'Meditations' by Marcus Aurelius

‘A man is worth just as much as the objects of his ambition.’ ‘A hindrance is made to advance our actions; what is an obstacle in our way becomes our way.’ ‘If…

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A Call to Hunt

A missive written by Boyar Bakir.

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A Farewell Note

The notes seem erratic and desperate.

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A Guard's Report

Describes the operations of a man named Andrei.

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A Knight’s Oath

Good people of Vale Sangora! I came to your land in order to pursue my chivalric duty and prove myself to my liege, Sir Antal of Buda.

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A Letter Found in a Wolf Cave

Written in crude yet clean letters.

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A Letter Found in the Warehouse

Addressed to Doctor Simeon.

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A Letter from Father

A message from a concerned parent.

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A Letter from Florin

More of a thinly-veiled threat.

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A letter from Nareh

Coen, Hope armour and sword good – we work hard, so better be. Humans not good, but you – not bad. I leave valley. More secret to find.

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A Letter from the Uriashi Blacksmith

Coen, Hope thing we make good. You human – but not bad. I leave valley. More secret to find. Bye. Nareh

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A List of Armour Components

A note describing how to create a special set of armour.

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A List of Supplies

Sister Irmingart, I took it upon myself to make a list of the supplies we have left: bread – ten loaves clean water – two barrels salted pork – about six…

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A Monk’s Journal

Handwritten. From the time of Shrike's Crag uprising.

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A Mysterious Letter

Unsigned and very cryptic.

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A Note from a Shoe

A cryptic message hidden on a dead rebel's body.

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A Page from a Collector’s Journal

Personal notes on some intriguing new additions to the collection.

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A Torn Out Page

A page forcibly torn out from a book.

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A Warning

A letter signed by Doctor Simeon.

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Admonition from Xanthe

Ominous and creepy.

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Alchemical Note

Scrupulous records written down by a devoted experimenter.

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Ambrus's Invitation

A note from Ambrus.

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An Admonishment

Seems that some of you still can't memorise the appropriate bell signals. My advice – run to your dormitory and read the instructions rather than risk tolling…

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An Incomplete Letter

Good sir, You don’t know me, but I knew your daughter. In fact, I considered her a friend and someone for whom I would gladly lay my life in battle.

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An unsent letter

Must have been written by the house's previous owner.

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Anca's Notes

Enolf's journal – points to the same place as Ctesias? Arimaspians – maybe their legendary "riches" meant wisdom, rather than gold? "Braided Ribbons"???

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Anca's Scribbles

Silver – May be why Arimaspians considered Vale Sanogroa holy? Associated with Nassur, the Serpent?

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Andrei's Journal #1

(...) A guard came to our shop one day. Some eager lad, freshly promoted to captain in Silberstein. Wanted to show me who’s the boss now, I guess.

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Andrei's Journal #2

(...) Sometimes I feel like getting into the pimping business was a mistake. Yes, it rakes in quite a profit – after all, every man in Svartrau likes to fuck –…

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Andrei's Journal #3

(...) A man can try to be reasonable, but the people in this city… well, they don't give you much choice.

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Angry Letter from Bakir

Full of hyperbole and threats.

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Appeal

The writing is shaky, but the words are firm.

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Beware of St. Tyna

Beware of Saint Tyna! You may have heard that the mists surrounding the convent are finally gone. But if, like me, you would like to visit the place – don’t!

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Beware the Bandits

A friendly advice.

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Beware: Coman

Military document.

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Bible Page

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your blood as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God – this is your true…

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Bibliotheca Cathedralis Index

Miscellaneous non-religious texts and legal documents - ground floor. Hagiography - first floor, shelves by the northern wall.

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Blessing

The kneeling man – looks like he's receiving a blessing from a priest. Likely after completing trials? Because he's crowned with a wreath.

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Blood Cellar Duty

Letter meant to boost the morale of Ambrus's soldiers.

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Blood Collection

Documents blood collection from prisoners.

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Blood Guard Training

Communication between boyaress Xanthe's officers.

