Bad blood (Entry 101)

by Hayley Thomas

Dear diary,

A few days have passed since we managed to gain the wish from the genie, and in that time I returned the Heart of Primal Water to Luke, so he can bind to it. We still need to gather the Heart of Primal Air from the giants, but that way he at least has three already. Luke turned out to be a popular boy during those three days, as he also got a visit from Amarra. We had sent a message to her to inform her of our success, and that there would be no need to create the magical item to attune to four items. She promptly appeared in Luke’s home, with questions. Namely why we had disregarded her plan with the foxant. So Luke explained what we had done. Somehow not sticking to Amarra’s plans would be the theme of the coming days.

She also asked why Luke didn’t simply use the power he now possessed to close the barrier between the feywild and our world, and thus ending all our problems. Questioning our decision to restore the barrier to what it had been before instead. I must admit I also have my doubts. Certainly closing the barrier would have some not so fun consequences for some of our friends, but it would be a foolproof way of ending this conflict once and for all. But we’ve chosen to drag it out so there we are. Amarra was not too happy with the decision, but in the end she left it in our hands.

Before leaving she promised to look into helping us free the knights from Keralon, while we prepare and alter the ritual. At the moment it is really only designed to close the barrier, not to restore it. So we will need some time for that. But what do we do in the meanwhile? We definitely need more allies if we are going to take on Keralon. I suggested going back to Latebra Velora to strengthen our bond with them, and possibly ask for aid. Alistan suggested that we take Feyris to the cave of archdruid Myrdin, and see if our hunch that he is connected to it is real.

Getting to the cave was not a problem seeing as my darling brother is becoming quite the accomplished wizard. Him knowledge of teleportation magic certainly comes in handy, especially seeing as Tarn lacks the finer pastries, cheeses and wines of the big city.

Gael checked for any recent tracks around the entrance of the cave and discovered that a single person, wearing footwear not meant for the outdoors, had been here a few days ago. Further investigation revealed some scattered runes around the cave entrance, a magical trap had been activated. We cautiously headed into the cavern, and where last time we had been greeted by the guardian naga, this time around it did not appear. Feyris, looking around, commented that he had seen the cave before, though he couldn’t recall having been there.

As we moved deeper into the darkness of the cavern, we came across the telltale signs of a fight. Burn marks on the floor and walls, scratches in the stone. Before long we stumbled across the remains of the guardian naga. Whomever had come through here, had come through with powerful magic and the intent of not being stopped. When Alistan called out to see if anyone was still there, one of the guardian statues animated and stepped forward. And if you think things hadn’t been spiraling out of our control by then, you would be mistaken.

As soon as it stepped forward, it looked at Feyris and sank to one knee.

“Forgive us lord Myrrdin, Lady Annaya returned, and she has taken everything. We have failed you.”

And that confirmed our suspicions. Feyris was Myrrdin. We looked at the man who had lost his memory so long ago. He looked like he would faint, or be sick. Stumbling back and steading himself against the cavern wall. For a moment he looked like he would be alright, but then a shockwave of psychic energy ripped from him, rippling through the cavern. Gone was Feyris. Sure, the man standing there looked the same, but change in stance, the change in his eyes, his voice. This was Myrrdin. And he remembered everything.

On the bright side this meant that we didn’t have to explain the peril we were in. On the downside, Myrrdin heavily sides with the fey, and always has. He assured us that he would like to help us, but a part of me feared that we had simply unleashed another obstacle in our quest. Another enemy to deal with.

I contemplated this as we went through the cavern, in search for more information, or anything helpful. Annaya’s room had been mostly destroyed, and what was left were mainly books with regards to elemental magic. Myrrdin’s room was more promising, containing many volumes regarding the feywild. I stuffed a few that talked about the four primordial spirits into my pack. There is still a lot of knowledge failing regarding these creatures and I hope to learn more about Sister Willow from these.

