Chapter Five: Day 27, Hour 17 (28 Mirtul, 1312) : At long last, my uncle brought the adventurers to Kuldahar. I wish they had seen our village in happier times, after the Legion was no more, after all Kuldahar and her enemies had all been reconciled. What they came into was a barren village, its citizens driven out for fear of death or worse at the hands of the yuan-ti and their allies, the Legion of the Chimera. I remember brief periods of my childhood, traveling with Uncle Oswald in his airship, sitting on the knee of Iselore as he told us how the flowers grow. But, I remember nothing more vividly, with more palpable... reality, than the sight of the great oak's roots hacked from their mother trunk. To this day, when I am ill, I sometimes see those bleeding stumps in my fever. The pain exceeds the illness threefold. No man, woman, or child raised in Kuldahar during that time can forget what they saw when we returned to our village. Victory meant nothing to us. Day 27, Hour 17 (28 Mirtul, 1312) : As soon as we had landed in Kuldahar, we were greeted by an emissary of the Legion of the Chimera, a neo-orog priest of Bane called Hiepherus. He claims all of Kuldahar for his own, and he has raised undead monsters to seal off Kuldahar Pass. Day 27, Hour 17 (28 Mirtul, 1312) : We managed to trick Hiepherus into revealing his plans for Kuldahar - apparently, his mission is to foster terror in the Pass, so much so that the archdruid Iselore is forced to leave the protection of the Heartstone Gem. Day 27, Hour 18 (28 Mirtul, 1312) : We spoke to a ranger named Jermsy, who was holed up with Nathaniel inside a watchtower in Kuldahar Pass. He seemed none too happy to see us, despite Nathaniel's tales of our efforts in the Ice Temple. Kuldahar seems plagued by that priest of Bane we met when we arrived. Apparently, the priest is holed up in Hrothgar's Glen, and in addition to the undead he's raised within the Glen, he's sent bands of wights and undead archers into the Pass to terrorize the remaining people in Kuldahar. Nathaniel said if we wished to confront him, he had altered the druidic seal on the gate to the Glen to the north so we could enter and deal with the Banite - it looks like we'll need to wipe them all out in order to clear Kuldahar Pass of the undead. Day 27, Hour 18 (28 Mirtul, 1312) : Jermsy mentioned someone named Gerbash who made a run to Kuldahar a few nights earlier, and Jermsy is concerned that he may have been captured or killed. Apparently, Gerbash was also carrying a key to the watchtower, and Jermsy is worried that the key will fall into the hands of the enemy. Jermsy asked us to return it to him if we find it - whether Gerbash lives or not. Day 28, Hour 6 (29 Mirtul, 1312) : After Nathaniel told us of her presence, we met a spirit floating within the shell of a burned out building in Kuldahar Pass. She seemed to be searching for her two missing children, whoever they might be. Day 28, Hour 6 (29 Mirtul, 1312) : The spirit appears to be the ghost of Mother Egenia, who apparently was the guardian of Isair and Madae - and loves them still. Day 28, Hour 6 (29 Mirtul, 1312) : We asked for a vision of the future from the spirit, and she gave us one: She told us we would walk through the Dragon's Eye, to the Bloodied Fields, and our journey would end within a hand of chaos. There she said we would face the greatest test of our lives - and confront Isair and Madae for the last time. She seemed to accept their fate, and asked us to be merciful on them. Day 28, Hour 6 (29 Mirtul, 1312) : We told Nathaniel we had defeated the priest of Bane, and he thanked us. He said we should tell Jermsy of our success. Day 28, Hour 7 (29 Mirtul, 1312) : We told Nathaniel that we did not know the missing pieces of her life that Mother Egenia wished to know, and he suggested we speak to Iselore about the matter. Day 28, Hour 7 (29 Mirtul, 1312) : We returned and told Jermsy we had defeated the priest of Bane. He seemed surprised - apparently, he didn't believe Nathaniel's tales about us. Day 28, Hour 8 (29 Mirtul, 1312) : We asked Conlan about Gerbash, and he hadn't seen him - but he said there was a commotion in eastern Kuldahar not long ago, and perhaps Gerbash had gotten into a battle with some yuan-ti. We may find some trace of him there. Day 28, Hour 9 (29 Mirtul, 1312) : We encountered the Kuldahar blacksmith, Sheemish, inside a ruined mage tower. He had found a cache of scrolls within the tower, and