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Blood-Soaked Journal

The blood may be the author's.

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Blood-Stained Letter

A letter from Leontin to Iancu.

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Bloodied Letter

Likely exchanged between manumits.

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Bloodied Note

A blood-spattered note with some scribbles.

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Bloodletting

The priest is shown draining blood from one of the fallen contestants. But why? Is it a funerary rite? Or is there some other reason?

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Book of Punishments

Lists nuns's transgressions – and the punishments they received.

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Boyar Bakir’s Research

Testament to Boyar Bakir's dedication to his craft.

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Brencis's Orders

Orders from Brencis concerning the security of his ritual site.

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Brencis's Orders – False Idols

Orders concerning roadside shrines and other symbols of old faiths and beliefs.

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Brencis's Orders – Old Shrines Must Be Destroyed

Orders concerning roadside shrines and other symbols of old faiths and beliefs.

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Brencis's Orders – Root Out Old Superstition

Orders concerning roadside shrines and other symbols of old faiths and beliefs.

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Call to True Believers

Brothers and sisters in Christ, We require your help in doing God’s work. The scriptorium in Maragir is full of books and documents devoted to our faith.

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Camp note

I don't like this one bit. Mountain’s grumbling like a rockslide’s coming. We should turn back.

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Campana Loquitur, vel Introductio pro Novitiis

A must-read for novices at St. Tyna's convent.

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Castigations

Hastily written.

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Castle Rumours

Our agent succeeded in infiltrating the castle using a sigil stolen from a freshly-inducted kitchen hand.

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Catalin's Announcement

Let it be known to all who march under my banner: You are to seize the city of Svartrau and make it kneel before its rightful ruler.

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Catullus 7

From Anca's collection.

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Cautionary Note from Xanthe

Ominous and creepy.

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Checklist

A list of life-saving items.

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Chronicle: Skender's Last Days

A story of the former knyaz's long-lost treasures.

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Coen’s Letter to Alin

Alin, I’m still not sure if we've really met. Whether I really heard you speaking to me, or it was just a figment of my imagination, stirred to life by black…

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Collector's Ledger

A list of mysterious items, most of them centuries old.

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Collector's Notes

Scribbles by an increasingly disturbed man.

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Confession

Dirty and bloodied.

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Contraband Report

Inventory report of seized contraband. Weapons & arms – a few dozen arrowheads, silver, wrapped in cloth – short iron blades, roughly forged – three longbows –…

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Converts Ledger

New Converts – Blood Guard Registry Nicola – a former blacksmith from Parlita whose forge burned down Petri – mute, no past, no kin, no fear Tomas – was…

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Converts Ledger

New Converts – Blood Guard Registry Nicola – a former blacksmith from Parlita whose forge burned down Petri – mute, no past, no kin, no fear Dumitru – once a…

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Craftsman's Journal

Journal of a hapless artist.

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Crumpled Letter

A friend's warning.

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Crumpled Note

Probably written by one of the manumit scouts.

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De Vocatione et Ligatione

A black magic grimoire.

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Dimitar's Orders

Orders concerning a very valuable transport.

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Doctor Simeon’s Diploma

IN CHRISTI NOMINE AMEN. May this document testify that the privilege of a public Doctorate of Medicine is granted to Simeon Alatri by Bernardo Juan de…

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Doctor Simeon’s Medical Journal

Doctor Simeon's account of his medical practice.

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Doctor Simeon’s Patient Notes

A list of people who used Simeon's services.

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Doctor Simeon’s Research Notes

The plague seems unstoppable. I've tried many things: bloodletting; excising the tumours before they grow; infusions and salves of all kinds. Nothing works!

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Edict from Svartrau

To the people of Vale Sangora! Let it be known that Knyaz Catalin decrees what follows: A monthly tax is instated on all villages in Vale Sangora.

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Edict from Svartrau

People of Vale Sangora! In this trying time we urge you to remain calm and prepare for the winter.

