Cenarion Research Journal I

Verdauga's first journal of research for the Cenarion Circle, although it is at times more of a diary. It was originally written in Taur-ahe pictograms upon leather skin pages but has since been translated into Darnassian and Orcish. It is followed by Cenarion Research Journal II and concludes in Cenarion Research Journal III. 
== Day 1 ==
Landed in Northrend, its very cold here. So my research begins. The Tuskaar are a Shamanistic coast dwelling race covered in waterproof fur, their presence here dots the land with great rock carvings of their ancestors. The Tuskarr are neutral however the Taunka have sided with the Horde. The sky so far has always been crystal clear yet no stars come out at night. To the west is a great mountain I am yet to explore.
The Howling Fjord is a mountainous region to the east with many pine trees. It reminds me of Stonetalon in its elder days. The land is full of wildlife much like the Tundra, and great packs of strange beasts roam the plains. The roads are sided with strange wooden lamps of some new culture. The lamps share a similar design to several buildings where giant men who resemble dwarves in their face dwell. They seem to have a strong presence in the land, their buldings and structures are more common to see then other buildings such as those belonging to the Horde.
== Day 2 ==
Today we went to a place called the Nexus, little is known about its history to me, but it is a strange mountain with a strong connection to the blue
Dragonflight. Inside the halls whistled with wind and the air was close and cold, but not as cold as outside. Most interestingly inside were beings of winter nature, even beautiful Dryads who acted aggresively toward us. Today more time was spent in the Howling Fjord, aiding the Taunka there and some Dryads. The aid to the Taunka including helping them prepare to leave their camp and make way for ceremonies.Today I went to the wizard city of Dalaran, everything from its stones to its trees are magical and even this did not discomfort me it has accomodation to suit many and is a safe and covienient place.
== Day 4 ==
There are more and more Death Knights, they claim to serve the Horde now but the wise like myself are not so easily convinced. Perhaps they will become
a necessary evil like the Warlocks but at this time when the Iron Crown threatens the world we can not trust these knights, even if they were heroes of the Horde before! Today we ventured into a strange network of caverns full of Nerubians. They are quite fasinating creatures, far superior then their Kalimdor cousin. They have great halls and stairs of stone and some even wear robes. We Druids found out of the intelligence of the Silithid through their communication crystals, the Druids in Silithus who deal with Silithid in hives will be interested to know of the great craft of the Nerubians here.
== Day 5 ==
Tundra plantlife is seldom seen but the most interesting is the Bloodspore, it is a dry stem with small red spores around it, The petals seem to contract. It tastes dry and bitter and does not smoke very well.Today we explored Utgarde Keep. It was full of the strange giant Dwarf-Men and an undead Elf Prince. These Princes seem to have a strong presence here as there was also one in the underground Nerubian Kingdom. Today was a dark day, the giants are here because of the Scourge, they are awakening them.
== Day 6 ==
Today something terrible was found out! The Ancients and Treants of this land are being exposed to a huge amount of arcane energy and thus becoming
corrupt, this was the reason we were attacked by them in the Nexus! And it is not the good kind of arcane energy from Mu'sha.. this must all have something to do with the Blue Dragonflight. Nothing else interesting happened today, but I tasted the most delicious chicken soup! Unfortunately it went cold. Met a Troll called Chuchu and a beautiful Taureness called Fiole, she is like Mu'sha in physical form..! I discovered a Taunka village, it is big and possibly their capital but is overun with Silithid Nerubians! This will be dealt with more greatly tomorrow!
== Day 7 ==
To some the Tundra is a naked and barren place, but my eyes see further. It is a haven and holds beauty. The great ice towers floating in the sea and the hot springs are all new and fasinating works of the Earth Mother! Today I researched the sea life of the Tundra, the plants underwater are beautiful, and there are great fishes of black and white! Also found small flightless birds of black and white..
There are strange creatures that seem to be a cross between Mammoths and humans, . They remind me of our enemies the Centaur, they are like a northern version of those bastard sons. They stand alongside the Kobolds of the north who seem to worship the Bloodspawn and flame. Upon the plains of Nasam I also saw a huge Lich.. far larger then any seen before by me.. he had a sinister cackle that chilled my very soul.. also came across some Naga who have risen their ancient ruins from the sea on the Riplash Strand.. they seem not to get along with the giants, the Tuk'hariq the Tuskaar call them. Tonight I rested upon the cliffs near the bitter cold shore, curled up as a Moonkin with my wolf.
== Day 9 ==
I once again went to the underground kingdoms, and this time observed the place with more detail. There are great purple musrooms lower down
with white trails of seed and plant, it looks very much like Zangarmarsh! There are lots of bog creatures and I took from them a digusting smelling fungus and some Primordial essence for the druids to look at. I got cold hooves, only Jarkal did not get cold feet (A friendly Dreadling who enjoys having pain inflicted upon himself) This day I entered the violet hold.. it was much like the Arcatraz with its sinister prisoners looming behind arcane walls..