he was searching the rest of the place to see if he found anything interesting. Day 28, Hour 9 (29 Mirtul, 1312) : When we asked Sheemish about Gerbash, he mentioned he'd heard some fighting on the east side of town - perhaps Gerbash made his way there and ran afoul of the yuan-ti. Day 28, Hour 10 (29 Mirtul, 1312) : We told Conlan we'd found Sheemish in Orrick's Tower, and that he couldn't leave because he was still searching the place for hidden magic items. Day 28, Hour 10 (29 Mirtul, 1312) : The Archdruid of Kuldahar, Iselore, asked us to help stop an impending threat to the village and its great oak. He believes that yuan-ti from Dragon's Eye have opened a magical "crossroad" to a jungle in Chult, far to the south. He asked that we find a way to seal the portal from the other side. This involves slaying the "guardian" of the crossroads. Iselore believes that the yuan-ti are probably protecting the guardian to insure that this does not happen. Day 28, Hour 12 (29 Mirtul, 1312) : We found a wounded dwarf named Gerbash - he had been wounded with yuan-ti arrows and had slipped into one of the houses in Kuldahar to hide from them. Day 28, Hour 12 (29 Mirtul, 1312) : Gerbash gave us a key and told us to take it to Jermsy in the watchtower in Kuldahar Pass. Day 28, Hour 12 (29 Mirtul, 1312) : We were able to aid Gerbash with some healing magic. It didn't do much for his grumpy disposition, however. Day 28, Hour 12 (29 Mirtul, 1312) : We returned to the watchtower and gave Jermsy the watchtower key he had been looking for. Day 28, Hour 22 (29 Mirtul, 1312) : Before she walked back into death, Egenia asked a haunting question - why are we at war with the Legion - why are we doing all this? Is it for duty? Honor? Greed? Glory? Because it's the right thing to do? Or is this all just happening by chance? No matter what answer we give, the question still lingers. Day 28, Hour 22 (29 Mirtul, 1312) : We were able to lay Mother Egenia's spirit to rest - she will haunt her home in Kuldahar Pass no longer. Day 28, Hour 22 (29 Mirtul, 1312) : We told Nathaniel we had set Mother Egenia's spirit to rest, and he thanked us. He looked as if a great burden had been lifted from his shoulders. Perhaps her cries were plaguing him more than we thought. Day 29, Hour 0 (30 Mirtul, 1312) : In the jungle, we heard a yuan-ti priest named Sashkta reciting a list of challenges to white-robed initiates. The questions were as follows: what approaches at dusk, what drowns Selune's gleaming on a cloudlesss night, who keeps the ancient venom of Sseth potent, and where does Sseth embrace unbelievers? The answers were: the growing darkness, the obscuring moon of our faith, his faithful followers, and the cradle of scales, respectively. After that point in their training, our presence was detected by the priest. Day 29, Hour 0 (30 Mirtul, 1312) : In a yuan-ti temple, an envoy from Dragon's Eye named Jeszrael told us that forces in Dragon's Eye itself contain pureblood and lizard men warriors, halfbreed sorceresses and priestesses, and abomination priests, much like the ones found in Chult. Day 29, Hour 3 (30 Mirtul, 1312) : We spoke with a Ssethssar, a lesser priest of Sseth, and he told us of the Guardian imprisoned atop the temple. Apparently, the Guardian and the crossroads to Kuldahar are linked. If the Guardian is slain, then the crossroads will collapse soon afterwards. Day 29, Hour 3 (30 Mirtul, 1312) : One of the Ssethssars, the lesser priests of Sseth, told us that an envoy from Dragon's Eye, Jeszrael, was in the temple and seeking to get the aid of the yuan-ti to attack the humans in Kuldahar. Day 29, Hour 6 (30 Mirtul, 1312) : We have broken the strength of the yuan-ti at the temple in Chult. This should prevent them from reinforcing the yuan-ti at Kuldahar. Day 30, Hour 13 (1 Kythorn, 1312) : Iselore told us that the Legion of the Chimera forces are using Dragon's Eye as a route to Kuldahar. He believes that at the base of the Dragon's Eye volcano, we will be able to enter the Fields of Slaughter. From there, we can access the Severed Hand. Day 31, Hour 20 (2 Kythorn, 1312) : Nheero told us that right before the prison gate opens he hears cries in agony and the sound of tendons being stretched beyond their limit. He said the noise seemed to be coming from the torture chamber just beyond the prison. Day 31, Hour 20 (2 Kythorn, 1312) : Nheero said the prison gate could not be forced open and was rigged with an alarm that