Giornale di Aurelia

I hate trolls. They are vile creatures.

We reached the mountains. Well, the foothills at least. We found an encampment on one hill. It looked like the occupants would most likely return, so we proceeded to another hill. I was able to determine that the occupants were large. Why we decided just moving to another hill and not farther away is beyond me. I am not sure why I did not suggest going further away. My instincts told me to get far away, but I did not speak them. Blessed Diana, I should have done better in your service.

I did, however, notice that we were being scouted by at least one troll. We beefed up our patrols. Not enough though. We must come up with a patrol system that means more of us are armed and awake if and when an attack comes. We were practically caught snoozing!

As for the fight, I of course tried to take down the ranger. Then Jacob built his wall of flame in my way. Blood and ashes! That got in my way. By then, fortunately, Tupper had fallen so I had good aim at one of the Trolls in camp.

Thankfully Chris was able to do some of his magic and figure out where their caster was located! We finally were able to overcome them, but the Ranger still got away. I intend to follow him. Whether everyone else wants to or not. He cannot get away. Too dangerous.

What really frustrates me is that we were sloppy. There is no excuse for how careless we were last night. And we survived. I would not have blamed the Gods if they had seen fit for us not to survive.