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Edict from Svartrau

People of Vale Sangora! Let it be known that by his Royal Highness's decree, the village of Laslea shall be exempt from the blood tax or any other tax.

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Edict: Invitation to Parlay

Let it be known that our Lord, Knyaz Brencis, wishes to parlay with Coen of Laslea!

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Emanoil Voda

Emanoil's fields were some of the most fertile in the valley. And yet, the peasants who tilled them walked hungry.

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Exorcist's Account

Notes about the assignment that cost him his life.

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Faded Orders

Svartrau city guard captain's orders concerning a monster hunt.

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Faded Report

A disturbing summary of Brother Wilhelm's investigation.

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Farkas’s Journal

Day 1 At last, the ring is ours. My poor little brother will finally get better! I only need a few more days to prepare the ritual.

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Father Florin's Notes

A few pages covered in the priest's writings.

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Field Report

A post commander's report on where to look for manumits's secret supply caches.

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Final Report

Captain Bojidar's honest thoughts about his commander.

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Florin's Orders

A curious letter from Father Florin.

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Florin’s Sermon Notes

I find it more and more difficult to decide what to say to my flock. It is no mere Sunday homily – even though quoting from the Bible and repeating well-known…

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Folded Letter

A desperate request to tell the world what's been happening in Vale Sangora.

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Folded Note

Captain, Attached is a copy of the key to the barracks, as requested. I hope it serves you well.

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For the Largest Predators

Vera's scroll about the most effective poisons to prepare her bait.

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Gargoyles out of Order

A notice concerning problems with manufactured gargoyles.

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General Orders – the Eastridge Outpost

To all personnel stationed at Eastridge, You are hereby ordered to hold your position at all costs.

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Giant Bog Lizards

A book treating on creatures living in the swamp.

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Half-Burned Note

My sweetest, Finally! I know what Anghel did! He asked me to help him write a letter to a certain woman, and in it he referred to the events that led him here.

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Half-Burnt Letter From C.

Parts of this letter are forever lost... but not all of it.

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Half-Burnt Letter From M.

Parts of this letter are forever lost... but not all of it.

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Herbalist's Journal

Notes written down by a keen herbalist.

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Hyginus: Fabulae

From Anca's collection.

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Iancu's letter to Ciprian

Iancu's letter to his friend Ciprian.

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Incident Report

A grief-struck mother arrived to report the murder of her son. Ordinarily, such claims would warrant little notice – but the slain was Yanos, one of the…

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Index Rerum Vetitarum

Various silver objects, mostly jewellery confiscated from Svartrau citizens. A fragment of the pagan mural found in the ruins underneath Carpenter’s Row.

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Ingredients

Pig lard as base, generous Perilla, seven sprigs St. John’s wort, one leaf Chanterelle, one should suffice, two to be safe Three bird eyeballs, no more Bone…

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Ink-Stained Journal

Everything is different now. The girl who feared persecution; who trembled at night knowing that if her own family found out about the gifts she possessed,…

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Instructions

Sheds light on Bakir's operations.

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Instructions for the Hound-Keeper

A note to the man who handles the castle hounds from his superior.

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Instructions from Anca

Written in beautiful cursive.

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Instructions from Boyar Ambrus

Letter concerning leech collection.

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Instructions from Boyaress Xanthe

Written by the boyaress herself.

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Instructions from Codrin

Written in exquisite cursive.

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Instructions from Father Florin

Benedict, I conferred with our Knyaz last night and it is His will that the treasury shall be purged of any objects that are either reminders of the false…

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Instructions from Prioress

Written in crisp cursive.

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Interrogation Protocols

Makes one's stomach churn.

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Interrogation Report

The suspect was seized in the upper corridors, bearing no sigil. Claimed to be a servant – proved false. Interrogation commenced.

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Invitation from Bakir

Only a fool would take it at face value.

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Ion Borsa

His hunting dogs ate better than his serfs. His stables were cleaner than servants's quarters. He valued his animals more than he valued his fellow men.

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Journal

A passionate address to the people.

