Journey Into Darkness Guided By Moonlight

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I have decided that i will keep a record of my daily event's and instances i see important.
  Isilme, or Moonlight as i call her often writes in her journal and it might be a good idea for me to do so.  
[SIZE=13]Remembrance[/SIZE]
  Today I was given a scroll, from my dear Moonlight,   She is so good to me, always getting stones to make gems, potions, or finding scrolls.  She has made me some polishing liquid too, for my gem crafting. I think that she must have a special gift as I managed to polish three alexandrite’s to perfection  Today was different, I have been on Mistone for some time now, and memory’s of what happened before I came here have started to lapse, until now.  Moonlight gave me a scroll to summon undead.
  Moonlight could not read it, so naturally she had no idea what it was or what it did. When I told her what it was, she was very upset as she thought she had dredged sore and bad memories from the past. Although this was true to an extent, seeing the scroll has started to make me think.  I have learnt much while being here, my abilities are ten fold of what they were when I left Xantril, and I realize that there is so much more to learn. But with the understanding that I now have, I am more interested in what the old man was, and how he became to be.  He said he was a Pale Master…   I assume he means he is a master of somehow controlling the dead, given his complete focus on the corpse when we were being held captive.   How much power did he possess? What is it like to control the undead?  The only thing I can think of, is trying to find the old man, though who he is, and where he can be found will be neigh impossible  However I do this and wherever it takes me, I know it is not a journey I will take alone. It is a journey that I will share with my love.  I would not consider doing anything without my Moonlight to guide me
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What If?
 After waking up in North Point, I went to see Moonlight. She had been busy while I was asleep changing her armor, and her whole appearance. It has changed for the better. She looks sleek and at the same time deadly.   I met her in the crafting house, near Willows Weep. We began to talk about many things; however she could tell that I was a little withdrawn.   She asked me if something was bothering me, I said it wasn’t and that I was fine.   Moonlight knows me better then that, and kept probing at me until I told her what I had been thinking about.  So I told her, about my thoughts on this mysterious old man. How I felt about him, that I wanted, even needed to find out more.  Moonlight was curious and wanted to know why it was I was so intuiged, and the truth I suppose is, well power and control. They both mean something to me and thinking now as time has passed; his actions that day… they fascinate me.  I had used the scroll to summon the undead of which Moonlight had given me, and yes it was powerful. So what would it be like to be able to do this on a mere whim? This is what I said to Moonlight and she looked at me, and agreed. The amount of power you’d have to possess to pull the once living from there grave would have to be immense.  I said to Moonlight, that we must seek that man, find him and get him to explain his gift. She looked at me and said that she would follow me where ever I go, and that she would travel by my side no matter what path I decide to travel.   However the possibility of having such a gift is both wondrous and frightening.   Moonlight warned me that people will not take kindly necromancy of that level, and I understand, after all I experienced it.  But the what if….

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  Mighty Warrior
  We had been exploring in the Ruins of madness, a place that was in the singing forest, though you had to jump over a chasm to get there.  We got in and decided that by the looks of the immediate surroundings we would protect ourselves, and get ready for combat, as it did not look too hospitable.  I was right, Moonlight was fascinated by the beasts that roamed the place, she would call them “Cow Men” though I have heard of such beasts in my past, and in I was almost certain that they were called Minotaurs.   A Bull like head, wielding a huge axe and very angry looking.  Moonlight found them amusing and funny, she did enjoy sinking her blade into them. Though it was not all fun, as I was sent to the bind point a few times, but eventually we went to the chieftain’s chamber.   I demanded that Moonlight be protected, and her ability’s boosted, she did not want to wait… but I made her, and I’m glad I did.  He was tough, but hell fell after being impaled many times by Moonlights swift yet deadly blade.  We made our way back out, the Minotaurs had gathered reinforcements, and the rooms, towards the exit were occupied again, but I watched my Moonlight take on each and every beast that got in our way, and I stood in awe as I saw each one fall before her blade.  We make an awesome team, and I can’t help but think about what the future holds…  If I do find this man, and get the opportunity to learn his craft; if I am despised then I should not worry, for my Moonlight will be with me.  Shortly after coming back from the ruins, Kloss who had accompanied us on our first visit to the ruins, had recovered from his bind stone, and bought me a bow.  An amazing gift it was too… it was of wonderful marksmanship, and the wood, I believe is Mahogany a wonderful gift indeed. But I asked myself why?   I looked at Moonlight and she smiled, and said it was for me!  I had mentioned earlier the desire to change my bow, and Moonlight had mentioned buying two of them, I must have been in a dream world.  I could not thank Moonlight enough, and I will note the impeccable craftsmanship by Kloss.  However, it is still a tough wood, and I need to gain more skill with my bow before I can use it, as well as enhance my gift where possible.

