteenth-twentieth day of the eleventh month)
Finally, we were able to unload the prisoners, and, although it may be too late, we can finally return to the castle and destroy what remains of the artifact and portal. This town is home to the well-known arch-mage, the same one responsible for the protection of that castle. Albatross:
36: Return to the Castleplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big36: Return to the Castle
Day 72 (twentieth day of the eleventh month)
Ten men and women known to the arch-mage as knights accompanied us back to the castle, through a teleportation circle, and what we found was disappointing. Almost all evidence of the cult was gone. Every trace of the crystalline object had been removed and the portal had been disintegrated. The only life we found at first was a draconic creature that had been reduced to a skeletal form, which swooped from the ceiling and att… PBeM:
Talons PBeM 14: The Knights of Myth Drannorplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTalons PBeM 14: The Knights of Myth Drannor
7/20/04
DM
OOC: Sorry Dustin forgot about Sakai´s mind reading in my haste. Sakai notices mostly quizzical concern at the 100 people weaving their way into Shadowdale. The minds of the riders appear to be closed to him.their Will is too strong. PBeM:
Talons PBeM 15: Storming Myth Drannorplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTalons PBeM 15: Storming Myth Drannor
7/22/04
DM
OOC Note: If you are going to reply to a post, please try and wrap all comments into one e-mail. This makes them easier to go through
three instead of 6. I usually write all my thoughts out in a Word document, then cut and paste. That being said
PBeM:
Talons PBeM 16: Crypt Encounterplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTalons PBeM 16: Crypt Encounter
7/27/04
DM
As the skeletal creature descends, most of the party is too surprised to react. Sakai sets his spear for a charge as a sling appears from Li´s belt. The sling stone flies past the creature´s head, and it descends straight toward Bokuden, where it savagely tears at his left shoulder with its foreclaw and abdomen with both hind claws (23 damage). Sakai´s spear reaches up to meet its advance before it can get to Bokuden, but misses badly. As Bokuden… PBeM:
Talons PBeM 17: The Interrogationplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTalons PBeM 17: The Interrogation
8/2/04
DM
Dancing Albatross stands over the still form of the fallen creature and wonders aloud: “I've never seen anything like this. What could be the use of such magic?” Thinking back to his long lessons on arcane magic under the tutelage of Sensei, the Arcanist reasons that this was likely an invisibility incantation or effect that was only half successful, and says as much to his companions. PBeM:
Talons PBeM 18: Holes Filled Inplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTalons PBeM 18: Holes Filled In
8/2/04
DM
As Bokuden sheaths his katana and works his way across the cavern, Toben lets out a sharp sigh of relief that almost comes out in a whistle, while Li gives a worried look at Bokuden´s back as he disappears into the tunnel from whence the Young Red appeared in the last battle here. PBeM:
Talons PBeM 19: The Unexpected Direction... and a Partingplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTalons PBeM 19: The Unexpected Direction... and a Parting
8/9/04
DM
Bokuden´s search of the young dragon´s lair is fruitless, save a few token gold pieces (8) which he aimlessly picks up from the floor. He returns to the mouth of the passage, and detects the subtle shuffling of foot on earth. When he hits the passage mouth, Bokuden thinks he can hear someone shuffling off to hi right
it´s Li, trying as innocently as he can to make his way back to the rest of the adventurers. A mystery for … PBeM:
Talons PBeM 20: Travelingplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTalons PBeM 20: Traveling
8/9/04
DM
That last night in Myth Drannor is one of fitful rest for all. Albatross, once he has finished his conversation with Bokuden, gets precious little sleep as he works his way through the near-abandoned Keep, going through drawers, looking under straw pallets, and running his hands along the walls in the hope of finding secret doors he knows he´s not competent enough to find. Bokuden, deep in thought after his conversation with Albatross, makes his way acros…
21st
The party splits, and Bokuden is put in charge of an army
PBeM:
Talons PBeM 20: Travelingplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTalons PBeM 20: Traveling
8/9/04
DM
That last night in Myth Drannor is one of fitful rest for all. Albatross, once he has finished his conversation with Bokuden, gets precious little sleep as he works his way through the near-abandoned Keep, going through drawers, looking under straw pallets, and running his hands along the walls in the hope of finding secret doors he knows he´s not competent enough to find. Bokuden, deep in thought after his conversation with Albatross, makes his way acros… PBeM:
Talons PBeM 21: Bokuden: Battle Plansplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTalons PBeM 21: Bokuden: Battle Plans
8/12/04
DM
Akahito (in Shou): “Ahh,yes Bokuden. They have progressed mightily in the past 3 10-days. There are around 250 able-bodied Shou, and I have found 5 or 6 trustworthy lieutenants to train them in the ways of the pole-arm, sword, and dai-kyo. They are out every morning at dawn for the morning regimen, and they should only be coming in now. PBeM:
Talons PBeM 22: Bokuden: Battle Answersplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTalons PBeM 22: Bokuden: Battle Answers
8/14/04
DM
“From what straggling survivors have told us, we estimate one Giant or Giant-Kin for every two humans we propose to send. There were orcs in the invading army as well.”
