Anleim's thoughts

I've done my best here to record what Anleim told me last night. He seems to know more about the changes within Methtintdour than I was aware were taking place. These are the words that he spoke.

Several months ago I received news that a long thought lost parchment concerning the control of the four elements had been discovered. Although I've never seen this parchment, I am aware of the legends surrounding it, and how the incantations within the parchment will reveal the four elemental crystals. Once combined together and placed at the centre of the lands, a final incantation will reward the spellcaster with power to control water, air, earth and fire.

I travelled North to Kinrew where this parchment had been found, but no one could help. It seemed that the finder had long since vanished with the parchment, although the container had been sold to a local merchant. Sadly, by the time I located the merchant he had sold it on and had no idea of where it might be.

I've been keeping a close eye on the changes across the land, expecting to see signs when the four crystals are discovered. I believe that you, Gereog, are aware of the discovery of the water crystal - taken from the lake at Normere. I also believe that without anyone having realised it the earth crystal has been taken. I am convinced it is, or was, cotained within the crystal pot in Midmarch. However, I think this may be a mistake, as Midmarch seems the ideal location for the final incantation, and I think that this crystal should have been left until last. The fire and air crystals are more of a concern as these remain elusive to me. I have an incling as to the location of the air crystal, but the fire crystal eludes me for the moment.

The recent sighting of the birds flying towards the great mountains is due to a drastic change in their feeding habits. Something in the mountains has attracted them for feasting, but again what this is I do not know. As for the boats, they are all sailing around the land towards the western edges. This cannot be coincidence with the birds flights, it must be connected somehow.

I propose we form a fellowship Gereog, and together we try to seek the answers that we do not know. The future of Methtintdour may depend on it.

I have also shown Anleim the trinket box that I purchased from a trader in Castlecairn, and told him the name of the wizard who sold it - Yermej. It seems that he may the one seeking the elemental crystals.