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Kallias's Ruined Notes

…visited Xanthe last night…agreement… She has a single goal…cooperation might be fruitful, as long as… …daughter’s body…apart again…problematic, but I could……

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Kallias's Ruined Scribbles

…the seal…tried everything… It cannot be the end…all the research…close…infuriating!

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Kallias's Soggy Scroll

…seventy years or more…finally…a clue or a misdirection… …find out…punishment…laughing in their faces… I’ve had enough…won’t be told… …the day…soon…hear it……

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Kallias's Tattered Scroll

…before the dawn strikes… …etched…above the…dark light bathing… Don’t forget…the words below…life… Liar…forsaken fool…

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Last Will

Not meant to be shared.

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Ledger of Prisoners

Splattered with blood.

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Lethal Trap

Must be one of the contestants – killed by a trap. Is the priest mourning? Or just thinking? And the spider… What's the connection?

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Letter about Shipment

Pithy but informative.

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Letter for Anghel

Anghel, How dare you write to me? How dare you ask for forgiveness? You kill my husband and hope that what – time will heal wounds?

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Letter for the Uriash

Military document. Meant for an uriash soldier.

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Letter Fragment

A short but hopeful note.

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Letter from Bakir

Addressed to Ambrus's men.

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Letter from Brother

Dumitru, I've heard the news about your… promotion. I suppose it shouldn't surprise anyone. You always did have a taste for blood, didn't you?

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Letter from Doctor Simeon

Signed by Doctor Simeon.

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Letter from Farkas

Master Coen, First and foremost, I must offer my apologies for the manner in which I parted ways with you.

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Letter from Isbrand

A harsh letter written by Isbrand.

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Letter from Mert

Addressed to Vlad.

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Letter from Son

Father, Please, stop with this shrine nonsense. This isn't our problem, this isn't our fight. The neighbours are talking. Guards are asking about you.

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Letter from the Watchmaster’s Wife

Dear Husband, I am so proud of your promotion to Watchmaster at Eastridge. No one deserves it more than you!

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Letter from Xanthe

Captain Asen, I saw your camp in my dreams, and the gaping abyss in the mountains nearby. I peered within, and saw greedy glowing eyes.

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Letter to Iulian

Iulian, The accommodation here is good, the maid is… well, she has nothing on Mauri, but she will do, I suppose. We will not be here forever, after all.

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Letter to Xanthe

Letter to Xanthe from a mysterious 'L'.

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Letter with Request

Written by someone who knew their days were numbered.

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List of Duties

Guards's duties: Morning shift – checking on the night shift – and reporting if they fell asleep on duty – patrolling the walls (at least once) – weapon and…

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Manumit orders

Instructions for Lujeta.

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Marcus’s Journal

The owner wrote his name on its back.

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Matei's Letter to Emre

A hastily composed missive.

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Meeting Note

A letter about a vague but enticing proposition.

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Message from Sanzhana

Smells of moss and daffodils.

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Mihai's Notes

Notes made by the dawnwalker Mihai.

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Miller's Arrest Report

A report written by a soldier.

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Mircea Breaza

Mircea would always carry a whip to discipline his serfs. For failing to bow to him, he'd lash them ten times.

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Missing Delivery

A note detailing Mert's possible whereabouts.

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Missive to Clan Tavr

Addressed to the leader of an uriashi clan.

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Mother Bernice's Journal

Sheds light on the convent's last days.

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Mysterious inscription

A mysterious note, written in an unknown language.

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New Orders

Signed by the boyar himself.

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News from Maragir

Praise be Christ! I am elated to inform you that Maragir Church is once again open to believers.

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Note about Ambrus

Praises the boyar's actions.

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Note about Codrin

Discusess current affairs in Maragir.

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Note about the Almshouse

The winter is going to be harsh for everyone, but do not fear – if you have no safe harbour in this trying time, travel to Svartrau and look for the Cathedral…

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Note about the Almshouse

You might have heard about the almshouse in Svartrau Cathedral – people say that it’s a safe haven, a place where those in need can find lodgings and survive…

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Note for Ambrus

Report for Ambrus about a new vrakhir in Svartrau.