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Going Mad
  Today I decided to revisit Hlint, as my Ox had been slaughtered by what can only be described as a fey, strange that my powerful ox could fall to such a small and delicate creature.  I got my Ox which I managed to get for a reduced price, and we headed back to north point, that’s Moonlight, Arandwen and I. We got there and talked for a little while. Arandwen had not been to North Point before so we were thinking of a place to take her.  Moonlight suggested the ruins, and although I liked it, I had also fallen there and thought that it best that we make sure it would be alright for Arandwen, after all she was a friend.  After a few rooms, we decided it would be alright. Moonlight decided that she would need to take a rest, so she did. The next day we ventured into the ruins, with Kloss who had turned up out of the blue.  Again we were a force to be reckoned with. We ripped through everything in our way, until we got to the final chamber.   We fell, all of us. A mage must had foreseen our plans and had himself turn invisible. We felt the pain for that, but I was merely unconscious, so I recovered and escorted Moonlight back to her grave.  At this point, Moonlight surprised me.   She said, “For times like these… controlling the undead would be great”, and then sheepishly said, “Do you think bad of me”   The truth is I can’t get these thoughts out of my head, what if I could control the undead, would it really be a curse? After all it would only be an empty shell, better to put it to use then let it decompose.  I looked at Moonlight and said; “no of course I don’t feel bad!”  How could I, she only says what I have been thinking for quite some time now.  Every time I think of this, there is only one result to my thinking. I must find him.

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Curiosity  I went to Hampshire with Moonlight to obtain some supplies before heading to the Dire woods to get some topaz.   As this is the first mention of Hampshire in my journal, I will note that Hampshire is a very nice place, full of statues and has a dock.  The boat staff does seem friendly, but I wish they would stop calling me mate. I don’t even know them  Anyway we got our supplies, and we were just about to head out, when we were greeted by a man of whose name I forget. He was an Undead Hunter.   This got me thinking.   An undead hunter is a good thing, laying the burdened to rest. Putting them back to be with peace.  However, If I find this old man that I seek so much; and I get the opportunity to unlock a hidden gift, will I throw it away because, I would be interfering with ones eternal rest?  Well, I eventually came to the conclusion that I probably won’t get the opportunity, but if I did, the power would be so great that I would be most unwise to not take advantage.   After all, having a gift, and using it are two completely different things, but if I don’t use it, what’s the point in having it? I would use the gift wisely. If I ever find the man, and if I ever get the chance.  But then I thought, what about the undead hunter? They would naturally seek out such a power.   Maybe this man could help me find the old man!   We went to Dire Woods, and the Undead Hunter followed, but after many questions he kept his secrets to himself.  I believe that our search, is starting to get a focus, but much investigation is needed. I may wish to pursue this avenue, if I can find anyone willing to help us.  

