Something in the moons is causing the people of Moonglow to act quite unnaturally.

They have all become liars. I even find myself falling into the same pit of deceit that governs them.

Lately I have noticed that my son Leeland is acting the same. He has neglected his studies of the magical

arts, and has instead found entertainment in leading wayward travellers on wild goose chases.

I'm not sure what I should do about all of this.

Upon extensive study of the Moons from my telescope, I have noticed that they are indeed moving closer at a

rate unparalleled for their normal behaviour this time of year. Thus I have concluded that something dire

is about to happen to our beloved town, and quite possible, Britannia.

I went to that fool Tydus in hopes that he could answer my inquiry into the matter, and wouldn't you know, that fool

actually had the gall to think he could charge me for his services. As if he was the one who owns the Oracle!

He's claiming now that the Oracle specially requested that he act as a liason when an answer is needed. The

Oracle is available to everyone!

I will continue my studies....

A burning skull

A red candle

A firey globe

A flask of blood

A severed head, annointed in blood

Within a protective shield, the Armageddon ritual may be performed, defeating the Guardian once and for all... and sacrificing the Avatar as well.

It will be a noble sacrifice, and one that will not be forgotten.

This is a temporary text for the Codex of Ultimate Wisdom... the real one will be much wiser.

This is a long treatise on intricate workings of mining lifts.

Written in the margin is the following:

"Steps to repairing lift if gear wheel breaks... again!

1) Find new gear wheel.

2) Turn off water.

3) Insert new gear.

4) Turn on water again.

5) Lift should work."

by Menon the Scribe

A fascinating book going into agonizing detail on the properties of the pools of covetous.

The highlights include:

-Strange visions occur when placing a chunk of blackrock in the purple pools.

-The green pools seem to have a healing effect.

I have been spying upon the Avatar like Lord Blackthorn asked. I'm not sure what I am to find but hopefully something of import will arrise.

Entry 2

Not much of interest today, he spent a lot of time talking with the people of Trinsic and did a little exploring of the island.

Entry 3

He is moving fast, I was almost caught near the outfitter and again near the blacksmith. Thankfully, I avoided capture, Lord Blackthorn would not have been pleased.

Entry 4

I followed the Avatar to the abandoned paladin fort where he collected some ashes that seemed to be of import.

Entry 5

The Avatar has spoken with a spirit! I have learned that the chalice of honor is hidden within the dungeon of Shame and that the mantra of honor is required to enter. Also, the mantra of honor is SUMM. I must inform Lord Blackthorn immediately so he may act before the Avatar does! I can almost taste the reward!

Entry 6

Some reward! Sent back out to camp to continue my spying without so much as a thank you! Perhaps if I bring Lord Blackthorn the Avatar's head I will gain some recognition.

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After all of this strife, it is time, finally, for us to bring this dispute of ours to a conclusion. If you’re truly the 'Hero of Britannia' that you claim to be, meet me in the Abyss so that we may end this matter once and for all. You have escaped my grasp once, and I won’t let it happen again.

I do wish you luck getting to the Abyss, however, as you will find the Isle of the Avatar has been rendered invisible to mere mortals such as yourself. You will also have no luck getting information from those pathetic followers of spirituality in Skara Brae, as my master, the Guardian, has already wiped it off the planet. Feel free to check it out for yourself."

Yours,

Blackthorn

The Well of Souls has long been thought of as a mysterious place where the dead await their final ascension. It is known that the Temple of Souls is the portal to this netherworld, but not many people have seen and returned to tell about it. There is much that is still not known.Hur Tym".