JoS/Henriette/6th Journal - Hunt

Sun's Dusk, 15th, 4E 201

Well, today turned out to be an interesting day at the Sanctuary.

My dear leader Astrid was interested in me spying on Cicero, who she believes to be conspiring against the Brotherhood. Why does she suspect Cicero, I do not know. Probably because he's crazy. Why did she choose me to do it? Well, I'm not sure about that either. She had an outrageous plan of me hiding in Night Mother's coffin to eavesdrop on him. Maybe she thinks that I'm the only one who can actually fit there, I don't know. I initially refused to go along with it. It felt wrong, and it also made me wonder if she also is maybe a little suspicious of me, considering that I'm also new in the sanctuary… Surely not? Besides, I respect Cicero deeply.

Anyway, I felt like I had no choice, so I went along with Astrid's crazy plan and entered the Night Mother's coffin. She… Spoke to me. Night Mother spoke to me and chose me as her listener. I'm the only one in this world capable of hearing her voice.

Night Mother gave me a task, which is something I feel like I have to follow. After all, if she has relied it to me, that means that someone is trying to contract us. Someone has prayed to the Night Mother, and someone needs our help. Astrid though, for some stupid reason, seems to be against me visiting this contract. I so want to just go against her orders at this point, but defying her is not in my best interest. Instead, I was sent on two smaller contracts. One of them I'll worry about later, but another one was sadly someone I have already gotten previously acquainted with, a vampire called Hern.

Hern along with his wife Hert came across to me as an innocent couple just trying their best to hide and live their lives in peace. From the standpoint of man, mer and beast alike, I can definitely see why they would see those two as a problem to be eradicated. They've probably killed people, feasted on their blood and flesh, just like I have… I felt like it would be hypocritical of me to kill them for something that it's in their nature, something that's also in my own nature.

I didn't want to do it, but I did. I first assassinated his wife and burned her body, and then I faced Hern himself. I was able to surprise him too, but I couldn't kill him off in one hit. It gave me a chance to tell him I'm sorry, I had to do this. Then, he took his final breath, and I took him down once and for all.

That's the first time I've actually felt a little sad and regretful about killing someone, but… What's done is done.

I think need to take a break. I'll travel back to Riverwood to meet Sofia. It's been a while since I've met her. I'm a little worried of her, and she probably shares the sentiment. I hope to see her in better spirits because I kind of want to travel with a companion once more.

Sun's Dusk, 19th, 4E 201

It's easy to forget you're a Dragonborn when you don't actually get to fight dragons, but today I found one which was looking for a fight, or perhaps just a meal.

I had just left Riverwood with Sofia to continue our journey together when a huge, flying, ice-breathing lizard swooped down on us. There was just two of us, but still, the difference between our first encounter and this one… We've gotten strong, we really have, both of us. It was a lengthy fight, but at no point did we feel like we were against an invincible foe. I took its soul, and grew in power a little bit.

That's about it for today.

Sun's Dusk, 23rd, 4E 201

Yesterday I was contacted by Lord Harkon, who had a special task ready for me. Something told me immediately that he had big plans ahead. Why he chose me, I do not know. He must see me as someone very capable.

I've been tasked to fill an item called Bloodstone Chalice at Redwater spring, a Skooma den operated by some Vampires in the middle of nowhere. I am expected to fill it using any means necessary, and I've been instructed to kill anyone who stands in my way. Sounds like my kind of adventure.

It's still a while before I'm able to make it to my destination, but I'm getting close. On my way there I ended up helping a Nord named Golldir, who was camping near an ancient Nordic tomb. At first, I actually thought he was just a common bandit and saw him as nothing more than a mortal to be victimized, but it seems like he's another law-abiding citizen here on a mission. I may be a psychopath, but I have little to no interest in directing my murderous urges towards people like this. He's just trying to live his life the best he can, he's not part of the world I reside in. I'd much rather feast on those who would deserve death even in the eyes of the mortals. It's not a principle I hold, but I try to choose my victims by that rule. Besides, he needed help, and in return he offered me a fun adventure in an old Nordic crypt.

In the end though, he sadly ended up being just about the most pathetic weakling I've ever had the displeasure of teaming up with. In other words, he died before we even made it to the end. At least he can rest in peace without regrets as I saw the task given to me to the end and killed the necromancer who was performing his dark arts on Golldir's ancestors.

Bandits holed up in Fort Amol nearby generously provided me with enough food to last one full adventure through enemy Vampire's lair, so I should be good to go tomorrow!

Sun's Dusk, 24th, 4E 201

So, this Redwater Skooma is supposed to be some kind of exquisite luxury product, but when I came to the den my ears were assaulted by constant, painful coughing. I've never seen anything similar in any of the dens I've visited, suggesting that this Skooma is absolute garbage. Whatever, I'm not here to do drugs.

Curiously enough, there was an Imperial Soldier here who I recognized, who recognized me. He used to be stationed in Helgen, and he couldn't believe his eyes when he was me. In his eyes, I used to be just another playful little girl, but there I was, standing in front of him. We didn't end up conversing. He probably thought he was seeing things.

Finding the spring wasn't an easy task and there were a lot of guards on the way there, but they didn't prove to be much of a foe.

After we found the spring though, we were faced with one final pair of Vampires opposing me. These two were sent by two rivaling Vampires at Castle Volkihar, both of who have something against each other, both of who want to raise ranks to be in power. I don't know why and I don't care why. All I cared about was the fact that they wanted to interrupt my plans and that they needed to die. I was sent here by Lord Harkon and he's the one I work for, not anyone else. Besides, the instructions given to me were quite clear, I am to kill anyone who stands in my way. So… Yeah.

Sun's Dusk, 26th, 4E 201

I now have a much better idea about what Lord Harkon wants. It's about fulfilling some ancient prophecy and plunging the world into darkness or something. Sun is obviously our greatest weakness, but his plan sounds very grandiose and crazy. I find it hard to believe that such a thing would be even possible to accomplish, or even what's best for us and Vampires as a whole, but what do I know?

The prophecy might be written in Serana's Elder Scroll, but none of us can actually read it. Only a Moth Priests can. Finding one is a very tricky task, but there might be one in Skyrim right now. We, as in the whole Volkihar clan, need to find him.

I'll be looking for a Moth Priest, but I'm not holding my breath about finding one. My peers will probably do a better job, who knows. Serana wants to travel with us for time being as well, so me and Sofia are going to have an extra pair of hands on our adventure. She was a very welcome addition to our little group last time around so there's no doubt in my mind that she's going to be useful on our future adventures as well. Besides, I really like her and would love to spend more time with her anyway!