Redis, writing this down on a tattered piece of paper thinks that he holds his journal in his hands, yet he still writes.
((OOC Note: This is rather, disturbing. Again, read at your own risk.))
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Oh, today is a great day. Annabelle and I... Had a wonderful time, last night. This morning she tells me that she bears my child. Me, a father! I didn't think I'd lived to hear the day. We are so happy, in the Azshara Crater, I can see my children now, running in the fields, playing. Ah, I can't wait.
After taking our morning bath, Anna reminded me that the arena was having a match soon, so we hurried along for breakfast. Mmm, home-made bread and water. Good for the body and soul. The sun was out too! Anna and I are having a good time, she hints that we might retire to our quarters a bit sooner than normal...
After our meal, we make our way across the lake, we came to the arena. Anna talked about us living in a cabin, together until we're old. Just the thought of that brings a smile to my face. Then she starts talking about that elf, Uthernial. He's been, flirting, with my Anna! She said she told him that she's married to me, but he still was pushing. I wanted to explain it to him, but she wouldn't tell me where he was.
Then... Anna spoke... Nonsense. She said she didn't love me, that she has been with the elf for a long time, lied to me, the child was the elf's! I couldn't believe this! The sky seems a lot darker, the fields were disappearing. It was like we were walled in, underground or something. It was horrible... Then...
The 'journal' cuts off. This following is an actual page from the real Handbook.
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My head hurts, my body is worn down, I am thirsty... Berenice has been torturing me... Fel knows how long. Berenice said I was in a dream.
I don't remember much, I was in a chair, horrible beating from a Troll she commanded. She placed a pink toy bunny in front of me... Blood stained. She said I would cost more lives if I did not listen... I had to...
After that, I remember, Berenice said she was lonely, she was going to destroy my arm, pointlessly. She walked away after removing a chunk out of my arm... I think she ate it. She looked if she was to cry, I never seen such a thing in an undead.
After this, I only remember the dream. Anna, came onto me, I was in a chair... She seem cold, but... She was Anna, I couldn't resist...
Then the dream... Then Berenice woke me up, told me she was going to take me to Annabelle. I don't know why she showed me mercy. I did try to kill her, after all. I don't know what she felt, but we ended up finding Annabelle, and that elf, on the road to the Azshara Crater.
Anna, was surprised to say the least. The elf, was respectful as he could be, provided I almost killed him. Berenice wanted to go, but... I wanted to give her a chance, she wanted to be human. I learned that the House has moved out of the Crater, to a mage tower, because of me.
I... Rather they didn't take such a drastic change, but... Perhaps Anna does care for one such as I...
The elf, Voran, who revived Annabelle, took care of my more important wounds. The other elf, seemed nice. Offered to train me physically for combat. Might take him up on that offer.
Anna's parents are dead, Berenice informed her that the one known as 'Cha' did it, he is in the Circus. Mordus... That bastard. Berenice and I go to the Catacombs to find more information on him.
Anna... She seemed to be in shock. I worry for her, I do not want her to suffer as I did. Her pain must be worst, to know and love those people for so long, only to see them die, must be horrible. I will attempt to aid her in her pain, whatever it takes.
I... Missed her. I wish that dream was real, not the end part though.
That Don better make her happy, or I'll kill him myself.
The page has a little dirt in it, but otherwise readable.
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I didn't get a chance to write down much these past two days, as I wait to speak with Annabelle, I might as well re-cap what has happened.
Yesterday, and today, our task was to find Mordus in the Catacombs, and if he wasn't there, find out where. I questioned a Blood Elf, who almost saw through my act. Seems Sagi had already damned me. I gained that for some reason, Sagi was away and that Relon was in charge of the group in the Catacombs. He did not know a 'Cha', 'Chaos', or Mordus. Berenice went to speak with Relon, and found nothing either. Since she knew of Sagi location, we planned to capture him to question where this bastard is.
Well, when we got to the Tower, Annabelle showed us Sagi's body, and informed that she was going to try and redeem him. I know Anna has a good heart, but to bring back the man who wanted to completely wipe out the Church of Light? Maybe that's what she wants him to do, I do not know. I can only hope that Sagi will not try to harm her, otherwise I will kill him on the spot.
