Lucifer LuxUmbra

Notebook

• Entries 1-3

  Entry 1
  Session 1: 6/19/15
  Gametime: Day 1
  - Lucifer is minus $150 leaving him with $318.
  - The 1903 music box was smashed to pieces.
  - Lucifer’s fragment of the Lifestone points toward the piece in Bulgaria.
  - Lucifer will need to delay his flight back to Laos.
  - Lucifer made a deal with Henry to bring him in on any treasure or quest resulting from the Lifestone piece.
  - Lucifer will also receive calls/texts from his family from time to time telling him what is going on with Dara’s case and asking him to come home.
  
  

  Lucifer's First Dream: Field

  He knows only that he has failed horribly, and those he loves will suffer.
  
  She is lying, dead, on the field. Her throat is slit; she is gutted, literally half-butchered as her blood seeps from the pool under her, climbing into her tresses forever. A whisper slides next to your ear, straight to your soul, “Oh, hunter, my hunter, why do you always have to care so much?”
  
  You kneel next to her, almost delicately brushing your stained fingertips against a firelight curl. You tried to help, why did you try to help? There’s no helping this.
  
  “Why? She was so good, to everyone. She didn’t do anything wrong. Why?”
  
  “Why, child? She loved you. She loved one who was not born. This is the price of love for your kind.”
  
  You nearly fall, before looking up at the Lady. “It’s not right.” A breath, then, “What do I tell him? What do I tell the King?”
  
  She brushes a hand through your hair, she hasn’t soothed you so in years. “You tell him the truth. You failed to protect her. She died well, not a single tear, not a sound. It was a death to be honored, to be proud of.”
  
  You are staring at the grass now, as you lean against the Lady’s legs. It’s grass. It’s not meant to be red. When did it become so red? “It’s not enough. She’s gone, it doesn’t matter how she went.”
  
  “It is all we have.”

  
  
  Entry 2
  Session 2: 7/24/15
  Gametime: Day 2
  - Lucifer knows that the shard is a memory stone of some kind.
  - Lucifer was told to return to the Blue Diamond the next day.
  
  Entry 3
  Session 3: 8/28/15
  Gametime: Day 2
  - Rui knows Lucifer has a piece of the Lifestone.
  - Lucifer's shard bears the Camlann and Anarchy memories.
  - Rui will meet anyone who wants to help him at Kings Cross, Platform 9, at 4:30pm the following day.
  
  

  Lucifer's Second Dream: Pursuit

  
  Lucifer ran through a dark city street. His breathing was shallow, his heart racing. The noise from the crowd that was following him grew nearer as he ran. It was an angry, buzzing sound. Confused he kept running, in his hand he gripped a spear, his eyes rapidly searching for a way out. To the left was an entrance to an alleyway. He turned sharply and barreled down the dark alley, dodging debris that littered the cobblestone street. Glancing over his shoulder he saw the smoke and flickering that meant only one thing; the city was one fire!
  
  Putting on a burst of speed he could hear noise from his pursuers; he had to get out of here! Heart thudding, pushed to the limit he felt his strength leave him. A surge of fear welled up within him as his eyes blacked out. He crumpled to the street. Falling, his spear pinned underneath his body, a sickening dread swept over him. His strength was gone, all was lost. He couldn’t get away, he couldn’t make it right. Numbly he tightened his grip on his spear—

• Entries 4-6

  Entry 4
  Session 4: 10/2/15
  Gametime: Day 3-4
  
  - They took an overnight train to Sofia and got a room in a hostel.
  - They will follow Rui's leads and check out the Victor Gallaria along with other shops.
  
  

  Lucifer's Third Dream: Crypt

  Lucifer silently descended the last few steps into the lowest level of the church. It was quiet, and the dampness of the room seemed to seep into him causing him to shiver from the chill. His eyes drifted over the silent tombs that lined the walls. Dampness condensed on the walls, oozing down the stone in eerie patterns. His heart was racing, he knew he would only be safe down here for so long.
  
  The tombs were new, the gisant images showed the restful deceased. The depictions appeared peaceful, their final repose giving no hint to the fury and the struggle they had lived and died in. As Lucifer drew nearer to the closest tomb his mouth went dry. The graved image looked horrifyingly familiar. Drawing closer, he began to feel a sense of foreboding as he looked for an inscription. His heart caught as he located it. It was written in Latin, but he understood it clearly: Here Lies Dara Samnang, Rest in Peace. He began to feel as though his heart were constricting as he looked with dread at the next tomb. It’s inscription read Arthit LuxUmbra. Not too far away another read Radiavi LuxUmbra, another Umbratica LuxUmbra, next to it Sridao. His eyes racing wildly around the chamber, more names Khamsingh, Tuyen Hong, Keo, Dian. Names of cousins, aunts and uncles, other relatives and friends were written on even more tombs.
  
