1/16/2021 A Winter Festival was hosted by Luckbringer Ottilie, much occured here. I had discovered that Exchequer Osco Appleblossom meant to sully a duel I intended to move forward with by poisoning the leader of the Banite group the "Unbroken" to attempt to ensure victory. I refused to be part of the plot, and insisted on knowing the details. Sybil, a dear friend since the Battle of Redwood, intended to share the poison in a drink. Sybil died, and so Osco sought other means to complete his objective. As I said, I refused to follow through with any sort of dishonorable conduct in the regard, and so I insisted Ottilie confess these sins to the Unbroken Captain. She did. Later on, I saw Osco and Dawnknight Myrkyr speaking privately. I assumed Osco was intending to persuade Myrkyr to fight in my stead. I had not spoken to Myrkyr regarding the devious plot, and so he had no idea of the potential dishonorable conduct. Thus, I inserted myself into the situation, and challenged the Unbroken Captain to single combat, fully knowing he would be at full strength. It was a close fight, each of us exchanged proper wounds - however the day was his. I was laid low by a strike to the crown which cracked my skull and left me blind in my eye. The.. following events.. I was unconscious for. Apparently - Osco was quite offended by something the Banite said, interpreting it as intentions of war, and attacked. Osco was supported by -all- our elvish allies. Navae, Aerlalorn, Selifrey, Kirin, Kerym, and Felaern. Jastyne and Dawnknight Myrkyr jumped into the ring, presumably trying to regain some kind of control, and Commander Keline followed suit. Everyone calling for a ceasefire. I woke to this shouting to see the Luckbringer covering over me with a shield, an ensuing battle between the Banites, Crimson Legion, and Jastyne and Myrkyr against the Elves. Osco obeyed the ceasefire, however the elves murdered two Unbroken guardsmen, and the Captain. In response, Jastyne executed one elf, Felaern, for failing to heed combat instructions and murdering a man in cold blood. The other elves were exiled, Selifrey fired from her position as Emissary. Keline resigned with Saralynne and Selifrey from the Council of Twelve. I awoke broken.... My allies scattered to the wind... My honor stained... Yet still upon the horizon I see the light of Dawn. The Unbroken under Lieutenant Ashmantle, now Captain Ashmantle, have vacated Arabel. -Dawnknight Nicholas Alwin Appleberry

1/17/2021 Dario is dead. The details on the occasion I feel are a private affair. The city Morgue was kind enough to leave me the details on his parents, they are buried in Deadwell not far from the farmstead I grew up in. I made a sending for Paul the Betrayer, knowing full well Dario could not resist to see me. I questioned Paul on Obyn Misrim and his treasonous affairs for several minutes. Our meeting place was the Forest of Eyes, the first place I took Paul. I found a narrow crossing - a fallen tree that I could fight one summons at a time. Paul does not favor offensive magics, so I thought this a good place to break his summons one at a time. He brought Kell Beetles and bugs as support. This would lead to indicate he is not "the Necromancer." I commanded him to dismiss his summons. I was surprised that he did. I lowered my sword, remaining on the bridge. He was intentionally vague, accused Lady Islyn Misrim of being a false leader of the rebellion, denied taking part in Senior Retainer Aric Polk of House Misrims death. All things one could assume a liar might say. Once I grew tired of his winge-ing, I shouted for Dario Darkmore to show himself. This I don't think Paul expected. He broke the rules of our treat, meaning Paul was open season - to steal a phrase from the hunting lodge. However Paul was not my target. Dario Darkmore, was. I told Dario Darkmore that I knew where his parents were buried, and promised to see him laid at peace beside them. I commanded Paul the betrayer to leave or suffer the consequences. He did not resist. The rest is history, Dario Darkmore, the wererat Talonite murderer is dead. My dear friend has been laid to rest beside his parents. His death will haunt me until my dying day. I ensured two members of House Misrim and the Great Druid were present at the 'funeral' for the criminal. His body was burned to prevent reanimation, and he was buried with his remains intact. His equipment did not include the remains of Aritian, so I fear we will never find our lost brother. I request a bounty of 5,000 coins be placed on the remains so that adventurers might be encouraged to seek out lost/fallen Knights to be returned home. I have sent a letter to House Misrim accepting a the 50,000 coin charitable donation to an organization of my choosing, I have selected Eveningstar to be the beneficiary. I will be having dinner with Lady Islyn Misrim at the end of the week to discuss the ordeal. -Dawnknight Nicholas Alwin Appleberry

1/15/2021 While late in the evening, I heard a sending from Aerlalorn, a newly arrived elf of the godess Mystra. He intended to, alone, seek out the Hullack Shards. After informing him of the stupidity of this plan I decided to join him in a support role. After the hardships the elves had faced against the wererat menace and the loss of Aric Polk to Dario Darkmore, I refused to fail my companions by letting their newest kin die alone. After arriving at the Hullack Shards, we were of course, immediately attacked by Dario Darkmore, Paul the Betrayer, and the Rat Queen. The attack was swift and I was laid low before a single potion could be drunk. I shouted for Aerlalorn to flee, however he was already upon the ground. The battle, if you could call it that, was finished. Moments after hitting the ground a man shrouded in black shadows appeared and began speaking to the three like friends, or subordinates. Commander Keline stated later that Aric Polk informed her his name was "Von D." The conversation was a back and forth mostly between myself and Dario. We exchanged pultry threats neither of us wished to follow on.. He clawed my face.. A scar - a failure, I will never let heal. During the exchange I learned that Von D did build the Hullack Shards, however he did not know precisely what the shards would do. he asked for Paul the Betrayer to change the shards from Green to Yellow, as he does not like the feeling of Green. The Rat Queen demanded I bring her cheese or gold or potions as tribute. I refused. They dragged me to the face of Bospirs gates, Dario Darkmore said his work was "Still not complete" and that the whole city would soon fear Talona. I called Dario back to the Light. I stated his parents would be disappointed in their son for bringing such darkness to the peoples they worked to protect. The Rat Queen was very insistant regarding cheese. I saw a slim opportunity with the Winter Fair coming up, and offered to purchase a large amount of Cheese from house Misrim, as house Misrim was footing the majority of the bill for the event. The Rat Queen... was very eager to contribute to the affair. She dropped 5,000 coins in front of me, and I promised to purchase a cartload of cheese, though I did not state where, when, how, or why I felt so generous. She did not seem interested in these details as she began feasting on the leavings of my companion. I called Dario Darkmore back to the Light, casted a Light spell upon him to blind him, and escaped with the elf. I believe we were allowed to live.. Paul and Dario both made a point in stating I would be left alive to watch Arabel rot.. Left alive to see how greatly I've failed Lathander. -Dawnknight Nicholas Alwin Appleberry.

Name: Selifrey Laelithar Sponsor: Elven Embassy Talents: Music, diplomacy, history Resigned and departed city to join Exiled Elves.