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Anna wanted to go find her parents today, see if she could bring them back from the dead. Mr. Grimwood, strange character, was to come with us but wasn't at the tower. So Anna decided that we'll leave tomorrow. I do hope she understands, each day makes it much more harder to bring back someone to a proper body. Organs decay, animals could get into the body... I hope she will be able to accept the fact that they will be dead if we cannot revive them.
On a side note, Anna knows that I read romance novels. Was embarrassing, but, I do not think she understand why I do. It is... Too personal perhaps.
Uthernial, the blood elf, sparred with me as we trained for melee combat. He was quick, and I wasn't used to this kind of combat. Broke my nose, the bastard. At least he gave me a nice staff to make it up.
I got one of those windstones! These things are fascinating, able to speak your thoughts to everyone who carries one. Empowered by the spirits that shamans answer to, almost nothing could block it out... This will be very handy indeed. I hope many do not use it though, my mind normally wishes to block out voices that are not my own. I'll have to learn to accept the ones from the windstone.
Don is missing, Anna has no idea where he is. He won't answer his windstone, he didn't reply to a letter she sent to the 'ranch'... I think the Circus might've killed him too. If they targeted her parents, Don shouldn't be ruled out as well. Fel... This... Is bitter-sweet news. Bitter, Anna would be crushed. She's been suffering too much lately, I can't bare to watch it. I need to find this Mordus, and destroy him, for Anna.
Sweet... If Don was killed... There will be a chance, for my happy ending. If Don cannot be there for Annabelle in her time of need, I will fill in the empty space. I will not allow her to live her years in sorrow, as I have. The weight of that pain would ruin the body, mind, and spirit. I feel a slight change in Anna when she wished Mordus' death... I do not want her to become a monster such as I. Killing is not something to enjoy, no matter the reason. Vengeance, justice, sport. I will speak to Anna if I feel she starts to walk off her path.
Yet, she seems in high spirits. We joked around in front of her mentor, as she was ordering me to get eight hours of sleep. Of course I wouldn't tell her no, but I attempted humor as many around her do. She, was laughing and smiling, it warms my heart to see her happy. If only I could keep her that way...
I wanted to get up, eight hours is far too long for my mind to simply think and reflect over the past events. Some are terrible, others... Memorable. I will stay in bed for now, as per orders... Shame I cannot see in the dark...
There's a wine stain at the very top, but besides that the page is very readable in common. The last five pages contain runes and notes about them.
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I don't even want to talk about yesterday.
Berenice... Clearly the bane of my life right now. I hate her. She toys with my mind... I can't stop her words from echoing throughout my head. She... Told me, the dream was real... But... She was -acting- like Anna. I- Don't want to believe it.. But... It makes sense-.. I'm going insane...
Wants me to go back, go back to my past... I don't want that, Anna doesn't want it. Then... Sorrow. Berenice's words just dominated my thoughts. I couldn't do anything. I think two men showed up, they talked for a long time. I attempt to get away, but my mind was completely in chaos... My body wasn't healthy beforehand either...
Next thing I know, we were back at the tower, Anna.. I think it was her... She came over to me, said something. I said something, then she said something. She tried to get answers out of me.. Berenice said she would kill me if I spoke, and I wouldn't doubt she would. Anna sent me to a bed, where I tried to re-gain control of my mind. It felt like eons were pasting before I felt sharp twist of agony. The shadow inside my skull was calling, I started moving. I heard shouting, sounds... Berenice was using the shadow... I felt it... Two elves tried to stop me, but I managed to get out there... Berenice was attacking Anna, who... Wasn't fighting back. I, couldn't let her be harmed. My attack was useless in my state... Anna ordered for me to be taken back into the tower.
I heard her scream in pain... I couldn't bare it. Being so helpless... I, I don't know what I should do... Everyone is asleep now... I-.. I'm going outside...
The handwriting is a tad bit more messy than the other pages.
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Today... Has been interesting.
