Journal of Crunch, Day 280-283

-day 280:
Revised Conclusion: Victory! The vile creature and its henchconstructs were destroyed, liberating the Seneschal and permitting her to flee the field of combat. This event has left feelings of energy and vigor, far moreso than any previously.

During the exit of the lair, a trap was inadvertently sprung, leaving the others to doubt my autonomy. Fortunately no compromise in integrity has been observed. The upper levels of the lair have been commandeered by allied organics known as yuan-ti. The aboleth had a variation on the lich phylactery as a means of continued survival; but fortunately Ragnarr knew how to disarm it, and did. Calibration with local calendar systems occurred.

Employment of the aboleth transportation network led us to a bleak landscape, fraught with danger. A dragon of many colors and hues met with us here, and offered us what little aid it could. When we could find no transportation, Ragnarr employed a teleportation spell to return us all to his place of birth. It was intriguing to explore the hometown of such a legend. Ragnarr's mood appears much improved, and he left for business with old relations. Deployment of a disguise was required at this point, as the people of this land are unfamiliar with my kind. It is also very cold here, and proper attire is required for continued operation.

Conclusions: Prioritization of the Draconic language may be required.

-day 281:
Arkadesh has expressed concern over my holy symbol. He says that the welding together of several holy symbols as one is insulting to the gods involved. We have embarked on a respectful disassembly of the item. While Arkadesh appears to know more about etiquette with regards to the gods, he seems unable to fully grasp my belief system. This is understandable, as it is fairly complex. An endeavor to educate him is under way. A new, non-offensive holy symbol will also be required.

Conclusions: Being able to explain your beliefs is important.

-day 282:
I became wind! Ragnarr employed a different transportation spell that allowed us to become gusts of wind, which travelled south towards a city called Umeiya. It was very invigorating. We have set up camp after many hours of travel in this fashion, and outside of smoke on the horizon and the potential presence of dragons, it has been quiet.

Conclusions: Always wear warm clothing while being wind.

-day 283:
A ravaged caravan was the source of the smoke on the horizon. It appears to have suffered an attack by one or more dragons. The corpses of the caravan guards have clear crystals around their necks, which is a sign of control by the dread aboleths.

Tupper has left the unit to report back to his superiors. Arkadesh recommended giving Tupper the symbol of Herakles before he left. Attempts to do so were met with the holy symbol being flung at my head. Perhaps the symbol was unsuitable for use by the Champion of Herakles after it was affixed to others. However, I am certain he will find a way to properly sanctify it and so snuck the item into his saddlebag. At the worst, it will serve as a sign of concern and hope from an ally.

Conclusions: The parting of friends is always difficult, even if one only knows them for a short time.