Sigil + 5 months
The demons have given me my first order. I am to return to Sigil under their protection and resume contact with The Ashen and her Doomguard co-conspirators. What they hope to gain from this I can only guess, but surely it is not for the better of Sigil.
They can protect me from the mage hunter's scrying attempts, but his questioning of Sigil's citizens I will have to counteract myself. They assure me my life is not in danger as long as I follow their directions, but I still feel nervous about returning to Sigil after all this time. Much may have happened to my reputation in the meantime.
Hopefully someday I will be able to free myself from the demons' hold on me, but for now my most immediate concern is the Doomguard and this mage hunter, Vladimir Konstantin. I will need all my magical skills and more to defeat him before I am free to deal with my "dark benefactors".
Kalyn Orlezea
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*mf_hansen
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Sigil + 17 tendays
I have had no luck tracking down the Ashen, and according to rumors around town she may be gone for good. My masters will not be pleased with this development, but strangely they have not contacted me yet. Luckily. I will try to improve relations with the remaining Doomguard to appease my dark benefactors in the meantime.
It has been a while since my last planeswalking trips, and it seems my combat skills are quite rusty. With all my spells and wards up I still have trouble fighting the odd fiend and demon. I wonder what my masters think of me slaying their kin. Ah, most likely they are glad to be rid of the competition.
My equipment is starting to seem rusty too, so maybe that is part of the reason for my recent inability. It seems some of the indeps are holding auctions at the Bazaar these days, so maybe I could have someone smith me some new more accurate cold iron and silver kukri, along with some armor readjustments here and there.
I have had no luck tracking down the Ashen, and according to rumors around town she may be gone for good. My masters will not be pleased with this development, but strangely they have not contacted me yet. Luckily. I will try to improve relations with the remaining Doomguard to appease my dark benefactors in the meantime.
It has been a while since my last planeswalking trips, and it seems my combat skills are quite rusty. With all my spells and wards up I still have trouble fighting the odd fiend and demon. I wonder what my masters think of me slaying their kin. Ah, most likely they are glad to be rid of the competition.
My equipment is starting to seem rusty too, so maybe that is part of the reason for my recent inability. It seems some of the indeps are holding auctions at the Bazaar these days, so maybe I could have someone smith me some new more accurate cold iron and silver kukri, along with some armor readjustments here and there.
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Sigil + 20 tendays
How stupid, exposing myself like that. That day at the bazaar the mage hunter was of course also present and on the lookout for me. I caught a glimpse of him talking to a merchant pointing at me in the distance, and then I ran away. The next tendays were spent in the planes surrounding Sigil, away from civilization.
They gave me some time to think about my situation and this mage hunter I am being chased by. If only I could get in contact with the Cowled Wizards and learn why they have such a hate for me and want a mage hunter to bring me down without even talking to me beforehand. I wonder what sort of person this Vladimir Konstantin is.
He was missing one eye and sported quite heavy armor, and his demeanor certainly did not look friendly. He seemed the religious sort too, so I doubt he is open to bribery or persuasion either. It seems more clear now than ever that I need my masters' help to defeat him.
How stupid, exposing myself like that. That day at the bazaar the mage hunter was of course also present and on the lookout for me. I caught a glimpse of him talking to a merchant pointing at me in the distance, and then I ran away. The next tendays were spent in the planes surrounding Sigil, away from civilization.
They gave me some time to think about my situation and this mage hunter I am being chased by. If only I could get in contact with the Cowled Wizards and learn why they have such a hate for me and want a mage hunter to bring me down without even talking to me beforehand. I wonder what sort of person this Vladimir Konstantin is.
He was missing one eye and sported quite heavy armor, and his demeanor certainly did not look friendly. He seemed the religious sort too, so I doubt he is open to bribery or persuasion either. It seems more clear now than ever that I need my masters' help to defeat him.
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Sigil + 20½ tendays
I finally returned to Sigil, albeit with a change of clothes. So far I have not seen my quarry and hope to keep things this way. I spent the time improving on my enchantment and alchemy skills, and got a few improvements to my robe from it. Not a bad start.
I also met someone who simply calls himself 'Shadow', and a small fellow called 'Jiro' if I remember correctly. Both of them helped me finally improve the blades I have been wielding for gods know how long. 'Shadow' in particular -- he practically gave me the enchantments for free -- I wonder if he has a thing for me.
Last night I received a letter from someone. I am still unsure who exactly he or she is, but I know they want to set up a meeting with me. I spent the day looking around town, asking passers-by if someone was looking for me beside the mage hunter. No luck so far.
I finally returned to Sigil, albeit with a change of clothes. So far I have not seen my quarry and hope to keep things this way. I spent the time improving on my enchantment and alchemy skills, and got a few improvements to my robe from it. Not a bad start.
