Journal of Haern Stonebrow:

Sar Sypheros 21, YK 998
I was approached today by a rather peculiar character, one that may be sent by the gods. He provided me with a map, along with a 2,000 mark stipend, all on the condition that I gather a party and retrieve an amulet for him. My nephew and engineer, Oern, doesn’t trust the man, and come to it neither do I, but he promised another 30,000 marks if I could bring him the amulet. 30 thousand marks! That’s enough to get a full crew, refit the ship, and get a proper laboratory set up in my chambers with money left over.

Sar Sypheros 28, YK 998
I’ve been having trouble gathering a party, and with the storm approaching, I need to set sail immediately. I decided today to raise my offer to three thousand marks to each sword who hires on with the ship. Oern should be able to keep the ship running himself, but without knowing what lurks that far north I feel it necessary to hire on a crew for security after we land. Five should be enough…

Mol Aryth 2, YK 998
Finally found a party today:
-Kirin, a young Elf with a touch of sorcery about him… seemed a little nervous but I can’t be picky. He might be trustworthy… Difficult to say.
-Ansonious seems an interesting hire; the tiny bard struck me as a bit too chipper but I have a good feeling about him, and the way his face lit up when he heard about the payment left me in stitches long after he had left.
-Urska, a rather savage Half-Orc, got along well with Oern during her interview; I think she will fit in nicely. She didn’t talk to much… clearly knew how to handle a weapon, and was genuinely motivated by adventure as much as money.
-Jerik seemed a natural leader, a common enough trait in Dragonborn; I trust that he will be able to hold the party together well enough. Paladins can be a little ornery at times, but I cannot think of a better man to have watching my back.
-Oern will make a fifth for the retrieval mission, I trust him to stay levelheaded, and to keep the priorities of the mission in mind.

Zol Aryth 3, YK 998
We left today, though there was a bit of a hassle before we launched. Kirin never showed this morning; we searched for an hour or so but he was nowhere to be found. Strangely enough, we found a changeling waiting at the ship and ready to replace him when we returned. Dragon Above! Once more we are five, airborne. I wonder what could have gotten into Kirin, the boy seemed so eager to leave town.
-Ameera will be a worthy addition to our little band, bringing some stealth and sorcery to the table.

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