Day Twenty six, Forest outside of Mercia
I've finally tracked down what's been taking the villagers. It's a large bear, much larger than normal. I'm not sure if it's of magic origin or of some other ungodly power. Long story short, I have armor, a large sword, a minor magical spell, and the muscles to beat this bear into orbit. That animal is going to pay dearly for what he's done. If I don't return..what am I saying, it's a bear, how hard can this be!
Day Twenty Seven, main road to Uthlyn
Well, the bear managed to dent my armor and dull my sword. In the end, he was turned into last nights dinner. To top it off, I've gotten a lead on some people looking for work in Uthlyn. I'm headed there to see who I can recruit, hopefully they'll realize that Connlaoth is a failing state. If nothing goes wrong, I should reach the city in two days. Apparently it's a city of art and learning. Never had much use for the latter and as for learning, I know all I need to. Thanks to that crusty old drill sergeant, may the gods watch over his rest, from the Connlaoth military academy. Now then, I just need to take a small rest to repair my armor and resharpen my sword.