I also met someone who simply calls himself 'Shadow', and a small fellow called 'Jiro' if I remember correctly. Both of them helped me finally improve the blades I have been wielding for gods know how long. 'Shadow' in particular -- he practically gave me the enchantments for free -- I wonder if he has a thing for me.
Last night I received a letter from someone. I am still unsure who exactly he or she is, but I know they want to set up a meeting with me. I spent the day looking around town, asking passers-by if someone was looking for me beside the mage hunter. No luck so far.
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Sigil + 7 months
I was finally contacted by the Doomguard. The one sending me the letter was a leader of that faction and swore me in. The agenda of this faction is a bit too grim for my tastes, but I must follow my masters' orders. Hopefully this will finally push them off my back, at least for the time being.
The admission process was somewhat complicated, especially the part about protecting the razorvine on one of Sigil's buildings. In the end I accomplished it by paying a bunch of clueless carpenters a hefty sum to wall off a small overgrown 'haunted' house, delaying the Dabus' vine trimming for almost a full day.
I have since then spent some time with 'Shadow', mainly on planeswalking and talking. It does indeed seem he is very much interested in me, as he has made several passes already. Talking to him is calming in a way; it helps me better deal with people. We spent the last night together.
I was finally contacted by the Doomguard. The one sending me the letter was a leader of that faction and swore me in. The agenda of this faction is a bit too grim for my tastes, but I must follow my masters' orders. Hopefully this will finally push them off my back, at least for the time being.
The admission process was somewhat complicated, especially the part about protecting the razorvine on one of Sigil's buildings. In the end I accomplished it by paying a bunch of clueless carpenters a hefty sum to wall off a small overgrown 'haunted' house, delaying the Dabus' vine trimming for almost a full day.
I have since then spent some time with 'Shadow', mainly on planeswalking and talking. It does indeed seem he is very much interested in me, as he has made several passes already. Talking to him is calming in a way; it helps me better deal with people. We spent the last night together.
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Sigil + 22 tendays
Being deprived of writing material for the past month, I write the following four entries in recollection of the past several tendays' events. These events began just after a night with 'Shadow' on returning to my room at the inn. I had been careless and the mage hunter, Vladimir Konstantin, had caught up with me finally.
As I entered the room he knocked me out and everything turned black. I came to some time later without clothes, glasses or my magic amulet. I presume I was in a holding cell in some other room in Sigil, as my magic was still hampered without the amulet. It would take a whole day to pass before my captor returned with food.
As I ate he questioned me and accused me of practicing witchcraft for demons, both here and in Amn where I came from. At first I denied everything, but after a few more days of isolation and starvation I finally caved in. I expected him to kill me at this point, but for some reason he kept me alive instead.
Being deprived of writing material for the past month, I write the following four entries in recollection of the past several tendays' events. These events began just after a night with 'Shadow' on returning to my room at the inn. I had been careless and the mage hunter, Vladimir Konstantin, had caught up with me finally.
As I entered the room he knocked me out and everything turned black. I came to some time later without clothes, glasses or my magic amulet. I presume I was in a holding cell in some other room in Sigil, as my magic was still hampered without the amulet. It would take a whole day to pass before my captor returned with food.
As I ate he questioned me and accused me of practicing witchcraft for demons, both here and in Amn where I came from. At first I denied everything, but after a few more days of isolation and starvation I finally caved in. I expected him to kill me at this point, but for some reason he kept me alive instead.
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Sigil + 23 tendays
Why he kept me alive I can only guess. Perhaps he pitied me; I am starting to believe this is the cause. Or perhaps over his years of hunting he has grown tired of killing for others without a righteous cause. Maybe, hopefully, he realized that I am not as dangerous as the Cowled Wizards accuse me of being. A moment of weakness on his part.
One day he agreed to hand me my clothes back. He kept my glasses and amulet as he went out to buy supplies, however. To my luck I had hidden a few hairpins in my armor and my holding cell had a quite basic lock installed. When he returned sometime later I was ready for him. Or so I thought.
Though I had the element of surprise my vision was terrible, and this was to be my downfall. Vladimir brushed off my attack and, weak as I was at the time, threw me to the floor without breaking a sweat. I saw he still kept my amulet and glasses on him. If only I had those I would have been free by then.
Why he kept me alive I can only guess. Perhaps he pitied me; I am starting to believe this is the cause. Or perhaps over his years of hunting he has grown tired of killing for others without a righteous cause. Maybe, hopefully, he realized that I am not as dangerous as the Cowled Wizards accuse me of being. A moment of weakness on his part.
One day he agreed to hand me my clothes back. He kept my glasses and amulet as he went out to buy supplies, however. To my luck I had hidden a few hairpins in my armor and my holding cell had a quite basic lock installed. When he returned sometime later I was ready for him. Or so I thought.
Though I had the element of surprise my vision was terrible, and this was to be my downfall. Vladimir brushed off my attack and, weak as I was at the time, threw me to the floor without breaking a sweat. I saw he still kept my amulet and glasses on him. If only I had those I would have been free by then.
