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The following are extracts from the diaries of Estilerith and his companions, from the early days of Anusblaze.
Krash’s diary, 27th of Malachite
Today Estilerith complained (more than usual) that there is no application for his great intellect. I asked him if we should arrange for some dwarfs to get hurt so he could practice, and he actually hesitated before muttering no. Better keep an eye open.
Krash’s diary, 4th of Galena
All that remains to be done in the growing room project is a little flooding to muddy the floor. While we wait for the floodgates to be installed, I’ve sent Kib (the new miner girl) to dig out a barrack and an infirmary. JagreenLern is enjoying a well-deserved break.
Krash’s diary, 16th of Galena
We’re running out of booze! And we haven’t even planted anything! I hope some traders show up soon. But on a better note, one of our rabbits gave birth to bunnies today. Guess what’s for dinner?
Krash’s diary, 1st of Limestone
Autumn is here! When you think about it, autumn is really dwarven. The trees’ foliage becomes like blood and pools around its source, and that pesky sun doesn’t show up as much.
Krash’s diary, 2nd of Limestone
Kib got the dubious honor of connecting the river to the flooding corridor. Bandaid made this amusing illustration:
I don’t know if the water is sluggish around these parts or if it’s the cold, but Kib made it out with plenty of time to spare.
In any case we are now ready to begin farming. Ulminati is scraping together all the seeds she can find while I design farm plots.
Krash’s diary, 11th of Limestone
Estilerith’s beginning to suspect we’re not really listening to him. Maybe it’s the lack of opulent throne rooms. Oscar will make a few statues to his glory or something, that should shut him up.
We’ve also got a hospital now.
Krash’s diary, 14th of Limestone
That Oscar has some weird taste.
Estilerith’s diary, 10th of Sandstone
All that wonderful platinum just laying around, what a waste. It should be used for some kind of memorial of my rule, so that future generations may find inspiration. I’ve commanded Krash to figure something out – she seems like a trustworthy fellow, unlike all the others.
Krash’s diary, 14th of Sandstone
More migrants? They’re in pretty bad shape, that’s what you get for crossing the mountains in late autumn. They told us tales of a terrible creature, a natural enemy of dwarfs, roaming about near our fort.
You can’t have the booze it’s ours!!!
(Feels like a description of a dwarf to me tbh)
Krash’s diary, 15th of Sandstone
To combat the vicious booze-thieving threat, I’ve sent Momuz to train with R00fles in our brand new barracks. What they lack in armor they’ll make up in courage, I’m sure.
I’ve had a thought about all the platinum. Estilerith’s idea of a monument isn’t all bad, but I will make a small alteration: it will be dedicated to me.
Krash’s diary, 12th of Timber
Finally a caravan! With all the rock crap we’ve made, we should be able to buy most of what we need. Led Balber, the dwarven liaison, met with Estilerith. I’m sure our supposed leader enjoyed the attention greatly, even though he didn’t have an office to receive in.
Bought some food and drink, an extra pick, a steel breastplate, some silk and some leather. With this, winter shouldn’t be a problem.
Krash’s diary, 2nd of Moonstone
We’ve been sleeping in hospital beds and on stone floors for far too long. I’ve assigned JagreenLern to dig us a solution. If anyone can do it, it’s him!
Krash’s diary, 24th of Moonstone
A little schematic of our latest improvements:
Krash’s diary, 19th of Opal
We’ve gone from near starvation to so much food we don’t even have the barrels to put it in. A success if I ever saw one! And should we for some reason lack reserves, there’s always honey – as long as someone volunteers for a few beestings.
Krash’s diary, 1st of Obsidian
I’ve become wary of Estilerith’s demands and the constant decision making. But before I resign, there is something I must do.
Krash’s diary, 1st of Granite
Or maybe not. The others want a turn at leading the fort right away. Well, have fun suckers! I’m off to try that new brewing technique.
My only regret is that I never got the chance to build that Automatic Platinum Brewmaster 5000. And I’d been planning for so long. Oh well, I doubt I’d been allowed to use up all our precious metals anyway.
The last page of the Krash’s diary is blackened and barely legible.
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