The Hunt Journal

11th Year, 3rd Moon, 21st Day: Realm: Hibernia
Farewell Caledonia!

Well today is the day the Mages deem necessary to push me forward with my hunt. It seems they feel I am to skilled for Caledonia. Tonight I celebrate my graduation with my sister Uan at the Pub in Ardee. She will be glad to hear I have completed my training. I intend on training my skills a bit more, and I do hope I can see Elyzaria on the other side of Ligen or perhaps I will sneak away to Albion to see her. Regardless meeting up with her will be my first priority. I will miss my days in Caledonia and always hold Carcer, Kaliel, Keroh, Elyzaria, Delphron, Tomi, Lilipad, Posy, Lanbridge, and Shorin dear to my heart.

On my final days I claimed the lives of 19 Midgards. The fights were often times very rough and I made a lot of trips through the Otherworld. The new outcropping of Hibernian's entering the battleground was less than pleasing. Reminded me a lot of the crowd at the Battle of Thidranki. It is indeed sad when I can trust an Albion more than my own countryman. For the next 4 to 6 moons I will be traveling abroad to Midgard. I plan to locate every traveling pattern and camping location as well as every safe zone for when I decide to rest.

I am very anxious to go hunt again. I feel my destiny nearing. As I drink tonight I shall say a toast to all of my newfound friends still fighting the good fight in Caledonia. May the wind be at their back and the Norse be at their feet. Rest well Caledonia.

Marks

Cosus (2), Golddon (2), Huleo (4), Hune (1), Izulde (1), Kagera (3), Poppa (2), Uma (1), Zoof (2)

11th Year, 3rd Moon, 18th Day: Realm: Hibernia
The Foolish Dwarf

I managed to sneak past the night watch tonight and get back inside Druim Ligen. I have received word from my sister Uan that it is no longer safe to travel near Hibernian Guards. It seems that my love for Elyzaria has been declared as treason, punishable by death.

I remained in Caledonia hiding away from the keep guards most of the past few days. While in Caledonia I spent a lot of time hunting with Elyzaria. One in particular fight I used myself as bait and we ran across a loan Skald by the name of Rilne. I turned and acted as though I was retreating. The skald ran up behind me and swung his sword at me. Right as he was about to stab me in the back I whipped around and placed both of my swords in his chest. He turned to run and there stood my dearest Elyzaria with a quick stab to the throat. The Dwarfs limp body fell to the floor. Elyzaria had the cutest smile on her face. I knew she was thinking the same thing as I. ″Foolish Dwarf″... He must have been real surprised to have a mage turn around and stab him in the chest.

The battles in Caledonia have grown rather tame to those of the past week. I fear my time here is coming to an end. Caledonia's doors will only be open to me a few more days. I must make the best of them. I have decided that until I am forced to leave I will continue my hunt for the Shadowblade Redar and also the Skald Rilne. I shall enjoy holding Rilne's organs in my hand. Well I fear the guards will find me soon I best leave before I am noticed.

Marks

Aucan (1), Huleo (1), Hullglizia (1), Lararb (1), Mychial (2), Ramaras (1), Rilne (2), Skhar (1), Veratos (1), Vhellgrin (1), Vordka (1)

11th Year, 3rd Moon, 15th Day: Realm: Hibernia
The Mark

It was a long 5 days that passed since my last battle with Redar. I feared he long gone from the lands of Caledonia. Today our paths crossed. It was during a keep siege that I ran across this elusive Kobold Shadowblade. After studying the environment I realized he did not have a healer to meant his wounds and that left a weakness. I quickly applied diseases to my blades and struck him with them as he ran by. I then regained my strength crept into the keep and waylaid him right on Caledonia's doorstep. His body fell limp to the floor and I bolted out of the keep as fast as the wind could carry me. The whole time a flurry of arrows whisked by me. I managed to escape with enough life left to mend my wounds. My job was done I had slain my mark.

This week my next mark has been given to me. His name is Sildid, yet another shadowblade, cept this one favors axes over blades. He managed to get the upper hand on me at our first meeting but I returned to let him know I am hunting him. I''m sure this one will be much more playful than Redar. If nothing else he should be easier to find.

All in all I laid to rest nine Norseman today. A good number for a good day. It was a very enjoyable day filled with sieges and many battles. It also will be forever held as a very special day as it was the day I proposed to my dearest Elyzaria. I led her and some of her friends out into the woods to a quiet place and presented her with a golden ring I bought from a jewelry shop in Tir na Nog. Her eyes lit up and she leaned over giving me a huge hug, nearly swishing me in the process, followed by a very passionate kiss and a definite yes.

