Day 50 Froward

Diary Entry Day 50
We are called to a secret meeting with the Sultana. Much was discussed about slavers and war. Later that day a messenger stole into the harem and brought ominous news to the Princess. Talk of horsemen, plague, war and other apocalyptic warnings. I think the man drank too much and fell on his head. Anyhoo, Lord Rouge and Zhe drove the crazed man off. They're both such cuties.


Court Lords and Ladies

I am captured. After a long chase Olaf  the slaver captured me. I would not submit to him and he beat me soundly. He is mad at my owner Sunceray and wanted me as a bargaining tool for whatever evil fantasies run thorough his twisted mind. Page, Zhe and the Mer came to rescue me. My Mer sisters and Zhe fought Olaf. As he was battling them, Page freed me from the cage and we escaped in a small canoe she had hidden in the rocks. I returned to the Harem and while answering questions from the Princess, fell flat on my face from all the excitement. I did not mean to scare her so terribly. I have a scuffed nose and I'm going cross-eyed staring at it.


Captured and Caged

Dairy Entry Day 51
Sunceray has saved me. I was caught again by Olaf;  he was relentless to have me. I feared this was a trap to bring harm to our Queen and I would rather die than be the emissary of such a cruel plot. She was too smart for him. Many Mer and Court fighters came with her. He was surrounded. Had he have started any bloodshed, he would have perished swiftly.  I was released to her and sent promptly to the waters escorted by my Mer family. Beyond that I was not informed of anymore and have decided to take a very low profile to avoid any punishment from her I may have already warranted.
Diary Entry Day 52
Sir Smooth the Captain of the Guard as passed. We are all deeply saddened. He was well loved and liked. I do not know, nor did I ask, the details of his death. The Palace is in morning.

 Diary Entry Day 53


Bachelor Party For Corum the Night Before the Wedding

A most glorious and beautiful wedding. Corum and Lady Yannena are joined. Afterwards, at the reception I had my first taste of mead (a sweet, clear, bubbly ale of delicious flavor) and lots of brownies. 


Bride and Groom

I feel like camel dung, my head is pounding and my mouth tastes like the bottom of a birdcage. After four ales I lost my shoes. After the sixth ale the rest is a blur. I woke up in an unfamiliar doorway, with brownie ick all over my new dress. I found my shoes; they were in the fountain. So I stumbled back to the Palace, wet shoes in hand, and took a long bath. I have learned mead and brownies do not mix well.

Diary Entry Day 54
I have started sparring per my Mistresses orders. She prepares me for some task, of yet I know not. Three men were gracious enough to spar with me. I saw great improvement in myself, yet I am still unsatisfied with my abilities.


My New Trident

Diary Entry Day 55
The two Mer clans have united for a common cause. The slavers have been preying on the Mer for profit and stealing away our people. In retaliation, The Seas Beloved, the Neried Sirens, and The  Nereid Merpeople clans join forces to hunt the slavers and punish them. I have been assigned to a hunting party lead a fierce Mer called Sy. 

We had the slaver Am pinned for many hours, but were unable to catch him. My hunting sisters are bold and aggressive. I hope I can honor them. However, having been a slave for long, I lack the assertiveness to confront a slaver alone or lead a fight. So I stay close to my hunting sisters. I will muster my courage as best I can and fight my hardest for my clan.

Diary Entry Day 56
Dress shopping! The Countess and I have been looking for places to shop. Sheis very nice to take me with her.

Diary Entry Day 57
Its been very slow in Ireem; not much to write. The blacksmith is very happy with my progress and is giving me more money and better tinkets for my labors.

Diary entry Day 59
Zombies! It is Halloween in the city of Ireem. I had a very fun time killing the zombies that infected our fair city and dressing up.

Day 40 Forward

Diary Entry Day 40

Slow day in Ireem. I watched the Countess Page ride a white steed and mingled in the market square. She complained of pickpockets and I must agree pickpockets seem to be roaming in large numbers. I have learned to keep my purse light. 

Sad day  for me.. I was standing around the Knights area looking at those smexy Knights when Aizem came looking for me. I thought he was upset  I was out alone. No such luck. He was very mad for I had missed the dancing the Harem was to do after the fights. He took this as a personal insult to him before the Sultana. I tried to explain, but he was in no mood for excuses. I was marched out in to the dessert and stripped. I held a pillar while he severely lashed me. I cried out in pain for mercy, but he was steadfast. I was sent back to the Harem naked! I ran as fast as I could, red with shame and embarrassment, back to the Harem and soaked in the baths crying for hours. 

Diary Entry Day 41
I am now a mer. That is a Mermaid. Many attended a formal ceremony where me and Gabriel became Mer. Sunceray, Queen of the Mer people, called the Gods to transform me and called  the ancients to hold me fast as I was transformed. It is most painful as my bones broke and skin peeled off my body to be replaced with Mermaid fins and scales. No one can say what you will look like. Deformed or completed. I became golden like my hair. Blessed and smiled upon by the Gods with broad golden fins and a tail of exquisite  beauty. Oh bless the Gods and Sunceray for her skill and wisdom. I now have a family in Ireem.


