Diary of Julius Valarian (Klarmont 1,000 AC)

January 11, 2023Campaign Update, D&D (Mystara), Games, Original, StoriesAdventure, Backstory, Campaign, D&D, Diary, Dungeons and Dragons, Journal, Julius Valarian, Karameikos, Mystarachadwickbaldwin Leave a comment

This article Leads us up to exactly 1 year after Julius and Adriana Valarian moved to Sisak. Next Article the Actual Adventure Starts

Klarmont 1^st 1,000 AC
Today was the Traladaran “Day of the Straw Men” A celebration where people write their sins, or things that they regret from the last year on a piece of parchment, wrap it in the middle of a doll made of straw, and set it ablaze to start fresh.

Adriana, convinced me to join the ceremony. I felt silly, but I did join.

Klarmont 17^th 1,000 AC
Our purple star returned last night. I named it Adrianastar after my beloved.

Klarmont 27^th 1,000 AC
Alvis was caught sleeping on the job. Half the swine went missing. He swears that he was hexed or cursed. One pig carcass was found nearby.

Klarmont 28^th 1,000 AC
Tonight was the Night of Fire Celebration. Everyone was more on alert than normal during this festival. I was even asked to guard the children during their Annual treasure hunt.

Let me explain this obscure tradition. During the day, the adults take “treasures” and hide them in the nearby forest. These treasures traditionally were actual riches, but in this village, they are Silver Crona, in trees or under bushes, and other obscure locations. There is also one “Hoard” which was a chest of sweet treats and toys. The children need to hunt around to find these things during the night. Traditionally the village would hide things in the nearby forest to promote the adventurous spirit of youth, this year nobody was leaving the village due to the missing animals, and the fear they feel. As I said, they were so scared, that Boris asked me stand guard with a few of the men to keep the children safe in the village during the festivities. I did this in hopes of being accepted more.

Pictures Credits:
The Children Picture is from: https://www.countryliving.com/entertaining/g264/medieval-halloween-costumes/
I chose this one specifically because you cannot see the children’s faces.

Diary of Julius Valarian (Yarthmont 1,000 AC)

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Yarthmont 28^th 1,000 AC
I am starting to think these Shooting star showers have something to do with the animal disappearances. Almost as much as the New moon does. We had another shooting star shower last night, and like clockwork the Podsk farm lost most of their cows. No trail or trace.

Here are more rumors I had heard

Thaddigren Dentiata has a female slave who is really a vampire in disguise. He lets her kill any unwelcome guests.
Thaddigren Dentiata practices horrid rites involving the sacrifices of black goats, black hens, and even people.
The orcs of Thaddigren Dentiata have been conditioned to freeze whenever they hear the words, “The Sun is Rising.”

Pictures Credits:
The Shooting Star is from: https://clipartspub.com/explore/shooting-star-clipart-realistic/

Diary of Julius Valarian (Flaurmont 1,000 AC)

January 9, 2023Campaign Update, D&D (Mystara), Original, StoriesAdventure, Backstory, Campaign, D&D, Diary, Dungeons and Dragons, Journal, Julius Valarian, Karameikoschadwickbaldwin Leave a comment

Flaurmont 1^st 1,000 AC
Today was Vlademar Vlem’s Day of Adulthood Ceremony. It was nice to see that some things are the same even between Cultures.

Flaurmont 22^nd 1000 AC
For the Thyatian Emperor’s Birthday I went hunting and we had venison for dinner. Tomorrow I plan to sell the rest of the meat to the Bountiful Tappe for their infamous stews. I will not mention why I was hunting, as the Thyatian Emperor is not popular with the Traladarans, and I don’t wish to ruin any friendships I have made.

Flaurmont 26^th 1,000 AC
Last night we had a red shooting star shower. My wife felt that it was a bad omen. The Czelb farm was nearly emptied of their animals during the shower. I have a few more Rumors for my collection today.

There is a dreadful labyrinth below the tower, where fearsome beasts and man-eating plants devour any unfortunate wretches Thaddigren Dentiata catches.
Thaddigren Dentiata’s life was once saved by a gnome from Highforge; because of that, he will never harm any gnome.