Esker’s Journal

My Journey Begins

I, Esker, the soon to be world famous explorer, have begun my quest to travel the known and unknown world.

Current Location: Denmira

Much has transpired since my last entry. Due to a misunderstanding between myself and Goldtooth, I assure you I did not know he wore a powdered wig; it is indeed very old-fashioned of him. In any case, I learned there is, in fact, a difference between prisoner and guest in Tolaguna, and I spent the last 7 months in the lower decks of a ship without access to any writing device in which to record my thoughts.

Stowaway

Current Location: At Sea

It has been 15 days since I have been able to return to my journal. The sequence of events that has occurred is almost too unusual to describe, but I shall endeavor to try. I accomplished my goal and stowed away aboard the damaged ship. It was quite easy, as the numerous holes allowed me to easily access the storage hold. Unfortunately, the stench lingered from the previous shipment, and even now, I do not know when I will be rid of it. All was well for the first couple of nights. The crew appeared to mostly abandon their posts in the evening, with only a helmsman on deck. Though the food choices were limited, I was able to acquire sufficient quantities unnoticed. There doesn’t appear to be a cook or even a proper kitchen aboard the vessel; everything is eaten unprepared and consists mainly of potatoes and turnips.

Tolaguna

Current Location: Tolaguna

To my great disappointment, the Pirate Queen is not in Tolaguna. She set sail some days ago, and I was unable to ascertain where she and her crew had gone. Tolaguna is a naturally fortified peninsula with jagged rocks scattered about all points of approach. It appears much of the damage to Captain Sharkbait’s ship was not due to battle but his inability to adequately navigate the passage to the small cove beneath Tolaguna. The cove is some distance from the Pirate city, with only a small road leading to it. There are several sentries along the path, and it would be easy to dispatch even large armies who dare approach. The city itself is something to behold. Everything in it is an antonym unto itself: it is chaotic yet orderly, safe yet dangerous, beautiful yet terrifying, and the list goes on.

Tolaguna Still

Current Location: Tolaguna - Entry Two

I am still confined to the arena; however, I have discovered the location of the crown prince. He is living here in Tolaguna. I ran into him one night while wandering the fortress halls. He was choreographing a dance for next year’s Teen Choice Awards in Denmira. Apparently, that is why he was in Port Royal a few months ago. He proved to be an affable gentleman who had no hesitancy in answering a few of my questions. As it turns out, Captain Goldtooth is really the lost Prince Giret, the son of Queen Morgana. Gilbert learned this truth six months ago when the Queen attempted to invade Tolaguna. He has since made Tolaguna his full-time residence but has not renounced his claim to the Denmiran throne. More curiously, it appears the Queen has not denounced him, so it is possible I had the rare privilege of meeting my future king.