After waking up from the drugged potion, I went outside in an attempt to clear my head. Some books, a bottle of Dalaran Red later... No progress. Voran came by, we talked a bit. I wasn't going to tell him the true reason behind my withdraw, so he ended up leaving. Next came Annabelle... I didn't want to tell her, or anyone, but she pressed... I ended up explaining what happened as I began to cry like some child. She, comforted me with an embrace. I feel wrong when she does this, she's engaged to Don. I wouldn't turn it away, but look where that took me...
We talked, and I believe I said I wished to see Dalaran. Truly, I never wanted to show my face there ever again. I left them all to die, and that guilt hung with me until today. She said she would go with me, so I took us there.
It was, wonderful. The buildings were fully repaired, almost everything was how I left it. Far less people, and two factions of Blood and High Elves were the only two major upsets.
We toured the city, Annabelle seemed to visited there at least once, as she knew about the fountain created in memory of Tirion Fording and the slaying of the Lich King Arthas. Alas, it was still nice. I walked around, and she followed. We stop briefly at the Memorial for Archmage Antonidas... And chatted.
I bought her a small blue doll from one of the toy stores I used to visited, as a 'thank you' for her coming with me. I hope she liked it, I'm starting to get low on funds. Might have to start finding some work, or selling some useless books...
We went to one of the bars, where we found Alexas and Uthaniel. Uthaniel, bought her the staff she carries, and two very expensive dresses. I feel, a bit jealous, my small doll wasn't even a gold coin. He better stay away from her, she's engaged...
Anna wanted to see her parents today, so the group of us, Annabelle, Mr. Grimwood, Voran, Uthaniel, and myself, went to Westfall to find her house. It was burned, only ruins remained. Annabelle was crushed while Grimwood attempted to investigate.
Grimwood found something that, I felt horrible for... Troll tracks. Berenice warned me that she was killing families because I wasn't listening to her during the torture... She had a troll with her... I hope I am not the reason Anna's parents are gone... Would never forgive myself..
Grimwood wants to explore more on the matter, so we went to a house Anna and Don own. There was a letter there, saying something about Don, and that Anna's mentor wants to meet us in Duskwood tomorrow. So, we all started to sleep. Grimwood and Uthaniel were the ones to stay up... I needed some sleep.
The page has rain drops upon it, but the words for the most part, are readable.
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Today... Many things happened today...
Firstly, Voran and Uthaniel, were almost killed by one of the Alliance's paladins. I knew they shouldn't have came with us in Westfall, yet they did. I did pick up some books regarding the Elemental spirits that roam this realm. I think if I was to have a avatar of the flame, it would assist me greatly.
Annabelle had to see her former mentor in Duskwood, so everyone went with her. She led us to a house on the road. I was surprised that her teacher, was not only Forsaken, but he could use the Light as well. He asked for Anna only, so we let her enter alone.
We heard shouting, then the doors opened. The Forsaken let us in, to see Anna, sobbing over the body of Don.
... I never seen anything like it. It was unnatural, not of this world. Head was charred, his chest.. Was pulsing purple, they took his soul and placed it into a shard... Nothing will save him.
I felt helpless, guilty... worried... She's lost so much these past days... Perhaps she suffers more than I have. I, have been useless to help her. I only been a burden upon her shoulders... I wanted to change that.
Uthaniel... He suggested for a Blood-sworn oath... A pact similar to what his people acted upon. An oath, to protect Annabelle from harm, and if we should bring harm to her, we shall die. I do not take this oath lightly, I want to assist Annabelle, for helping me with my life.
I don't want... To be selfish.. I love her, she knows this. I.. I don't want to come onto her, as much as my body, and my heart tells me to. She'll be mourning... Weeks, Months... Years. I want to help her with the sorrow and grief she faces. If... If it means I must fill in Don's shoes, I will. If I cannot... I will accept... That someone else must.
I'm not glad that Don has been killed... I, blame myself for Anna's agony and the death around her... I want to make things right. Whatever the cost.
