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Martinus’s Journal

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(This blood-stained journal is the last record of Researcher Martinus’s thoughts.)

The horrible vermin that infest this place leave me little hope of survival. Ontus be damned, the coward! Sending me down here alone… should I die, my blood is on his wretched hands!

There is a slight chance I may be able to pull myself from the proverbial fire. There should be a datacube here, or perhaps some notes from the Eldan that created this place.

I have seen datacube fragments scattered about.
If I can find the pieces and reassemble them, the key to the terminites’ destruction will be mine!

(There is a sketch below the text which details a broken datacube, as well as a nearby Eldan console.)

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Wildwood Journal

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Wildwood Grove isn’t exactly a vacation spot. The land is beautiful in its own rugged way, but Deradune is as far from Arboria as you can get. There are wonders, such as the massive canopy trees, the graceful dawngrazers, and the massive mammodin.

But what I miss the most is the forests and woodlands of my home. I fear I shall never see their like again.

(later)

We’ve found something interesting, likely of Eldan make. We’re not sure what it does, but Nular thinks we can
get it working again. All we need to do is find some compatible power crystals to energize the consoles.

The hunt is on!

(later)

The crystals have been found. They require some modification, but it shouldn’t be too tough. We’re all excited to see what comes of this experiment.

(later)

One of our scouts ran into a Dominion patrol. He killed two of them, but they wounded him. He managed to get back to Wildwood Grove before he died. It’s a sad day. This sort of thing has become all too common
lately.

(later)

The device is functional! Though it’s frightening to behold, it seems to be flooding the area with life energy. The undergrowth and trees in the grove are growing to spectacular sizes! In fact, a number of trees sprang up and started to grow right away!

This Eldan device is miraculous! Soon, Deradune will be a lush garden, just like Arboria!

(later)

Given the elevated levels of energy in the Weave – due to the Eldan miracle device – Nular and the matria are going to summon a
guardian to protect the Grove. They decided to do this, in large part, because of the recent incursions by the Dominion’s patrols. Why can’t they leave us alone?

(later)

It is time for me to take my turn at the device’s controls. It’s not hard, really. You just have to look out for warning lights. So far, though, the Eldan device seems to run itself.

We’re going to remove the power crystals from the control consoles, just in case the Dominion starts meddling.
It should keep them from shutting the device down.

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BioStudy: Terminites

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Following notes compiled about terminites. Most current information available – not necessarily accurate!

Species: Terminitus Ieiunitas
Size: Big compared to Chua
Diet: All organic matter, seems to prefer Chua
Lifespan: Unknown
Lifecycle: Egg / Larva / Juvenile / Adult / Unknown
Lifecycle Note: Largest terminite observed is Hillscourge Horror
Offensive/Defensive Capacity: High
Aggressiveness: Is there category higher than “High”?
Weapons: Mandibles, Claws, Venom
Related Natural
Products: Goo/slime. Hardens into resin, used to build nests.

Research Notes

Terminites distressing. Could destroy Deradune, infest rest of Nexus.

Terminite reproductive rates incredible. Many, many eggs on surface. Likely many more eggs in exo-lab 79. Where do eggs come from? Unknown. Brood mother, maybe? Terminite queen? Concept disturbing.

Recommendation: Contain/isolate terminite colony at once. Destroy if possible, run away if not.

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Goti Tan’s Lab Notes

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“Poke pumera with sharp stick,” Togor says.

Might as well tell Goti to put head in pumera’s mouth. Would be more efficient.

So, I find sharp stick.

Then I find pumera. Pumera growls.

I poke pumera with sharp stick. Pumera attacks.

I run and hide. Pumera follows but does not catch.

I return to Togor. I tell Togor test results. “Trail rope in front of pumera,” Togor says.

Might as well tell Goti to hang self with rope. Would be more efficient.

So, I find rope.

Then I find
different pumera. Pumera growls.

I trail rope in front of pumera. Pumera wiggles behind, jumps on rope.

I run with rope. Pumera follows, claws rope. I lose rope. Pumera gnaws on rope.

I return to Togor. I tell Togor test results. “Use brush to comb pumera,” Togor says.

Might as well tell Goti to jump in vat of acid. Would be more efficient.

So, I find brush.

Then I find different pumera. Pumera growls.

Then I realize how stupid experiment is. I leave pumera, throw brush away.

Togor can tug own tail until it bleeds. Goti go home now.

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Coming of the Groundwalker

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The groundwalkers have come. We see them below us like insects as we sail the winds.

They corrupt the land. They pollute the water. They stifle the air.

The horned devils fight well – the small rodents are craven – the metal ones are hard to kill – the pale ones are soft and weak.

Now they come, a pale one and a metal one. The horn is sounded. Their call is heard.

The pale one demands we serve them. By my talons, do they not understand the insult? Do they not know that Osiric has ordered the
Cleansing? Do they not realize that no perch will bend its wings to their service?

We kill them. We dash them upon the rocks. Our answer is known.

Bride Vultura reminds us of our place. Her voice is true.

We are the storm.

The storm does not fall. It strikes.

The kingdom of the sky will be cleansed by blood – groundwalker blood.

Let them come! We will dive upon them and our talons will tear them asunder. We are the children of the Stormfather. Ours is a holy war.

No groundwalker will survive the Cleansing.

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Lost to the Tar Pits

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Look at these bones! How many creatures have lost their lives here in these tar pits?

From the state of things, the number of dead is inestimable. The identities of the dead are also a mixed bag. Humanoid bones mingle with the bones of animals and beasts.

I wonder. Did any of the Eldan perish here? Will their bodies be found? What will be their state of preservation? What secrets will they reveal? What questions will they answer?

There’s nothing else for it. I’m going to go poke
around and see what I can find. I’m too excited to wait for the rest of the crew. They’ll likely be impressed if I can expose some revelation in their absence.

I can hear Dromus now, though, clicking his tongue and shaking his head at me. “It’s not safe,” he’d chide. “Don’t go alone.”

As if I’m stupid enough to get stuck in a pool of tar. What does he take me for? I’m not an infant!