I do know that the road ahead is not one that shall be liked by many. But my mother always told me. Follow your heart wherever it leads you, and that is exactly what I plan to do. I may not be liked for loving a Briton, but truthfully what's different. People hate that which they don't understand. They hide behind anger and rage and start wars just because they don't understand why people from other places are they way they are. Half the time Hibernians don't understand who I am and where I come from. They sooner cut my heart out than find out. But that's just they way people are I guess.

Marks

Ameid (1), Garalk (1), Giermagnus (1), Izulde (1), Poppa (1), Redar (1), Sildid (1), Unaval (1), Veratos (1)

11th Year, 3rd Moon, 13th Day: Realm: Hibernia
Hunting Redar

For the past week I have turned Caledonia upside down tracking a Shadowblade by the name of Redar. For weeks he has terrorized the people of Caledonia and for weeks he has taken lives of Hibernian men and women. Over the course of the past week I have encountered him 4 times. To date I have only slain him once. I am quite certain he is using a sleeper to channel their energies to protect him. Several times I have gotten him within his last breath and he manages to pull through. It was after the third loss that I decided to call upon my very own sleeper to even the playing field. Unfortunately during the past 3 days I have not been able to follow his trail. I fear his time is up in Caledonia and he will not return. Redar has proven to be a most formidable opponent and for this I shall keep his picture close and continue tracking him as I move forward in my learning.

During my stay in Caledonia I did manage to mark a few more graves. Seventeen to be exact. One battle I single handily laid to rest a Troll Healer, Shadowblade and a Hunter. How, I am unsure. Twas defiantly a blessing from the God's that kept me with the living. I should try not to be so clumsy in the future.

I finished my week by traveling to Ardee and having a pint with Brumhilda and Uan at the pub. Was quite nice to see my sister. I hadn't seen her in nearly 2 moons. After having a few drinks I attended a class on tracking and have improved my abilities in detecting lurkers. I can now track hunters with greater speed and efficacy.

Marks

Barbos (1), Dakrar (1), Frelam (3), Huleo (1), Lothren (1), Oddimrd (1), Rrutroo (2), Skhar (3), Vostad (1), Wylann (3)

11th Year, 3rd Moon, 9th Day: Realm: Hibernia
Alas A Moment of Rest

Once again it has been several moons since I have managed to rest. Caledonia fell under siege once again. Over 3 days Midgards, Hibernians and Albion have claimed possession of Caledonia. Blood has been spilt non-stop over the past few days and I have been rather busy. I am very tired from my battles and think I will seek refuge in the barracks tonight. Tomorrow I must wake and sharpen my daggers for the battles ahead.

On the third night I did see Elyzaria once again. Her smile was a kind welcome. I also met some of her comrades Tomi, Asmirond, Altnumil, Kaliel, and Carcer. They all seem like a nice bunch except for their liking to kill Hibernians. Their sparing me was a kind act compared to the butchering earlier this week I took from the people of Albion. Sometimes its really hard to keep my oath, but then I think. What is worst... Death... or disappointing my people's spirits, or yet worse. the gods. I do hope my people are proud and I hope tonight they will let me rest in peace. May the Gods watch over their spirits, and protect my dearest Elyzaria.

Marks

Barata (1), Bearhof (1), Boulviz (1), Caull (1), Divayne (1), Gurius (1), Jangles (1), Kazahd (2), Ogskar (1), Qelii (1), Radugor (1), Rian (2), Sorionn (1)

11th Year, 3rd Moon, 4th Day: Realm: Hibernia
The Pale Moon

The moon was as pale as a fresh coat of snow tonight as Hibernians, Norsemen, and Albion collided in a gigantic battle that would leave hundreds dead and several wounded. As I scaled the wall of Caledonia a severed torso nearly pealed me off of my rope. The clashing of metal on metal and ripping of flesh cause my blood to boil with anticipation. Caledonia had turned to an all out free for all.

This weeks mark was Anneo who I managed to slay four times over 2 days. I still have 3 days left this week. Perhaps I can send him home a couple more times this week before I choose a new mark. In all the fights were rather ruthless and gruesome. I saw many of my fellow Hibernians fall in some terrible fashions. Tis good that they all were wearing their bindstones though I cant imagine the pain they must have felt as the axe blades severed their every limbs.

Its terrible what goes on in Caledonia but the fight must rage on. I have not seen Elyzaria in several days. I do hope she is safe. Alas it is time to rest. Till next time.