I shall give her space, I want time alone as well. I used to think this would be my chance, my chance for a better life... Selfish. I will repay Annabelle somehow... I want to spend some time in Dalaran, I do miss the city, the times I had. It's the closest thing I have that I can call a home... A family...
Anna, I will bring you your smile back, the sparkle you have in those violet eyes... At any means. This I swear...
Uthaniel, he may love Anna as I do... I... Do not know what to do about... Any of this...
I need some time alone, to think, meditate... The ritual sparked something in me.. A hunger long cased away. I need to resist... The Blood Elf does not know of his corruption, and I will not accept it again into my body.
Two pages have been ripped out of the handbook before this page.
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The last two pages do not matter to me anymore. They were full of lies. I will only write what is the truth, and what is important.
First, my sister. I found her, did not think I would have any family left in this world. It pleased me that at least I wasn't the only one in our family that suffered, though it seems everyone else is dead. I do not wish to bother her with my goal, I do not want her to hear the Echo of Despair. She -will- live happy, and have a full life.
Annabelle, she is a liar. Berenice was right the entire time, I was blinded by Annabelle's web of lies and tricks. She played me, fooled me into loving her while she wanted that Grimwood man. Berenice said so... She tells me the truth because she loves me. I will not let her feel the pain I did when Annabelle lied and tricked me. Berenice will know the love that I foolishly gave Annabelle.
Berenice led me away from that trap, from that House of Autumns. She said no one cared... No one did. Uthaniel only wants to kill me, let him try. His Bloodsworn Oath was only a ploy to make sure I did not find truth, so I could not leave. Berenice told me the truth, and I believed she would not care if I left. I was free from her grasp... Free to purse the dark arts of Necromancy.
Putran, my former test subject, I met him earlier that day. I wanted to help him, yet he only wanted to call me master... He's now in service of me, for -my- cause, -my- path, -my- goal. -Mine-.
Berenice, she loves me more than anyone else could even imaged... She wanted us to be together in... In a small cottage... Together again...
Another page filled with words, some dirt clings to the pages.
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So far, everything has been well. Cole and Putran brought a little girl, a young boy, and an older male. All have been killed through a series of tests, I will allow Berenice to explain in her journal, as it was her research.
Uthaniel, my so called 'brother'... I was able to get him to rid me of the curse he has plagued me. Berenice and I had to travel near the tower to meet him. He seemed to not care about it, as Berenice foretold me. They truly do not.
When I brought us back to the Catacombs, Berenice wanted to kill Annabelle, for playing and tricking with me. I had opened her to my thoughts to her through the runestone... Told her... Lies, perhaps. Yes, they were lies... She said she still had that silly blue rag doll that I foolishly bought for her, no doubt she threw it away once Uthaniel brought her those fancy dresses. She.. Lies. The doll was only a few silver coins. She would not keep it.
Berenice attempted to control her mind, pouring her shadow powers into me, to send to Annabelle's mind. The process was painful, I was to create thoughts of pain and torture... The attempt was successful, Berenice did grasp Annabelle's mind. Only she could not bring her to kill herself.
The windstone broke, sadly. I will not be able to track their movements. I will study more upon these windstones, see if we cannot make some ourselves... And do this once more to their little minds.
Berenice and I are to retire, she promised she would reward me for the troubles and pains she brought me. I look forward to it...
Snack seemed a bit, off. I do not know why she was staring at the floating purple crystal, nor whispering. I did manage to get a private room here in the Catacombs for us. Took hours for the 'movers' to bring in everything, those lumbering ghouls were -clearly- not created by Snack, most likely Steve or John...
The room is very good, very good indeed. A private cell to lock away test subjects, a complete lab inside, a -very- nice desk, reminds me of that one in the tower... The only thing good about that place was it's collection of books. Everything else was a lie... Berenice said so.
I showed Berenice the room, she seemed content with it. We were only discussing our next move when we heard a knock on the door, some Blood Elf with the corpse of a butchered little girl. Berenice quickly ushered her in, and questioned her. Sleep was already taking me, one of the many weaknesses of the living. I could only manage to stand up.
