Diary Entry 1
At the behest of Professor Lorrimor, I am beginning a record of my travels to Ustalav and my experiences therewithin for his future studies. I was born and raised... somewhere boring. People were happy, nature was happy, and nothing actually ever happened. In this terrific environment, I made the quite obvious choice of turning to the turmoil of Nature to provide interest in my life and fortunately enough for me it received me with open arms. I endevoured to learn from it and protect it's sanctity, and in return it gave me strength and companionship in order to redouble my efforts. It wasn't long though until I heard of a place full of adventure, unbefore seen creatures, and a nature scarred by the past. At the very thought of leaving this place, Ustalav, unseen I could practically feel myself grow paler so I joined the next merchant caravan and started my journey.
...My hand cramps already at the unfamiliarity of this infernal quill. I will write more soon.
Diary Entry 2
It has been nearly a week since I've written, but I'm sure the people of the Metzenbaum hamlet will find the gap excusable now that they are free
of Potato Blight. Anyways, the merchant caravan was oddly distant for most of the trip but I thought nothing of it as I was accustomed to Vincent having that effect on others. However, you can imagine my surprise when upon the eve of our arrival to Ustalav I found myself and Vincent caged and housed with the caravan's goods. At first I thought this the manifestation of some ill will by our companions, but was relieved to discover it was only the means of facilitating our entrance into an Ustalavic Circus - the members of which were intriguing enough on their own to justify my travel to this foreign place.
Diary Entry 5
After growing tired of the all too common sight of city interiors and gawking peasants I convinced some of the Circus' animals to cause a distraction while Vincent and I made our escape. I had already heard stories about Professor Lorrimor and I was eager to seek him out and learn what I could of the plight of these lands. The extent of his bookish knowledge, despite his apparent utter lack of hands on experience in Nature was intriguing. I was also happy to discover that my extensive practical knowledge of this and that to be of interest to the esteemed professor. Our periodic discussions quickly became a highlight of my time in Ustalav.
Diary Entry 16
It seems these entries are finally beginning to catch up to me in the present. I recently received a summons from Lorrimor which, naturally, caused a spark of joy. Perhaps he had discovered something extraordinary that he wished to discuss and share with me. However, this spark was quickly extinguished when I finished the summons and found the reason behind it. Lorrimor is dead? I will honor his final wishes, and go to this Ravengro. However, I believe this to now be the final entry in this book.
Prehaps not though. Perhaps Lorrimor's plans for me at Ravengro will be so exquisite that I must share them, even if it is with a lifeless book.
