3. Collecting thoughts - Chea's observations

Collecting thoughts - Chea's observations


  • Aftershocks.

    Dear Journal,

    i've heard this at Inn:

    'Several small tremors have hit Narfell, Norwick all the way to Peltarch have felt the shaking from the quakes. Although no major damage was reported, several engineers are getting some extra coins the past few days to make sure houses and businesses are structurally sound.

    Rumors begin that the dwarves have delved too deep and everyone will soon collapse into the ground and grow a beard, some say the quake was caused by Leanna, that scatter brained daughter of Mystra, others say the ancient Narfell Empire is arising from the earth and soon demons will flood the land and enslave everyone while the whips of their demonbinder overlords muahahaha behind them..

    Others say it was just an earthquake.. but who knows?'

    –-

    What worries me most is that ugly and cruel side of my former teacher's morality seems to show that way.

    Attentus used to talk with demon to protect his first more or less true love, Ruri Hasegawa. He was also quite overlordish and tyrant when it came to ruling the Spellweaver Keep at times of his misery and glory.

    if not appearance of Wethrillina Aeliath he'd never change i think and it would be even worse.

    after that he changed and died at some point as a good person, and some people seemed to miss him suddenly.

    magic fails too often, when it's needed most - he used to say.

    -- Yours, Chea Allin, former student of a demonbinder overlord of the Spellweaver Keep in new Narfell.


  • Properly.

    Dear Journal,

    What is 'proper'?

    Anything can be proper in my opinion, but if it is too stiff, it is not.

    i don't mind formal evenings and such occasions as long as there's a good style - even if they are properly improper. As long as people won't harm others.

    Informal occassions are often also quite enjoyably proper - if the good style is preserved somehow.

    Picnicks are not proper in my opinion in most cases, i should mention.

    – Yours, Chea Allin, properly improper party admirer.


  • Hazy Memory of a Sacrifice.

    Dear Journal,

    My tormented past is hidden from people.

    i'll report to you something though, of how i was destined for Selune for an extended time of service.

    i do not remember everything but when i was fairly young and vulnerable, we were thrown into strange realm with other Narfellian adventurers.

    One perhaps a Paladin plotted to take advantage of us, while we were trapped in a dark cave of unknown evil. it was cold, we had no means of escape and spiders started to crawl from the dark pits to devour us…

    A being from outer realms of evil origin appeared trying to make us slaves, entrap us and abuse... Perhaps a Paladin started to make bargain we didn't ask for... ignoring our means.

    I didn't wish us to remain trapped in that hell forever as servants of this devil or demon perhaps.

    despite my doubts and vulnerable emotions after mental tortures of Loviatar Arcanists, i prayed to Selune, sacrificing myself with a dagger to her so they are set free - in a call for aid.

    Selune's Powers manifested, i wandered for a while in Lands of Fugue's Mists, to be called back to Narfell and i felt obliged to pay debt to Selune.

    When i told this more or less to Val Kyrie, powerful Bard and Paladin, she did handcraft for me a holy amulet and symbol to Selune and Mystra.

    'Holy Symbol of Selune

    Handcrafted by Master Songstress, Val Kyrie, this holy symbol is made of platinum and set with a Moonstone on the front and a Spellcrystal on the back.

    The amulet itself is circular with the Moonstone cut into the shape of a gibbous moon. The moon is surrounded by seven small stars, a symbol shared by both Selune and Mystra. When the moonlight catches them, they reflect the silvery light of the Moonmaiden in a dazzling show of wonder that allows the wearer to channel her holy grace.

    The Spellcrystal on the rear glows slightly with a reddish tinge whenever the wearer turns it to the front and accesses the weave, showing the bond it has to Mystra.

    Due to quality of it's construction, this amulet can be enchanted and still act as a Holy Symbol.

    Base Item: Amulet
    Weight: 0.5

    Special Properties:
    Material: Platinum
    Quality: Masterwork'

    -- Yours, Chea Allin, follower of Enlightened Energies and various other mental and spiritual disciplines.


  • Wizardry vs Sorcery.

    Dear Journal,

    Wizards often consider themselves superior in magics to other practicioneers such as Sorcerers.

    Is this true?

    Perhaps in some ways.

    While wizards are arcane scientists that focus on external laws of the universe to change reality, i see sorcerers as the spontaneous casters, wielders of the arcane energies in a creative ways.

    They are always prepared, and their metamagic lets them be more versatile.

    Wizards are known to be scholars, but sorcerers can also learn arcane theories - their own way, for books are not only source of experience, knowledge and lore.

