It has been a few
days since I last wrote in my journal. I am still on this infernal isle.
Progress was slow, but needed to be to ensure we are thorough and
methodical of our clearance of the island. We located a suitable camp location
to move the Jenivere survivors to. On the return journey to the current
camp we came across a recently abandoned camp that Jenivere member of the party
recognised as being inhabited by their ship’s captain and one of the
passengers. They were nowhere to be found and the suspicions were raised that
foul plots were afoot.
We returned to current camp and
met the four remaining Jenivere passengers. A gnome with a rather nasty
and vindictive tongue Gelik, a female “reformed” assassin called Sasha, a Tiany
human called Ishirou and Jask who was travelling on the Jenivere as prisoner, but
the documents I recovered from the Brine Demon exonerated him. My gift from
Iomedae told me that none of these people were evil either, but nonetheless I
will ensure I keep a close eye on them.
Jask was extremely grateful and
taught the party some very effective meditation techniques that help to focus
the mind. In exchange for the dimorphodon eggs, Sasha also offered to teach the
party some of her dubious assassin techniques. I felt somewhat uncomfortable,
even though in themselves the techniques were not evil so I sat these lessons
out. I cannot say the same for my colleagues who eagerly sought out the
knowledge. I hope they do not employ them in their intended purpose. The final gift/boon we were given was a
reputed treasure map from Ishirou on the condition he receives a share of any
treasure recovered.
After a couple days recuperation
from the various afflictions we were suffering from, including a horrific
twelve hour bout of red ache that left me significantly weakened, we set off to
conduct a more reconnaissance of the island, though in reality it was an
excursion to search for treasure.
Along our roundabout route we
came across another abandoned shelter. It looked like the occupants had met with
an unpleasant end as the shelter had been desecrated with an unholy tribute of
blood and teeth painted onto the walls. I reluctantly translated the infernal scrawl
for my compatriots. They were nothing but rambling of some deranged lunatics. It
is likely that it was the work of the islands cannibals. They need to be
delivered Iomedae’s justice and mercy without delay.
Turned out the map was accurate and we
recovered not only a chest buried beneath the top of a hill, but also
dispatched two ghouls that had been imprisoned in the cavern. Was a good job by
Ron and Szraiel to dispatch them as efficiently as they did, perhaps there is hope them. Maybe Iomedae can save them after all.
bwahahhahahah!
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