== Day 10 ==
I was locked away in the Violet Hold for fighting in the city with a Death Knight. It is not nice in here, gloomy and trapped behind an arcane wall. Now I knows how Kael'thas felt when he was locked away here, just to think this was the last place he was in Azeroth before he went to Outland.. before he became truely evil. I do not want to become evil when I leave here like Kael'thas did.. I will leave the Death Knights be but still keep a watchful eye on them. Perhaps it is best to do this, not to harass but to be cautious like Thrall must be. I am being let out at 5pm. When I got out I went to Taurajo, back home.. to do normal tasks and eat a good meal. We had to fix the mills and grind the grain.
== Day 12 ==
Today I found out more of the Bloodspore. If it is crushed and mixed with moth pollen it becomes quite toxic, and made myself and Grompok feel quite ill when tasting it! I made my way along the coastline in Southern Northrend, helping Tuskaar with troubles in the waters, making new allies in the Red Dragonflight and meeting a great Queen. Then I made my way to the Grizzly Hills, a place that reminds me of Stonetalon.. and home, so it brings me comfort. I will station myself here for now as it is a nice place to be for a Druid. My time here will be gathering supplies and food for the Horde encampment. Oh how I have missed the woods! My power grows each day like a Fawn in spring. Perhaps soon my power will rival that of Grimbold the Mau! (a powerful Shaman and friend of mine)
== Day 13 ==
There is a Taunka camp here in the Grizzly Hills! My mission to aid my cousins across Northrend continues. As I ride through the forest I feel a sense of calm and peace, something I seldom feels here. But what is this? Fighting poachers, I find them turn into Worgen! What magic is this? Came across a HUGE fallen tree! Big as the old world tree, I would bet his lucky comb on it! By chance, I stumbled upon a hut full of dead, plucked striders! Oh if only the hut was not owned by a human with a gun.. I came across great walls of Troll make.. and dreadful undead Trolls beneath them..! The Troll wall turned out to be a fortress, within was evil that I dare not write of. I shall sleep in Camp Oneqwah tonight, beneath the stars by the fire.
== Day 14 ==
I did little today beside from taking supplies via kodo carvan to Stonetalon, also did some research on some huge horn wooly creatures in the Fjord. They are called Yeti and enjoy eating rams me thinks.
== Day 15 ==
I am starting to get the hang of these goblin machines.. not that I want to. I am spending time in the Grizzly Hills and learning more of these runed Dwarves, and the titans. There are many titan structures across Northrend. The Horde and Alliance fight over Titan relics and forts. I will take a sample of Bloodspore to the Druids in Moonglade, perhaps they can learn from a plant that survives in such harsh climates and make lush barren lands like Siltihus! I sought a vision of the past, and so drank a potion of gossamer dust. The content of the evil vision shall not see leather! (i.e paper). I also discovered that the giant tree is called Vordassil and was to be a world tree.
== Day 16 ==
I woke to a bright and peaceful day. Have found a new bird called an Imperial Eagle, it has white feathers on its head and the rest are brown.
 I
would hate to see one killed. Attended the story telling as usual, better turnout this week.
== Day 19 ==
I am becoming increasingly concerned about my stability as a Druid. This war calls for strange and extreme measures and I find myself engaging in machinery more often then I would like. Technology certainly has appeared to advance with this crusade in the north. Well today I shall aid the forests the the great tree of Vordrassil and perhaps find some comfort.
== Day 20 ==
I begin to fear for my soul, the darkness veils the land and friends turn to foes. There will be no joy left for me should my torment endure! I sat by the fire in Camp Oneqwah to write in my journal and reflect upon the days past. I went to the Dragonblight and discovered much more of it. It is more then the snowy plains I thought it to be. It holds many Dragon shrines and is alive with the creatures. To my joy, there was a green Dragonshrine. The green Dragons are important to me as a Druid, and I even had the honour of laying eyes upon the dreamer, Ysera
== Day 21 ==
Well today I awoke to a beautiful day as always in the Grizzly Hills. I gathered mushrooms and roots for breakfast and learned more about the Iron Dwarves and their titan masters. I learned of Uldar, and went there. A strange place it is.. huge titan building set upon high cliffs. It is the coldest I have been in Northrend as it is so far up and north. Heard some strange whispers but they did not disturb me. Note to self: Are Tuskaar related to Trolls? There seem to be tensions between the Horde and alliance bases in the Howling Fjord. I have not dabbled in their affairs so I do not know. Something puzzles me, Threm's will read "Hope they take care of my things while gone, see you all soon" at the end. What could he mean? He was knew he was going to die, it sounds as if he would return for his poessions though.
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