  Lucifer raced across the crypt from tomb to tomb. Everyone he knew, everyone he loved, was here; dead and buried. His throat was tight, he couldn’t believe this had happened. This was all his fault, he wasn’t good enough to save them. If he’d been better, if he’d been faster, wiser, this wouldn’t have happened. He came to the far side of the room, his steps faltering as he saw the last tomb. Beneath a statue of a woman with outspread hands was a tomb with the figure of a small woman on the lid. Lucifer knew who it had to be even before he read the inscription. Edmée-Léone. Lucifer felt as though the room were spinning, his vision narrowed in on the statue, his breathing was shallow.

  
  
  Entry 5
  Session 5: 11/20/15
  Gametime: Day 4
  
  - The group visited three shops in Sofia, Victor Gallaria, Markov Place and Smashed Pebbles.
  - The group acquires another shard of the Lifestone at Smashed Pebbles.
  - The stone is pointing to one in Macedonia.
  - Lucifer was contacted by Enlil, she asked him to meet at the Sofia airport when she arrived.
  
  

  Lucifer's Fourth Dream: Forest

  Lucifer squeezed his eyes tight shut. Desperately he tried to imagine himself as part of the giant fir tree he was currently inhabiting. In the distance he could just make out the rugged cries of those who were hunting him.
  
  Trying to keep his breathing quiet, Lucifer stayed frozen and immobile as he clung to the matriarch of the forest. Perspiring with the effort, Lucifer was chilled by the wintry breeze that ruffled the branches. He made a feeble attempt to force his body not to shiver, but his anxious and frigid limbs did not comply.
  
  The crowd was drawing nearer now. It was most certainly one of the many bands of raiders that roamed the countryside and wreaked havoc on the innocent.
  
  Lucifer gulped down the guilt that momentarily threatened to overwhelm him. The raiders were a symptom of the lawlessness and disorder he had brought onto the land, and now they were hunting him.
  
  Lucifer opened his eyes. The raiders were within sight now, their glowing lanterns and flickering torches casting light on their grim countenances. "Keep looking" one of them barked as she gestured around the forest floor. "There could be traces, we must not miss this opportunity."
  
  One of her more surly looking cohorts nodded and began searching a nearby thicket. Her other compatriots began combing the ground for clues, holding their lights high so that a hiding person might be revealed.
  
  Momentarily, Lucifer was glad that he was wearing his customary hunter green, it's dark hue helping him blend into the shadowy arms of his piney fortress. Lucifer's arms were beginning to ache. He didn't know how long he would be able to keep his pose. His left leg was starting to go numb with cold and the strain of staying so still.
  
  The raiders still showed no signs of abandoning the area soon. Lucifer's limbs began to protest vigorously. Lucifer had no choice, something had to give. The raiders were close to the bottom of the tree now. He knew if he moved he would certainly be spotted. Some of the thugs were even beginning to look up, holding their torches as high as possible.
  
  Though his foot was numb, he could feel it beginning to slide. His arms began to tremble violently. One of the raiders, suspecting the tree had something to hide, cast his torch into the air so the the light might reveal what was hidden.
  
  Lucifer's foot slipped, his hand releasing it's hold due to the unexpected jolt. He knew he had to act now---

  
  
  
  Entry 6
  Session 6: 2/5/16
  Gametime: Day 5
  
  - The group met Enlil and discovered the memory stone belonged to the Steward.
  - The group heads to Vaduz, Liechtenstein.
  - They arrive in Vaduz and get a room for the night, planning to find the shard tomorrow.

• Entries 7-9

  Entry 7
  Session 7: 2/27/16
  Gametime: Day 6
  
  - Lucifer and others meet Genovefa.
  - They break into the royal palace to find the next shard.
  - They obtain the shard, but don't replace it in the watch. They leave the watch broken.
  - Lucifer faints on exiting the castle due to his heart.
  
  Entry 8
  Session 8: 3/18/16
  Gametime: Day 6
  
  - The group heads to Macedonia.
  - The arrive in Macedonia the next day after an all night drive.
  - Liechtenstein authorities are looking for the group.
  - Lucifer and the others finally arrive at the same place as Silhouette and Serenity.
  - The group gets together and discusses their goals intending to start the next day.
  
  

  Lucifer's Fifth Dream: Cell

  Lucifer was roughly pushed into the dark cell. He tumbled across the flagstones and just lay there as the door was slammed shut behind him. The bolt shot with a creak and the footsteps of his captor retreated.
  
  Lucifer didn't know how long he lay there. Time seemed to stop. The darkness crawled over him. He didn't want to move, what would be the point? His life was over, it had been over since That Day. Now he was trying to outrun the inevitable. Like trying to outrun a tsunami. Pointless. An effort in futility.
  
  He didn't even know why he bothered running anymore. It just wasn't in his nature to give up, he guessed. That's why he kept going, even though the smart thing would be to abandon his past altogether and find a different life. Even as he lay there, contemplating giving up for what seemed the thousandth time, he knew he wouldn't, it just wasn't in him.
  
