Journal of Crunch, Day 290c to… later on.

-day290-C:
We eventually agreed to assault the remaining pirate forces, however, we came across a note in their leader's operations room. In this communication, he threatened the safety of the coastal regions of the Land of 5 Rivers should we continue our assault on the facility. He also offered to assist us in locating a key artifact should we retreat. Given the circumstances, we have opted to retreat and inform the naval authorities of the Land of 5 Rivers. We have also confiscated the pirate leader's desk. I'm not certain why.

Conclusions: When Lives Are Involved, Prioritization Of Objectives Is Important.


-day291:
We have returned to Arkadesh's homeland to inform the relevant authorities. Ragnarr and Hrogar have been engaged in rituals at the local Temple of Pelor to locate the lair of the Seer aboleth. They have discerned that it is stationed inside its own pocket plane, and will require extraplanar transport to access.

Conclusions: iT iS sUrprisingly rEfreshing tO bE tRansported fRom uNderwater to a dRy cLimate.


-day292:
We have returned to Sigil for supplies and transit. Ragnarr recommended a series of diagnostics for us, due to our experiences after the death of the Telepath aboleth. To that end, we have visited the same psionic engineer that repaired the elven organic; Arkadesh, Azan, and t I have been diagnosed with a psionic affliction. If left unmended, this affliction will override the standard personality traits to that of the Telepath aboleth. A purge of this condition will be required.

Conclusions: siGil feEls leSs alIve in coMparison to suBplane 3. thE abOleth do noT emPloy a stAndardized deAth evAsion meThodology.


-day292 + Sigil day1:
Armor upgrades are under way. Armor suit is being reinforced against mental invasion, and polished. Claimed a tower shield from the confiscated weaponry of the pirate facility, will reinforce it against negative energy fields and emblazon with my newfound symbol of faith. Psionic affliction purging was completed. Arkadesh, Azan, and I are now fully combat ready.

Conclusions: Psionicists do not take well to being called psionic engineers.


-day292 + Sigil day2:
Operational funds currently allow for secondary equipment. Have obtained new gauntlets and footwear. We also have located a supplier who will provide us with superior aquatic combat goods, and are equipping accordingly. Endured a number of "killer robot" jokes from shop clerks.

Conclusions: Do not shop at Maniacal Edward's House of Adventure.


-day292 + Sigil day3:
Continued equipment acquirement. Visited the site of my former shop afterwards, it has been rented to a married couple selling timepieces. Did not acquire one, though the shop is significantly livelier than before. There is even a new door in place.

Conclusions: Improvements to skills at artistic wood ornamentation will be required.


-day292 + Sigil day4:
A quiet day. Obtained an interesting book about the planes from Bglz's Discount Flattened-Inky-Pulp Hive. It does not have a map or listing of the plane we are visiting soon, but it was nice to read in a park and served as a welcome refresher on non-Material planes. Returned to learn that Sztuczka has found employment at the Civic Festhall in the Clerk's Ward, involving the Aria of Tupper and Mona. She will no longer be travelling with us for the duration of this activity. She was a valued member of the unit, and I wish her luck.

Conclusions: In the service of Emotion, no calling can be ignored for long.


-day292 + Sigil day5:
Escorted Ragnarr and Chris on a tavern patrol. Chris and Lief are doing alright, and it has not been long here since we left for Subplane 3. Arkadesh has received word from his commanding officers that Tupper, the Champion of Herakles, has been captured by the forces of Izmir. It's been presumed he has been broken. No new orders.

Conclusions: Pending.


-day292 + Sigil day6:
All armament upgrades complete. We are prepared to embark to the Plane of the Seer Aboleth. Given the probable circumstances of our capture or deactivation, the person reading this is likely in the employ of the Seer aboleth. To that end, YOUR TIME SHALL COME, FOUL FISH. IF NOT BY OUR HANDS THEN SOON.

-day292 + Sigil day6-B:
Combat with initial forces has proven to be more difficult than expected. Ragnarr's deific connections do not function as required while on the Plane of the Seer Aboleth. We are regrouping at Sigil and considering our options.