Aurelia: Day 155

We opened the cabinet with the rune on it. It seems to be a meat locker with cuts of cattle in it. Most likely food for the creatures we have found.

Then, with nowhere else to go, we went down the grate. Jacob floated down and determined there to be water around 120 feet down. He kindly aided us all down, since we did not have rope to get there. Once we were in the water, we found a large sea creature. It had 30 feet of tentacles and was as wide as the opening below.

After a long and arduous battle, in which we almost lost Chris and Grungar, we finally defeated it. Jacob fought impressively and the Cleric called forth a fire elemental, which did an amazing amount of damage both to the creature and to us, but at least it gave us the edge we needed to defeat it. I do not like this fighting underwater. I am forced to use a spear, which Chris kindly lent me. I also am not fond of having anything other than firm ground beneath my feet.

We came upon an obsidian portal. Having no key with which to open it, we allowed Grungar to smash it. That is when the Keep literally began to fall down around our ears. In a blur of motion, we made it up to the dumb waiter and out of the Keep. We were able to make it clear of the Keep before it completely collapsed. Now we are back in the village for some much needed rest. Lucrezia definitely enjoyed her time outside while we were in the Keep. I hope she was not too worried for me.

Hercules, I must honestly say you have sent me to join some inspiring companions, even if they are men.

Diana, when I next get the chance to hunt, I shall make sure to offer some of the game to the fire to thank you for your patronage.