[details=Ryyan’s Journal - Session 2]From the journal of Ryyan Pendel, Third Heir to the Pendel Barony.
As we near our final destination on our quest to wherever this map leads us (be it treasure, or pirates, or pirate treasure), I feel it necessary to put to paper a log of our journey thus far. The first day of travel went without incident, as we arrived at the Usagi-Taguel village on time. Despite some hassle involving a missing spice bottle, Koal and Alice managed to sell the rest of our trade goods with a neat profit. I assisted Koal in selected the finest woodworking and shellcrafts the Taguel are known for, though I doubt he was actually paying attention to my impromptu lesson.
The second day of travel was marred by strong winds and a particularly thorny hill, which cost us a great deal of time, and we had to make camp not too far from the ruins in the north of the Barony lands. As we made camp, a wounded Seeker from the Duchy to the north approached us, having been accosted by a group of wild boars. Boars which happened to have followed her. My companions proved themselves to be adept fighters, and I found that my skills with my rapier were completely unneeded, so I provided support from the rear. As we broke camp in the morning, we bid Annabelle farewell, and continued on our way.
The wind was still in force on the third day, and in the afternoon, we came across an unusual sight. Four members of the Theocracy of Etru were fighting what appeared to be two man sized rats! While the discovery of a completely new and undiscovered people intrigued me, I was outraged at (and, I’ll admit it, a little afraid of) the trespassers from Etru. While I had intended to silence their spellcasters and admonish them for their transgressions on our lands, the bridge they were fighting on collapsed, and two of their number were washed away. What’s worse, the rat-men (rat-persons? I shall have to come up with a proper name, if this is truly is a new species) took the opportunity to fell the other two, and get away. I wish I could have met them in more pleasant circumstances, as we need not treat others with aggression, as Etru does.
After that incident, we finally crossed over into the Sunset Centinels’ domain, and met with the border guard lead by Agatha (who eerily reminded me of grandma-ma Mildred). Pleasantries were exchanged, and we finally reached the entrance to the cave marked on the map. As we settle in for the night, I look forward to what discoveries await us inside (or if there actually is anything, as I still doubt the veracity of this map). Even if it turns out to be a wild goose chase, I plan to write up an official report on Nihmish peoples (yes, yes, an excellent nomenclature for these new people) and speak with my mother as to extending diplomatic ties to whatever government they have.
Signed,
Ryyan Pendel
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