Day 1

I did it!! I escaped. Bloodied and beaten, I got away!! I honestly don't know how long i've been their thrall, only that it seems like forever. Only now is my life before coming back to me. The surface.... my childhood. For so long, it's been about the fighting. Those damn pits.... and Umilak, that damn squidface!!

I travelled for hours, maybe days..... I found a place... a city.... called Sanctuary. But people here are strange, or is it me? A city of refugees, ex-slaves like myself, yet so different. They seem to come from all walks of life..... seems the black skins and the squidfaces need everything done for them too!! I'll see what I can get from this place, and move on.

*Penned at the bottom*

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Day 5

I've been here in Sanctuary for a while. Doing odd jobs for this merchant and that artisan. Hells, I've even done a few for members of the government. Life down here is brutal. I've no one I trust, I keep looking over my shoulder....but what am I expecting there.... Umilak? GODS!! I HATE THAT SQUID!! There are a number of factions about Sanctuary. I met a few Tigereye Mercenaries. They seem a decent group. The City Watch is just that. They are over stressed and some of them quite high strung. I've heard of two other groups, the Seekers and the Society, but I know little about them. Then there's the Spellguard... some magic using force, possibly Watchmen Elite. I'm just goign ot bide my time and see what unfolds here. The food and drink are alright. I think I'll stay a bit longer.

*penned at the bottom*

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Day 12

Sanctuary..... what a name!! It's safer then the underdark, but it's like saying riding on a Stone Lizards back is safer than being right in front of it. I've been hanging about the Rock Bottom tavern a bit more. I also found a book store with some books on the history of this place. I've been trying to find out about this place. I've even made a few friends too. Menelanna and Dimitri have been pretty solid companions in the last few days. The soicety of the Ordered Mind seems to be a group that is dedicated to the destruction of the Illithid, and I'm alright with that. The Seekers seek the surface. I spoke with Councilwoman Adela, and read her books. She believesthe Seekers are a farse. I'm not so sure. I mean, some people chase gold and fame, why not the surface. oh gods... I miss the sunlight....

*penned at the bottom*

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Day 15

Things are looking up. I'm now a "local" at the Rock Bottom. I know a number of people and have even lead a job or two. Rats walking on two legs? Giant cave beetles? uuuk.

Dimitri has joined the Spellguard as an Associate. I can see why he did it. I've been thinking about doing it myself. But I find myself asking.... Do I want to be a soldier again? I was entering the Elven military on the surface when I got into this mess, will another military group lead me out? I've noticed that unless your of extreme use, most people seem to forget your even here unless your part of some faction. I admit, the prestiege of he Spellguard... and their authority, is quite attractive. Perhaps... we'll see.

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Day 21

I did it... I got up off my ever expanding ass and joined the Spellguard as an Associate. I'm done watching, time to make a commitment to something bigger. It took a while, I think a few of the Agents are unsure of me... well, they'll see. Dimitri is my Lieutenant, that should be fun. :( Always fun working for a friend. Oh well.

I've been busy. I travelled to an island called SSsssal'seth and faced off agianst some lizard folk. I lead a squad to clean up the brewery north of sanctuary, filthy drunken Hobgoblins. I went into the mines with a squard, and an interesting man named Stark, and killed a large group of gnolls.

But most notably, I met a man named Dreagle. He spoke of having been to the surface, I find it hard to believe. He said we're still slaves of the Illithid... oh Gods I hope not!!!! I think he's nuts. I only wanted a scimitar he had for sale, and got a philosophy.... feh... I'm a soldier, not a theologen. I got the scimitar, though the price was steep. What next? I have no idea, but I'm ready for anything.

*penned at the bottom*

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Day 24

I find the Spellguard is good for me. I thought at first I wouldn't enjoy the reginmented life again, but surprisingly I do. It has given me a purpose, and something to do. Other than STUPID(underlined) rookie mistakes, things go well on that front. I've got ot keep it together in front of the agents, if I hope for any type of promotion.