Berenice told her to fetch a little boy, and so the elf did. Berenice channeled her shadow powers into the boy, and began to speak to the elf. Needless to say, she passed. She was welcomed into the Echo.
Berenice had other business to attend to... Perhaps now sleep with take me.
The next two pages have a picture of a man who has been skinned, the muscle layer completely exposed. The next page includes the man's chest being cut open, and stretched out to each side, all the organs in side his body are drawn in another picture of the man.
Another page has a sketching of a nude woman's front side, the next is her back side. The last page with a picture has the woman's chest ripped apart similar to the man, all organs in her body are clearly shown. The last page is filled with writing in common, a few blood stains dot the five pages.
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Testing today was successful, I had to study the human body up close. Tomorrow, I shall have the forsaken skin the female, to get an idea on a woman's muscle structure. Later, the bone frame. This will be an ongoing project, I made a promise to Berenice so long ago. I will uphold it.
Berenice told me about some grand scheme of hers, a way to create a massive 'windstone' like device, that projects to smaller, but similar units. A way to connect to individuals without direct contact. Half of me believes she is crazy for the idea, the other half believes she'll find a way. We shall see.
Two more that were willing to take the tests of Compassion and Willpower... A pale human girl, she shall be assigned to the domain of Shadow. Berenice assigned the gnome doctor to the Plague domain. I shall judge his title...
I am tired for now, Berenice is off working, time for me to rest for the moment... The Echo is growing stronger every day.
More... More flock to the Echo. Thing are starting to become busy, stressful almost. The cramp space will not be enough... We shall have to find a better home soon.
Atticus, a Forsaken bard, Berenice wanted to study him for his strange behavior. Had him to 'tell us a story' in our 'manor'. Led him outside of the goblin city of Booty Bay, then created a portal back to the Catacombs. We lead him to our room, and I begin to question him. He left the Forsaken ranks long ago to seek a new life... Was the only useful thing I got out of him. He wanted to leave, not wanting to hear the Echo. Had Leignus capture him, we abused him a bit before throwing him into the larger cell block.
Sagi visited our room, strangely enough. I expected him to escape that terrible tower, but not to come see what his two wayward minions ran off to do. If he had any plans of re-capturing us, they would've been put to rest. It semmed he was looking for Snack, and left shortly after we told him she didn't know of her location.
Pain joined us, I was impressed... A human with such a high pain tolerance. It seemed like she actually, enjoyed it... Berenice seemed interested in her.
Another Forsaken, an engineer, has joined the Echo. He shall oversee this Fritzall and his workers on the many projects that we have ahead. They better complete their task with haste and faultless. Woe to them if they attempt to cut corners...
Berenice, and her crazy experiments... She begun pouring so many liquids together, brewing smoke and the odor was disgusting. Ran me out of the room, reaching for a gas mask. It seemed this was some kind of chemical or bio weapon... And she wanted to test it out. We gathered four slaves from the general holding cell, and dragged them outside. We chained them up and set them near the barrel of the vile substance. Doctor poured another type of liquid in there, and Berenice asked me to apply heat. An arcane burst of fire was all it took. Shortly after, the thing exploded, sending three of us down the chairs, including I. The others simply fell where they stood. I suffered a bruised rib, a weakness of the living... The blast of the goo-like mix destroyed everything upon the four slaves, all but their bones. The bones were left unharmed, but decay was soon upon them at a faster rate. Very interesting... Berenice better be careful with this kind of power, I rather not end up like those subjects.
Once everyone parted ways for their own projects, Berenice and I had a moment to talk alone. She is very critical of herself, her body. She thinks she's terribly ugly, which I do not believe... Well, there is room for improvement. I do hope my project will turn up successful, but so many key elements are missing... It will be some time before true testing can occur...
It also seems I snore... This is disturbing... I feel my eyes growing heavy, perhaps it's best to go back to sleep...
The pages have some bloodied fingerprints, along with more dirt.
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Another to join the Echo... Another Forsaken, he is perfection yet he seeks more. Perhaps he does not understand his gift... He passed the tests, he might prove useful in Berenice's experiments...
