An account from Captain Isaac

[Rakashi Yamoki]

Kizuma, the Ocean's Bond, Galleon

Log 30, Captain Isaac

We were travelin' up river ta' be a meetin' with 'da city of Merka. Problem be, ta' city wasn' 'avin' anyone comin' in. So, we were a settin' off towards 'da op'in sea when we arrived at an odd sight. Bodies adrift near 'da mouth of 'da river. 'Da river wasn' a major route we take, leads out towards Fasska an' Sarr-Kass, two places 'dat offer not'in'.

When we saw 'da bodies I ordered for me men ta' look 'em over. Few bits of gold an' such not'in' ta' valuable. 'Cept before we were 'bout ta' head off. We saw another body float on down 'da river. 'Dis one, 'owever, wasn' dead. 'Da body was clenchin' ta' a log. Mus'a been floatin' for a while.

We brought 'em on board an' 'dey weren' movin'. 'owever there was life in 'dis one. Wasn' all ridged an' stiff. We took off 'da mask an' such. Was a Syccan! Bein' we were in 'da deep parts of Ophian lands, bit odd ta' see one so far from home.

Well, she was a pretty little thin'. Yet, looked like she been beat somethin' fierce. Ya' could see 'er cut up an' bruised up. Looked like she had been in a fight. Yet, she wasn' movin'. So, we had 'er wounds treated an' put in one of 'da spare rooms. After all, it wouldn' be right of us ta' throw 'er back in 'da river. There be monsters 'bout lookin' for such a small girl as a snack.

We'll it just wouldn' be right. A storm was on its way an' well... frankly 'da crew felt it be a bad thin' ta' just leave 'er. I wasn' soft for 'er (we'll... I kinda was... dun need ta' tell 'da crew 'dat) but I decided 'dat we had 'da space for 'er. So, we put 'er in one of ta' cabins.

If it weren't for 'da fact I was awake, I'd a thrown 'er off 'da boat for w'at happened 'dat night.

It was rainin' rather hard. 'under and lightnin' all over 'da place. Lucky for us we were out in open water by 'da time 'dat storm rolled on in... but as it started ta' temper down, we 'eard a scream from 'da place we had put 'dat Syccan girl.

So, naturally, we got our weapons an' asked what 'da matter was while we opened 'da door. All a sudden, she comes burstin' out, 'er bandages all bloody as she yelled an' screamed about monsters attackin' her home. Somethin' 'bout a horrible screamin' (which I can only assume was like 'er screamin' 'cept louder).

She was sayin' she could hear 'em still. 'Da screams of 'da dyin' and 'da beasts 'dat attacked 'er. Seemed 'dey were 'da one's whom cut 'er up an' such. She said she needed water. Only water kept them from attackin' 'er. Well... she ran right on ta' deck an' just stood in 'da pourin' rain. She dropped ta' 'er knees an' made 'da most terrible cryin'.

We were lost on what 'da do. Such a strange girl. Looked frightened an' hurtin'. Well... We only stood there as she was on 'er knees, cryin' out in both pain an' fear. 'Dat was when one of 'da younger lads walked out ta' 'er. He wrapped his arms around 'er an' must of been whisperin' somethin' ta' calm 'er down.

We could really only watch 'er an' 'im as he stood out in 'da rain with 'er. Kept a hold of 'er head an' kept 'er close. Seemed ta' work... she just kept cryin' for 'da longest time. Probably watchin' all 'dat happened in 'dat villiage of 'ers. He just kept sayin' it would be alright and 'dat there wasn' a thin' 'ta worry 'bout.

Kinda sad seein' 'dat.

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[Rakashi Yamoki]

Log 53 Captain Isaac

So, 'da Ophian lands have yielded less than a profitable endevour. You'd think 'dat a race whom loves gold would be willin' ta' trade a bit more than they were. Perhaps 'da outer lands will be a bit better in their yield of wealth?