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Realization Today we thought it best to go and get some topaz for it is one of the many components I need for casting some of my so called spells.   Topaz can be found at Dire wood, but also on Dregar.  We could’ve gone to Dire wood, but Moonlight and I wanted to spend some time traveling together, so we headed to Dregar.   North of Hlint there is a tower, the tower is owned by a powerful wizard, although he is very abrupt and I must admit, that puts me off him. Every time I speak to him he calls me a “whelp” a rude man.  Anyway out side this tower there are two portals. These are amazing devices that take you to places instantly... well just about anyway. One takes you to North Point on Dregar, we have used this before. So I decided we would use it again.  We got to North point, and started to head to the desert, as there are lots of caves there and surely we would find some topaz somewhere. We eventually arrived in Saudiria, a rather nomadic town, though it did have a nice oasis which Moonlight took advantage of.   We found the caves; we found where the topaz was!  However there was a lower level that got me interested and we decided to have a look before we started mining the stones. At this point I had realized that we had been there before, this is where we mined Alexandrite, a rare yet beautiful gem.  However we were not alone, there were giants guarding the place… these I did not forget easily, these we tough.  We bumped into Ael, a friend of mine who I keep seeing in passing. He was mining the Alexandrite. Moonlight felt tired and decided that she would settle down for a quick rest, I said by all means do.   The next events were unforeseen and I am bitterly angry at myself.  While Moonlight was sleeping Ael and I went off to gather Alexandrite, the giants really don’t like him. They seemed to like his friends even less. A giant mage had seen me and slammed a fireball my way... I managed to resist the heat, but then a smaller fireball came and burnt furiously, I was sent to the bind point.  When I returned Ael looked at me and said “I am sorry for your loss”,  I looked at him with a raised brow, I am back, and I will find my grave and make peace with myself. But it was not what Ael meant.   Moonlight was beaten to a pulp and lay on the floor. The shock that went through me was horrid. The feeling of pain and hatred didn’t take long to surface.   But it was not Ael’s fault… I could not blame him. His words were sincere.  I looked at Moonlights desecrated body, and I could not hold back the tears.   Ael carried on with collecting his gems. I asked him if I could continue in the collecting of these, although I had other motives…  These Giants would pay, they would pay for what they had done to my Moonlight, they would suffer heavily for what they have done to her.  Alas Ael seemed to only want the gems, and I am no fighter, so I stayed for a while and then left. Ael had given me some Alexandrite as a token of gratitude for my help, I was not in the greatest of moods, but thanked him none the less.  I went to the bind point and waited day after day for my precious Moonlight to return. The thought of her not, making me more and more angry.  Eventually after many days, she returned, and all the hatred I felt had gone.  Of course it had Moonlight was back, and I was immensely happy to see her.  If I had the gift, that the old man possess I would have made the entire population of giants within the cave fall one by one in a slow, yet agonizing death.  How dare they make my Moonlight suffer, how dare they!  But then I realized… is this a power that I would really want to possess?  Of course, nothing hurts the one you love and lives to do it again.

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Action  We had spent a lot of time on Dregar and decided it was about time we came back to the lands of Mistone. We headed for Lorindar, to get a boat back to Hampshire. However we went a different way, we went through some forests. There were some native bears; I believe I heard Moonlight call them Bug Bears. I wasn’t too bothered until they started firing arrows at me. Moonlight saw red and went over to the bears to teach them a lesson they would not soon forget, and soon after the grass had gone from green to red.  Zanrith came with us, she is a loyal and good friend of mine. Although she seems to have a tendency to enjoy rolling about. Strange girl.  That said, she is a valiant fighter and strong in her beliefs of protecting woodland. I like Zanrith and I am pleased I can call her a friend.  After a long walk through many terrains, we eventually got to Lorindar. A nice place, though I wouldn’t say it was anything special.   Zanrith needed to head back to Mistone urgently, so she went as soon as we arrived. However Moonlight had called me over with a serious face, she looked determined in whatever she was about to say or do.   Moonlight looked me in the eye; she mentioned that we must start our search for the old man that I seek.  I agreed with her, but said to her that our search will most likely be in vain. I don’t know where he is, what he might be doing or anything. Just that he medals in the undead. I suggested to her my thought of using a so called Undead Hunter, though she was not too keen on that idea.   Moonlight suggested posting in as many Inns as we can, to see if he will respond to our pleas, or maybe that someone may have seen him. I must admit, although this may seem a daunting task, I do like the idea. It may bring results.   Moonlight also suggested looking for temple of Corath, I must admit, I thought she maybe going a little over the top.  But then it hit me. Corath… and a love for the undead?  Xantril is the only place that I have heard of a temple for Corath, though I do not wish to return with any great haste.

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Drawn  Today while Moonlight and I were going to haven for some much need iron. We heard that there were some houses that had just come on the market. We looked at each other, I saw a glimpse of excitement in Moonlights eyes.  She told me that there was a house in Krandor, as well as Haven and one on Dregar. I really wanted to save for the house in Pranzis. Although it is very expensive. I told this to Moonlight and she looked a little disappointed, and carried on into the mines.  As I got into the entrance, I thought that it would hurt just to look at the house in Krandor, after all, if we don’t like it we can just walk away.   We found one of the houses and it was the one right next door to the crypts, Moonlight looked at me and smiled. I must admit I was somehow drawn to that house. We asked the estate agent to have a look around, and it is very nicely laid out so we decided to purchase it as it was a fraction of the cost of the house in Pranzis.  However, was I drawn to the house because of the house itself, or the location? I am not sure but I like it never the less.  Moonlight and I have spent days doing the place up now, with furnishings, pictures and the like.  Earlier on in the day, I had felt my power increase slightly, I know feel at one with my gift, and must try and focus it now.   As we search for this elusive old man, I have decided to study the arts of necromancy, I realize that this is looked down upon and that people usually try and stay away from such magic. But I feel that it, well just fits.  Moonlight has supported me in this choice and as always I will be fine as long as she is at my side.

