Journal of Crunch, Day 3-10, Year 2

-day 4:
We have successfully escorted the supply convoy to Point of Origin, and intend to stay in the city for a few days to provide support to its citizens and defenders. Proper repairs to the flagship are already underway. I look forward to exploring the city of which I have heard so much.

Conclusions: Hanging by your feet from a breach in the hull of a naval vessel causes significant drag and unwanted interference with its navigation.


-day 5:
The Temple of Pelor in Point of Origin is very remarkable, it is no wonder that Arkadesh and Azan would travel to train here. The level of polish and care of everything made me aware of the various dents and scratches on my own persons, though in hindsight this is probably intentional. Between Arkadesh and Azan's meetings with Point of Origin's military command, Sztuczka's uncanny ability to find and play at taverns in an evacuated city, and the temple priests' readiness in tending to the injured, and I must profess that I feel fairly useless. Still, it is a fine time to take inventory and clean my armor.

Conclusions: Not every day can be a grand adventure.


-day 7:
We have decided to attack enemy supply convoys traveling the countryside. So far we have taken down three. Sztuczka has proven effective in scaring off many of the soldiers escorting the caravans, removing the need for conflict in many cases. We have opted to destroy the supplies, as transporting them to Point of Origin would take too long. It is strange to be doing this, it is almost like the calm before the fury of a storm. Still, much good has been done, and Point of Origin will find it easier to hold its own against the forces of the vile aboleth.

Conclusions: There is always time for good deeds.


-day 8:
We have been ambushed during a convoy raid by a large black crystalline dragon. While we did not suffer any observable losses or kills, both Shullat and the enemy dragon are missing. In light of these events, Arkadesh has commanded that we return to Phonkeii to resupply, as the enemy forces are aware of our interference. Hopefully Shullat is alive and capable of returning to a safe encampment.

Conclusions: The adaptability of the enemy is not to be underestimated.


-day 9:
Our attempt at recon of the Sunken City did not go well. Bael'thas was captured, and required an extraction. This gave us a chance to see the enemy forces for ourselves; they are numerous and well organized. Fortunately Bael'thas was held outside the city, making it a simple matter for Keniroh to liberate him. Fleeing the city was very tense, though I regret that we were unable to rescue the other prisoners held at the encampment.

We returned to Phonkeii to find that Shullat had returned, and is in good health! The dragon we encountered had shifted to another plane in order to escape, and took Shullat with him. It took some transplanar travel for Shullat to locate Subplane 3 again, and we are glad to have him back.

Conclusions: Never underestimate an Archon when planes are on the line.


-day 10:
Last night, we were assaulted by an elite assassin in an attack that left me temporarily dead. This morning, we have learned that Keniroh's commanding officer was rendered permanently dead. Azan has put up a bounty on the assassin, and Keniroh is arranging the evacuation of his family from Phonkeii. Hopefully the assassin will follow us out of the city.

We have met up with Hrogar's forces in preparation for what may be the final battle. His army is new, but very familiar. It is strange to prepare for war again. Even if we are victorious, many of these people will die, and their bodies will be left to rust on the battlefield. The pre-battle tension is not a feeling that has dimmed in the interval. Hopefully they are here of their own free will, and willing to fight in defense of their plane.

Conclusions: There is always a fight to be fought.