Nadia's journal - Revenge on Fuko

**Nadia's Journal**

My father is dead. Killed in the iron mine that the townsfolk call 'Cathal's Doom.' If only I had made it here in time, would I have been able to save him? Too late now. There's no point dwelling on what could have been, all I can do now is carry on his legacy. I have learnt of a villiage call Shibai that Father was attempting to save from an oni name Fuko. I must complete this task in his name.

*Fading 19*

We set off northwest from Hope. The others tell me there is a mountain pass near Shibai that is currently closed off. To get there we will need to travel much further west to a second pass, and circle back to Shibai once we are in the Ettinheights. About 36 miles NW of Hope we came across a circle of stones inhabited by a trio of large humanoids, posibly ogres or giants. The area was noted down and we continued on, eager to press on towards our objective. During the journey I was able to speak to **Blaze** and **Bruisetooth**, who accompanied my Father to Cathal's Doom. It comforts me that he spent his final moments alongside such brave allies.

*Fading 20*

On our second day of travel we continued roughly northwest, but fell slightly off-course. We came upon the shores of a large lake, about 6miles x 6miles in area.  Toward the northern shore of the lake we discovered a large Bullywug village. **Blaze** and I decided to survey the area a little more and we found evidence of a Dragon in the area. **Sabrina** inspected our discovery and determind that it was most likely a Blue Dragon. A Blue Dragon? In a swamp? Why isn't it living in the deserts to the west?

That night our camp was attacked by a Froghemuth. The creature rained powerful blows upon **Fergal** and **Bruisetooth** and we were soon routed. Unfortunaly **Fergal** was struck down during the retreat and devoured by the creature.

*Fading 21*

We continued Northwest until we hit the Ettinheight mountain range and then made our way directly West. It wasn't long before we came upon a large cave at the base of the mountains. The bogs of the swamp seemed to receed from this area and it was almost like a small desert was beginning to form. This was surely the lair of the Blue Dragon. As we began to creep past the mouth of the cave we came upon a small Grung Cleric named **Dougal**. He offered to accompany us to Shibai and we gladely accepted. Moving further West we eventually reached the Ettinheight pass. The pass is overlooked by a large imposing fortress. We sheltered in a small cave that night and prepared to enter the pass the next day.

*Fading 22*

Our small party was able to sneak by the fortress undetected, but I fear the pass will remain closed until its inhabitants are dealt with. (*Addendum: **Bronson** has now learnt from the mayor of Budo Town that this fortress is inhabited by **two-dozen** hill giants!*)

That night we made camp in the Ettinheights and were once again attacked, this time by 3 sabretooth tigers and a will'o'wisp. Thankfully this time we were able to survive the encounter with no further casualties.

*Fading 23*

Today was a bright, clear day and we were able to mark a number of landmarks including a nearby Black Church, a very large lake to the North, and a strange floating island in the sky to the northwest.

We made our way east and eventually arrived at Budo Town, a small Hamlet approximately 36miles east of Shibai. While Bronson spoke with the Mayor, **Blaze** and I were able to learn a few spells that can help provide protection from the magical mists that plague this area. We have decided to rest here for 5 days and recover our strength before pressing to to Shibai and **Fuko**.