  A breeze swept across his back causing him to shiver. His clothes were thinner now, than the had been. So was he. Since That Day it had been difficult. He knew he could only take so much of this. At a certain point it wouldn't matter if he wanted to give up or not, he would simply give out and cease to be.
  
  The breeze swept over him again. This time his curiosity was piqued. There was no light in the cell and he couldn't tell where such a breeze might come from. He rose gingerly. He was sore after the encounter that had brought him here. He felt his way to the wall and found a window positioned just higher than was comfortable to reach. He grabbed the bars and stretched to put his face against the rusty iron that separated him from the world.
  
  Cool air wafted over his face, clouds obscured the sky and all around was dark. Lucifer was alone. He'd been alone since That Day, but right now he felt it more sharply than ever before. The breeze was cold and silent, lurking with danger and devoid of hope. No one was coming to rescue him. No one was out there, praying for his safety. That Day had been the last day of his life. So much had been needlessly lost.
  
  Releasing the bars, Lucifer sank to the floor. Wrapping his arms around his thin form he closed his eyes. He was alone, and for now he was defeated.

  
  
  

  Lucifer's Sixth Dream: Storm

  The wind wailed and howled. Rain slammed into the windows and pounded on the roof. It tried to get in with all it's might. Dripping from the eaves it pooled on the ground near the foundation. Everywhere it lurked, attempting to gain entry. If it could only get in, those inside would see its usefulness. Water was good and helpful. Storms were good things, sometimes. The stormy weather was cleansing the land, driving out the drought and famine. Storms were good. Water was good. Why didn't they see that? Why did they try to keep it out?

  
  
  
  Entry 9
  Session 9: 4/2/16
  Gametime: Day 8
  
  - Everyone is together in Macedonia.
  - Serenity tells the group that Henry's stone isn't pointing to the next one.
  - Lucifer's pieces are fused into one by Genovefa, fulfilling the claim that prevented the Macedonia stone from working.
  - Henry's stone will point to the next one in 9 days time.

• Entries 10-12

  Entry 10
  Session 10: 3/18/17
  Gametime: Day 17
  
  
  

  Lucifer's Seventh Dream: Quintain

  
  
  The woman sprang from her horse onto the quintain dummy. She was athletic, blonde, and had an attractive quality about her. Lucifer felt as though he knew her. Her long hair was tied back in braids that swayed as she balanced on the quintain. Swiftly, she drew an arrow and fired it at the willow wand across the yard, splitting it neatly.

  
  
  

  Lucifer's Eighth Dream: Perfect

  
  "Great shot!" exclaimed a young man that came riding up behind her. "You really are marvelous, you know." He flashed her a winning smile. She smiled sweetly in response, nimbly posing on the slowly rotating dummy.
  "Practice makes perfect." she said as she adjusted her footing.

  
  
  

  Lucifer's Ninth Dream: Camlann

  
  Her foot slipped, the quintain listed wildly. She fell. The sky darkened unexpectedly. In the gloom Lucifer saw her lying there, dirty and bloodstained. He tried moving to her side, but to no avail. He could only stand there and watch. There was a fire in the distance, and a thick, choking, smoke filled the air. Battle was raging all around. As far as the eye could see there were people in a desperate struggle for their lives.

  
  
  - Everyone with a stone piece has had dreams over the last 9 days.
  - Silhouette had dreams, but has forgotten them for the time being.
  - Henry’s stone finally glows at the end of the day.
  - Heading to Lake Bled in Slovenia.
  - Rui uses light-walking magic with Lucifer’s light manipulation and transports Veva, Henry, Serenity, Silhouette, Enlil and Lucifer to Slovenia near Lake Bled.
  - Rui and Lucifer miss 15 hours of sleep over the next week as a “price.”
  
  
  Entry 11
  Session 11: 4/29/17
  Gametime: Day 17
  
  - Everyone is in Slovenia near Lake Bled
  - Henry’s stone is pointing towards the Slovenia stone
  - They think stone might be on the island in the center of the lake
  - Veva used magic to turn a log into a raven headed boat that is powered by magic
  - Silhouette swims to the island ahead of the rest of the group, she was upset by Serenity and wants to be alone
  - The stone is on the island somewhere
  - By the time the group arrives it is after dark
  - The stone latches onto Silhouette and was hidden in the tree she fell asleep in, giving her a dream
  - Serenity locates a sleeping Silhouette with telepathy who then wakes and finds the stone in the tree
  
  
  Entry 12
  Session 12: 7/15/17
  Gametime: Day 18
  
  - It is the next morning
  - Group knows they have all the pieces of the stone
  - Veva and Enlil work to join the stone fragments together
  - Stone is completed
  - The group experiences a vision made by the stone
  - Characters will head to Avalon
  - Next session will start on Avalon