Monday August 25, Near Willow Creek
Finally, a break from this incessant marching. We have been on the move
since first light, and the men are becoming weary from the difficult trek through
these dense woods. Cruniac, our commander, insists we keep these pauses to a
minimum if we are to reach the town of Willow Creek before midday.
It was only yesterday that we entered the town of Tallow seeking rest after a
month spent patrolling the southern regions of the Wild River. But our respite
was cut short when the mayor beseeched us to investigate reports of grave robbing
around the villages just north of Forest Heart.
Cruniac, who seems to be more interested in political maneuvers than military
ones, agreed to look into the matter. I am sure it will prove to be yet another
unfounded rumor, no doubt caused by wild dogs searching for their evening meal in
the newly turned earth of a graveyard. Alas, that is the life of a soldier
these days, chasing hoodlums and thieves, and making sure the nobility get their
due.
I have only a few moments before I must go. Columns of black smoke have been
spotted rising above the woods between us and Willow Creek. Our commander is
rallying the troops for the final leg of our morning journey.