::After wandering into the empty Dome and out again...sits on the beach on takes out the Captain's Log and a quill::

I hear all this talk of stepping up patrols yet I see very little...but that matters not. it's almost laughable, posting guards at a door or on the beach will not prove to effective against someone the likes of Qko. being of Military background myself I can make past most patrols. no, there is another way...the only way I can see to protect the people. I must locate this Fierjen fellow and perhaps Razzin too...we must talk. I hope the Quiet Lady understands my time away from the Dome is not by choice, but by necessity...I'll see her soon though, and hopefully we can finish our talk. I have missed her immensely these last few days.

Galadhring Roquen Lhug Celeb 12 Ivenneth

--Journal entry 2 September, Ardwin

~she sits at the bar in the Pleasuredome, checking the neat chamomile dressing bound to the gash in her side, listening to Vixen and Phil talk about Stacey~

I don't like what's going on. The paper speaks of Alterio meeting with this Qko person. This thief and murderer... Then last night, we hear that Pryce was slain...foulplay suspected. Was it the dwarves? I don't think so. Now the elves are threatened. The dwarves are attacking. As we were leaving to help, an arrow flew from the dome to land near Alterio's feet. Looking back, I saw Qko vanishing behind the dome. Alterio was acting very oddly afterward. And the direction in which the elven elder led us was the same way Qko often retreats into the trees. Adding it all up, I don't like what I may be seeing. I believe I was right to be suspicious of Alterio...I didn't hear anything out of him when I helped him to unpack. I'll step carefully... As I said...I will not be inconsequential.

--Journal entry 2 September, Jane Maichen

::Sits alone in the Dome at his old table by the door...sighing to himself he draws his knightsword and glares at it. then laying it across the table he takes his old captain's log and writes hurredly::

this IS ridiculous....thoroughly and utterly ridiculous. Never have I seen so many folks not give a second thought to a murderous Thief. Do they all think they're invincible? or do they delude themselves into thinking SHE will not kill them? things here seem to be falling into disaray! but alas...what can I do? I am far too new to this place to make any real decisions, nor do I hold any importance. I feel more helpless now than when I was crippled, at least then I had an excuse. A plan i have of course...but no backup! a captain is nae such with no men to lead..but again I forget, no longer do i hold that title save in mind only perhaps.

Galadhring Roquen Lhug Celeb 12 Ivanneth

--Journal entry 2 September, Ardwin

:;She curls up in her bed, ready to try and get a bit of sleep, which usually is quite hard to come by and re reads her last journal entry before she begins on her next::

I feel...I don't know. I feel I'm losing it. I have rarely let people get to me as much as I have lately...Hmmm...I wonder why? And I have started taking things in stride, ignoring those who have, in my opinion, wronged me in some way. Which mostly entails, my belief in a friendship, then it comes crashing down, one way or another. I am so tired of taking things over, and letting things blow over. I tire of ignoring things, and keeping a happy face and such. Ah well, all this that I wrote about in my last entry has changed me for sure, for better or worse, depends on each's personal opinion. To me perhaps for the better, this way, putting my defenses back up, I won't get hurt by petty things, nor need a friendship. I feel better, better than I have in a few days anyway. My cold is gone and I haven't realy been to the Pleasuredome in a few days. I went this morning seeing I was still tired when I woke up and had no tea in the house. So I went though noone really was there. I met someone new which is always nice, though well even if I was by myself, it wouldn't have made a diffrence to me really. I have no wanting of plaing my lute lately, though I do play simple tunes, just to keep me in practice.

Hmm...perhaps I will go to the Pleasuredome tomarrow eve? We'll see.... that's all I can say for now. Though I have seen the papers lately. Something strange does seem to be going on...I just wonder what it is...though will I help find out what its a bout? Probably not. Like I have said before, I am tired of helping others, few are grateful for it. And well I am tired of risking my life for one's who wouldn't appriciate my efforts. Let them fend for themselves? Mmmm...most likely, unless it comes down to my life at stake, then I would take some form of action.

Besides I have really neglected my magic studies....I know to few spels than I should...for as long as i have studied the art. So stick my nose in the books, and keep diligent, perhaps an ear open...Ah well I'm rambling as usual.

