GG-S01E02

4 Sept 2014.
Entry from Dormund Faust:

Captain’s log

3 Maleus of Solesh, 608 AR

It’s been just several days that the Grey Griffons came together, but I can already sense these individuals are beginning to cohere into a team. We will need to work on light discipline and that Hawking seems a bit haphazard with artillery placement, but these are eminently fixable issues and I am entirely optimistic about the future of the Griffons. We’ve entered a few slippery situations, but come out of them no worse for the wear. The addition of Blackpenny seems especially fortuitous as his skill sets add valuable capabilities to the outfit and he seems to know how to handle himself in a fight. I should think though that his hygiene regime can be improved to the benefit of us all.

I am slightly alarmed that Lady Rytselle was a necromancer. She didn’t look the part initially, but the corpse soldiers left no doubt, nor did her death curse. Note to self: MUST LOOK INTO THIS THAMARITE CURSE. Orum Lucanum Wynn advised that we consult with the CHURCH OF MORROW and so we should check in with clergy upon our first chance. I should also inquire about house Keel to learn whether they have an interest in solving a missing person mystery. I can see a future for the Grey Griffons in solving such cases and this one would be a glorious start! I should think, however, that the Griffons should not be in the business of creating such mysteries in the first place.

4 Maleus of Solesh, 608 AR

We did right by Tyrus and his sacrifice speaks to the honor and purpose of the order of the golden crucible. I am impressed by the organization already. They seem to have a knack for turning profits and have many resources at their disposal. I count the Griffons as fortunate for gaining the favor of the order and we seem to have generated some additional goodwill in taking on their urgent business. I’m not one for train rides to sickly places, but we can manage the work and I am confident I can keep the Griffons on their feet. I just hope there is no threat on the train as such confined quarters always present miserable tactics. But I digress. A connection to the order will prove tremendously helpful, I imagine, in our operations throughout the west. Onward to Ord, for a charter, and for the love of Pennie. Note to self: GET NEW VESTMENTS UNIFORMS. Wynn kindly had our field leathers cleaned and oiled, but I can still sniff the sewer stench on myself and on the others – especially on the others. I cannot imagine we will prosper smelling this way. Moreover, if the Griffons are to truly be a team, a family of peers working together, they must have a symbolic reminder of this. The dwarf has made a symbol of this in the badge, but The Griffons deserve something BOLD, perhaps something lined in fur. I will have to think more on it, perhaps with advise of a tailor.

5 Maleus of Solesh, 608 AR

On train, Snowpiercer, to Bainsmarket. We are to find a Dr. Gatou. Why does this porter reek of antiseptic? It leaves me suspicious and makes me wonder if the crew of the Snowpiercer truly cares for their environment.