When I exited the cavern with my newfound books, Alistan, Liliana and Ileas had busied themselves with burying the naga. I was about to lend my help as another figure emerged from the woods. Amara. Or should I say, Anaya. I had my suspicions for a while now, and this simply confirmed it. She looked displeased and wanted to speak to us. Myrrdin was obviously less than pleased to see her either. She ignored him for a moment and told us that we had a choice to make, as she doesn’t want Luke to work with Myrrdin. Essentially forcing us to choose between the two.

As we contemplated the situation, a heated argument broke out between the two mythical enemies. Before it could come to blows however, Alistan and Liliana interfered. But the choice remained, do we stick with Anaya? Or do we get the help from Myrrdin. Personally I was inclined to stick with Anaya. She had proven to be a very reliable ally up to this point, and already had a plan in place. On the other side we had Myrrdin who might not even be fully on our side, and had no plan.

Alas I cannot make these decisions by myself. Both Gael and Ileas were unsurprisingly on Myrrdin’s side, while both Luke and I tended more to Anaya, each for our own reasons. In the end it was me who broke the deadlock, just not in the way I had intended. I offered the solution that Myrrdin would have a month to come up with an alternate plan. If he couldn’t, we would continue with Anaya’s plan. It sounded like a solid offer in my head and I saw the relief on my friends faces when I made the suggestion. But the hatred between the two spellcasters was bigger than I had anticipated. They simply refused to work together.

Anaya, her face twisted in anger and disappointment, declared that we shouldn’t count on her help or friendship anymore, and teleported away.

I know that grievances and hatred can run deep, but maybe I naïvely expected them to be able to get over it for a little bit and act like sensible adults. I guess Liliana is rubbing off on me.

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Entry one: The trials

Entry two: The bramble

Entry 3: Rosebloom

Entry 4: Hearts and Dreams

Entry 5: of ghosts and wolves

Entry 6: Hillfield and Deals with Fae

Entry 7: mysteries and pastries

Entry 8: The scarecrow ruse
6th of Lug, 121 Year of the Tree

Entry 9: A betrayal of satyrs
7th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree

Entry 10: The fate of twins
8th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree

Entry 11: Cursed twins
10th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree

Entry 12: Loss and despair
11th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree

Hayley's rules to being a Witch

Entry 13: the price of safety
12th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree

Entry 14: A golden cage and fiery tower
13th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree

Entry 15: A trial by fire
14th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree

Entry 16: Keralon
15th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree

Letter to Luke 1

Letter to Luke 2

Letter to Luke 3

Letter to Luke 4

Letter to Luke 5

Letter to Luke 6

Entry 17: I shall wear midnight
1st of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 18: peace in our time
2nd of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 19: Caern Fussil falls
3rd of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 20: I see fire
4th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 21: Cultists twarted
10th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 22: Ravensfield
14th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 23: The Hollow Hill Horror
15th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 24: Burn your village
16th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 25: Ravensfield burns
17th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 26: There will be blood!
21st of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 27: A happy reunion
22nd of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 28: The embassy ball
23rd of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 29: The fate of Robert Talespinner
24th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 30: A royal summons
28th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 31: of Dogville and Geese
29th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 32: A boggle named Pim
30th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 33: A deal broken
1st of Aran, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 34: The cost of doing what is right
2nd of Aran, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 35: A dish best served cold
9th of Aran, 126 Era of the Tree

entry 36: Cornu returns?
10th of Aran, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 37: A letter from Amarra
11th of Aran, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 38: The case of the (not) missing villagers
14th of Aran, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 39: A curse broken
15th of Aran, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 40: Into the Lorewood
18th of Aran, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 41: Cabin in the Woods
19th of Aran, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 42: Myrdin and Anaya
20th of Aran, 126 Era of the Tree

