20th of Slate
It seems that every few days, a herd of animals will pass through the swamp. A few weeks back there were huge hulking beasts, like giant rodents (something we are accustomed to in the caverns) running through the swamp. I was so worried I forgot to make note of it, but today I've seen a few large birds out in the swamp. We are in the process of making traps so we can catch a breeding pair.
There is one kobold here, Rolf, constantly raving on about how he despises elves. I'm afraid he may hurt one if we ever come into contact with them. Then we'd have a war on our hands... I've spoken with the shaman, he says that the rain (it's more of a downpour, and its been falling nonstop for the past few weeks) is a bad omen...
25th of Slate
The Shaman has completed the construction of an altar outside near the totems.
6th of Felsite
The weather has finally cleared today. Shaman says the Gods are pleased with our totems and altar.
12th of Felsite
The Gods have apparently blessed Rolf, as he is currently tearing through the swamp with his axe. I can't really complain, my trap project is progressing nicely with all the wood we are getting.
14th of Felsite
Last night while he was out chopping trees in the swamp, Rolf came running back to the camp yelling all kinds of profanities, his face was completely flushed as if he'd just made communion with the spirits. He was yelling something about "rodent men in the swamp". The Shaman has determined these rodent men to be part of doomsday prophesy scheme...
18th of Felsite
While digging down for a well, our miner dug all the way down to bedrock. And we still have no fresh water.
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I've got stuff to do pretty soon, so I'll probably finish up a little later today.