would summon more guards. He suggested we disable the alarm before opening the door. Day 31, Hour 20 (2 Kythorn, 1312) : A man named Nheero Fhutma was held in a yuan-ti prison on the first level of Dragon's Eye. We agreed to find a way to open the prison's gate. Day 31, Hour 21 (2 Kythorn, 1312) : Yuan-ti pureblood Commander Grishum told us that his people would openly defy us, unlike his elders who were convinced by someone named Yxunomei to rely on guile to achieve their goals. Day 31, Hour 21 (2 Kythorn, 1312) : We encountered a man named Commander Grishum leading a combined force of yuan-ti and lizardmen. He told us our progress through Dragon's Eye would be futile because his people have had years to prepare their defenses. Day 32, Hour 6 (3 Kythorn, 1312) : We met Nathaniel traveling through Dragon's Eye's second level. Iselore apparently sent him ahead of us in Oswald's airship to offer assistance in any way possible. Day 32, Hour 6 (3 Kythorn, 1312) : Nathaniel told us that if we, or any allies we encounter, need assistance we should return to him and he'll protect us in his "haven" that we can only describe as a small, tropical paradise. Day 32, Hour 14 (3 Kythorn, 1312) : Once reaching the third level of Dragon's Eye we noticed a recently dried trail of blood traveling towards the entrance from the south. Day 32, Hour 15 (3 Kythorn, 1312) : South of the entrance to Dragon's Eye's third level was a circular room protected by sharp, retractable fangs. The room showed signs of a recent battle, and on its floor laid a sword with the word "Mandal" stitched into its scabbard. Day 33, Hour 8 (4 Kythorn, 1312) : We opened the gate to the prison by using the rack in the nearby torture chamber. Day 33, Hour 9 (4 Kythorn, 1312) : Nheero Fhutma told us that he has spent most of his adult life studying the yuan-ti. Day 33, Hour 9 (4 Kythorn, 1312) : Nheero told us that the yuan-ti are evil but intelligent snake people who worship Sseth, the Great Snake and Intermediate Power of the Abyss. They adhere to a hierarchical order and are comprised of almost-human purebloods, female halfbreeds, ruling abominations, and a high priest. They fight brilliantly, relying on their surroundings and elaborate traps often coated with poison. When not stalking prey, their priests divide their time between prayer, bloody sacrifices, summonings, and other rituals. Day 33, Hour 9 (4 Kythorn, 1312) : Nheero told us that he and his traveling companion, Mandal Graye, entered the base of Dragon's Eye from the Fields of Slaughter. Once they reached the next level he let himself be captured by a group of yuan-ti abominations while Mandal snuck away to continue his mission. Day 33, Hour 9 (4 Kythorn, 1312) : Nheero let himself be captured by the yuan-ti so he could experience their Histachii Transformation. Day 33, Hour 9 (4 Kythorn, 1312) : Mandal Graye, Nheero's traveling companion, was supposed to find where the yuan-ti make their histachii brew and replace the mandrake root used in the process with a version Nheero had modified. The resulting brew would be less potent, thus allowing him to keep his wits about him as he temporarily experienced the full sensation of the transformation. Day 33, Hour 9 (4 Kythorn, 1312) : The prison holding Nheero is divided into three sections. Unintelligent human males are kept in the southern section and turned into histachii, intelligent human males are kept in the northern section and forced to mate with female yuan-ti halfbreeds, and the eastern section is reserved for the others to be used for food, torture, or experimentation. Day 33, Hour 9 (4 Kythorn, 1312) : We asked Nheero a question, but he needed time and access to a library's research materials before he could answer it. Day 33, Hour 9 (4 Kythorn, 1312) : According to Nheero, neo-orogs and other beasts bearing the Legion of the Chimera's emblem have been emerging from the lower levels and exiting Dragon's Eye with no opposition from either the yuan-ti or lizardmen. Day 33, Hour 9 (4 Kythorn, 1312) : Nheero told us that many wyverns infest the caves of Dragon's Eye, and that they were frequently "farmed" for their venom. He said it was possible to manufacture wyvern poison provided we had access to an alchemical lab and some part of a wyvern to complete the venom. All we needed to do was place a part of the wyvern on a lab bench, then set to work. He said the yuan-ti have a lab somewhere in Dragon's Eye where we could create the