Well, more fun this evening. Dimitri, Kayne, Krian and I found a cave while looking for the prismatic cave. We fought some very smelly hmanoids, they made Krian and Kayne sick. I almost lost my lunch myself. We then founda spider cave and in the midst ofthe bugs, were attacked by a damned Goblin assassin of all things. We then ran into an Old Witch, called herself a Druid. I wonder what the Spellguard will do about her.

Had a little fun today at the Rock Bottom. I actually sang for some of the people there. Reminded me a lot of my mother. Gods, I hate this darkness!!!

I find my thoughts drifting back to Dimitri. He's not quite as serious as I am, but he's a good leader. He jokes about our getting together "for a night of fun", but that's not me. I'm not ready for any strong emotional ties, but I fear our close working relationship might drift me in that direction. Damniable instincts!!!

Overall, things are looking up. Got to keep my head in the action and bring more back to the Spellgaurd. Things are picking up, definiately.

*penned at the bottom*

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Day 28

Life has fallen into a usual pattern. Things are mostly the same around here. I hate to say it, but routine gets rather boring after a short time. though, I've met some people who make life a bit more interesting.

Menelanna is one of my best friends here. She's a righteous one, i'll give her that, but she's good ot have covering my back side. Edgin is a good man, he willing to take risks, and his spells help a lot in the few situations that have turned ugly. I've run into a number of dwarves, all fairly similar in attitude, skill and ability, but always good in a fight.

I think I may head up a mission to map the outer rim and the unknown areas. I know that's one of the things we've been asked to do. I posted about some of the items I've collected, hopefully someone will come looking for them. I could use the money. well, that's it for now, more later.

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Day 33

Yesterday was quite eventful.

I went on a Rothe hunt with Kayne and a few others. We ran into a Huge Rothe of incredible size. It was right outside the city gates. None of us dared to attack it. We moved southward and were trapped by a halfling rogue. He had set trap all about us and demanded gold to let us free, Luckily the kobold disabledthe traps nad we were able ot catch and kill the halfling. He wouldn't surrender. Not long after that, The tigereye lady named Z asked me to join their quest to take care of the Nearby Goblin Fortress. Out of 7 we almost lost 4. But we were successful. I am very happy with how my skills are increasing.

These elections are taking up so much time and resources. I little se the point. No matter who wins, what difference will it make? None I believe. The stress between the factions , though. That must be dealt with. I believe in IVandurs call for unity, but I'm not sure he's teh man to lead it. All of the candidates have valid points, but... We'll have to let it play out.That's all for now.

*PEnned at teh Bottom *

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Day 38 Entry 9

Driders, Halflings.... Large Lizards, I hate this place. I miss the sun. The warmth. I've been on vermin patrol so long, I can't remember anything else. While dealing in the Dunwarren sewers we ran into a group of Driders, most foul beasts!! We were able to deal with them though.

Money flows, things go well. This vote on councilman has my mind concerned. Someone is willing ot kill for a seat? How much better does that make them then the drow and squidfaces we so hate. Politics, feh!! Survival is what's important. I'm uncertain of who I would vote for at the moment, though only one or two candidates have my favor. Perhaps, as others, I should think about how electing a friend would advance my position here. But... I'm a soldier. It's what I do, who I am. Until I see the light of day again, I cannot relax myself to this world. It will only make me soft.

I have found many people here that are well on their way to being a good strong defense force. I will look specifically for those that show some leadership potential. X-out

*penned at the bottom *

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Day 40

Well, that's it, vote cast, future in the running. My vote cast for Genevis, as he is the best candidate to me. I'll be gald when it's over, hopefulyl we can concentrate on defending this city.

Yesterday I found a troll hunting party. I've fought trolls before, so I figured i'd join them. It was a horredous fight, but we won. I almost died. I saw the light a the end of the tunnel, but got pulled back just in time. Closer and closer these murderous humanoids come. We need to define a force or group ot hunt these things out and destroy them, before they get so close. But how?

Things at the Spellguard have been quiet, for me at least. I think there's a lot of stuff going on, i'm just not privy to it. Dimitri and Kayne seem to be in the heart of things. I suppose they'll tell me if anything is needed.

On a more personal note, I've discovered dyes. They're very interesting in fact. It'll make for interesting clothing. heh heh

*penned at the bottom*

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