"9 June 1993, World: Nexus, Location: Still unknown. "I am in definite trouble. My unfamamiliarity with this land has led me astray. The land I wondered into has been cowed by some force, perhaps an occupation by dark creatures. Fortunately for me, I detect no dark magics or powers. Flesh and blood are my only concerns. "Hah! Looking at that last paragraph, one might think I have nothing to fear. One would be wrong. "Yesterday, I spent the entire morning trudging through brush and ravines. I made perhaps three miles in five hours. But my followers had no such problem. Obviously, they know this land and its ways. "The entire afternoon I spent attempting to make contact. A futile effort. My shadows are crafty. They evaded my efforts with ease. Again, their knowledge of the land aids them. There is little or no spirit left here; Chan-Da'all cannot speak to me. I am left to my own devices. "A futile effort, but not fruitless. My shadows are four in number. I decided to seek aid. To that end, I stopped early. Rest was needed before I issued the Call. "My Call pounded home the emptiness of here. Of all the creatures to respond, only one was fit. The rest were either injured, sick, or scared. I now had a hawk companion. He probably was hunting or leaving when he answered me. But I was heartened, nonetheless. When the time came, I would not face danger alone. "Today was spent in prepartion. I have made myself as defensible as possible. The morning was spent in scouting, the afternoon, in repose. I know the lay of the land now. There are several area for me to hide, and two possible escape routes. I have found a good defensive spot and have rigged snares in the area. Tonight, I eat cold, and rest lightly. With luck, tomorrow will bring a confrontation and resolution." -Thaddius Farsinger "It's always darkest when you are alone, in the dark, and awaiting the enemy." ****************************************************************************** Sometimes, those you love most are the ones you have to leave behind. Matt Cutter, e-mail to mcutter@nic.gac.edu OR mcutter@vax2.gac.edu Gustavus couldn't afford my opinions if they wanted them! ******************************************************************************