venom. Day 33, Hour 9 (4 Kythorn, 1312) : Mandal did not contact Nheero to let him know if his mission to swap the mandrake root was successful, so we agreed to find him. Day 33, Hour 11 (4 Kythorn, 1312) : At the end of a hallway on the second level of Dragon's Eye we found the remains of Mandal Graye, Nheero Fhutma's traveling companion. Day 33, Hour 11 (4 Kythorn, 1312) : With Mandal having failed his mission, Nheero risked becoming a yuan-ti histachii permantly. We agreed to complete Mandal's mission to prevent this undesirable fate. The first thing we had to do was find the mandrake root that was modified by Nheero and given to Mandal. Day 33, Hour 11 (4 Kythorn, 1312) : When asked about what might have happened to Mandal's body, Nheero told us that he was probably slain without his sword, The Sword of Myrloch Vale. Mandal is an aasimar - a human with celestial blood - who has had a bond with his sword ever since he died and was then cursed while obtaining it in Haunted Hills of Eveningstar. As a result, if he should die without his blade he'll be forever doomed as a wandering spirit until the sword is found and returned to him. If we did this and brought Mandal's soul peace, then perhaps he'd lead us to the location of the modified mandrake root. Day 33, Hour 12 (4 Kythorn, 1312) : Mandal's soul led us to the room where he threw Nheero's modified mandrake root before he died, and we found it there. Day 33, Hour 12 (4 Kythorn, 1312) : Having found the modified mandrake root we are now able to complete Mandal's mission. To do this we must find the yuan-ti's lab on the level below, and either secretly replace their mandrake root with Nheero's version before the preparation process, convince the alchemist, D'hey-jazerrion to create the mixture, or, if we have enough skill in alchemy, we could create the mixture ourselves if we could find D'hey-jazerrion's alchemy notes. Nheero told us to bring him the brew after it has been sabotaged, but that we *must* replace the modified mandrake root with the original mandrake root to maintain the deception. Once the sabotaged brew has been made and the mandrake root switched back to the original, then we will have completed Mandal's mission. Day 33, Hour 13 (4 Kythorn, 1312) : We have found the room where the yuan-ti make their histachii brew. Now we need to replace the mandrake root they use in the process with Nheero's modified version. Day 33, Hour 13 (4 Kythorn, 1312) : We have replaced the mandrake root used in the process of making the yuan-ti histachii brew with Nheero's modified version. Now we need to wait until the weaker version of the brew is made. Day 33, Hour 13 (4 Kythorn, 1312) : The weaker version of the histachii brew has just been created. Now we need to replace the modified root with the original one to maintain the deception. Day 33, Hour 13 (4 Kythorn, 1312) : We have replaced the modified root with the original one to maintain the deception. Now we should bring the weaker brew to Nheero and inform him of our success. Day 33, Hour 15 (4 Kythorn, 1312) : We have successfully completed Mandal's mission, resulting in the creation of a weaker version of the yuan-ti's histachii brew. Nheero was pleased with our success and told us to seek him out in the northwest egg chamber on the level below when we wished to speak with him again. Day 34, Hour 16 (5 Kythorn, 1312) : According to Nheero, strange creatures with purple skin, several eyes and tentacles that attacked us at night are called feyrs. They are created from the remnants of nightmares, mixed with residual magical energies, and brought to life by the strong emotions of a large group of people. Day 34, Hour 16 (5 Kythorn, 1312) : In the yuan-ti library we asked Nheero another question, but he said that the materials there were insufficient and asked us if we'd seen any other research facility, such as a study. Day 35, Hour 21 (6 Kythorn, 1312) : Through research Nheero discovered that a large force of yuan-ti are living in Dragon's Eye - many of them practitioners of the arcane arts. Threats from forces rising against the Legion of the Chimera and rumors of an impending doom - possibly another eruption - have been giving many of them nightmares. This is why feyrs have been created. Day 35, Hour 21 (6 Kythorn, 1312) : Nheero told us that only yuan-ti can see High Priest Thorasskus, also known as "One-Of-Many," and only after they've been cleansed through prayer and meditation under