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1 = "Arrived at Fort Emergence, the fort just beneath the surface of the world. Were given maps of nearby surroundings, and were told to go see Anaximander for instructions.";
2 = "Saw Anaximander. Was told to go out onto the surface, find out the approximate situation there, return, and report.";
3 = "Emerged onto surface for the first time. Area looked to be sparsely populated.";
4 = "Saw a strange, magical slime creature, of a sort previously unknown.";
5 = "Got mission from Mayor Arbuckle: go eliminate magical slime creatures that have been ravaging Krizsan Province.";
6 = "Destroyed magical creature that was creating the magical slimes. Magical slimes disappeared. Alien Slime seemed to have been magically created.";
7 = "Saw some enormous cockroaches. Creatures seemed to be doing noticeable damage.";
8 = "Destroyed pit in which the horde of gigantic cockroaches was spawned. Still not sure what could create such a place.";
9 = "Met our first troglodyte. They're horrible, twisted humanoid creatures. Potentially very dangerous, and not as stupid as they look.";
10 = "Saw a hill giant. The army of these huge thugs has apparently been totally ravaging the countryside. May be another manifestation of the plagues of monsters.";
11 = "Broke down barrier separating the troglodytes from the hill giants. Having a natural enmity, the two armies immediately attacked each other. The surrounding human cities should be safe for a while.";
12 = "Attacked by a very well-constructed and lethal golem, of unknown origin. Only an intensely powerful source of magic could create these creatures in quantity. ";
13 = "After a long, dangerous adventure, managed to destroy the crystal that was creating and controlling the golems. Without their master, they became inactive. The countryside is saved.";
14 = "Saw a bizarre, alien, and lethal beast, unlike any yet encountered. These things are far more dangerous than any of the other monster plagues we discovered. ";
15 = "Found out the Empress Prazac was staying in Blackcrag Fortress, and given directions for how to reach her. Perhaps some sort of direct diplomacy may help our peoples settle our differences without further bloodshed.";
16 = "Encountered Empress Prazac briefly. She gave a message to relay back to Anaximander, and promised aid if we complied.";
17 = "Got message back to Anaximander. After a time, given a new message to take to Empress Prazac: her offer was accepted. If the monster plagues could be ended, the Avernites would be allowed land on the surface.";
18 = "Returned Anaximander's message to Empress Prazac. She, in turn, told of the Alien Beasts' destruction of the Keep of Tinraya, and gave permission to enter the quarantined lands around it.";
19 = "Managed to expel an invasion of demons from the Tower of Magi, saving Avernum. Unfortunately, Tower was totally destroyed in the process.";
20 = "Investigated two murders near New Formello. Murderers were not discovered, but it was clear some sort of highly advanced magic was involved. A key with a peculiar design was found.";
21 = "Recovered the recently stolen Orb of Thralni from a strange magic-worshipping cult.";
22 = "Found out that strange symbol found in the lair of the Alien Slime was the symbol of Erika the Archmage. Possible evidence of source of the plagues of monsters.";
23 = "Discovered that dragon scales were present in cockroach pit. Dragons would definitely be powerful enough to create these plagues of monsters, and have the patience to bring the plan to fruition. More investigation is warranted.";
24 = "Found that the barrier between the troglodytes and hill giants was advanced crystal-based magic. The vahnatai are masters of such magic... possible evidence of their involvement.";
25 = "Discovered that golems were being created by several mutant Crystal Souls. The monster plagues were definitely being caused by the vahnatai, probably as continued revenge for the Empire's theft of their Crystal Souls.";
26 = "Received mission from Mayor Bernathy of Shayder - destroy the cockroaches that have plagued the Isle of Bigail.";
27 = "Slew Erika the Archmage in her tower.";
28 = "After many bureaucratic difficulties, received a mission from Mayor Knight of Sharimik - go speak with Vothkaro, the King of the Troglodytes.";
29 = "Learned that several dragons who once lived in Avernum have moved to the surface. Know that they are in the mountains north of the town of Calloc.";
30 = "Discovered the concealed lair of the dragons Athron, Khoth, and Sulfras. Obtained a sword from them, which will do extra damage against Alien Beasts.";
31 = "Received an amulet from Erika, which will supposedly allow her to keep track of movements and assist if need be.";
32 = "Joined the Anama church, the large church based on the Isle of Bigail which believe that magical spells should not be used.";
33 = "Given a mission by Dervish Bruskrud of the city of Lorelei. It will involve infiltrating the hill giant fortress. Her leaders won't act against the giants, so she has turned to us.";
34 = "Completed mission for King Vothkaro of the troglodytes. In return, he said that the giants own a map made by the troglos. The map would lead to a place where we can bring down the barrier that separates them, enabling them to fight each other.";
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