The Reluctant Captain's Diary - Part 3

***The notes below are written in a consistent and neat handwriting but are evidently done by a person not used to recording a diary***

I have received a message from one Lord Marshall Tremorinus. He is, I believe, a high ranking officer, if not the leader, of the Mariners of Arda with whom we are in an alliance. The message was both uplifting and devastating at the same time. The message the Lord Marshall was sending was on behalf of one Captain Krathea who is a part of the Crimson Brotherhood. I have heard of the Captain before, but have yet to meet her. However, the disturbing part of the message was the one small word ‘Gondorian’, which has obviously sent my mind racing. I did not know she is Gondorian. If she is Gondorian and she is a Captain, I can be almost certain she has served in the army at one time or another, question is, how long ago? Long enough to not know me? 

Regardless, I feel some comfort from receiving this message. The fact that she sent it to me might mean I am not alone in my current…hesitation… to Aariond’s leadership. Perhaps a chance to make an ally? But if I want to make an ally, I need to act quickly and send a message directly to Krathea. She is apparently keen to get involved more closely in the activities of the Crimson Brotherhood, and this could mean a friend to share information with. If only I would not have to worry about her being from Gondor. If she knows who I am, or she finds out, odds are she will share this information with Aariond and I will lose all standing with the Crimson Brotherhood. I might be back as a caravan guard before I know it!

I wish I could send Othar to find out more information about Krathea, but he is already away to seek knowledge on the Ravenclaw family. I am uncertain what to do, uncertainty follows me like a stray dog these days, it is a part of my curse I guess. I have been in luck recently, I have been fighting well, I have managed to make a few decisions that did not turn disastrous and I have brought a Gondorian into our group who seems to have no clue who I am. I shall trust my luck once more and write to Krathea, hopefully she is unaware of my background.

Whilst back in Bree to repair my gear and pick up supplies I ran into Leofwenn, a woman of Rohan who was a caravan guard on the same trip that brought me up here. She is still in the caravan guard business and have a trip to Lake Evendim coming up. I remember her as a strong fighter who would rush into any fight swinging her sword, much like I used to. She was curious to hear more about what I have been up to in my time here and said she had some gruelling stories to share, so I am meeting her at the Pony tonight for a meal. There should be time for that before I head back to meet the Black Guard.