    A sorcerer, being an artist instead of an arcane scientist that the wizard is, does not have to be so well 'defined'.

    Art does not need to be defined, nor beauty has to be.

    'don't define it'll be fine'.

    – Yours, Chea Allin, Sorceress and a Witch, a student of Attentus and others.


  • Wolves of Narfell.

    Dear Journal,

    'Wolves of Narfell', who they are?

    They are Rangers, guild that scouts southern parts of the Pass, Rawlinswood and it's surroundings mostly. But their presence can be noticed anywhere.

    They are slightly different from 'Far Scouts', Peltarchian organization, part of Peltarch's Military.

    They follow Ranger gods such as Fenmarel Mestarine from Elven Pantheon or other deities of any race.

    They are quiet now for some reason… Perhaps no one is as patient as a Ranger in a wait or after a good, hearty meal.

    People sometimes try to discredit them, with talks such as:

    • 'Do not speak to this woman! She slept next to a wolf! can you Imagine?' then they add to it suggesting that wolves stink and are too feral and evil. They also mention about fleas and worst diseases that only evillest Druids of Talona are capable of.

    But there are no better travellers and overall-guides as Rangers.

    -- Yours, Chea Allin, ex-Ranger.


  • Goblin Skeletons & Necromancers.

    Dear Journal,

    News again from Norwick, haunting and dire. Perhaps related to 'Goblin Corpse Carts' i mentioned earlier.

    'A bruised and bleeding woman, covered in sandskin, reports goblin trouble of a gruesome necromantic flavour to the guards. She claims to have encountered a veritable army of goblin skeletons alongside horrid patch-work undead in the area west of the lake, along with goblin necromancers…'

    -- Yours, Chea Allin, loremonger and scribe.


  • Darker Side of Arts.

    Dear Journal,

    i am still young, despite my physical age which i won't disclose even to You, my dear Journal.

    Modified Longevity Potion and Spiritual interrests somewhat alleviate pains, mine and of others.

    i've seen my share of Darker Arts, Magickal and not, of atrocities of the past and terrible deeds but i do not let them cloud my mind.

    i feel happy telling people about Nade, my Panther Familiar and dressing properly and bringing them little joys and lights in this gloomy frontier that Narfell is instead.

    as long as they find it helpful, i have will to live and to carry on.

    – Yours, Chea Allin, Magical Light Artist.


  • Goblin Corpse Carts.

    Dear Journal,

    There are plenty of troubles and rumours in Narfell… I've felt i need to share just one at least this time.

    'There have been several reports of Moldy Rat tribe goblins pushing cart loads of hacked goblin corpses out of the coal mines not long after a group of adventurers cleared out the entire goblin hold, leaving hundreds of corpses behind.

    It is unknown where the Moldy Rat goblins are hauling the corpses, maybe they are giving the goblins from the hold a proper burial?'

    Goblins dabble in necromancy to large extent i should add, and since Skara's times they use shadows in particular - but they do not limit themselves only to this type of undead, as my wisdom helps me where memory fails.

    -- Yours, Chea Allin, loremonger and scribe.


  • Mystra's Way.

    Dear Journal,

    i went on duty again, and took my place in Peltarch Commons as usual… a night's duty this time.

    People were present in Commons.

    Then a spell happened, more or less known hin mage cast a Darkness Spell.

    People were quiet and i felt it's rather artistic... so i waited with judgment and arrest, as proper Cerulean Knight should.

    One woman left, i should ask her later.

    Usuall gossip and riff-raff, but hin mage gave a tribute to Ozi, Mystran Clergy.

    • 'Mystra guide You' said Ozi,

    • 'Yep.' he answered,

    • 'indeed.' i added.

    he should indeed follow Mystra's Ways, neither neglecting nor abusing spellcasting or not.

    -- Yours, Chea Allin, Cerulean star 1st.


  • Spell Crystals.

    Dear Journal,

    What is a Spell Crystal?

    It's a tool - for storing spells the way they can be used by nonmages.

    They are extracted from remains of monsters called 'Magic Eaters' that dwell in the Underdark, very dangerous ones.

    i think it's a way and form of expression to give someone appropriate spell stored in such to protect her or him that way.

    Alone i can't handle magic eaters - they are very efficient at killing mages that are not prepared for such combat (most are not, including me). But i can buy such crystals if i have gold and someone does this for me.

    I should mention that at the current moment, not all spells can be stored in such crystals… perhaps with arcane research this can be pushed further. The stronger spell to be stored, the better quality crystal is needed, and they come from harder fights.

    -- Yours, Chea Allin, Enchanter Mage.


