Journal of Ferdinand Locke
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_We've arrived to the port town that will take us by sea to Skuld. We did run into a bit of trouble on the way however; seems some bandits had thought to lighten our purses. Luckily Dar'lith was able to spring into action and deal with the brigands with little trouble. The bandits did manage to slay one of my houses guardsman. Traven was a good man, and I had gotten to know him quite well during our travels. We buried him in a copse of trees and I performed a brief service to send his body to its eternal resting place.Luckily Traven leaves no kin behind.
I have found a captain willing to ferry us to mulhorand for a fair price. I will be sending the majority of the men back to Oscura, some will continue on with us of course, some of Ahmose's Mamluks will come to ensure her safety,The rest of the men will return here within a few tendays to awair our return.
Ahmose has questioned me on Dar'lith upon his appearence during the bandit attack, As far as she knows he was resurrected, although I think she doubts my honesty in such claims. I have done my best to quell her curiosity But Ahmose is far too intelligent to follow the charade for long. I will likely discuss this matter with her at some point as her opinion matters to me, I know of all the schools of magic she is less fond of Necromancy, but perhaps I can convince her of its periodic uses,
Our ship shall depart in the morning, I intend to take Ahmose out for a nice dinner if one can be found in this backwater town. She deserves a fine meal and a warm bed after putting up with the rain, mud and cold._
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_Its been a few days since I last had a chance to write in my journal. Our travels have been hampered by poor weather. It has rained for the last few days causing most of the trails and paths to wash out. This has caused our wagon to slow a great deal. Ahmose and I have entertained ourselves reminiscing of old stories and adventures of our pasts. She is a remarkable women.
I am told by our wagon driver that we should soon be reaching a port where we can secure a ship to take us to our destination of Skuld. This is good as the nights have been much cooler as of late and the dampness caused by the constant rain does not help much. Although one cant complain much, as this weather has caused Ahmose to attach herself to me in attempts to steal my warmth.
I have been wondering what goes on within Oscura, this is my first time away from home and perhaps I just worry that when I return it will not be as I left it. My friends and enemies no doubt gain strength in my absence, it would serve me well to have hired more folk to keep an open ear to what is occuring while I am away. Perhaps with further backing of the noble families I can attempt to start up an intelligence operation._
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_Well today is the day, the first time in my life that I will be leaving my home in Oscura for an extended period of time. The timing for my journey comes at the perfect time, my Brother has just wed his long time girlfriend and much attention is currently focused on he and his new wife. This gives me the perfect chance to slip out of the city with Ahmose and start our little adventure together.
The first day of our trip was pleasent and uneventful, we spent most of the journey with her teaching me more of the Mulhorand tongue. I think I am beginning to learn it quite easily and Ahmose is a fine teacher. It is my hopes that I will be able to speak it well enough to not embarass her upon our arrival in Skuld.
I find it is nice to be out on the open road and take a much deserved break from my work as a Keeper. The last involvment I had in regards to the Black Lotus investigations left me feeling sick to my stomach. This Balthazar goes against the Cruentus Pactus in his efforts to overthrow Jario, It is my hope that soon I will be granted an audience with him and gauge his true goals. If they mirror my own, then perhaps I shall continue to aid him in his attempts, however; if his intentions will cause my own plans to falter then I will have to find a way to stop him.
Our small contingent of guards has been doing a fine job thus far in ensuring the trails are secured for our caravan, I will have to remember to compensate them well if they continue their fine work. Also Dar'lith has been performing well, he has been shadowing us thus far, and he seems to have retained most if not all his skills. however; I still look to find other ways to increase his prowess. Perhaps I shall speak to Father upon my return, he has a mastery of such creatures and could perhaps give me sound advice on this matter.It seems supper is nearly complete, so I shall end my entry on that note and enjoy my first meal on the road._