Mirtul 7

It is good to be free of the Underdark.

After being attacked by strange flying creatures ( They bear an eerie resemblance to the illithid. I wonder if they are related?) and killing two of them, we noticed that a glow emanated from the bottom of the pool blocking our path. Slyl attempted to "walk " across, but fell in. The water was frigid. Corim suddenly stripped off his armor and dove down to get the glowing object. He returned with a quiver and five arrows, they no longer glow. We finally got across, thanks to Corim's ability to swim in that cold pool and Pavel's pitons and rope. I do not relish the thought of repeating that endeavor.

We traveled for several more hours, finding what seemed to be a great and deserted cavern, eventually climbing a trail that led to the surface.

I now sit in a room of a large manor house, which I can only describe as something of an anomaly. It's occupants name it the Passionhall of Sharess. I cannot say that this reassures me. It seems to be almost an enjoyable prison. Kelestri, Lief, and Corim have no such objections. They are frolicking with what seems to be a hoard of nude women. This does not seem right.

Pavel is very agitated. I was correct, this is a trap! We are leaving now.

Mirtul 7

I thought that I would take some time to write more while we take a short rest.

Although I bypassed the wall of force and let Sharisa out to return to Kurth, I now find myself at the shore of an underground pool. It seems we are at an impasse. Mithinu and Lief attempted to activate a portal that was built into the lift by the illithid. Pavel then declared that we should follow a path into the Underdark. I now regret this choice. We have walked for hours and I fear that I may not see Warah again. He is a good companion and does not deserve to be abandoned. Shaundakul's Chair does not seem to be something that would deep beneath the earth. I hope that we have not been led astray by our good monk. He said that he has not lost his vision, only his sight. I pray that he is not wrong.

Mirtul 6

I am only waiting for midnight so that I may petition Selune for new knowledge. I may be able to get us past the wall of force.

Pavel and Kelestri took a terrible risk in meeting the mindflayer alone. Thank the Moonmaiden that it paid off. It chose not to challenge us. I believe it may have seen it's own demise in Pavel's mind. He has earned new respect in my mind this day. To sacrifice
his eyes to save Sharisa's life. I cannot fathom his dedication to Ilmater's principles. Selune would not ask me to punish myself for the sake of an enemy. I am glad that Shar is now denied so many of her faithful. Sharisa free of that cold grip and her former students all dead, it is a very good thing.

The gargoyle that Slyl killed was unlike any that I have heard, and I think it is cause for some concern.

Thankfully, our explorations have not resulted in any of being hurt or killed. Corim deftly avoided being crushed by a collapsed cavern, which actually leads outside. Mithinu opened the locked door in the Calishite tomb. Several tons of sand seem to say this was mistake.

I must pray now. Watch over me and The Company, my Goddess.