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Information Today I decided to find this man, I should think like him. I have already taken up Necromancy, and I have had some reaction from it. Not always good, but then again I am used to that.   In our house I have dedicated a room to my arts, and finding him. Somewhere I can sit down and think. I have been doing this day in and day out for a long while and all I can think of it was Moonlight said about Arabel and the temple of Corath.   I do try to stay away from this idea, but whenever I think about him, I think about Corath, and the location. On the island of my childhood. I would rather not return, unless it was to find my family, or I knew for sure that I would find him.  But who could I ask if my assumptions were right, or if they were me just thinking too much. Moonlight does try to help, but she does not know the way of the dark arts, although I would not be on this path without her.  I had gone down to the craft house to make some rings, when I had saw a man by the name of Ozymandias walk past.  I have spoken to him before; he seems to be a nice man, with a touch of dark mystery. He is full of tale of his experiences, and does seem to know an awful lot about most things. The question I ask myself is, do I trust him, do I trust him enough for me to ask a question and not get made a mockery of.  I had nothing to lose, and most of the time he will try and answer my questions. So I asked him, I said that I seeked someone, but I did not know where to look. Although I did have an idea, I didn’t want to tell him, incase it influenced his answer.  So I told him I was searching for a Palemaster, he was a little shocked and asked why I would be searching for “one of those witless idiots” I did not say anything, after all this man had saved my life, and I don’t want everyone to know who I seek.  Ozymandias went on to tell me where to look, he said sharply “ Temple of Corath, Arabel”, Moonlight was right.  I was supprised and asked Ozymandias to re-affirm that this man may be found on Arabel, he said, “think about it, worshipers of undeath tend to congregate”, I suppose he has a point. It looks like I must go there, what a voyage it will be.   Ozymandias went on to give me more information; he mentioned the name “Akinian Lightbane”. I wondered, is this the man that I seek, can I put a name to the face?  He told me that Akinian Lightbane is the cousin of the former avatar of Corath, this made me a little apprehensive. This is more information then I could hope for.  Ozymandias did say however that this man may be dead, and that if he is Corathites will be all over me to convert me to his trade, I was a little apprehensive I must admit, but with moonlight with me I will be fine.  He mentioned one more thing,  Find Chanda, who is Chanda?

