[Video] The Path to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions (Locked to those with compasses from Rin.)

[oathshackledbird]

[The video starts with a string of swear words in Ancient Gaelic.  Those looking closely at Diarmuid will notice that there are places on his face where the skin is slowly healing from what almost seems like rot.  Rot certainly shows itself on his clothing.  In fact, the edges of his cloak crack and bits break off it, fluttering away into the air as it flaps.

Once he stops swearing and actually looks down at the compass in his hand, his expression is grim.]

I tried, but perhaps it was foolish of me to think one man could make a difference...

[Not only is his expression grim, it is angry.]

I don't know how and I don't know what fool is responsible--perhaps we all are--but the Jabberwock has been freed from beneath Caer Scima.  It seems to be heading toward Caer Glaem.  There is an aura or rot that follows it making it extremely dangerous to approach.  Please spread the word.  Anyone in its way is going to be in danger.  It seems to be...maddened...

[To be honest, he doesn't blame it if it is in anyway tied to Caer Scima's condition.]

May all those Above and Below be with us.  We are going to need them...

Comments

[gordianknots]

No, just. Just do what you think will help the situation best, I can't make judgement calls this far removed.

[oathshackledbird]

I will try my best. Even if I was nowhere near the beast when it was released, I take at least partial responsibility for this.

[He nods at Waver.]

Wherever you are, I hope that you are safe. Someone needs to be around to help put this place back together after we all so eagerly tear it apart...

[There is definitely a tone of disgust in Diarmuid's voice when he says the last few words.]

[gordianknots]

We are all complicit in our own ways. It's how we deal with that complicity that defines us.

[Acknowledging it is the first step.]

I'm far away from all of this. Survive, see this much through, and rebuild.

[oathshackledbird]

Well, I for one plan on fighting until I can no more.

[Though, he should really think about this whole 'surviving' thing as well.]

I am glad to hear you are somewhere safe. There is going to be so much to do. For now, I should get started. Here's hoping the next time something is broadcast on these things, it is good news instead of bad.

[gordianknots]

Stay as safe as plausible, and check in when you can.

[oathshackledbird]

Thank you. I will do what I can.