Report on the actions of the Vigil group within the lands of Nicusor.
Circumstances have forced my face to be revealed. I dislike this turn of events. This party that I have been assigned to is quickly proving their ability. Their skill in combat is certainly unquestionable. Each is a seasoned warrior and has shown their skill. It would have been a matter of time before I finished my assessment of their ability to work and server our cause, and I can easily say that these warriors, these Hunters, would have quickly proven worthy of joining our upper ranks.
Circumstances, however, forced my identity to be revealed before I wished. Our ship was caught in a great storm. I worked with others to save the vessel and get us safely through the storm, but unfortunately much of the crew was swept away, including one of the knights recruited by our order, the Englishman, Ambrose. Ultimately our ship was wrecked on some rocks and we were cast into the ocean.
Our fortunate rescue came from the most unexpected hands. We all awoke absent arms and armor in a castle chamber that we soon learned belonged to one of the leeches. Vampire. A fleshcrafter, and a rather arrogant one at that. To obtain guest rights and avoid becoming victims of the monster, we were forced to aid the lord of the castle.
We were tasked with destroying what Nicusor, the vampire lord, referred to as a failed experiment. We entered the lower dungeons of the castle and fought against his failed monsters. Ultimately we battled a colossus crafted from the flesh of what could only be multiple victims. It is clearly not a unique power, but it is certainly one that this vampire considers himself to be a master of.
I advise actions to be taken. At the very least, research into this particular breed of vampire should be undertaken. I do not doubt that this vampire controls a large military force, and most certainly has access tot more of these monsters. Perhaps not monsters quite as large and powerful as the one we fought, but these things certainly pose a grave threat. If you intend a large scale assault on this castle then elite forces backed by significant numbers of military units should be deployed. Heavy armor seems to help. Fire and longbows to keep the beasts at bay would be most likely to lead to success. As always, the ultimate choice as to how to deal with this lays in your hands, and I only offer my insight and advice as Spear of the Vigil.
The teamwork displayed by these warriors is perhaps the most important thing learned, though. The ability to work together as a unit is what aided me most. Orders given and followed allowed us to fight effectively and minimize injuries and casualties. Only the squire, Alvin, and his hound, Maude, were felled during the battle. I suspect the boy wished to join the fight in the front line. Noble, but foolish. I think it came from his feelings for his lord. A loyal lad, and he must wish to emulate his master in the absence of the knight. Laudable, but I think that perhaps he was misguided.
We have resumed our voyage by sea, and are being guided by mermaids to meet with a fairy lord to retrieve the book. We still have not found Sir Ambrose, who was lost during the wreck. We fear the worst, but can only hope that he found safety and survived the storm.
Stranger things have happened, after all. And with the presence of these mermaids, perhaps some outside intervention saw the man to safety.
First Hunter. I wish to conclude this report with a full recommendation for these recruits to be made full members of the Vigil. As I have stated, I was close to coming to this conclusion before our unfortunate wreck. They each have a dedication and spirit that would make you proud to have them serve you. They are loyal to our cause and one another. Their willingness to fight for one another, despite differences, is what makes the Vigil the force it is today, and what will make us into an even greater force for the protection of humanity in the future.
This concludes my report to you. I pray it reaches you in good health. I hope soon we can stand before you and report on the success of our mission personally.
-Brigid Callaghan, Sleg An Fáilte Roimh