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My Love  Today I was helping Moonlight design her new outfit; she has decided to go a little darker and a little stealthier. I think that it suits her, she looks amazing.  She now has a sense of mystery surrounding her as well as her look of deadliness.  We went in to the merchants in the east of Hlint; it’s the closest for a while although the prices are slightly higher then other places that I have seen. She decided that she should wear black; I guess that she does this to match my style, she is such a sweetie.  She obtained the colours that she needed and we were on our way to leaving the merchants when we were greeted by a mysterious man.  He was wearing black, with some arm cuffs on his upper biceps. He looked rather strong and from what I did see of him, he looked of my kin.  Usually in such a situation I would think twice before saying anything.   But I seem to be more confident of late, more so then I have been before. I would usually say nothing in a confrontation, or simply walk away. Maybe it’s my concentration and realization of necromancy that is giving more confidence. The truth is I do feel a little different.  The hooded man came through the door, and started speaking Drow, a comment that was supposed to invoke a reaction in me I guess. He said “the lovers”.   What’s it to him, and how does he know who we are, why should he care.   It seemed that he was just curious, although he did seem a little blunt, and funniest of all he confused Moonlight for a human.  She was wearing a hood, and in the right shadow I could possibly see where he got confused.   The hooded man was asking me if I had Moonlight as a slave, he obviously does not know Moonlight. Lucky she is still learning Drow, if she knew exactly what he had said I dare say she would have impaled him there and then.  Moonlight is really coming on with her Drow lessons, she speaks it more often then not now, she is really making me proud.  I told the hooded man that I hold Moonlight in a higher regard then myself, I owe my life too her, and that if I had my way I would breath my last breath saving hers.  He saw it as a weakness I think, he knows nothing. He seems full of anger, so abrupt and so demanding. Still no matter, I no longer feel threatened by much at all lately Moonlight has brought me out of my shell, and what a wonderful place it is to be.   I could no longer stand there and talk to someone that I knew nothing about. How can I trust someone if I don’t even know there name.  I asked him for his name, he just said it was unimportant.   Maybe he sees it as a label; I see it as a token of trust.   He seemed so dark, and sharp, yet he wasn’t intentionally rude I think, nor was he trying to make me dislike him. He was merely curious. I would not have him talking about Moonlight in such regard; she will be treated with respect.  I told him that all I wanted is for Moonlight and me to be treated with respect, or at least the same as he would treat anyone. I did not want to make an enemy of a man that I knew nothing about, a man that almost looked like a corathite.  He asked me who I serve,   Who did this hooded man think I was, I do not serve anyone, except my Moonlight. I can not be owned or labeled as property. I am who I am.   The hooded man just looked at me and laughed, he didn’t mean person, he meant higher being.  I have never believed in anything that I can not see, that I can not touch or feel. Maybe in time that might change as so much has happened since I have discovered who I am, there must be something… mustn’t there?  I asked the hooded man a question to change the subject, I asked him if he was a Corathite. He looked at me slowly and laughed. He said that he would not serve a human god.  I think that Moonlight is seeking guidance from Corath, her attitude has become much more aggressive towards our enemy, and her love for pain grows more each day.  I said to the hooded man in passing that I believe that Moonlight seeks Corath, after which he said something that I did not expect.  He offered to introduce us to some followers.  I thanked him, but declined his offer. Moonlight needs to be sure. She doesn’t know that I think she is heading that way, and I think that’s best for now. It might turn out to offend her.  Though the meeting of Corathites would get me closer to knowing what it is that I must confront to meet the old man.  In time I will search for this hooded man and ask him to show us these followers, it will be most interesting, and will open my eyes as to what is to come.

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Unearthing The Path  I had met a lady called Cassandra, she was in the alchemy tower when I was preparing some components for my magic a few days ago.  The meeting was very brief, she had just asked for some aloe, I didn’t have any so I just said I had none, she acknowledged me and turned around and walked off.  But as she turned around I noticed a necklace that she was wearing, it was of metal design, but what interested me was the fact it had bones on it. Why would she be wearing a bone necklace…?  I didn’t think much more of it, and continued with making my components.  I met Moonlight shortly after, and we got talking about the days events, and I had just made a sonic look for my staff, which I was quite happy about. There was another man there; I think he said his name was Rolf. I overheard him talking about enchantments and the like, I asked him if he does a red glow, and he said he did but they are not cheap. No matter Moonlight and I bought a range of items from him.  As the days past, I kept remembering Cassandra’s necklace.   I had no other choice but to send a letter and ask to speak to her. I had put down that the necklace intrigues me and that I would like to find out more. I wanted to find out why she wears it.   Moonlight and I went down to see her, but I was surprised to see that Moonlight had also arranged a meeting; what for I had no idea, so I made myself unseen and simply watched.  After they had finished speaking, there was an attack by some Halflings, Moonlight ran over to the Halfling and tried to defeat it, naturally it was no problem for her. However it was time to make my presence known, I cast the mind paralyzing spell and sent all running from each other, hoping to give Moonlight chance to strike the Halfling down easier, however I seemed to have messed that up a little. Moonlight got caught in the blast.  Cassandra summoned a Slaad, a strong and powerful creature. That dispersed of our threat.  Cassandra looked a little shocked, but she seemed to find it amusing. So we began to talk about her necklace and why I was interested, she was very forth coming.   She is a follower of Corath, I told her that I must meet Chanda, she said that she would pass on my request. However the choice would be hers.  At last! Someone who knows this person. I explained to her why I must meet her. She was very intrigued.