Until Next Time,
~Lina

::She sets the journal on her night stand and blows out the candle, as she lays down in hopes of sleeping. Though it will probably end up her up once more, studing her spell books::

--Journal entry 2 September, Lina Metallium

:: Kneels near the edge of the Bluff over looking the ocean::

I watch the sea in hopes I will spot my masters ship and yet he does not come, I have stayed away from the dome as of late out of fear this mad woman frightens me and yet the rumors I read in the paper frighten me even more. Could it be true the evil one has returned to the Isle Nemesio Oh I pray to the good spirits it is not so.

When my master left he placed guards to watch over me because this man took liberties and kept touching me tho he was told many times to leave me be.

But atlast I am but a slave I can not argue with my betters and I have asked the guards assigned to me to patrol the house and my masters shop i want no ill things to happen to the things i have been left to watch over,

I hope this Nemesio and Qko are not in league together for it would spell disaster for those of the isle. And now Lord Pryce has been slain oh there is so much turmoil about and I sit and fear for myself.

But what can I do. I am but a slave and not skilled in fighting and what if there be slave nabbers amongst the evil ones that have been seen about the isle then who would look after my masters and Lady mags things.

I must follow my duties and make sure all is secure I can not do much for anyone else but I do pray for them all perhaps i will venture to the dome this eve to take stock of the talk and the happenings a bit better .

::looks out over the sea once more then stands and goes into the house to tend the animals::

--Journal entry 3 September, Jasmin Rose

Just finished tending to Stoke. Things have been so quiet here lately. I've begun to worry. I did have the occasion, today, to speak with Lady Jane. I find her totally charming. A very kind person. We spent a moment or two discussing my chat with Phil from last night. He has a way with magic. I shall have to remember to pin my tunic before I consider venturing near him again. The bloom he did have appear in my hair still lives. Curious.

I will venture out tonight. I have questions without answers. Is everyone in hiding because of the recent murders or is this lovely isle becoming a haven for recluses. I do not know.

--Journal entry 3 September, Lilith

Qko.. that woman drives me nuts. Always twisting words around, speaking in lies, accusing the most innocent of us all.. what is she trying to accomplish? I *know* Alterio is in on this plotting somehow.. she can't really have been whoring that night she came to visit him. That's not her style at all, especially not with Alterio. So they must have been plotting something.. but *what*, is the question. Pryce's death can't be coincidental.. and I don't think the dwarves acted on their own. Now, with the village without an elder.. oh, gods. What if Alterio wants to be the elder? Is that what's behind all of this?

If it is.... gods help us all.

--Journal entry 3 September, Casidhe

Bah Vigilante Justice. How Jane can even accuse me of being guilty I cant imagine. I cant condemn someone of murder on rumors. I wasnt there when Sethin or Ezmeralda was killed. How do I know they were murdered? And IF it was murder.. why didnt she do something at the time? She wouldnt stand up to Maeji Qko when it happened and she claims she -SAW- it.. but she plans on bringing Alterio down from her -suspicions- that he is involved??? Maybe Jane is involved and covering up by accusing others. And telling me.. for my childrens sake to think before getting involved with Alterio because he will soon be a wanted man?? Give me a break.

Well I brought the children to Coconut Grove last night like Alterio asked me to. It was late and they slept most of the way. Brought extra guards just in case the -vigilantes- decided to be self-righteous and stop us along the way. Everyone is quick to jump when Jane says its so. Well where were they when these so-called murders happened? From what i hear, some sat there and watched it happen and did nothing. Doesnt that make them guilty?? They didnt try to stop it or try to arrest Maeji when it happened. BUT now they are going to be facing not only Maeji Qko but Nemesio and Mumphra and possibly Alterio and me. I will be by Alterio no matter what. I always have been and that wont change now. If that makes me guilty then by damn Im guilty.

I have no idea what business Alterio was conducting last night. I put the children to bed and left him to his business as i watched over the children. With guards around I dont think Jane and her co-horts can get close to the estate but still its best to be prepared just in case.

"hearing Marissa crying, she lays down the quill as she rises to go check on her"

--Journal entry 4 September, Vixen Blade