Journal of Crunch, Day 289d-290a

-day289-D:
We have moved on from Nathaniel's position to a lower point of the facility's aquatic conduit system. Resistance was encountered on the way, including an octopus and an unit of sharks. Due to extended operations, we have elected to set up camp in an alcove for the night. During this time, we were assaulted by crabs and poisonous fish, and then barricaded into our position. It is likely that they will be prepared for us in the morning.

Conclusions: This location is far more than a mere pirate base, and almost certainly the base of the dread aboleth. Arkadesh appears to be fine despite the repeated use of an enemy device, however, regular use of these items is not recommended. Azan may be vulnerable to the commands of the aboleth, though potentially no more or less than any of us. Dantroe's combat operations, though daring, have proven that he is a "forge queen". Hrogar has been a regular source of insight and strategies. Ragnarr is significantly more stable outside of a tavern, though not more sober. Sztuczka is now our explosives specialist.

-day290-A:
Ragnarr has cast a diagnostics spell on me out of Curiosity. It appears the Cannith-Vimnar Error Reporting Method is difficult to interpret by the uninitiated. Recalibration to a [0-9] numerical system will be a minimum requirement. Yech. Gratitude is natural for Ragnarr's concern for my well-being, however, it is still a [0-9] numerical system. Information throughput will suffer.

We are preparing to breach the stone barricade placed over the entrance to the alcove of our encampment. Final termination is likely. If this the final entry, and this journal is found by others inside a pirate fortress, be warned! There is danger here! Guard yourself against invasions of the mind!