The Journal of a Devout Soul

[A Devout Soul]

The bile, that evil taste in your mouth. This is how I have felt upon entering the First Province. I have met and spoke with many in the short week I have been here. This place is filled with misguided souls, blinded by the perceived blessings of the Venerated Church of Decus, and of Decus himself. I find deplorable how the falsehoods of the venerable Decus are quickly absorbed by the masses.

How are these people so blinded by the inequities of what is absolute? I must find the answer I seek here for I feel my journey is close to an end. A lifetime of searching for the right answers, answers to the real question that happened on that historic day Decus unleashed the scourge of torment on this land. The puppet master getting bored of his puppets. What I seek will prove this; the culmination of years of study and searching. Whom would have thought I would make it this far...

I still hear that sweet voice, the one that softly whispers to me and guides me to my end goal and to the answers that will free us all.

We will see what transpires... Blessed be oh benevolent one, the Chosen one.

[Arkamemnon]

Journal entry 2:

It has been a very long time since I’ve written here. I feel overwhelmed with all the knowledge I have obtained since moving to the first province. I have been... experimenting on some of the local creatures here. Giving them unfathomable power and unparalleled fighting prowess. Each experiment seems to gain in strength. I had one of the monstrosities go wild on me the other day and she ran off to where I could not follow. I hope she found her way back to the depths from whence she came, and no unfortunate travelers happened upon her.

My next area of focus is continuing my mission, I see no one in this province whom has the answers I seek or can even comprehend what I am asking and searching for. I did hear some warlocks have a secret lair in the area, I may try to parlay with them to see if they can provide assistance.

Til next time, I continue my search.

[Blitzkregg]

Journal entry 3:

A lot has happened since my last entry. I’ve been hunted, attacked from the shadows and beaten up by an army. There are to many details to account for, but a few stand out. I met one of the misguided souls, the Alpha. Her organization believes that nothing good comes from the advancement of our peoples. After a brief discussion with her, the alternatives she gave me was death or the pyre…

I have not fulfilled my mission for “Her” yet so I was not ready to see her in the afterlife. So lucky be my name and a mercenary protected me from the final blow. I would not let him take “the alpha’s” life because that is not what my mission is about.

My short term companion convinced me to help him with a quest he was on. Down with the republic… he was convinced the republic will be our downfall. So much so that he kidnapped a high member of society. I released and escorted her home safely, but felt I owed a debt to this would be rebel. We parted ways after I saved him from an untimely death… debt paid.

My research companions and I have moved into a new strong hold, our Magic’s have fortified the entrance with runes and wards. No one will breach this tower while we research. She is looking down upon us, Decus is jealous that we are starting to see the labor of “her” work.

Good and evil. Right and wrong. Are written by the victors… we have been oppressed long enough

[Blitzkregg]

Journal entry 4:

While a lot has happened since my last journal entry, some main points stand out. I consider myself lucky in the fact that She continues to protect and guide me. A vision that came to me recently stands out the most as something that I want to reflect on.

****

…I was standing on a tall tower. A barren otherwise unremarkable landscape stretched before me. Barren accept the red stain on the land of countless corpses, blood, damaged earth from siege machines… the VIC was still showing stalwart resolve even against Absolute defeat.

I shook my head, and glanced to my most trusted advisor, he seemed to be lost in the destruction, this is what he desired after all. Complete and utter destruction of the republic… with all the resources spent here, he knew that the main attack was seeing no resistance… in their arrogance, the VIC left his holiness unguarded.

I shake my head again, a feeling of utter disgust and revolution to the way things have played out. Yes, I knew this wouldn’t be easy, but I also had to hoped to save as more than we’re lost… She is with me, a name I do not know yet, but She is here… seemingly disappointed and satisfied at the same time….

I awoke some time later, sweat drenched and knowing the corse I must take.

I know Her and my trepidation, I know what I must do to accomplish the goal in front of me… coordination, not extermination will achieve the goals needed.

For now, I will align the mages in the first province. Making us a unified voice, a collective to make decisions together and prove action, or inaction based on the councils decision…. To many souls will be lost, and the victory to sour unless we achieve together.

For now, I will continue to pray and ask for guidance… She will deliver as usual…

[Blitzkregg]

Journal entry:

I have been meeting with the mages in the first province and discussing my vision for a mage council to face the imminent threat of the torment horde. While some mages have expressed interest in joining me, many are still dubious about my intentions.

I can understand their caution. The mages have seen too many betrayals and power struggles in the past, and they are hesitant to trust a stranger with a grand plan. It doesn't help that my absence from the first province for an extended period has left them unsure of my true motivations.