Aye, 'dat might be a false hope. We don' even know if 'dat would be a course 'dat this crew be a lookin' for. Na, we need to head for some friendlier ports closer 'ta home. Besides, there are plenty of lads 'dat need ta' be shovin' off.

Well... seems 'dat 'da girl came from Fasska. Says it was under attack by them beasts 'dat been appeared more frequently around. She said 'da cuts were from 'da tall shadowy figures. I never seen one so I'm not entirely sure what 'dat being really looks like. She said it had been screamin' an' screechin' a sound 'dat was like nettles bein' driven in 'da head.

'Da bruises... Da bruises... she said she wasn' suppose ta' talk 'bout them. She wanted her mask back when we brought up the bruises. Seemed she wasn' wantin' ta' talk 'bout 'dat nune. Well, at least 'er cuts were healin'. Whoever bruised 'er did a rather hefty job of it. Kinda wonder what she did ta' warrant such a beatin'.

'Da lad who had talked her down seems ta' be tryin' ta' get ta' know 'er. I saw 'im talkin' ta' 'er as she watched 'da sunset. Seems she doesn' do much talkin' an' seems ta' let 'im talk 'er ear off. Not sure 'xactly how she feels 'bout 'dat, but I've seen 'er talk ta' 'im on occasion.

With 'er mask, she seems ta' be a bit more comfortable. Looks like she was somethin' in 'da Ophian 'ierarchy. Maybe a priestess of sorts. Still... dunno why they had a Syccan there. Well... If I had to guess, well... I'll never know 'dat answer.

At least she's doin' better. Good ta' see 'dat... Don' tell 'da crew 'dat.

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Log 56, First Mate Gideon

Our 'aptain was injured 'oday. Seems someone wen' af'der 'dat gal. Not really sure w'o don' it, 'aptain 'asn' waken yet. 'e made 'da mistake ta' 'dry an' stop 'em from 'aken 'da ship. 'Da said 'da was lookin' for a Syccan 'dat 'ad made it down 'da river.

'Dey were a bunch of royal guards of some sort. Ophian, defiantly. Yet 'dey said 'dat 'da gal was an evil witch 'dat had ran from 'em. Bein' Ophian, I could only guess 'dat 'dey were 'da girl's slave owners, comin' 'da fin' 'er. 'Aptain tried 'da fight 'em, 'dey made 'im regret it. Yet, reviewin' 'dese logs... I can' fault 'im for doin' it.

I order for 'da one lad 'da hide 'er in 'da cargo. Tell 'er 'da be real quiet as we let 'dem search 'da ship. I fear though 'dat 'da 'aptain might 'ave tipped 'dem off 'bout 'da girl. I told 'im 'dat we had not encountered any one. 'Das when 'dey found 'da coins marked with Ophian symbols... with 'da seal of Fasska on it.

'Dey weren' happy... oh... it was like we were a hittin' a beehive just 'da make 'em mad. Well... 'dere is a reason 'dat I am not sayin' I am actin' 'aptain... 'dey are turnin' 'da ship 'bout 'da take us 'da Fasska. Shouda' taken heed of 'da report from Merka 'dat Karkass wasn' a friendly port.

'Dey say 'dey are taken us 'da Fasska, but even we know 'dat's gull-droppin's. Fasska is back 'da ot'er way. 'dey are taken us towards Ratka... an' we know 'dat ain't a friendly port neither. Wish 'ya were up 'aptain... could use 'da help in gettin' out of 'dis mess...

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[Rakashi Yamoki]

Log 57, actin' 'aptain Gideon
Reportin' ta' 'aptain Isaac

Well... as ya' imagine sir, we got out of 'dat mess. I'll tell 'ya all 'da details:

When we were sent 'ta 'da same cabin, 'dey had three gaurds 'dere. Out of 'da five of 'em it was plenty. 'Dey were trained soldiers an' da' meant business. Well, I had 'da opportunity 'da write a little 'bout what was happenin'. 'Dey figured it keep our moral up an' keep us from fightin' back.