Sseth's watchful eye. Day 35, Hour 23 (6 Kythorn, 1312) : The "boy" turned out to be yuan-ti High Priest Thorasskus. He used a disguise to trick us into helping him fend off the efreet and finding High Sorceress Izbelah, who attacked us at the entrance to Dragon's Eye but is now missing. He claimed the efreet were sent by a Lord Pyros, despite the fact that a deal had been made between the yuan-ti, Lord Pyros, and the Legion of the Chimera. According to him, half-dragon Sherincal met with Cedra and High Sorceress Izbelah, and they reached an agreement. The yuan-ti were to use the defenses they'd erected against intruders from Kuldahar while giving the Legion of the Chimera free passage. In exchange, the Legion would eliminate Kuldahar's aristocracy, leaving its citizens, warmth, and stability at the yuan-ti's mercy. Day 36, Hour 6 (7 Kythorn, 1312) : We met a yuan-ti inquisitor on the last level of Dragon's Eye named Venomin. He claimed to have caused a war between the yuan-ti and the "Lords of Fire", wishing he could "return to yesterday" to undo the damage he'd caused. Before we could question him further he leapt to his death into the sea of magma. Day 36, Hour 6 (7 Kythorn, 1312) : An undead boatman named Archon told us that Inquisitor Venomin killed Lord Pyros the day before we arrived at the bottom of Dragon's Eye. Day 36, Hour 6 (7 Kythorn, 1312) : We saw a lone chest on a small island in Dragon's Eye's magma sea, but no obvious way to get to it. Day 36, Hour 6 (7 Kythorn, 1312) : Amidst a ruined palace on Dragon's Eye's last level - its magma chamber - we met a fire salamander named Ambassador Jasper who was a liaison between the residents here and the yuan-ti. He told us High Priest Thorasskus sent yuan-ti pureblood inquisitor Venomin here three days ago to conduct an investigation into the disappearance of High Sorceress Izbelah. For reasons he was unaware of, Venomin killed Lord Pyros yesterday and fled to Jasper's embassy east of the palace. As a result, King Lothar assumed control, declared war on the yuan-ti, destroyed the embassy, and sent efreet assassins after Thorasskus. When the yuan-ti responded, chaos erupted. Izbelah was instantly killed two days ago while, from what he understood, escaping from Lothar's cage. Day 36, Hour 6 (7 Kythorn, 1312) : Jasper didn't know why Izbelah was caged because he was away on business, and she was already imprisoned when he returned. Though he suspected foul play, he awaited the results of Venomin's investigation. Day 36, Hour 6 (7 Kythorn, 1312) : Jasper said someone named Zil-t'yor was the current leader who took control during the war and united the survivors. Day 36, Hour 6 (7 Kythorn, 1312) : Jasper said Zil-t'yor often travels to and from the Fields of Slaughter. He believes that's where he's from. Day 36, Hour 6 (7 Kythorn, 1312) : A beholder named Zil-t'yor was preventing us from exiting the last level of Dragon's Eye onto the Fields of Slaughter. However he apparently wasn't a member of the Legion of the Chimera. Day 36, Hour 6 (7 Kythorn, 1312) : Zil-t'yor said that since we entered Dragon's Eye's bottom level - its magma chamber - from the upper levels, "everything would change" if we went through the exit leading to the Fields of Slaughter. Day 36, Hour 6 (7 Kythorn, 1312) : Zil-t'yor refused to explain what he meant, but said that if we did take the exit he'd have to do his work over again. Day 36, Hour 6 (7 Kythorn, 1312) : When pressed further, Zil-t'yor said that when he came here three days ago from the Fields of Slaughter he had trouble reaching Dragon's Eye's upper levels. He witnessed an investigation, a trial, and an "accidental death", but yesterday Venomin killed Lord Pyros and a war between the yuan-ti and elementals emerged. In the end he killed a weak King Lothar and united the survivors under his command. Day 38, Hour 6 (9 Kythorn, 1312) : When asked to see the palace, Archon told us Lord Pyros was having a private meeting with Inquisitor Venomin and could not be disturbed. We're not quite sure how that's possible, since according to both Ambassador *and* Archon, Lord Pyros was killed by Venomin yesterday. We also witnessed Venomin's suicide with our own eyes. Day 38, Hour 6 (9 Kythorn, 1312) : One of the Flamewalker residents of Dragon's Eye's magma chamber told us a trial was held for Izbelah two days ago at the amphitheatre. She was accused of violating Nature's Order, but Inquisitor Venomin proved her innocence. Day 