Gathered flesh from the female used in the trials...
Berenice is worrying me. She wouldn't even show me her face for a minute. She is obsessed with her body... While not as beautiful as I could've imaged her in her past life, she is still my love... I must make haste with my research, tomorrow, I shall gather more parts, and begin practicing... Berenice should not suffer like this.
Our agent outside of the Catacombs reported nothing upon her return, and she left soon after. Strange girl, but did provide the one engineer.
This is all for now... I must be focused for the time ahead of me...
These walls are cold... I miss the war-... No, that is a weakness, the past. I must remain on the future, lest my mind tears itself apart. Berenice is the only one who cares and loves me, no one else. I must keep her happy...
We were in Duskwood, we had just ambushed and killed several travelers. They were utterly helpless against our assault... We were preparing to leave when a lone robed figure spotted us from the road. Of course... We did not think anything about it until it started to call Berenice.. Cousin. It was her.
... I wanted to hurt her. Bring her the pain and sorrow that she has brought on me... I couldn't kill Annabelle though... As if an invisible force wrestled me back. She took down the troll, then I stepped up to fight her...
I.. Had her defenseless... I could've ended it, but then.. I felt, guilt. I didn't want to finish it, and that is when Berenice broke her promise... She lied to me... She controlled my mind once more...
I... I don't know... Was I just mad at her? I felt, as if she back-stabbed me... But wasn't it for a good purpose?... I, killed her... Killed the only person, to ever love me... What am I... She was undead though, I could've brought her back... I have her journal... I'm, so confused... She was just like me.. Why did I do it...
Annabelle, of course... Doesn't love me... Yet I still held feelings for her... I don't want to see her ever again. All she did, was bring my life even lower... Broke my heart, twice now... If it wasn't for her...
I am in my sister's care now... I want to leave soon... I hate this body, these feelings... Everything...
The next page, more faint tear drops dot the parchment.
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Annabelle visited me not too long ago, I guess she does worry slightly about me. I was slightly frustrated and furious at her for coming, but I was slightly terrified that she was coming to finish the job.
Rather, she wanted to see how I was holding up, she says Berenice's destruction was taking a toll on her... She could not understand how I felt about it, then again she only lost Don a few weeks back... How did she bounce back so quickly? Perhaps it was not true love, no passion for the man?.. I do not know.
She wanted to take me with her, back to her House of Autumns. I can't go back there, they wouldn't accept me, not after what I done. I would have to kill Uthaniel, as he would attempt to slay me upon sight... Fel knows who else would try something. It's not safe for me...
Anna, she still doesn't understand my love and passion for her. Every time I see her... It's overwhelming... I might not be able to control myself. Berenice's dying words was to keep her safe, and that alone has ripped my mind into shreds... Who do I protect her from? What remains of the Circus? The Echo?... Myself?...
She doesn't want me to go back to the Catacombs... But I left the Echo down there, with no leadership.... I have no idea what they are doing, if they are looking for myself and Berenice, have someone taken up our roles, or had they simply disbanded?
The next page is written in common, a slight blood-stain is upon the lower edge of the parchment.
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So much has happened... I'll start from what I can recall being the first event...
Firstly, after Annabelle's first visit, I decided that I should simply stay in the Catacombs, and lead the Echo. There isn't any hope for a normal life, so I won't trouble Annabelle with my lost cause... And poor Berenice, I left her in that unmarked grave...
That was the plan, but when I went to enter the crypt, a woman clad in crimson plate armor and a glowing red runeblade was waiting for me. Structure of the body and skin tone suggested it was a night elf, which troubled me slightly. I did not recognize her. It seemed though she was sent to make sure I got back safely, so I ignored that thought.
When we entered the Echo's room, however, she decided she would test my dominate over the Echo by attempting to kill me. I was slightly shocked and scared at the idea of fighting a Death Knight alone, in such a tight space. My tactic was a hit-and-run strategy, which proved to be effective save one blow to the groin... I fell her without taking too much damage, simply took a lot of arcane to breach that armor of hers.
