Kodlak ' s Journal Content . In my dream , I see the line of Harbingers start with Ysgramor . Each of them ascends to Sovngarde , until we come to Terrfyg , who first turned us to the ways of the beast . He tries to enter Sovngarde , but before he can even approach Tsun , he is set upon by a great wolf , who pulls him into the Hunting Grounds , where Hircine laughs with welcoming arms . Terrfyg seems regretful , but also eager to join Hircine after a lifetime of service as a beast . Then I see every next Harbinger turn away from Sovngarde and enter the Hunting Grounds of their own accord . Until it comes to me , and I see great Tsun on the misty horizon , beckoning me . It appears I have a choice . And then , at my side , a stranger I had not seen before . As I look into [ his / her ] eyes , we turn to see the same wolf who dragged away Terrfyg , and [ he / she ] and I draw weapons together . I realize this is only a dream , but a strong enough dream to inspire a man like me to take to writing , so it must be of some importance . I ' ve spoken of my thoughts to the Circle , withholding the part about the stranger lest Skjor worry I will no longer seek his counsel , and I was not surprised to see them torn by it . Skjor and Aela are strong in the ways of the beast , and even seemed to suggest that the Hunting Grounds would be their choice of afterlife , if it were truly a choice . Vilkas seemed most troubled . The boy is as fierce as a sabre cat in battle , but his heart ' s fire burns too brightly at times . He felt deceived , and I don ' t blame him . Farkas didn ' t know what to think , but I believe he will come around with me and his brother eventually . He usually does . I don ' t know what to do about Skjor and Aela . I know they respect the Companions , and me , but they take to the blood more deeply than the rest of us . Fortune smiles upon us yesterday , Vilkas was telling me how difficult it had been for him to give up his transformations . Until we can pursue a true cure , the twins and I have chosen not to give in to the beastblood . For me , it ' s provided a clearer head , but Vilkas seems to be suffering a bit for it . Farkas seems completely untroubled . That boy continues to amaze with his fortitude . While Vilkas was confiding , through the shadows of Jorrvaskr , I saw a newcomer approach , who wished to join our numbers . It was the stranger from my dream , the one who would stand with me against the beast . Vilkas began speaking obliquely , not wishing to air our problems in front of our guest , and I had to be doubly cautious to not reveal anything of our secrets to the newcomer while also not revealing the details of my dream to Vilkas . I don ' t know how the politicians deal with these sorts of machinations daily . In any case , I ' ve sent Vilkas to test the newcomer . We ' ll see if [ he / she ] is truly the great warrior I dreamt of . This newcomer , it seems , is made of decent stock . [ He / She ] calls [ himself / herself ] [ Playername ] , and has already impressed some of the Circle with [ his / her ] mettle . I still keep my own counsel on [ his / her ] place in my dream , for now . Let us see what kind of destiny [ he / she ] is carving before hitching to [ him / her ] . In the meanwhile , I look for ways of cleansing my blood . The writings and legends on the subject are sparse and contradictory . I don ' t wish to engage any wizadry on this matter , but I fear they may be the only ones who best know how to navigate these worlds of knowledge . It ' s apparent to me now that Terrfyg ' s choice to turn us was indeed a mistake . Magics and their ilk are not in keeping with the spirit of the Companions . We face our problems directly , without the need of such trickery . I can only hope to guide us back to the true path of Ysgramor before the rot takes me . [ Playername ] continues to impress . I don ' t know where [ he / she ] will stand on the question of the blood , but the question has not been presented yet . [ He / She ] does know that we carry the beastblood , and appears curious about it . Soon enough , I can explain our troubles , and hopefully see what role [ he / she ] will play . I ' m amazed that Aela thinks she can keep a secret among this drunken rabble . Especially with the loss of Skjor ( my heart aches ) , emotions are fraying , and the walls of discretion are the first to fall . Apparently she and [ Playername ] are waging their own separate war against the Silver Hand , in retaliation for Skjor ' s death . Their hearts are noble , but the course of vengeance is running hot , and I fear the counterstroke that may come if they do not rein in their fury . [ Playername ] shows valor , though even in this more underhanded time . We have not had cause to speak , much and that is something I deeply regret . I have high hopes for [ his / her ] destiny , as I realized that [ his / her ] appearance in my dream may indeed mark [ him / her ] as the Harbinger to succeed me . I have received few dreams over the course of my life , but when they come , I have learned to trust them . I have also learned to trust the instincts of my heart , which tells me that [ Playername ] can carry the Companions legacy as truly as any residing in Jorrvaskr , especially with the loss of Skjor . Aela is too solitary , Vilkas too fiery , and Farkas too kind - hearted . Only [ Playername ] stands as a true warrior who can keep a still mind amidst these burning hearts . I will not speak to [ him / her ] of any of this , though . It is too much to burden another with . My hope is that [ he / she ] and I can keep counsel over the coming years , that I can impart the wisdom of the Harbingers . All things in time . Firstly , I will seek [ his / her ] assistance in the matter of the witches of Glenmoril . It would appear that our path to the cure is not without some poetic justice for the tricksters who first cursed us .