Entry 43: Into the Immerglade
21st of Aran, 127 Era of the Tree

Entry 44: A tale as old as time
22nd of Aran, 127 Era of the Tree

Entry 45: The truth
23rd of Aran, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 46: Luke's Ordeal
24th of Aran, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 47: The festival
26th of Aran, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 48: Trouble at the Cathedral
2nd of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 49: Quinn's court
4th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 50: onwards to Latebra Velora
5th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 51: Where is my cow?
6th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 52: Here be dragons
7th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 53: Dragon hoard with a side of scarabs
8th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 54: Leave the basilisks alone
9th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 55: Return to Ravensfield
10th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 56: The needs of the many...
11th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 57: Dreams of Sister Willow
12th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 58: wetlands be wet
13th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 59: Baron Perenolde
14th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 60: Talebra Velora and the lady Morenthene
15th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 61: Cypria
16th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 62: Dragon takes Knight
17th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 63: Return to Talebra Velora
18th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 64: Your presence is “requested”
19th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 65: I stand alone
20th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 66: A day of normalcy
21th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 67: Into the Neverhold
22nd of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 68: The Warg King

Entry 69: Chased by birds

Entry 70: Whitewail

Entry 71: Nimmerhold

Entry 72: The menagerie
29th of Gobu, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 73: To the library!
30th of Gobu, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 74: The people's tournament
First of Mannan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 75: Nimmerhold party
First of Mannan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 76, The return home
Second of Mannan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 77: A week of peace
10th of Mannan

Entry 78: The tomb of the First King
11th of Mannon, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 79: I had a dream
12th of Mannon, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 80: The ritual for Sister Willow
14th of Mannon, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 81: Trouble at the Briar Ring
15th of Mannon, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 82: My day as a crocodile
21st of Mannon, 128 Era of the Tree

The return of the twins (Entry 83)
22nd of Mannon, 128 Era of the Tree

Earth and Sky (Entry 84)
26th of Mannon, 128 Era of the Tree

Wolf's Rest betrayed (entry 85)
30th of Mannon

The end of a chapter (entry 86)
first of Edon, 128 Era of the Tree

On the road (Entry 87)
second of Edon, 128 Era of the Tree

The Red Knight (Entry 88)
7th of Edon, 128 Era of the Tree

Dear uncle… (Entry 89)
8th of Edon, 128 Era of the Tree

Cut the bridge (Entry 90)
10th of Edon, 128 Era of the Tree

Home (Entry 91)
13th of Edon, 128 Era of the Tree

A tale of two shadows (Entry 92)
16th of Edon, 128 Era of the Tree

Eileen Inkheart and the cursed village (Entry 93)
17th of Edon, 128 Era of the Tree

Nidhog at the end of the world (Entry 94)
18th of Edon, 128 Era of the Tree

Into Hillfield (Entry 95)
24th of Edon, 128 Era of the Tree

Did it have to be spiders? (Entry 96)
12th of Duna, 128 Era of the Tree

The burning tree (Entry 97)
13th of Duna, 128 Era of the Tree

Deep down the city (Entry 98)
14th of Duna, 128 Era of the Tree

Heavy is the crown (Entry 99)
21st of Duna, 128 Era of the Tree

Genie in a bottle (Entry 100)
24th of Duna, 128 Era of the Tree

Bad blood (Entry 101)
27th of Duna, 128 Era of the Tree

Think about it (Entry 102)
2nd of Hagan, 128 Era of the Tree

Arca Valon (Entry 103)
6th of Hagan, 128 Era of the Tree

Myrddin's grand plan (Entry 104)
10th of Hagan, 128 Era of the Tree

Nearly lost you (Entry 105)
11th of Hagan, 128 Era of the Tree

Who let the dogs out? (Entry 106)
18th of Hagan, 128 Era of the Tree

Land of confusion (Entry 107)
19th of Hagan, 128 Era of the Tree

Running up that hill (Entry 108)
20th of Hagan, 128 Era of the Tree

I know what I am (Entry 109)
24th of Hagan, 128 Era of the Tree

Welcome to paradise (Entry 110)
1st of solstice, 129 Era of the Tree

Come out and play (Entry 111)
1sh of Solstice, 129 Era of the Tree

This is war (Entry 112)
2nd of Solstice, 129 Era of the Tree

Good things go (Entry 113)
3rd of Solstice, 127 Era of the Tree

Bad blood (Entry 101)

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