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Watching I awoke at our house; battered and bruised I got up to face the day’s delights.  I went to Hlint, and met Moonlight, she was talking to a giant called Pig, he’s a little nice person and has helped us many times. He’s strong and firm. I also met Sabrissia, she is a wizard, a nice person her ability’s are strong yet she does not believe in herself.   I have been down this path, and it almost led to my destruction. I will try to convince Sabrissia that her mindset should be very much different.   Moonlight helped through these troubles times in the past, at the beginning.  I also met Zanirith who for some reason seemed to be ignoring, or not acknowledging my presence, I hope it is just a feeling. She is a good friend.  Arandwen came past briefly and I said hello, she didn’t stay to talk much though.  Pig had said in a round about way that he wanted to go to Storans crypts. This is a dangerous place indeed. This place is home to all sorts of undead creatures.  Maybe one day, I will have such power to control such beings,   In the crypts there are shadows that fight, skeletons that walk, zombies that wield weapons and much more.  Moonlight stopped our talking, and mentioned another creature, she mentioned Bodaks.  I have read of these before, these creatures can kill with a stare.   Moonlight is not silly, she said that she refuses to go anywhere near the place unless a plan can be developed for taking care of the Bodak.  I looked at Moonlight and asked in drow what she suggested, but her mind was on other matters. Shortly after, the group left the topic of Bodaks and just wanted to take the place by storm. Moonlight shouted and stormed off, I followed her; I have never seen Moonlight react like this, I was concerned.  She told me that these bodaks only have to look at you, to kill.   I told her that I knew, and that I would not go if she did not want too. We didn’t. We discussed my search, and that the future may hold much more dangerous foe other then Bodak’s and is this a path which she truly wants to follow.  She looked at me with a slight smile, she said that she wanted to follow the path more then anything; she said that she wanted me to complete my journey.  Moonlight is seeking council from Corath, She must see Corath as a release for her passion. I believe her passion if heading toward anarchy. Her blade swings with fury, and the look for compassion in her eyes fades.  I will follow Moonlight, I may or may not see what Corath has to offer, but I will not let any harm come to Moonlight.  

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Chanda   I finally met the lady who is known as Chanda, although she was referred to as “High Priestess”   Me and moonlight were at home, doing what we usually do at home, we decided to go out for a trip to Haven to get some iron, Moonlight needs it for arrow making, as well as shields which she is getting really good at I might add.  We left our house and headed past the crypts, or our neighbors, as we went past and were just about to set foot on the path I caught sight of a lady wearing black, a black hood followed by a man, also in black.  Though the lady had an aura of mystery around her, she was not too talkative, nor was she forth coming with who she was, although she seemed important by Moonlights reaction.  Moonlight referred to her as “High Priestess”, high priestess I thought to myself, who’s that, then I looked at the man just standing there, I could feel his eyes examining me. I did not hold back though, so I greeted him and said “Hello” I got very little back.   I examined the mystery man, the mystery woman and then Moonlight, I had an idea of who it was, but surely not, not right where I live. I turned to Moonlight and then looked at the mystery woman and asked a simple question “Who are you?” she simply looked at me and asked me to search my mind, and that I would already know the answer, not to be rude I replied “I wouldn’t ask if I knew miss” Moonlight stepped in and told me that the woman in front of me was the high priestess, other wise known as Chanda.  Chanda!   The one who I had been looking for so much time had found me, what a surprise this is, and I have started off on such a bad foot,  How should I refer to her? Do I follow the reactions of those around her?  I decided that I would simply call her Chanda, as I have no faith, so I would not be hypocritical, I would refer to her as though she was an acquaintance, and I would not lie to myself.  The man still hadn’t introduced himself, but after some time he was referred to as Daralith, I had heard this name in passing a friend called Sabrissia, she had mentioned that he also studied the dark arts. I had asked him if he knew Sabrissia and he said that he did, “she is a pleasant person though lost” I had to agree, she has no confidence.  I asked Chanda, I said that I must talk to her.  Chanda simply agreed, and said yes, soon we will have to speak.   Has she heard of me before?  Never the less Daralith needed ashes, and so we all went to obtain them. I was in awe at her power, she was mighty beyond my wildest thoughts. I mentioned to her while in the crypts that I envied her power; she simply nodded and referred to them as gifts from the dark lord.  Corath, the dark lord, the path that my sweet wishes to follow, I will not let her be harmed maybe I should investigate this further and find what I must do to follow such a path; I would discuss this with Chanda when we talked.  We had been successful, all except Daralith who lay in a beaten mess on the floor covered in his own blood, beaten by the power that roams in the crypts. What I saw was inspirational and has influenced me into thinking heavily about the joining of the faith.  Chanda had called on the power of the “Dark Lord” and I saw the body rise, Daralith was returned from his slain mess, back to life. Chanda truly wields great power.  We eventually decided that it was a good time to talk; I offered a room in my house, the necromantic room seemed fitting, so I led them through.  I explained my problem, and who I seek. I explained my predicament and what I wish to gain.  Chanda was very forth coming with her information, I want guidance, it seems after her explanation many find the power too consuming and simply combust with the own power. I asked Chanda about becoming of the faith.   I believe I can become of the faith, and that I will have her help on my journey, but at a price that is colossal, she wants part of my soul.  I explained to her that my soul is not my own, but rather it was Moonlights and she would have to decide, for I hold hers.  Moonlight and I discussed it for quite some time,   Our souls are entwined, Moonlights into mine, if I lose a piece then so does she, I said to Moonlight that I could not ask her to do this, it is simply too great.  She offered it to me, we are one.  I have made certain that Moonlight is sure, when I see Chanda, I will advise her of our decision.

