Khalo's Journal: Liberation of Evershade

We sent Ostar ahead to scout the sentry situation between the road and Evershade. I made the initial suggestion. Had I not, I think it is likely that someone else would have, but still, I will carry this on my conscience, and will think of Ostar from time to time, hopefully before I suggest a similar course of action.

But Ostar was captured, and the villians made good on their threats to murder him if we did not abandon our efforts to deliver Evershade from their imposed and unwelcome rule. For our part, we dispatched a good many of them, including another troll, several ogres and men, and one ogre with the ability to cast spells. He took up his strategic position in the air, but once again, I called upon a trusty hippogriff to engage him in combat. The magical flying steed prevailed, as did we, with only a few remaining goblins and men left to flee. I have paused to record this entry prior to conducting a thorough investigation, but I presume that Evershade is now free to return to it's status quo.

I understand there to be an enchanter of goods here, and hopefully also an armor smith who would be willing to help me fashion the thick hide of this troll into a useful protective suit.

Herein, I would also like to record a reminder to myself - when I am able to rememorize spells, I should obtain an animal messenger to deliver a note to our ship captain, so that he knows we are alive and continuing to work on the fresh water problem. I will aim to have Osbert or Jace assist me with the note, as they are both charismatic and articulate individuals. I do not wish to accidentally offend our ride to Lemia, which, I must state again, is still our intended destination.

Finally, having notched another significant combat under my belt, I feel I am growing and developing more skill as a fighter and a team player. Having long been absent an animal companion following the passing of Daisy, I believe I am now ready to recruit a new beast to journey at my side. This time, as the animal's friendship is not bound by familiar ties, I shall endeavor to find one more suited to my personality.

Entry concluded.