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Note for the Neighbour

Dearest Friend, Pray forgive me for bidding you farewell by letter, but time is of the essence.

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Note from Mother

Daughter, Know this was not an easy decision, but you left me no choice. You really thought I did not see you sneaking to the market again?

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Note on Working Hours

Attention! The shop will be closed for the next few days for stocktaking. We apologise for any inconvenience! Vicho

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Note to Caretaker

Radu, Seems like telling you thrice already has had no impact on you, so maybe this note will.

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Note to Father Florin

Father, Everything is ready. Although we lost a few people, there are still many amongst us willing to brave this darkness for you.

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Note to Svetlana

A note regarding important matters, written to someone's apprentice.

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Note to the Faithful

Danos, We are inches away from fulfilling our task, I know it. Make sure that the building is always being watched. Always!

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Notebook

Eleven prisoners delivered, of which one died of internal wounds, incurred upon arrest, three died during transference and mind-binding.

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Notes

Mind more difficult to work with than bodies. Higher function needs to be fully occupied for orders to be executed by the primitive part of the brain.

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Notes on the Vrakhiri

The people of Vale Sangora had different names for these creatures in the past – vampires, strigoi.

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Notice about a Thief

Tigo, There is a thief about. Yes, the same one I mentioned last month, but now I know I’m not being paranoid.

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Notice of Desertion

One of the newly sworn Blood Guards, Yanos by name, has deserted his post. We have questioned his mother, but she insists she has not seen him in many months.

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Odd Riddle

Silver coin shimmers on the right, Middle feels like a summer light. Left reeks of blood and fear, Choose wisely, or you will scream!

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Offer

A letter about a quick and easy way to get rich.

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Old Letter

An emotional account of the night when Brencis took over Vale Sangora.

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Old Love Letter

You Shameless Rogue, You are both my heart’s disgrace, and its greatest delight. If my father ever learned the truth, he would hang you without hesitation and…

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On Drunk Soldiers

A warning from boyar Bakir to his soldiers.

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On Hellhounds

Xanthe's thoughts on the hellish dogs.

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On Heresies

Full of righteous anger.

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On Pillories

Inspiring words from boyar Bakir himself.

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Orders - Check the Rebels's Meeting Point

A manumit girl is to be apprehended and interrogated there.

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Orders for Boyar Ambrus's Troops

Instructions for soldiers previously commanded by Ambrus.

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Orders from Ambrus

Details the boyar's activities.

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Orders from Ambrus

Soldier, This is to inform you that you and your men have been assigned to draining duties.

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Orders from Master Aurelius

A note concerning the theft of an old tome – a task ordered by someone named Aurelius.

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Orders from Xanthe

A cryptic warning to a soldier.

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Orders: Carrion

Addressed to Bakir's footmen.

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Orders: Escort

Recently issued.

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Orders: Levy

Orders concerning a blood shipment.

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Orders: Manumits

True to form – grandiose and blood-curdling.

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Orders: March Out

Military document.

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Orders: Middens

Instructions sending more soldiers to look for the rebels.

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Outpost Refugee's Note

A letter from the time of the plague.

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Path to Her Salvation

Promising. The resin took quicker. Bound better. Pulling the two apart took effort, so perhaps this time the connection will hold for longer. I pray it does.

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Petronius – Poemata

From Anca's collection.

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Poison Weeds

Notes treating about poisonous herbs found in the area.

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Poorly Scribbled Order

Bakir's order to Farkas concerning a new vrakhir in the valley.

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Porters Needed

Meant for soldiers in Ambrus's regiments.

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Prayer Tablet

Malum prope est, Domine; in antro eius ambulamus, cordibus metu trementibus. Noli deserere fideles servos tuos in hora tenebrosa necessitatis.

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Prayerbook

O God! Thou hast sent forth Thy greatest servants, the vrakhiri, to protect us and bring us salvation! They are our shepherds and we - their loyal sheep.

