Research and Thoughts of Beatrix Haupt
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7/30 - Observations and Search for Suitable Subjects
I have been in Vallaki for a few weeks now. I was thinking of leaving shortly after arriving but it has proven most useful in my studies. Many groups of self proclaimed "adventurers" congregate in this bump on a log for whatever reason. The mists also seem to enjoy letting outlanders out here perhaps someone could figure out more on the natures of the mist here but that is not my concern. I have made several observations that will be helpful for future studies
SUBJECT: Crimson Lycan
A large lycan with crimson fur. Moves quickly, quite strong. Fascinating Musculature. I have been around for one of it's attacks on the "adventurers" and after another. I was able to get detailed notes and sketches of some of the victims of the subject and the damage it has caused. Data is useful but requires further investigation.
SUBJECT: Skeletons
Many in the sunkisser's crypts. Move as if they where still alive but are held together by magic. There is much room for improvements on their designs, reinforcing joints in particular. Perhaps more study in to the zombies that also frequent the crypts will provide clues to improvement
No candidates for long term study have been found. Past subject Tsukumo-Doji showed promise but was easily ambushed in lycan cave to the north and fell with the rest of the group. Will continue search for a reliable subject for field research. Search for arcanist to observe also fruitless, will continue that search as well.
GOALS
- Move research farther from vallaki
- Continue documentation of Red Wolf and it's victims
- Find Mage to study under
- Investigate Graveyard found on the way to Baratak
~ B.H
8/19 - Movement through idleness
My studies have not involved as much travel as I would have hoped given the time since I have last logged; Despite this much progress has been made. I consider my studies on the Crimson Lycan to be almost completed from an observational standpoint, the environment has changed and the way to study the subject will be amended to reflect as such.
[a drawing of a large pelt is within the pages]
Subject: The Pedagogue
A proper instructor has been found, one that is much more agreeable than The Associate to the proper progress of my research. As per the agreement I have made with them any research I may or may not have had has been removed from my records. I will be aiding them in various tasks they require in return for aid in my projects as well as founds for increasing my spell knowledge. They stretch my mind more than any I have met before, this arrangement will be most beneficial
[This note is scrawled on the side of the book]
Question: How do we stabilize negative energy in a living body without killing it?
Proposition: Preserve the organs first
Test: Partial mummification
[A drawing of a human chest cavity is scribbled in, certain organs being removed and diagrams of how to properly preserve them in oils, salts and wrappings]
A study of further subjects needs to be found. Of parts studied for my first creation I have decided on the arm and head. The Crimson Lycan provides the basis for the arm and the head and mind of a man provides for the central control of the design. I must look in to locomotion of the entire project, perhaps a design from arthropods for added stability and mobility? Further research before a proper proposal can be presented
~ B. H
[The next page is a scale drawn of a creature with a Lycan's arm for one of it's arms, a chest of a strong and well built man along with a head. The legs on this drawing are arthropidic in nature, like a crab or spiders]