38, Hour 6 (9 Kythorn, 1312) : During the trial, the issue of Izbelah's guilt was discussed and the evidence presented, but they adjourned because Venomin needed to ask a few questions of Ambassador Jasper, who was away on business. Supposedly, Venomin proved her innocence yesterday, but she still tried to escape last night. Day 38, Hour 6 (9 Kythorn, 1312) : Stepping through what we thought was the exit from Dragon's Eye to the Fields of Slaughter we were surprised to find our surroundings quite familiar, though rather different. Buildings that once were demolished are now in perfect condition and no signs of a war are visible. In fact, it looks like we never left Dragon's Eye's magma chamber at all. Another observation of note is the fact that the air feels much cooler, and it appears the magma sea has receded somewhat. When we encountered Ambassador Jasper again he acted as if he'd never met us. Day 38, Hour 6 (9 Kythorn, 1312) : According to Jasper, not only was there no war, but also Lord Pyros and Inquisitor Venomin are both still alive and about to conclude their private meeting at the palace. Day 38, Hour 6 (9 Kythorn, 1312) : When asked about High Sorceress Izbelah, Jasper told us she died "last night" while trying to escape from King Lothar's cage. Since the last time we spoke to him about her he said she died "two days" ago, we conclude that he was either lying or mistaken, or that we're victims of some type of phenomenon. From what we've observed so far, the latter seems to be the case. Day 38, Hour 6 (9 Kythorn, 1312) : Jasper told us that they drove beholder Zil-t'yor away two days ago. He must have healed his wounds and returned with a vengeance when we fought him. Day 38, Hour 6 (9 Kythorn, 1312) : It appears lava mephits have built a lair on the island containing the chest we saw. Day 38, Hour 6 (9 Kythorn, 1312) : For reasons still unknown to us, Inquisitor Venomin murdered Lord Pyros with poison during their private meeting at the palace before fleeing to Ambassador Jasper's embassy. Day 38, Hour 7 (9 Kythorn, 1312) : After seeking refuge at the embassy, Venomin confessed his crime to the diplomat, who instructed him to contact High Priest Thorasskus using a strange device. An image of Thorasskus appeared atop the device, assuring the inquisitor that both he and the situation would be dealt with. Moments later, King Lothar, apparently now in charge, proceeded to lay waste to the embassy. It seems events are unfolding as Jasper described them to us when we arrived a day...ago? Day 38, Hour 7 (9 Kythorn, 1312) : Once he destroyed the embassy, King Lothar sent summoned efreet assassins after Thorasskus. They must have been the same ones we fought inside the high priest's chamber on the third level of Dragon's Eye, but how is that possible? Are we dreaming? Did we actually lose the battle against Thorasskus, and this is our penance in the Nine Hells? Day 40, Hour 6 (11 Kythorn, 1312) : Well, that confirms it. This level is definitely caught in a time loop, as this is our second iteration. Just how far back in time the loop goes we're not sure about yet, but we do know it recedes one day whenever we take the exit to the Fields of Slaughter. We'll need to escape this loop if we are to continue our mission. Some observations we've made are that the air feels even cooler, the magma sea continues to recede, and the torches have become brighter. Also, if our notes are correct, Lord Pyros should be alive today. Day 40, Hour 6 (11 Kythorn, 1312) : Lord Pyros, ruler of the Dragon's Eye's magma chamber, grants everyone, including members of the Legion of the Chimera, safe passage provided they keep the peace and pay Archon his requested payment. Day 40, Hour 6 (11 Kythorn, 1312) : Lord Pyros said High Sorceress Izbelah broke one of his laws by attempting to curb the boil of magma and the flow of lava with twisted magic. For that she must be judged and her confinement is Lothar's task. We are to consult Lothar either while he is on duty or at his citadel if we wish to ask about her. Day 40, Hour 6 (11 Kythorn, 1312) : Lord Pyros told us he did not send efreet assassins after High Priest Thorasskus. Day 40, Hour 6 (11 Kythorn, 1312) : Roughly thirty years ago Kossuth, God of Fire, molded Lord Pyros from pure magma, giving him life, powers, will, and intelligence. Unfortunately the magma chamber, within a violent eruption, was created in the process. Pyros then summoned allies, including