NCTbook2

Gods help us, we're trapped. Trapped in some small chamber deep within the temple - we ran, Gods know we ran. My magics of concealment should hide Kinopio and myself from the searches of the cursed lizards for a while.

I get ahead of myself, it is unlike me to be irrational. I shall recount the events. The main temple door led into a deserted courtyard, absent of all sound except the incessant chirp of crickets in the plants that sprouted from most of the temple's oddly regular sandstone buildings.

As our party stood in the centre of this courtyard, the huge wooden doors through which we came slammed shut. I don't know how, but they were on us instantly - jumping out of windows and bushes, pouring from doors and alcoves, even dropping out of the trees. I've never seen such an attack, I pray that I never do again.

It was all that I could do to protect Kinopio and myself with my enchantments - many of the lizards fell to us but their numbers were.. overwhelming, without end. They have been breeding in incredible quantity.

We found ourselves separated from the juniors - fleeing for a door that led along countless corridors into the temple depths. Here we remain - for how long I cannot say. Day 1 Our tiny room appears to have been used as a storage area, there are many materials here. Perhaps some will come in useful in our escape.

My wards of protection are about the room, it should remain soundproof for some time. The door looks strong. We both need rest. Day 2 Within the mounds of jumble, I found a strange ore. It seems local to this area's geology - and has fascinating properties.

Using my firestaff as a makeshift forge, I found that two lumps of this ore could be enchanted with a vial of distilled mana - interesting. Day 3 Kinopio is keeping me awake with his nightmares.

Thankfully, we appear to be undiscovered. I hear female screams after dark.