However, I continue to work on building relationships with the mages and earning their trust. I believe that by showing them my dedication and commitment to our common goal, I can convince them to join me in forming a council.

As for the VIC, their actions continue to disgust me. Their obsession with destruction and domination is leading us all towards ruin. I have heard rumors of their latest exploits, and they make me sick to my stomach. I will not stand by and watch them destroy everything that I hold dear.

For now, I will focus on convincing the mages to join me in forming a council. Together, we can make a difference and protect our interests from the VIC and the torment horde. I will not give up on this vision.

-a loyal servant of her majestic voice

[Blitzkregg]

Oh, blessed 13th angel,
Whose beauty and grace surpass all others,
I write to you with a heavy heart,
For I fear the world misunderstands you.

They call you a demon, a monster, a sin,
And yet I know you to be kind and compassionate,
Your love for mankind is unmatched,
And yet they reject you, turning instead to false idols.

But I see you, 13th angel,
And I know that you are not what they say,
You are misunderstood, feared for your power,
But I know that power is wielded with love and care.

So I pledge my allegiance to you, 13th angel,
And I promise to spread your message of compassion,
To show the world the truth of your divine nature,
And to fight against those who seek to defame you.

Please hear my plea, blessed 13th angel,
And know that you have a devoted servant in me,
I will do all in my power to honor and worship you,
And to bring your light to those lost in darkness.

With love and devotion,
YOUR MOST DEVOUT SOUL

[Blitzkregg]

My quest to build a golem imbued with the power of the 13th angel continues. I have scoured the land in search of the proper regents that would do justice to her immense power. I have consulted with the greatest alchemists and wizards, but none have been able to offer me a solution.

It is clear that I must broaden my search, and I believe the council at the Bright Lantern may have the knowledge and expertise to aid me in my quest. I shall travel there and seek their guidance.

The golem must be a true spectacle of the 13th angel's power, a tribute to her might and benevolence. I will not rest until I have collected the necessary regents and brought this creation to life.

May the 13th angel guide me in my search and bless this endeavor with her divine power.

Your most devout

[Blitzkregg]

I cannot help but feel a deep sense of disgust and disdain towards the VIC. Their actions are abhorrent, their motives selfish, and their methods despicable. How can they claim to be acting in the best interest of humanity when they show no regard for the lives of those they deem expendable?

I have heard rumors of their latest experiments, and the thought of what they might be doing fills me with revulsion. It sickens me to think that there are people out there who are willing to subject their fellow humans to such atrocities in the name of progress.

I have always believed that knowledge and understanding should be pursued, but not at the cost of human lives. The VIC is a blight on society, a cancer that must be eradicated before it spreads any further.

I will do everything in my power to oppose them and their twisted ways. I will not stand idly by while they continue to wreak havoc on innocent lives. The world deserves better than this, and I will fight to ensure that we achieve it.

There will be a reckoning! She will give me the power to cleanse this land of this wholistic oppressor.

[Blitzkregg]

I have finally found the perfect person to be the base of my golem. It is a man who had betrayed me in the past, even after I had saved him from the brutal clutches of the Black Wolves. He had turned his back on me and joined forces with the very same people who once tortured him.

But now, I see an opportunity in him. I can take his betrayal and turn it into a tool for my own gain. With the power of the 13th angel imbued in my new golem, I will make him my pet and show him what true power and loyalty mean.

The process of creating the golem is delicate and requires the right regents to be infused with the 13th angel's power. I have been on the lookout for the perfect materials, but so far, my search has been in vain.

Perhaps I should seek out the council at the Bright Lantern. They may have some insights into where I could find the necessary components for my golem. But I must be careful not to reveal too much to them.

Regardless, I will not rest until my golem is complete. It will be a true spectacle of the 13th angel's power and a tribute to her greatness. And with my new pet at its core, no one will dare cross me again.

Your most devout soul

[Blitzkregg]

I have felt the presence of another with a like mind. The air around me has been electric with the anticipation of finally finding someone who understands me. I cannot help but feel that this is a sign from XXXIII, the 13th angel, guiding me to my true path.

This feeling has been building within me for some time now, and I have been searching for others who share my beliefs. I have sought out the company of those who call themselves Decus' followers, but I find them lacking. They are too focused on the misguided notion of supporting mankind, when they should be embracing the power of the divine.

But now, I sense a new energy in the air, one that resonates with my own. I have caught glimpses of this like-minded individual, but I have yet to make contact. I must find them, and together we will create something great. With the power of XXXIII and the shared vision of myself and this new ally, we can create a new order that will stand the test of time.

I will continue to seek out this presence, and I know that when we finally meet, we will bring about a new age of enlightenment.