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Prayerbook from Maragir

Copied by monks from Maragir.

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Prioress's Sermon

Your bodies are nought but the source of corruption, Flesh and bones wrapped in a bag of skin, Reeking of sweat, urine, and even worse emissions.

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Proclamation of Treason

A chilling announcement regarding the fate of one Zlatna.

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Promising Lead

Contains a tip on manumit presence in the vicinity.

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Property Deed

Proof of ownership of a warehouse in Altenmarkt.

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Punishment: Bohdan

Military document.

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Punishment: Tavr Magh

Meant for an uriash soldier in Bakir's service.

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Punishment: Viorel

Military document.

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Razkovniche Potion Recipe

A step-by-step guide to creating a supposed panacea.

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Recruitment Instructions

Military document.

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Recruitment letter

Informs Rovin of Maragir that he was accepted into the army.

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Regarding Draining Duties

Official answer to requests from Ambrus's soldiers.

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Regarding Prisoners

Stern words addressed to Ambrus's soldiers.

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Regarding Recruitment

Message exchanged between boyaress Xanthe's officers.

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Regarding the Laboratory

Silas's notes about the precautions needed to protect his work.

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Report on Desertions

Military document.

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Report on New Recruits

Military document.

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Report: Curious Individual

Military document.

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Report: Oddball

Fridrich, I am writing to report an unusual situation. The other day, a man walked up to our outpost – reeking of garlic, his skin covered with crosses drawn…

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Report: Prison Break

Document concerning the recent prison break from one of Ambrus's dungeons.

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Report: Prison Break

Document concerning the recent prison break from one of Ambrus's dungeons.

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Reports of Suspicious Activity

Military document.

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Reprimand from Ambrus

Blunt like the author.

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Reprimand from Bardil

Sheds some light on Ambrus's operations.

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Reproachful Letter from Bakir

Full of hyperbole and threats.

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Reproof

Hastily written.

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Request for Assistance

Rutger, How's it going, old pal? Hope your lower back is on the mend. Listen, our cellar is at full capacity – we can't fit any more barrels – and new ones…

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Researcher's Account

This underground complex wasn't destroyed by the passage of time. Signs of deliberate damage are everywhere: shattered objects, ruined murals.

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Ritual Instructions

Vera's scroll detailing the ritual of blood poisoning.

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Romulus Sarata

Above all, Romulus loved hunting. He'd spend every waking hour in the woods, tracking game. He'd kill scores of boars, deer and elks.

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Saint Tobias’s Last Words

These are the last words uttered by Saint Tobias on his death bed. I do not understand their meaning, but record them for the future generations of Christians.

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Saints of Vale Sangora

Official biographies of the valley's saints.

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Sancti Mihai Historia Vera

Written in invisible ink.

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Scholar's Map

This map's previous owner marked an ancient ruin on it.

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Scouting Report

To C., Found it, as directed by Knyaz Catalin – a narrow entry into the underground caves, hidden and unguarded. Can be approached on foot.

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Scribble-Covered Map

A map of Vale Sangora, with someone's scribbles all over it.

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Secret Instructions

Confidential orders for boyaress Xanthe’s soldiers.

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Sentence

Passer-by, Know that I am a scoundrel, a turncoat, a thief and a swindler. I have betrayed my liege, Boyar Ambrus, and for this heinous crime I have been…

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Sergeant's Note

A doubtful soldier's standpoint concerning soldiers going missing.

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Servant's Note

Accursed vrakhiri and their godless spells! I've wasted yet another night wandering this wretched maze, just trying to reach the prisoner cells.

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Shipping Ledger

Details Bakir's operations.

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Silver Cache Letter

Sheds more light on the whole affair.

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Smeared Letter

Written by the distraught mother of a Blood Guard recruit.

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Soggy note

Read and reread many times.

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Soldier's Letter

A curious story for his wife.

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Soldier’s Unsent Report

A communication between soldiers.