[Spider]

Education 
  I awoke in Krandor and headed to Hlint to meet with Moonlight, On the way there I received a letter from a friend called Zanirth. She had written that she feared that I was falling into darkness and that she could not stand idly by and watch me do it; she said that she still sees me as a friend.  Prior to receiving the letter, correspondence with Zanirth has been on a slow decline, when I see her she only wishes to talk about my path, and how bad it is, the fact that it will only lead to evil and I will end up killing thousands in the name of a evil god, not being able to control my will.  Zanirth has mentioned many times the difference between good and evil, that some actions are taken in good faith and others are just purely evil.  I do not see it that way, for one person may view an action as being good, where as another would view the same action as being evil. How can you define an action if two people have different views with the same outcome?  There was an Ox near us, and I presented what I thought to her in a way that I thought was most understandable,  If I was starving and needed food to live, there is nothing around for miles, I have no money nor is anyone around to assist me with getting food. I am soon to die unless I get nourishment, so I pull out a knife and kill the Ox…  Am I good to do this because I am starving and need food to survive?  Am I evil doing this because I have taken a life for my own ends?  One person might see it as a way for me to survive, therefore my actions are not evil, but if a druid, or follower of nature saw me do this I am sure they would see me as evil for killing the ox.  It is all about the perception of what one thinks as to whether you are classed good or evil.  When I finaly got into Hlint I sat down and talked to my love, I enjoy her company more and more, I can not be without her.  She offered herself to me; she said that she would like to have us bonded in a way like marriage, but a more personal affair, a branding that is permanent and maybe a new name to symbolize our change.  It is a wondrous idea, and I have started to think heavily about this. We have plans and will get this done as soon as possible, I know she is mine, and she knows I am hers. We just want a reminder so that we know in dark times.  Then Ozymandias came over and started humming as he usually does.  He started talking in his usual way, in riddles or his bardic tales. Yet this time it was different he presented himself differently. I felt slightly concerned.   He started talking of the “pale” the searching and becoming of zombie like form.   He wanted to talk privately, Moonlight came, I’m glad she did.   It seems Ozymandias had received letters from four people, all talking about us. One person we managed to find out was Zanirth.  This has made me think, why is she so persistent, surely a friend would let me achieve my goals and not keep interfering. Although Ozymandias did say that she was most distraught and that he wouldn’t usually bother with helping her, but the fact that she hates him to the bone and swallows her pride to ask him for help, made him sit up and take notice.  He wants us, that’s Moonlight and I to make the right decision, an informed decision on what paths we are taking. He mentioned a saying he has “Incompetent good actions only bring tragedy”.   Yet I had to ask why he felt he had to talk to us, why did he feel he needed to waist his effort on us. He said that he liked the pair of us, which I will take as a complement.  He went on to explain the gods, the pale, the journey,  But the one thing that sticks out in my mind is that he told me that the deaths of the recent palemasters was by his doing. They trusted him, and became corrupt, and random. He killed them as he could not stand by and watch as his supposed evil actions were taking place.  He killed them?!  He wanted to make an informed choice of who I follow…  He explained many gods, from Prytechon, Corath, Lucinder and all sorts.  He gave me the book that Akinan Lightbane used to record his becoming of the pale, the pages are not of paper, they are of flesh. The age of the book is great and the slime is everywhere, I will read it with great interest.   I have been thinking long and hard, I have talked to my sweet, listened to what Ozymandias has been saying and not forgetting what Zanirth has been trying to do.  In the end there is only one decision,   I must be true to myself,   I worship undeath, I will seek guidance from Corath.  It is in death where my path travels.