  • Lies, Corruption and Religions.

    Dear Journal,

    i've noticed some patterns.

    i think that Lies and Corruption are main problems of Religions and result in a Sectism and a Schism.

    perhaps that's what happened to Mystra, and that's what will hold her in future.

    i'll investigate.

    Yours, Chea Allin, Seeker for Truth.


  • Garl Glittergold's Holiday.

    Dear Journal,

    Trying to find the Truth, i've visited place where Garl Glittergold's Holiday was held.

    Tried Kebab, Ale and Torti Fruit.

    Listened to a tale about lioness and a deer.

    Learned about Garl's Relations with Selune, Mystra, Savras, Cyric and Tiamat.

    Deciding i won't find what i seek there, i left… turned Invisible and went on boat to Peltarch, trashing remains of food and ale on my way.

    -- Yours, Chea Allin, Seeker of the Truth.


  • Faerunian Gods: Cyric, Lord of Lies.

    Dear Journal,

    i should mention Faerunian Gods.

    First is Cyric, Lord of Lies, Strife, Intrigue, and other…

    i should investigate him, especially his Lies aspect.

    -- Yours, Chea Allin, seeker for Truth.


  • Isolation.

    Dear Journal,

    Narfell is a fairly isolated place.

    Judging from my experience, and i have such, abuses happen in such places.

    Why?

    Perhaps because space is constrained.

    I'll try to understand it better and share.

    – Yours, Chea Allin, Philosopher.


  • How to use Identify Spell.

    Dear Journal,

    How to use Identify spell if you follow Enlightened Energies, and work with Forms of Energy and Light?

    Imagine Enlightened Energy associated with Wisdom, such as Vairocana, then Identify with Him, Casting this Spell like that. Or with Saint associated with Wisdom.

    Then you will Know where this leads.

    You won't regret.

    – Yours, Chea Allin, follower of The Enlightened and Sorceress Mage.


  • Marty's Rats.

    Dear Journal,

    On our way to patrol swamps area near Peltarch, we've (Nade and i) met two panthers - who turned out to be ex-senator Marthoussca Leaffall and her animal companion.

    I've confronted her with my accusation that she supports evil that uses rats.

    She said she cares for animals, nothing strange - she's a druid.

    We've came into conclusion that matter is important and need to be adressed, so that there's no plague in the city, and rats - who are also living beings - are not poisoned en masse.

    Perhaps we can use my Clairvoyant powers to find source of the rats, for now the clue is the City Sewers - lot of food for them there.

    Sewers is where i died briefly, with a visit to Fugue Plane, so i am reluctant to go there alone however.

    She will think, i will think, we'll see.


  • About Minotaurs.

    Dear Journal,

    What i can tell about Minotaurs?

    Very little, for i never dared this lair to the deepest end… it's so long a trip that my energy is spent before i reach this point.

    Other than in this maze, they are scarce.

    They are rare and unique creatures, that wield melee weapons... but perhaps not only.

    Are there holy cows among such? Perhaps yes... If yes, then we do not wish to kill them.

    I guess each of them has their unique fighting style, but being so rare it would make sense for them to be able to intelligently handle numbers of weaker opponents.

    -- Yours, Chea Allin, creature lore investigator.


  • Minomelee.

    Dear Journal,

    Would Anheim win with Minotaur in a cage?

    I doubt, even if he mentioned something about attacking livers and kindeys in a case of facing Mountains of Muscles and such.

    I hope i am wrong.

    – Yours, Chea Allin, visionary.


  • Paladin's Patrol into Norwick Crypt.

    Dear Journal,

    I've visited Norwick on a Witch's intuition.

    At south gate i met two adventurers, who introduced themselves nicely. A dwarven paladin, i forgot his name due to following experiences of combat, my shame. Perhaps next time it'll be better. Other one i keep meeting, Shesarai, but i know of her very little.

    We went as a paladin's envoy into one of Norwick's Old Graveyard and Crypts, to challenge minor and lesser undead and kill demon or undead cow there.

    We were succesful, but several times i've almost hit Shesarai with my flame-weapon augmented arrows. It's was dangerous, but only undead were harmed by it fortunately.

    We returned, and i've apologized her… we did fine, i was pleased.

    -- Yours, Chea Allin, Adventurer.


  • Esoteric Dragon Control.

    Dear Journal,

    I think i did it.

    I have seized control of an Esoteric Dragon, i do not know exact details of it's physical form - if any.

    It won't harm anyone, only egos of terrorists and rapists.

    – Yours, Chea Allin, esoteric.