“I have learned from Cormyrian geographers that the lands to the west of the Storm Horns are in fact a valley, or more properly a basin. To the East sit the Storm Horns and the Cormyrian fortress High Horn and to the West, the Sunset Mountains and the Zhent fortress, Darkho…
22nd-26th
The talons travel
PBeM:
Talons PBeM 20: Travelingplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTalons PBeM 20: Traveling
8/9/04
DM
That last night in Myth Drannor is one of fitful rest for all. Albatross, once he has finished his conversation with Bokuden, gets precious little sleep as he works his way through the near-abandoned Keep, going through drawers, looking under straw pallets, and running his hands along the walls in the hope of finding secret doors he knows he´s not competent enough to find. Bokuden, deep in thought after his conversation with Albatross, makes his way acros…
27th
A huge porcupine attacks
PBeM:
Talons PBeM 20: Travelingplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTalons PBeM 20: Traveling
8/9/04
DM
That last night in Myth Drannor is one of fitful rest for all. Albatross, once he has finished his conversation with Bokuden, gets precious little sleep as he works his way through the near-abandoned Keep, going through drawers, looking under straw pallets, and running his hands along the walls in the hope of finding secret doors he knows he´s not competent enough to find. Bokuden, deep in thought after his conversation with Albatross, makes his way acros… PBeM:
Talons PBeM 23: The Journey to Scardaleplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTalons PBeM 23: The Journey to Scardale
8/15/04
DM
Albatross looks disapprovingly at Li's horse, and hopes that the Empty Hand's self-denial does not slow them down.
“I know it does not look like much, Albatross, but I must thank Hurricane for letting me borrow this noble steed. It will still be faster than either Hurricane or I could travel on foot, and less taxing on our endurance.
28th-?
Journey to Scardale
PBeM:
Talons PBeM 23: The Journey to Scardaleplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTalons PBeM 23: The Journey to Scardale
8/15/04
DM
Albatross looks disapprovingly at Li's horse, and hopes that the Empty Hand's self-denial does not slow them down.
“I know it does not look like much, Albatross, but I must thank Hurricane for letting me borrow this noble steed. It will still be faster than either Hurricane or I could travel on foot, and less taxing on our endurance.
More
This only covers the first year of the campaign, so the rest remains confusing.
Albatross:
36: Return to the Castleplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big36: Return to the Castle
Day 72 (twentieth day of the eleventh month)
Ten men and women known to the arch-mage as knights accompanied us back to the castle, through a teleportation circle, and what we found was disappointing. Almost all evidence of the cult was gone. Every trace of the crystalline object had been removed and the portal had been disintegrated. The only life we found at first was a draconic creature that had been reduced to a skeletal form, which swooped from the ceiling and att… Albatross:
37: Another Leg of the Journey Beginsplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big37: Another Leg of the Journey Begins
Surprisingly, the samurai's servant asked to travel with us, without his master. I suppose it cannot hurt much for now, provided he leaves once we rescue the prisoners. With his frivolous use of magic, he can only be a burden. Two of the knights will also accompany us Albatross:
38: Searching for Slavesplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big38: Searching for Slaves
The others have finally returned, but without the Archer. The Infiltrator and Empty Hand have left, and another leg of our journey has begun.
