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5th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree

Entry 50: onwards to Latebra Velora

by Hayley Thomas

Dear Diary,
 
The morning after our visit to the fey court, we were finally ready to depart for Latebra Velora. As the others prepared, I took the time to check on my people, ensuring they knew we would be gone for quite a while—ten days’ travel one way, at least. After making my rounds in the village, I rode to Keralon to inform Rachnar of our departure and assure him that we would do our best to resolve the troubles plaguing his homeland.
 
It was a pleasure seeing him again. And I dare say he felt the same.
 
As I explained our intentions, he wasted no time drafting a letter of introduction—ensuring we would be well received upon our arrival in Latebra Velora. As we parted, I told him I looked forward to another evening of drinks and conversation once we returned. He smirked at that, and I’d like to think the feeling was mutual.
 
Our first day on the road north passed without incident—at least in the practical sense. But I did manage to get under Gael’s skin, which is no small feat.
 
A little teasing about leaving his beloved Dynia behind was all it took. He may not realize it yet, or perhaps he simply refuses to admit it, but he’s infatuated. He should act on those feelings before it’s too late.
I’ve seen the signs before. I’ve had plenty of experience watching my brother stumble through the same struggle.
 
Most of the journey was uneventful, and as the sun dipped below the horizon, we arrived near the site where we had once slain the demonic dragon.
 
A contingent of wizards and knights from Keralon had been sent to deal with the lingering effects of its radiant presence. They stood guard as workers methodically disassembled the vile creature, carefully containing its corruption.
That night, as we camped with the knights and workers, we heard troubling news—villages to the north were suffering from a strange and deadly disease, one that was ravaging their livestock.
 
A discussion quickly followed.
 
I argued against diverting our course. The knights of Keralon had surely been informed by now, and it was only a matter of time before someone was dispatched to handle the crisis. Straying from our path would only delay our arrival in Latebra Velora, and time was already a luxury we couldn’t afford.
 
But the others saw it differently.
 
One by one, they made their case—if no one had arrived yet, people could be suffering. If the disease spread, it could devastate entire villages.
 
And so, despite the delay, we chose the road less traveled.
 
Because, in the end, helping people is what we do.
 
 

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  1. Entry one: The trials
  2. Entry two: The bramble
  3. Entry 3: Rosebloom
  4. Entry 4: Hearts and Dreams
  5. Entry 5: of ghosts and wolves
  6. Entry 6: Hillfield and Deals with Fae
  7. Entry 7: mysteries and pastries
  8. Entry 8: The scarecrow ruse
    6th of Lug, 121 Year of the Tree
  9. Entry 9: A betrayal of satyrs
    7th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree
  10. Entry 10: The fate of twins
    8th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree
  11. Entry 11: Cursed twins
    10th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree
  12. Entry 12: Loss and despair
    11th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree
  13. Hayley's rules to being a Witch
  14. Entry 13: the price of safety
    12th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree
  15. Entry 14: A golden cage and fiery tower
    13th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree
  16. Entry 15: A trial by fire
    14th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree
  17. Entry 16: Keralon
    15th of Lug, 121 year of the Tree
  18. Letter to Luke 1
  19. Letter to Luke 2
  20. Letter to Luke 3
  21. Letter to Luke 4
  22. Letter to Luke 5
  23. Letter to Luke 6
  24. Entry 17: I shall wear midnight
    1st of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree
  25. Entry 18: peace in our time
    2nd of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree
  26. Entry 19: Caern Fussil falls
    3rd of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree
  27. Entry 20: I see fire
    4th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree
  28. Entry 21: Cultists twarted
    10th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree
  29. Entry 22: Ravensfield
    14th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree
  30. Entry 23: The Hollow Hill Horror
    15th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree
  31. Entry 24: Burn your village
    16th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree
  32. Entry 25: Ravensfield burns
    17th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree
  33. Entry 26: There will be blood!
    21st of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree
  34. Entry 27: A happy reunion
    22nd of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree
  35. Entry 28: The embassy ball
    23rd of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree
  36. Entry 29: The fate of Robert Talespinner
    24th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree
  37. Entry 30: A royal summons
    28th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree
  38. Entry 31: of Dogville and Geese
    29th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree
  39. Entry 32: A boggle named Pim
    30th of Nuan, 126 Era of the Tree
  40. Entry 33: A deal broken
    1st of Aran, 126 Era of the Tree
  41. Entry 34: The cost of doing what is right
    2nd of Aran, 126 Era of the Tree
  42. Entry 35: A dish best served cold
    9th of Aran, 126 Era of the Tree
  43. entry 36: Cornu returns?
    10th of Aran, 126 Era of the Tree
  44. Entry 37: A letter from Amarra
    11th of Aran, 126 Era of the Tree
  45. Entry 38: The case of the (not) missing villagers
    14th of Aran, 126 Era of the Tree
  46. Entry 39: A curse broken
    15th of Aran, 126 Era of the Tree
  47. Entry 40: Into the Lorewood
    18th of Aran, 126 Era of the Tree
  48. Entry 41: Cabin in the Woods
    19th of Aran, 126 Era of the Tree
  49. Entry 42: Myrdin and Anaya
    20th of Aran, 126 Era of the Tree
  50. Entry 43: Into the Immerglade
    21st of Aran, 127 Era of the Tree
  51. Entry 44: A tale as old as time
    22nd of Aran, 127 Era of the Tree
  52. Entry 45: The truth
    23rd of Aran, 128 Era of the Tree
  53. Entry 46: Luke's Ordeal
    24th of Aran, 128 Era of the Tree
  54. Entry 47: The festival
    26th of Aran, 128 Era of the Tree
  55. Entry 48: Trouble at the Cathedral
    2nd of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree
  56. Entry 49: Quinn's court
    4th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree
  57. Entry 50: onwards to Latebra Velora
    5th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree
  58. Entry 51: Where is my cow?
    6th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree
  59. Entry 52: Here be dragons
    7th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree
  60. Entry 53: Dragon hoard with a side of scarabs
    8th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree
  61. Entry 54: Leave the basilisks alone
    9th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree
  62. Entry 55: Return to Ravensfield
    10th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree
  63. Entry 56: The needs of the many...
    11th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree
  64. Entry 57: Dreams of Sister Willow
    12th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree
  65. Entry 58: wetlands be wet
    13th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree
  66. Entry 59: Baron Perenolde
    14th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree
  67. Entry 60: Talebra Velora and the lady Morenthene
    15th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree
  68. Entry 61: Cypria
    16th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree
  69. Entry 62: Dragon takes Knight
    17th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree
  70. Entry 63: Return to Talebra Velora
    18th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree
  71. Entry 64: Your presence is “requested”
    19th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree
  72. Entry 65: I stand alone
    20th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree
  73. Entry 66: A day of normalcy
    21th of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree
  74. Entry 67: Into the Neverhold
    22nd of Brigan, 128 Era of the Tree
  75. Entry 68: The Warg King
  76. Entry 69: Chased by birds
  77. Entry 70: Whitewail
  78. Entry 71: Nimmerhold
  79. Entry 72: The menagerie
    29th of Gobu, 128 Era of the Tree
  80. Entry 73: To the library!
    30th of Gobu, 128 Era of the Tree
  81. Entry 74: The people's tournament
    First of Mannan, 128 Era of the Tree
  82. Entry 75: Nimmerhold party
    First of Mannan, 128 Era of the Tree
  83. Entry 76, The return home
    Second of Mannan, 128 Era of the Tree
  84. Entry 77: A week of peace
    10th of Mannan
  85. Entry 78: The tomb of the First King
    11th of Mannon, 128 Era of the Tree