Ya' know what? I noticed after written a bit, 'dey hadn' found either 'dat lad or da lass. Well, as we sat 'dere, I saw a paper hidden in 'da corner. 'Partently 'dey managed ta' get on 'da outside of 'da hall. Probably hangin' from some rope 'dey found. Well... through a crack I could see 'da two of 'em.

It was 'da lass 'dat came up with part of 'da plan. Seemed she knew 'dat 'ey weren' gunna kill 'er if 'dey saw 'er. 'Dey wanted 'er for somethin' else. It was 'den I realized, she wasn' as young as I taught. She seemed childish but 'dere was somethin' 'dat seemed ta' come out at 'dat moment. She was like a different kinda person.

She told 'dat she would distract them while 'da lad would get some weapons from 'da cargo area. She knew how ta' evade 'em she said an' well... apparently she was correct. I guess 'da fear of whatever fate 'dey were plannin' was motivation enough for 'er ta' be somewhat normal.

Well, one of 'da guards left to help catch 'er as she lead 'da two on a wild goose chase. Well... 'dat left two guards. 'Da crew would be more comfortable rushin' one as oppose ta' two. Well, a knockin' came at 'da door an' one of 'em guards opened it. A frayin' pan hit him square in 'da forehead. 'Da other one turned ta' face 'da lad. Forgot 'dat we were waitin' for a chance ta' get free. We tackled 'im from behind an' took both of 'em weapons. 'Da other three would make an easier match with two of us armed with swords.

Well as we moved back up, we saw 'da two of 'em tryin ta' search the crates on 'da lower cargo area. Seems 'dat 'da lad went ta' 'da mess hall, took 'da pan from 'ere. Not a bad plan. Well, 'da third guard was standin' with 'is back ta' us, makin' sure 'da gal didn' escape. Well... I didn' much appreciate how he treated 'ya, sir. Sent 'da blade through 'is heart. Ophian slaver didn' know what killed 'im. Well... 'is shout did let 'da other two know we were 'dere. 'da leadin' one shouted ta' just kill us all. Well, 'dere 'aptain got one step closer only 'ta be hit by 'da girl from behind. As he was preoccupied, we swarmed his ally.

'Dat gal managed ta' distract 'im long enough ta' let us get around 'im. As ya' noticed... we have one prisoner an' we are headin' back away from hostile ports. 'Opefully he will give us some answers 'bout 'dis whole thin'... We have some questions still lingerin' on 'bout it all...

Log 60, Captain Isaac

Well, them Ophian royal guards ain' so tough. 'Da captain told us 'dat they were sent from Fasska ta' find a half-breed Syccan. Seemed 'dat their High Favoured wan'ed 'er for some sort of job. Not entirely sure what 'dat job was.

So, we asked 'er 'bout 'da captain's claims. She was frantic, sayin' we shouldn' give 'er ta' back ta' 'em. Seemed 'dat they were 'da ones 'dat she was runnin' from. Yet she offered no explanation ta' us...

[Hand writing changes]

She did however, tell me. She said something about me made the noises grow quiet. She didn't know why and as she told me about what happened in Fasska.

Apparently, the High Favoured there had turned against his people in the hopes to save his own life. He killed his own family, set fire to the city and sacrificed the lives of his people to ensure his survival. She knew of this plan do to his interactions with her. She looks Syccan at first glance, but she is a half-breed.

For some reason, this... Meer'tis believed he could use her for some sort of plot he had for the Syccan people. He needed her to infiltrate their capital and retrieve something valuable form there. What that was, she doesn't know. She just remembers him growing angry when she refused to help him.

That was the reason for the majority of her injuries. She said that he beat her often and would leave her alone with the whispers. She described them as some sort of echo or hissing voice that would tell her about things she doesn't want to repeat.

All I can tell you is that we shouldn't let her go back to Meer'tis. That is probably the best decision.

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