This book is the journal of Vorathna. It contains many entries made over many years. It would take a long time to study the whole book, but as you flick through, several entries catch your eye: "I have been accepted into the Mage Council! I do not know if I am up to such an honour, but I will do my best. Caendryll has been through some tough times recently under the Religious council. Now may be the time to turn that around." "Today is the day! The five year rule of the Religious council has come to an end, and once again it is the turn of the Mage council to rule Caendryll. I think the city would be better off without the five yearly transfer of power, but it has been done this way since the city was founded... I am to take my place amongst the council tomorrow" "The Mage council leader has fallen ill. We do not know the cause, or how to cure him. We are all very worried..." "He died today. The mage council needs a new leader, and someone nominated me... I dont know what to think..." "Now, my wildest dreams have been fulfilled! Leader of the ruling mage council? Now I can start making some changes around here - turn this city around and make everyone happy again" "I have it! The answer to all our problems! My research has lead me to an ancient artifact that has not been used in millenia, it is said that it can open portals to other worlds. If I can find a world suitable for my plans then my name will be remembered for ever!" "The portal research is difficult. With only a shard of the orb and few texts on its operation I can't find the way to open a portal. One text says another shard was taken to the Icy Mountains, but all my parties sent to that place have all been killed by giants. I have given up on finding it. Perhaps the temple altar can serve as a suitable replacement for the rest of the orb." "I have two possible worlds. Its very hard to get enough information without fully opening the portal, but both worlds seem to have natives in them. If I can open the portal and bring enough of the natives through, then our problems will be over." "The sample natives I brought through will work well. Under domination spells, they work hard and can take over the manual labour for the population. No-one will have to work again! They also prove formidable in the arena, and will provide excelent entertainment for the citizens!" "Everything is ready. The portals are prepared and awaiting the final ritual. The combination of the divine power from the temple altar, and the arcane magic from my brazier should prove powerful enough to open an almost perminent portal, and subdue anything that comes through. This evening will be the final ceremony and the portal opening." That is the last entry in the journal.