Hobgoblin Journal

Day 1

Vuvi has convinced me, after many nights at the bar. I like what he’s been saying. Of course, those in power hide secrets from us. Let’s see what this shard is that makes it worth hiding. I hope I haven’t gotten in with Fiend-lovers, but Vuvi does not seem like the kind. At least green matches my skin.
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Day 5

A gift—blood divine.
Dead shards, but full of life.
Her blessing strikes in silence.

I ascend to the stars tonight,
and see myself more than mortal.
Apostle of the Wandering Shard.
Knower of truths.

The weight of tomorrow.
The pain, regret, and sorrow.
Lost to her breath, fragmented.
The guardian shatters all that cracked her.

Owner of my Destiny.
Part of the Altar, a shard of something larger.
Once broken; soon, whole.

A broken cycle. There is no other future.
We will save this ignorant world.


Day 17

The shard of Tural is in a boy. A boy. Elizabeth claims the ritual will not harm him, but I am not certain. The Shard’s magic changes what it touches—for the better, but it still changes. Anyways, our days of glory approach. I see the Shard in the sky and feel her touch in my mind.
My new magic thanks it.
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Day 18

Elizabeth was replaced today. Her attitude and those… things offput me, so I have nothing to complain about.
The new Vitral seems more friendly; Iva and Vuvi agree. The druid’s vines bring more life to our halls.

The Pit of Failures keeps growing. We will need to clean up at some point, but the Vitral has been too busy with preparations.
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Day 23

We almost lost a delivery to gnolls. I do not understand how they keep sending their people so easily—most need more persuasion to see the Shard’s beauty.
They will be happy in their Fate. Tools of divine labor.
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Day 25

The ritual happens today. The Vitral sent us to collect more kobolds—we need to take the opportunity. Simple work, and I’ll be able to enjoy the open air. I can’t stand the tunnels' humidity.

(Written in a hastier manner, slightly blurry.)
The warden spotted four invaders. Walleh has recalled everyone. We need to rush this ritual, and they will be worthy sacrifices. Need to warn the guard to escort them in.
Nobody is allowed to squander the eclipse.