• Rumors are that Ukemil's brother in the Earth temple is dead, now that the temple has been destroyed.  I doubt the Fane will raise that worthless curr, so good riddance I say.  But Ukemil has some influence in the Fane so only time will tell.  Hedrack probably hasn't even been told that the Earth temple is gone -- what does he care if a single temple is destroyed when he has a Champion to find?  But if the intruders continue this rampage, he might take a more personal interest instead of leaving it to Varachan and Naquent.  Or perhaps he'll find the Champion, present him to the Doomdreamers, and then -- and only then -- focus on the intruders and wipe them out.  I will somehow have to be a part of that retribution...  It could be fun.

• It seems the Air Bridge complex has also been wiped out.  The spider-eater riders saw the chimera as it was leaving the mines.  The SERs were attacked, but fled; it seems the chimera didn't have an appetite for them anyway.  It's too bad that Oamarthis' pet has been released.  It would have made a fine addition to Spot, Chewie, and Kicker.

• It's been weeks since the Earth temple was destroyed, and almost a fortnight since the Air Bridge was cleared out -- and no sign of the intruders.  It was probably just a fluke anyway; we won't be seeing them again is my bet.  In the meantime, I've earned a few nice bribes from Tessimon as she travels to the Fane.  I have no idea why she might be visiting there and she certainly has no intention of telling me.  Maybe some of that gnomish wine from the Iron Hills would loosen her tongue a bit...

• Another night spent waiting for those intruders the Fane warned me of.  So far, no sign of them.  Either they left and aren't coming back, or they've gone off in search of an easier entry into the mines.  I don't know why the Fane seems to think they'll be back anyway.  I have taught my crew how to fight like a unit, so I doubt we'll have any problem with them.  It would certainly look good to present a few more souls to the Fane, though.  Especially that human cleric of St. Cuthbert!  I can barely imagine the joy that Thrommel will feel to find a cleric of St. Cuthbert delivered into his hands -- or should I say, his teeth?!

• I'm getting annoyed at Hedrack telling me to stay clear of the Fire Temple.  As long as his beautiful bitch Naquent comes through with the "entertainment," though, what do I care?  I'm not interested in the petty squabbling between temples anyway,  and Tessimon's gems are worth as much as anyone else's, so I'll stay clear of the Fire Temple but still accept their money!

• Descritad has taken Spot and a few guards to patrol the areas to either side of this complex.  The umber hulks will retreat from Spot, and the orcs certainly aren't going to give them any trouble either.  But there MUST be something going on in the mines SOMEWHERE!?

• I'm taking Slaazh, Chewie, and Kicker with me to find out what has happened with Descritad and Spot.  I'm likely to eat that damned little halfling when I find her.  If she's somehow figured out how to take the bribe money that is rightfully mine, she'll pay dearly for it.

• Spot is dead!  Killed by that worthless little snot!  I have a few ideas to pay her back for her treachery!  Death would be too generous...  They say the Temple of All Consumption feeds on souls, but it won't feed on hers until I've had my fun with her. And that could be a pleasingly long time.

• The intruders are on their way back.  I got a letter from Naquent describing the group and their tactics.  I've modified our normal watch pattern a little.  Slaazh will stay with the spellcasters and periodically keep an eye on the bridge while Rau and Vech both stand guard near the emblem.  Tippesh and Huenar have instructions to release Chewie and Kicker if they think my pets would hurt the adventurers more than they would hurt our own guards.  And I've given all of the guards orders to alert me and the spellcasters at the first sign of trouble; they'll die if they don't, one way or another.