Transformed to Mermaid

Diary Entry Day 44
I am in the Palace at Countess Page's desk. I look over my shoulder repeatedly,  cautious for many reasons. I write quickly and will not name names should my diary fall into the wrong hands. The Palace is in turmoil. Rumors of evil plots are rampant in the streets. Men are taking up arms, and girls from all stations are disappearing. It is said bad men plot to overthrow the Palace and slavers have vowed to take every, and any, girl they can sell. I fear for myself , my sisters and the Palace Court.  As I write Alliances are forming to protect us, but I cannot help but to be afraid. Will they act soon enough to save us?

Diary Entry Day 45
My owner captured a small male Djinn and is keeping him for herself. I am ashamed to  say I am bit jealous, but will make every effort to adjust.

I am visibly shaking by a past event that reoccurs to haunt me.  I was asked by my owner to help her buy a man from the auction block (to save him from slavery). It was the same man who abused me on my first few days in Ireem (see day 8). I was reluctant to help him and this of course had to be explained. When I told the truth my Sun was livid and stormed me, and the new slave, back to the city across the sands. I was commanded to kneel, and she rarely wants me kneeling, so I knew she was dead serious, I was commanded to repeat out very  loudly,  "I would never allow such a thing again", and if it were to happen she would kill them a thousand times. I have never seen her so upset before.

Diary Entry Day 46
I watched the men spar. The new guard was fighting all comers. He took off his shirt to fight, Oh My! He is huge under those cloaks with a commanding presence. I have seen him confront the slavers before and he is not afraid in the least. I know the girls are safer with him around.

Diary Entry Day 47
The slavers are at it again. They grabbed Jaz, the bath house girl, and locked her up. Milly, a Knight of honor, came to her rescue and beat the slaver up good. While they were fighting,  Jaz and I worked together to pop the lock and free her.

I met a new merman today named Glin.  He was away for along time and came back. Sun, Glin and I played in the water splashing. It was so much fun. I told him my name was O not Othel, because people are calling me that. Then Mistress said O was a bubble and called me bubbles. If it catches on I will be called bubbles; I will die of embarrassment. I balked about it and she said sternly, "Your name is Othel not O and don't use O again". I get in trouble for smallest things. Will I ever learn?

Dairy Entry Day 49
Joy Joy Joy Suncery told Rachel to take me shopping. Whoohoo I love new things. They are so good to me!


War silks

Day 23 Forward

Diary Entry Day 24
I Was Duped. I entered the gates of Ireem only to be arrested immediately upon my arrival. Darklord accused me of crimes I did not commit and took me to a holding cell for trial. From there I was transferred to the trial bench and received a good defense lawyer.  Even though my case was well proven to be innocent I was fined 322G$ by this KANGAROO COURT. I had no choice to pay and filed my complaints. Justice is not blind. They were all caught and properly punished for duping me and several other girls. Serves them right!!

Diary Entry Day 28
Princess Lillie acquired a horse. A beautiful white steed that runs like lighting. I would like to ride her, but I am afraid to ask.

Diary Entry Day 29
I was bitten by a rabid dog (oneflea). I am very sick now and was cared for by the Physician. I did not get her name but am grateful for her care. Ireem needs animal control.

Diary Entry Day 32
We have new guard Acher, I said he was a meanie for what he did, but was scolded for speaking. As it was pointed out to me, “I bring these things on myself”.  Humph.  He had just got done thrashing a pickpocket stupid enough to pickpocket a guard and we bumped into each other.  Well he said I needed an escort; I assured him I could take care of myself. He seemed to think that was not the case and took it upon himself to prove me wrong .The brute picked me up by my neck scruff and dragged me back to the palace. I still have thumb prints on the back of my neck. Owe. I told on him and was scolded more by the Captain of the guard. Sometimes a girl cannot win.

Diary Entry Day 35
I have heard, and this is second hand, that slavers took a Harem girl. One of the guards tried to take her back, but was overcome by their numbers and beaten for his attempt. Such horrible times that a slaver would be brash or foolish enough to attack the Palace.


Mermaid

Diary Entry Day 37
I am still shaken and in denial of what I saw . I was sitting by the docks resting behind Lady Rachel. Mistress Sunceray was in the water; both were in full Mermaid plumage. A man was wandering by the water. Sunceray began singing low and sweetly to him; she called him to swim with her.  Her song was lovely and soothing almost a dream. He refused at first, but after much coaxing and singing he gave way and waded to her. She asked for a kiss and he gave her a sweet one.  Then to my shock he fell still and slid into the water floating lifeless on the surface. Then, oh the horror, she pulled him down to drown him! I hid my face for fear but could do nothing. I was over-come by terror.  Just before he died she released her death kiss and brought him back to life. Sputtering and wet he made his way to shore. She sent him away with a warning of death should he ever darken her door again. I am still shaking, but must accept this as she is my owner and I have no say in her doings, or the ways of the Mer. I am to naive to know better, but smart enough to not speak against her.

Diary Entry Day 39
I won the Best in Black Contest at the new tavern in Kos2!!  I was not very well behaved that night.  I guess because I don't get out much, and when I do, I go a bit overboard. Nonetheless, I am so happy to win. I wore my favorite Japanese lingerie; very exotic. The music was exciting. The friends I made and those I have here in Ireem are so dear to me, it made the night wonderful.