Marks

Anneo (4), Fiercewind (1), Jeagersa (2), Jerilynn (1), Joridgend (1), Redar (1), Volwrath (1)

11th Year, 2nd Moon, 26th Day: Realm: Hibernia
My Return to Caledonia

Much had changed in the time passed. The winter had passed and new blossoms filled the trees of Caledonia. Midgard banners flew over the keep and hordes of savages roamed the land. My first objective was to estimate the force I was up against. How many Albion roamed, whether they were friend or foe, and where were the Midgards were lurking. I began on my usual patrol of the Midgard keep, the Midgard rivers, the Midgard bridge, and Caledonia keep. It was at the keep I first found a loan Kobold standing watch at the keep gates. I noticed him nodding away slowly and waited. I closed in on him and before he realized I was standing in front of him I took my staff and executed a fierce upward slam on him causing his neck to snap backwards with a loud snap sound. His body fell limp to the floor and I fled from the scene. I returned to place the flowers on his grave and noticed a Shadowblade lurking near. I quickly made way towards the Hibenrian bridge.

The battles intensified from there and the war Caledonia returned to an all out massacre. By the third day I had slain 34 Norseman. I briefly returned the Hibernian stronghold to med my wounds and get a warm meal. I plan to return later tonight at attempt to seek out more fresh blood.

Marks

Badwell (2), Bicarat (1), Culthbert (1), Draugnir (1), Elgoran (1), Firache (1), Fyggynd (1), Gonz (1), Hidux (1), Illthane (1), Jeagersa (1), Joro (1), Kaoru (2), Keiix (1), Kiselvir (1), Orca (1), Qev (1), Rellnik (3), Rorhall (1), Savengriff (2), Shinobiwan (1), Vemund (1), Zutun (2)

11th Year, 2nd Moon, 23rd Day: Realm: Hibernia
A Moon Later

Tis been nearly a moon since I last visited my journal in Druim Ligen. I have been venturing the country side and practicing my Alchemy. After sitting down with Clioe and Danthe for an Ale we decided to take a trip to Failte and pay respects to our families graves.

Neither had been to Failte since that wretched day. The road was long and filled with danger. The Norse and Albion were actively sieging our frontier and the rain was hammering us as we trekked forward. As we passed Dun Ailinne a group of Siabra attempted to rob us. Bravely Danthe stepped up and told Clioe and I to keep going. He asked I place a scroll on his fathers grave and told me to hurry before he gets mad and puts an arrow in my arse. That boy sure does have a way with words! Last I heard of Danthe he was laughing as he pummeled the bunch of lackeys. I'm sure they learned a fine lesson in how to get ye arse beat.

After about 2 days Clioe and I finally arrived safely at Failte. The village still was overrun by spirits and I could see my efforts to free them have not come with much success. Perhaps they will only rest when I finally slay Garm. Regardless I must continue on bravely and attempt to set their souls free. We then made way to our parents graves to the southeast of Failte. Clioe and I sat on a log for many hours reminiscing about the fun we had pretending that the log we sat on was a grand ship that took us to far away lands. We spent the eve there and made way back to Drium Ligen the next morning.

Marks

None

11th Year, 2nd Moon, 2nd Day: Realm: Hibernia
The Bloodbath

The sky over Caledonia was painted red with blood this eve. As the sun set the bloodshed began. Hibernian's and Albion alike slammed into the Midgard owned Caledonia Keep. I made my first kill on the road to the Midgard Bridge. I found Voshie, a spirit master, running alone to the Midgard stronghold. I carefully hid behind a tree and when she least expected it jumped out and thrust my knives into her throat spraying the soil with kobold blood. Her blood was warm and a bit sweet. I saw her brown eyes roll to the back of her head as she fell limp to the floor. I laid her onto the ground and carefully placed a flower on her grave. It was then that Elyzaria found me. She crept up next to and carefully embraced me and my blood soaked leather armor. She gently gave me a kiss on the cheek and then snuck off. We tormented a handful of Norsemen for the rest of the night and finally bid each other farewell and went our separate ways. I do hope my family found at least one of 10 Norsemen I had slain. I fear my people grow angry with the slow pace of my revenge. I must speed up the pace if I shall set them free.

Marks

Faby (1), Hazcorith (1), Heargrund (1), Helenne (3), Misakichi (1), Myird (1), Voshie (1)

11th Year, 2nd Moon, 1st Day: Realm: Hibernia
The Doors Opened

It has been days since the Norsemen came to Caledonia. Today alas I watched as to my dismay 14 Norsemen came flooding out of the Midgard keep. The battles were pretty routine as I slowly picked off a few as they fought a handful of Hibernians and a couple brave Albion. In all I managed to lay 3 to rest before I laid to rest this eve. It was a breath of fresh air being able to slay once again. My patience has paid off.

Marks

Absyn (1), Brogema (1), Sabus (1)