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St. Tobias Book

A hagiographical book about one of Vale Sangora's saints.

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St. Tyna’s Sacristy Plaque

Si linguis hominum loquar, et angelorum, caritatem autem non habeam, factus sum velut aes sonans, aut cymbalum tinniens.

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Stay Safe

Written in neat, elegant cursive.

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Stone Key Note

This ancient key mystifies me… Danos found it in the main chamber, and so far we've been unable to determine its purpose.

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Storekeep's Letter

Foreboding.

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Suspicious Vrakhir in Svartrau

An account about a new vrakhir lurking around Svartrau.

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Tattered Journal

A memoir of a scholar and explorer, whose name remains unknown.

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Tattered Note

Written in big, blocky letters.

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Tattered Page

I swear I saw it! A mist, moving like a living thing. Out of it emerged a dozen bodies, limp as empty sacks, drained of blood to the last drop.

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Tavern Closed until Further Notice

Document concerning the recent alcohol poisonings.

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Thank You

Signed by the lumberjack freed from Ambrus's dungeons.

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Thief's Note

A note found on a lonely corpse.

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Threatening Letter from Bakir

Full of hyperbole and threats.

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Thug's Journal

Notes of a bandit preying upon the foolish folk.

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Time to Hunt!

Written by boyar Bakir himself.

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To Master Tailor

Master, I know our work here still matters, yet I cannot shake the feeling that I’m not doing enough.

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To My Children

Found hidden in Pieter's secret stash.

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To Tonis

Written on cheap, reused vellum.

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Transport Duty

Letter addressed to Bakir's soldiers.

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Treasure Map: Ancient Ruins

X marks the spot.

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Treasury Ledger

A funeral headdress – real purpose or origin unknown. Discovered by a city labourer in an unearthed passage beneath Carpenter Row.

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Treasury Ledger

A cross that belonged to deacon Bonifatius. Wooden figurine of a bear, a gift bestowed upon the Cathedral by the Aragonese delegation in AD 1265.

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Trials

This painting shows some kind of trials, and bloody ones at that. The men in the upper part – I assume they're priests? But what are they doing?

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Unfinished Letter

A loyal soldier's letter to his not-so-significant other.

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Unsent Letter

Never delivered to the addressee.

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Unsent Report

Commander, I must request a reconaissance detatchment. While I understand that the castle’s security is of the utmost priority, certain developments along the…

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Urgent Orders

Urgent soldier orders in Ambrus's absence.

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Vault Registry

Lists all the treasures amassed by Bakir.

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Vera's Lizard Note

Vera's note about the ritual ingredient.

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Vera's Old Letters

An old letter from Vera's chest.

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Vicho's Journal

(...) I feel reality crumbling around me. Once again I woke up not remembering the night before. Just… a red haze, glimpses of sensations, of faces.

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Victorious Contestant

This must be the winner of the trials. Is he shown using the Font? The pattern in the background – does it represent magic seeping into our world?

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Volk's Letter

Surprisingly legible, given the author's blind.

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Warden's Log

Prisoners’ list 1. Manumit, name unknown – executed 2. Zdislav of Laslea – died after being whipped 3.

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Warden's Log

Deceased prisoners 1. Manumit, name unknown – executed 2. Zdislav of Laslea – died after being whipped 3.

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Warning from Xanthe

Ominous and creepy.

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Where We Belong

Xanthe's bizarre ramblings.

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Work Orders

Found deep inside Laslea mines.

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Workers Needed

Written by one of Ambrus's senior officers.

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Xanthe's Note

Xanthe's note to Brencis.

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Xanthe's Poem

May my skin blister, may my eyes burn May I be ravaged by the sun's light stern There's but one pain, one thing I fear Your silence, darling, your absence,…

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Xanthe's Ramblings

The currents spill out; the source did not hold. I drank again – again – and the colours darkened. Black. Red. Purple – the phantoms burned within them.

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Young Priest's Note

Confessions of a cleric who lost all hope.

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Zealot's Journal

Each letter was written with zeal.

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