Willas Gunderson's diary

"Ever since I left the barony ruled by His Grace , I have been possessed of a singular goal: to march bravely to my fate, paying no heed to the naysayers that doubt my ability. The baron is a great man, and I've heard him say that everyone is free to do as they will. I wish to make a great discovery, take the glory and put that stuck-up Narthropple in his place — and by Desna, I shall do so! - Day One of the Grand Expedition to Tors of Levenies I've reached Varnhold — a stronghold of civilization. Here, I shall start my search for that which shall forever put my name in the annals of Golarion. Long ago, ancient kingdoms flourished here, but it is unlikely anyone has ever conducted a proper excavation in these wilds. I, Willas Gunderson, shall right this historical oversight by carefully surveying the surrounding lands, by putting points of greatest interest on the map and, finally, by finding artifacts that shall become prized pieces in museums throughout the world! - Day Four of the Grand Expedition to Tors of Levenies Tors of Levenies are almost in reach: I've already made my way around the foothills, and I came dangerously close to getting lost in the plain a few times. I've located a promising tomb, but something stirred inside of it, and I decided against disturbing it further! - Day Seven of the Grand Expedition to Tors of Levenies I've scoured the vicinity. My legs are sore from all the walking, and I am low on coin. If I don't find something in the next two days, I'll be reduced to cleaning the floors of the Varnhold tavern. - Day Ten of the Grand Expedition to Tors of Levenies It seems Desna has heard my prayers! As I was returning from my latest outing, the evening outpaced me, and I was forced to spend the night in the hills. As I slept, I suddenly heard a voice... a majestic, proud voice that could have only been the voice of the divine! It commanded me to stand up and follow its call. I wandered as if in a dream, following where it led. But the night grew darker with each step. Utterly blind, I suddenly realized soil had given way to slabs of stone under my feet... searching about me, my hands fell on a shattered amphora filled with gold and jewels... words fail me, but as my hands touched the amphora, I felt as if I had disturbed something. Consumed by fear, all I could manage was to grab a bracelet lying on top of the precious heap, and flee back into the moonless night. The sun is already rising as I am writing these words. I don't know how, but I found my way back to the plain. It must have been Desna herself that led me through the darkness and despair! Oh great goddess! I beseech thee, show me the way back to civilization! Otherwise all I shall ever contribute to history will be my corpse, picked clean by ravens, and this wretched diary. - Day Twelve of the Grand Expedition to Tors of Levenies I can see Varnhold! Praise be to Desna! I feel her gaze and her blessing upon me! At last I will be able to show my find to Maegar — he knows his treasures, and values those who find it! The bracelet I retrieved seems to be carved from a single piece of jade — even if it wasn't a relic, it would still be worth a fortune! - Day Fourteen of the Grand Expedition to Tors of Levenies Maegar and his arrogant wizard Cephal know nothing about the bracelet. Varn is going to write someone who can help me make sense of this mystery. I am beset by terrifying dreams. In them, I claw out my eyes and am buried alive. I wake up covered in cold sweat, then fall into sleep again — only to see the same thing. Is Desna testing me? What must I do, great goddess? Send me a sign! - Day fifteen The dreams won't go away. Tonight I saw a shadow outside my window. I think it was laughing at me. This is not Desna. Goddess, deliver me from evil! I'll hide the diary as warning. Ancient horrors not only in my head. They're here Blood coming out of my eye it's here [The handwriting becomes illegible, but two large letters stand out, written in bold over the erratic strokes of the quill and the blurred bloodstains — "VO".]