As soon as I relaxed, another rushed through the doors, swinging his blade madly at me. The hit connected with my torso... I thought I was finished. Blood was quickly seeping out as the undead was pushing me up to the wall. All I thought about was getting a runestone out of my belt pocket, and get the Fel out of there. The Forsaken was too busy with taunting me, and he did not see the charging of it stone. As the rune was ready, he had his blade held high, cleaving down for the final blow... I, shut my eyes tight, and somehow managed to teleport out of his grasp...
I don't remember much about it, other than appearing in a room, Madina.. And then I fell. The next thing I know, I'm in a bed, wrapped in bandages, with Madina taking care of me. I had to sent a letter to Annabelle, we couldn't go to any of the priests in Stormwind, not with this wound... I felt if I was infected with the plague itself...
Anna seemed to have gotten the message, as she knocked upon our door a day later. She took care of the wound, seems the runeblade did more damaged than I thought. I doubted I'd survive without her... She was concerned and decided to stay with us for a time...
I, I keep attempting to pull from her, but it only makes me desire her more... Perhaps it's because I lost Berenice... I have no one to hold, no one that would understand me...
The Death Knight I fell seemed to have found us, but didn't wished to kill me. Rambled about Berenice and how her mission was to make sure I was atop of the Echo's command. She wasn't going to leave unless I did...
I decided that I would start up my Necromancy research alone again, away from everyone. The Echo, and this 'Gale' was to hunt me, and I had to remain secret... I miss Berenice too much, the agony in my heart is too overwhelming, I must bring her back...
I told Madina simply that I must go on a journey, one that would take a good deal of time. I would contact her via mail, to check up every now and then... I also told her to tell Annabella the same if she was visit... I hope she does not figure out what my true goal is, it could prove troublesome, and I do not wish for her to worry, or bother me... It's for the best.
Regardless, a day into the Catacombs, and I already catch wind of many who dislike the Forsaken Death Knight by the name of Gale, that now leads the Echo. An attractive blood elf convinced me that it was time to bring down Gale, while he was alone in the room. She seemed to be apart of the Echo, and disliked the undead knight as well...
The night elf was destroyed fighting Gale, yet she did weaken him greatly. The worm was easily defeated, sent him crawling through the portal he conjured. I, took control of this Echo, and the name of the elf was Caihrah, with a taste in Fel. I worried slightly about this, but it would be useful having her around. We'll see.
This page seems as if it was used as note rather than writing.
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Beginning training under Snack - Necromancy
- Have to acquire something worth while to Snack for training. - In progress
- Getting blood elf to search... Now orc too.
- Asked about runes, will research more upon them.
- Led to private work space
- Killed rodent via slit throat
- Pointed wand at dead rodent, it shook
- Asked to answer, failed. Must find, do not seek Snack out until then.
Upon the next slide of parchment, it is actual writing.
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So far, things have been busy.
Spent most of these days looking into what Snack asked of me, it's troublesome but I believe I have found the answer... A human male, and another captured rat, did the same motion once the throat was cut, humans normally would feel some sort of emotion that causes them to panic like since, knowing that there was nothing they could do to save their own life... Is this even possible with animals? Do they inhabit the same minds as us?... I believe Snack somehow made the rat relive that moment, I do not know if she raised it to simply understand the emotion, or that it was natural... Hopefully this is the right answer, I rather not fail once more...
Speaking of failure, I have lead Caidrah and the orc Shadow... Shadow something... To the fel taint location I would reward them for bring me an object of arcane for Snack. I... Felt the thirst in the back of my mind once more, it was slowly crawling to dominate all other thought... I only stopped myself at the last moment, I cannot risk that again, not now...
While Caidrah share her displeasure about not finding something of great value, she did seem to be more, 'friendlier'. Perhaps the Fel she harassed gave her some joy, I will have to keep an eye on this one, less she summons a Doomguard in the middle of our room...
Our room within the Catacombs is being built upon, our space has grown too small. The ghouls are adding in another floor, it'll prove useful in the times to come. As for now, the room is off limits. For now, we stay in another room... Curse this weakness of fatigue... I feel it taking me now...
