Communions of Calamity

**Communions of Calamity** is a compendium of texts, a journal of recorded and noted down prayers. The book was found in the lair of the Mallacht Coven beneath the Bone Mill south of Banard.

## Research

Completed by Raisuboi

*[...behold these words, uttered from the lips of the blind ones. Those who seek favour from divinity yet receive only calamity at our hands. So many eyes, but only one that matters. The Watcher, the Smiter, the Queen. We serve but one and act upon their words and blessing. In their name we answer prayers, to bring ruin to those who preach to false gods. Soon the world shall be blinded, and only one shall see. Betrayed and cast away, but now more powerful than ever before. The eye watches, and servants follow the gaze...]*

*[...Oghma, hear my prayers. I seek knowledge above all else. The knowledge to save my family, the knowledge to save my farm and feed my family. I beg you give my knowledge of nature, to understand the curse that has befallen my home...]*

*[...can you hear me? I hope you can... I only wish I could hear you too. It has been difficult, the last year. Since Sara's passing times have been hard. It is a struggle to work and care for three young children. I don't really know what I am praying for to be honest... strength, I suppose. Can you give me strength, Nuada? Just the strength to get out of bed in the morning would be nice. I am just so tired, and my body is telling me to give up when my heart says I can't. I am just... so tired...]*

*[...been a while Mannan. Not without good reason. This entity, Tsuraine. Been causing a great deal of bother of late. But I think you sent me some brave souls, they helped see them off. I suppose its selfish really, to now only call upon your aid for my crops, yet offer nothing in return beyond my devotion. A devotion questioned by my resolve in the face of tyranny. Maybe I don't deserve it... if that is your will. I suppose I don't ask for your help... I ask for your forgiveness...]*

*[...I hate her. You would hate her too. You probably do. She's a spiteful bitch and deserves only horrible things. She took him from me and we were happy. But she has to go and open her legs and take my man. You wouldn't let another take Dagda from you, would you? So you MUST know where I am coming from. Maybe just a curse... something to set her straight. Or death, either or, I don't mind. I don't want to be a bother or be demanding, but she really is a bitch. Okay, well... thanks... I guess...]*

*[...Dagda, I could really use a miracle right now. Me and my wife have been trying for a child for so long now. And we orcs are known for being fertile! I just... it's getting embarrassing. And people are starting to talk, saying I can't... you know... do it. And I absolutely can, Dagda. I do it every night, even when she has a headache. We both REALLY want a child. And well, Achlyne is safe now. There is a lot of work to do here, but it will be home again. So, it would be a good time bring new life. A fresh new start for everyone. And a baby boy would just everything we've dreamed of...]*

*[...Guide our steps onto a different path, where our place is known, our fates undetermined by our actions, the thoughts in our mind, the words upon our lips...]*

*[...Kol, I hope you hear this. Our family have done all we can to bring safety to the lost, to bring sanctuary to those for whom you would hold favour. But the walls are closing. I fear it will not be long before they find us, to uncover what has been stirring in Voskia. It was only yesterday that one stood in the place of Kwalu and he hung from the gallows to keep our mission safe. The Fangs are loyal, ardent and faithful... but our resolve wains as the Empire grows more callous. And I fear for my daughter, I fear she is losing her way, that anger consumes her. Guide her, please...]*

*[...Zitus, give me the strength. I seek only to life my life by the tenets you command, but find that only misery and pain and left behind me. Is this truly your will? Do the very actions of this nation please you? Are our actions truly just? I fear that the priests speak your tenets, but spin your words, reciting gospel as though filled with hate, but forever absent of the justice I know you desire. I beg you for your wisdom and guiding hand...]*

*[...I beg you Kol, keep me safe. I know you are not here, but there. But they are coming. I can hear them. And they're all dead. PLEASE! Please do something. Hear my prayers and do something. Save me! I beg you, just do an-...]*