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The Dark Squad in the Secrets of Saltmarsh #135 Sorry For The (Attempted) Genocide.
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<blockquote data-quote="Goonalan" data-source="post: 8674718" data-attributes="member: 16069"><p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="font-size: 26px">Playa Playa</span></strong></p><p></p><p><strong>The Diary of Nicholai Barbaros Kostyiev-</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong><em>6th Myrtul</em></strong></p><p></p><p>Dear diary,</p><p></p><p>It has been a simply rotten day!</p><p></p><p>I finally gathered the nerve to confront Aleksandr about the ghastly noises coming from his rooms, and Konstantin was there as well!</p><p></p><p>It is always so much more difficult when they are together.</p><p></p><p>I asked him to keep the noise down, and he said that the problem must be with my ears, as no one else seemed to be disturbed!</p><p></p><p>Well, I may have gotten a little cross, and both of them seemed to take offense. They said that the best option was to trim my ears a little! I protested of course, but as usual I was too weak to stop them doing as they pleased.</p><p></p><p>I am afraid I did not make much of a brave showing of myself. Broke down actually. At least they agreed not to tell father.</p><p></p><p>Konstantin even said they preferred me better this way, as I am so different that it is strange that I should look like them.</p><p></p><p><strong><em>7th Myrtul</em></strong></p><p></p><p>Dear diary,</p><p></p><p>I have decided that I have to take some kind of revenge on Aleksandr. He has gone too far this time.</p><p></p><p>I have decided to free his latest guest and to get them away from the castle. At the very least it might provide some respite from the noise.</p><p></p><p>Daylight should give me chance to get them a good distance before I have to return to avoid suspicion.</p><p></p><p><strong><em>20th Myrtul</em></strong></p><p></p><p>Dear diary,</p><p></p><p>I FINALLY DID IT!</p><p></p><p>I think I finally got far enough away that they will never be able to find me!</p><p></p><p>After the ear thing, and that poor woman, I decided it would be best to avoid my family for a while.</p><p></p><p>I headed out to that ruined forest temple I have been meaning to take a look at.</p><p></p><p>What a marvel it is, older even than father. It seems likely that the ruin has stood there since before my family took over the barony.</p><p></p><p>While exploring, I found a hidden corridor, simply choked with roots. I managed to squeeze through a gap - my build does have it's advantages after all - and found an astounding underground chamber.</p><p></p><p>It was large and circular, with raised edges like an amphitheatre. The ceiling was painted with an enormous representation of unfamiliar stars, faded by time. After pausing for a quick sketch, I turned my attention to the wide, uncannily level, and utterly unadorned floor.</p><p></p><p>As I approached, I realised that the entire room was an enormous mirror!</p><p></p><p>Reflected clearly within was the same sky as the mural, only in the mirror the first light of dawn seemed to be breaking.</p><p></p><p>Oh how I wish I could have shared the beauty of that image with my family, I do not know if any of them have ever truly seen a dawn.</p><p></p><p>Regrettably, my usual misfortune and clumsiness decided to assert itself: I leaned over too far trying to get a better look. I remember closing my eyes, terrified that the weight of my mail would shatter that beautiful mirror, but the impact never came.</p><p></p><p>Instead, I found myself falling through that reflected sky, well above the clouds, just as the sun crested the horizon. I had no way to slow my fall, and could only watch as I plummeted into the swirling grey below.</p><p></p><p>I must have fainted (weak until the end, father would be so ashamed) as I awoke to find myself before a cave. The wind whipping snow around me as though trying to conceal the breath-taking (figuratively) vista of a sweeping mountain range.</p><p></p><p>Only the inclement weather broke the spell, and I have retreated into the cave away from the wind.</p><p></p><p>I suppose I should be concerned for my safety, but it is all too marvellous to concern myself with such simple worries as yet.</p><p></p><p>Even the cave interior offers new delights! The walls are densely packed with primitive paintings that appear to tell the story of a great hero, battling monsters, creating great wonders and raising cities in his name. </p><p></p><p>The strangest thing is that I can still see the clouds out of the corner of my eye, as though looking through a smudged spyglass. Though they remain in the periphery even when I turn quickly. Yet another mystery to explore as I learn more of this place.</p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18px">Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the DM.</span></strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Goonalan, post: 8674718, member: 16069"] [CENTER][B][SIZE=7]Playa Playa[/SIZE][/B][/CENTER] [B]The Diary of Nicholai Barbaros Kostyiev- [I]6th Myrtul[/I][/B] Dear diary, It has been a simply rotten day! I finally gathered the nerve to confront Aleksandr about the ghastly noises coming from his rooms, and Konstantin was there as well! It is always so much more difficult when they are together. I asked him to keep the noise down, and he said that the problem must be with my ears, as no one else seemed to be disturbed! Well, I may have gotten a little cross, and both of them seemed to take offense. They said that the best option was to trim my ears a little! I protested of course, but as usual I was too weak to stop them doing as they pleased. I am afraid I did not make much of a brave showing of myself. Broke down actually. At least they agreed not to tell father. Konstantin even said they preferred me better this way, as I am so different that it is strange that I should look like them. [B][I]7th Myrtul[/I][/B] Dear diary, I have decided that I have to take some kind of revenge on Aleksandr. He has gone too far this time. I have decided to free his latest guest and to get them away from the castle. At the very least it might provide some respite from the noise. Daylight should give me chance to get them a good distance before I have to return to avoid suspicion. [B][I]20th Myrtul[/I][/B] Dear diary, I FINALLY DID IT! I think I finally got far enough away that they will never be able to find me! After the ear thing, and that poor woman, I decided it would be best to avoid my family for a while. I headed out to that ruined forest temple I have been meaning to take a look at. What a marvel it is, older even than father. It seems likely that the ruin has stood there since before my family took over the barony. While exploring, I found a hidden corridor, simply choked with roots. I managed to squeeze through a gap - my build does have it's advantages after all - and found an astounding underground chamber. It was large and circular, with raised edges like an amphitheatre. The ceiling was painted with an enormous representation of unfamiliar stars, faded by time. After pausing for a quick sketch, I turned my attention to the wide, uncannily level, and utterly unadorned floor. As I approached, I realised that the entire room was an enormous mirror! Reflected clearly within was the same sky as the mural, only in the mirror the first light of dawn seemed to be breaking. Oh how I wish I could have shared the beauty of that image with my family, I do not know if any of them have ever truly seen a dawn. Regrettably, my usual misfortune and clumsiness decided to assert itself: I leaned over too far trying to get a better look. I remember closing my eyes, terrified that the weight of my mail would shatter that beautiful mirror, but the impact never came. Instead, I found myself falling through that reflected sky, well above the clouds, just as the sun crested the horizon. I had no way to slow my fall, and could only watch as I plummeted into the swirling grey below. I must have fainted (weak until the end, father would be so ashamed) as I awoke to find myself before a cave. The wind whipping snow around me as though trying to conceal the breath-taking (figuratively) vista of a sweeping mountain range. Only the inclement weather broke the spell, and I have retreated into the cave away from the wind. I suppose I should be concerned for my safety, but it is all too marvellous to concern myself with such simple worries as yet. Even the cave interior offers new delights! The walls are densely packed with primitive paintings that appear to tell the story of a great hero, battling monsters, creating great wonders and raising cities in his name. The strangest thing is that I can still see the clouds out of the corner of my eye, as though looking through a smudged spyglass. Though they remain in the periphery even when I turn quickly. Yet another mystery to explore as I learn more of this place. [B][SIZE=5]Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the DM.[/SIZE][/B] [/QUOTE]
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