Day 82 (thirtieth day of the eleventh month)
Last night, I received another dream-message from our master. This time we were all together, and I learned that the Archer had died in the desert. Now we are only six, but I keep my master's words in mind. Even if I am the only one left, I will still do all I can to defeat the Enemy. Albatross:
39: Six Remainplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big39: Six Remain
The Healer has taken a liking to the winged woman, though I warned him not to trust her. I gather they are of the same religion. They have spent innumerable hours talking to each other, outside the hearing of the rest of us. I hope their conversation remained philosophical, and that the Healer didn't disclose anything unnecessarily. Albatross:
40: A Sacrifice is Requiredplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big40: A Sacrifice is Required
I can't believe the others want to sleep at a time like this. There's a way to save him and they won't let me do it. One day. One day is all we have at most, if the servant's assessment is accurate.
Day 90 (eighth day of the twelfth month) Albatross:
41: Unnamed Entryplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big41: Unnamed Entry
I have made a grave error in judgment these past weeks. The woman was not an enemy. It is unfortunate that it took an event as momentous as this to make me realize that.
I omitted an important event that occurred several days ago. One night in the woods, I confronted the woman, asking her her purpose, and why she kept up the ruse that she was here to protect me, while everything about her mysterious appearance spoke against her. I have thought a great deal about her answer, e… Albatross:
42: Unfinished Entryplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big42: Unfinished Entry
This entry is still being written, so it contains some notes.
42: Unfinished Entry
Day 91 (ninth day of the twelfth month)
[start very practical -- details about the town. Maybe end before the series of fights begins. Write in library, or while waiting in brothel?] PBeM:
Rescuing Stornplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigRescuing Storn
10/30/04
Storn
First, Storn's description and gear, after all you did see it in its entirety:
The emotional dwarf you just freed from prison stands approximately four and half feet tall. His fiery red beard hangs wildly over his hairy chest, in complete disarray from tendays of interrogation. His busy eyebrows, the same color as his beard, partially mask his brown eyes which would otherwise give away his intelligence. His rugged frame (even for a dwarf) complete with a thick c… Albatross:
43: Unfinished Entryplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big43: Unfinished Entry
This entry is still being written...
43: Unfinished Entry
The ship is finally empty. Normally, I avoid spending so much time writing in a single day, but many days' worth of activity has happened since my last entry six or eight hours ago.
Day 91 (ninth day of the twelfth month) I never finished writing Albatross's jornal. We escaped Suderham, eventually fought the Red Warrior's army, only to find that the Red Warrior and the dragon were not the same. Then we tracked Rokuchiangkamphan to a demi-plane that contained the source of all power in the universe, and stopped him from destroying it. In the end, the Archer, who was working with the dragon, jumped into the Source, and Albatross followed him to prevent any harm from being caused. I do still have my notes, so I might finish the journal some day.
Bug me if you think I should!
Albatross:
Epilogue, Version 1: A New Worldplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigEpilogue, Version 1: A New World
The Arcanist finds himself in a world without magic.
Epilogue, Version 1: A New World
The eleventh of May, two thousand five
For posterity, I have written down my journal word-for-word from memory, including those few grammatical errors I may have made in my earlier entries. Even the last entry, which I wrote in a panic but with surprising clarity of thought, I have reproduced unchanged Albatross:
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This was modified from version 1, based on DM comments.
Epilogue, Version 2: The Fight Continues
The eleventh of May, two thousand five
It has been twenty four years since my last entry, and as I have just yesterday learned how to reopen the tattoo which contained the journal, now seemed a good time to end it. Albatross:
Epilogue, Version 3: The Senseiplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigEpilogue, Version 3: The Sensei
If everything had gone as Albatross planned...
Epilogue, Version 3: The Sensei
The Swordsman is finally dead, and I can now begin my task in earnest. It has been ten years since the Infiltrator and the Swordsman slew Rokuchiangkamphan. Ten years of my time. A hundred years of theirs.