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Sigil + 8 months
He must have grown fond of me, I am sure of that now. Not so much as a lover, but more as a weak child who needs protection. Otherwise he would have killed me by now. Instead he stripped me and put me back in the cell for another tenday. Seeing the futility of my situation I finally explained my predicament to him.
At first he was highly skeptical, but then he gave me a test. After handing over my clothes he unlocked my cell door and allowed me to leave of my own will. I stayed. Honorable as he was, it seems he now trusts me. He gave back my weapons, glasses and amulet, and told me of his plans.
His one eye, he showed me, has been replaced with an orb allowing him to scry for his hunting targets. The eye, he said, has been tuned to my amulet and now allows him to always know where I am. So if I had left earlier he would have found me again, no matter where in Sigil's masses I would have hidden myself.
He must have grown fond of me, I am sure of that now. Not so much as a lover, but more as a weak child who needs protection. Otherwise he would have killed me by now. Instead he stripped me and put me back in the cell for another tenday. Seeing the futility of my situation I finally explained my predicament to him.
At first he was highly skeptical, but then he gave me a test. After handing over my clothes he unlocked my cell door and allowed me to leave of my own will. I stayed. Honorable as he was, it seems he now trusts me. He gave back my weapons, glasses and amulet, and told me of his plans.
His one eye, he showed me, has been replaced with an orb allowing him to scry for his hunting targets. The eye, he said, has been tuned to my amulet and now allows him to always know where I am. So if I had left earlier he would have found me again, no matter where in Sigil's masses I would have hidden myself.
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Sigil + 25 tendays
I am now free to continue my life in Sigil. With a few disclaimers, however. I must always have the amulet with me so Vladimir can protect me. It feels like wearing a chain around my neck, but having a mage hunter as a protector does provide an extra layer of security. Still, being under constant watch is somewhat discomforting.
Vladimir is now training, preparing to some day take on my demon masters with my own help. I wish for him to succeed in freeing me, but do not keep my hopes up. It is admirable I must agree, but sadly my masters already know his plans, and have known for quite a while. They visited me during some of my trances in the cell.
I am ashamed of myself in a way, leading an honorable man to slaughter. But what other choice do I have, he assaulted me in the first place. I simply hope my masters and I have underestimated him and Vladimir is one day able to defeat my true captors. One thing is certain however; the demons will make the next move.
I am now free to continue my life in Sigil. With a few disclaimers, however. I must always have the amulet with me so Vladimir can protect me. It feels like wearing a chain around my neck, but having a mage hunter as a protector does provide an extra layer of security. Still, being under constant watch is somewhat discomforting.
Vladimir is now training, preparing to some day take on my demon masters with my own help. I wish for him to succeed in freeing me, but do not keep my hopes up. It is admirable I must agree, but sadly my masters already know his plans, and have known for quite a while. They visited me during some of my trances in the cell.
I am ashamed of myself in a way, leading an honorable man to slaughter. But what other choice do I have, he assaulted me in the first place. I simply hope my masters and I have underestimated him and Vladimir is one day able to defeat my true captors. One thing is certain however; the demons will make the next move.
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Sigil + 25½ tendays
Lucky, just as I am running out of paper I get hold of a Wayfarer's Journal. Or so I think it was called. I share it with a man called... Teveron, I think his name was. An associate of Shadow, in any case. Supposedly the book never runs out of pages, and it allows us to write to each other almost instantly. Along with a few other features.
I am now in the process of copying over all the content of my old journal to this new one, and should be finished tonight. Unless there are more disruptions from Tev or Vladimir. I do not mind the company, but sometimes I just need some time for myself to relax. It can get a bit noisy with the two shouting at each other.
It seems Tev is as much of a charlatan as Shadow was. I see a lot of his mentor in him. Apparently he was part of a traveling carnival earlier, and now spends his time chasing after women and gods know what else. He even drugged me today. That will teach me not to blindly accept gifts from strangers. He is good with massages though.
Lucky, just as I am running out of paper I get hold of a Wayfarer's Journal. Or so I think it was called. I share it with a man called... Teveron, I think his name was. An associate of Shadow, in any case. Supposedly the book never runs out of pages, and it allows us to write to each other almost instantly. Along with a few other features.
I am now in the process of copying over all the content of my old journal to this new one, and should be finished tonight. Unless there are more disruptions from Tev or Vladimir. I do not mind the company, but sometimes I just need some time for myself to relax. It can get a bit noisy with the two shouting at each other.
It seems Tev is as much of a charlatan as Shadow was. I see a lot of his mentor in him. Apparently he was part of a traveling carnival earlier, and now spends his time chasing after women and gods know what else. He even drugged me today. That will teach me not to blindly accept gifts from strangers. He is good with massages though.