the great King Lothar, by his side to maintain his domain. Ambassador Jasper voluntarily became the liaison between his magma city and the yuan-ti living above. Day 40, Hour 6 (11 Kythorn, 1312) : Before we said farewell to Lord Pyros, he told us to see one of the flamewalker plays in the amphitheater. All we needed to do was speak to one of the flamewalkers, and they would perform for us. Day 40, Hour 6 (11 Kythorn, 1312) : One of the Flamewalker residents of Dragon's Eye's magma chamber told us a trial was held for Izbelah yesterday at the amphitheatre. She was accused of violating Nature's Order, but Inquisitor Venomin offered her a good defense. Day 40, Hour 6 (11 Kythorn, 1312) : During the trial, the issue of Izbelah's guilt was discussed and the evidence presented, but they adjourned because Venomin needed to ask a few questions of Ambassador Jasper, who was away on business. Supposedly, Venomin has proven Izbelah's innocence today. Day 40, Hour 6 (11 Kythorn, 1312) : Jasper told us that they drove beholder Zil-t'yor away a day ago. He must have healed his wounds and returned with a vengeance when we fought him. Day 40, Hour 7 (11 Kythorn, 1312) : King Lothar told us that High Priestess Izbelah succeeded in casting a Temporal Stasis spell before being captured, but it's been breaking down ever since. He also said that the only thing the spell succeeded in doing was keeping people like Zil-t'yor and us away from this magma chamber. Discussing it amongst ourselves, we're convinced that her flawed spell created the loop we're now in, and we can break it if we prevent her from completing her spell at Jasper's embassy two days ago. Day 40, Hour 8 (11 Kythorn, 1312) : It seems that when yuan-ti Inquisitor Venomin wished he could "return to yesterday" that was more wishful thinking than an actual granted wish. We doubt he's the cause of the time loop. Day 41, Hour 0 (12 Kythorn, 1312) : We agreed to see the flamewalkers' play... it must have been very long and or boring as we slept through most of it and into the night. Though somewhat groggy, we saw King Lothar indiscreetly rip High Sorceress Izbelah from her cage and fatally toss her into the sea before returning to his abode. Indeed, Jasper's suspicions of foul play were justified. As we awoke, Venomin passed us in a hurry to get somewhere. Day 41, Hour 0 (12 Kythorn, 1312) : We overheard a conversation between Lothar and Venomin at the king's citadel. Lothar lied convincingly, claiming Izbelah fell into the sea while trying to escape, that Pyros caused the eruption thirty years ago as well as the one about to occur, and that Pyros ordered Izbelah's execution. As the meeting concluded, Venomin pondered having a private meeting with Pyros in the morning, but we think we know what transpired. Needless to say, Lothar was less than pleased to find us eavesdropping. Day 42, Hour 7 (13 Kythorn, 1312) : King Lothar told us that High Priestess Izbelah succeeded in casting a Temporal Stasis spell before being captured, but it's been breaking down ever since. He also said that the only thing the spell succeeded in doing was keeping people like Zil-t'yor and us away from this magma chamber. Discussing it amongst ourselves, we're convinced that her flawed spell created the loop we're now in, and we can break it if we prevent her from completing her spell at Jasper's embassy yesterday. Day 44, Hour 6 (15 Kythorn, 1312) : It all comes down to this: from the ledge we can see High Sorceress Izbelah preparing to cast her Temporal Stasis spell that created this five-day time loop. We must not let that happen - our lives - our futures - depend on it. Day 45, Hour 0 (16 Kythorn, 1312) : We came across a Red Wizard of Thay named Saablic Tan. He tried to prevent us from entering the Fields of Slaughter, saying something about us murdering his brothers and sisters. His ramblings could not justify the actions of the Legion of the Chimera, so we pressed on through his attacking horde. Day 45, Hour 12 (16 Kythorn, 1312) : The cleric mentioned something about purifying the field with holy water during his argument with the lich. Perhaps we can carry out the task he sacrificed his life attempting, and rid these plains of the vile, walking dead. Day 45, Hour 16 (16 Kythorn, 1312) : Once again we faced Saablic Tan. He seemed none too pleased that we successfully cleared out the Fields of Slaughter, and now he has vowed to halt our progress. We cannot allow that to happen.