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.