The parchment you found in the chest in the middle of the Goo was very damaged. Despite the seal of the chest, it seems that the Goo managed to infiltrate itself and cause great damage. Here is the transcript of the text we were able to recover.
It may be noted in addition that these sheets seem to have been ripped from a larger collection; one can see a binding mark on the side.
It may be noted in addition that these sheets seem to have been ripped from a larger collection; one can see a binding mark on the side.
[Pages from] Marung Horongi's diary
Tria, Medis 10, 2nd AC 2456
My name is Marung Horongi. I was born in Zoran, in 2450. I'm 6 years old. I've decided to write my diary like the bigger ones do. But I've got to say I'm a big one since yesterday! I'm finally wearing a mask! Other children my age don't have a mask yet. I 'm told I'm gifted.
Quinteth, Harvestor 19, 1st AC 2458
I've been learning magic with the Kamis for a year already. I don't understand why the other children need so much time to learn such simple spells. I want to learn more, faster!
Prima, Winderly 4, 3rd AC 2462
Today, I'm 12. I've learned much from the Kamis, I'm by far the best mage in my age group. I've got the feeling that the Kamis aren't teaching me everything they know, but I manage to reach further than what they're showing me. One day, I'll know as much as they do!
It's time for me to leave Zoran. I've asked to join the Company of the Eternal Tree because I think this tribe can teach many things! Tomorrow I'll go and join them.
Quarta, Thermis 18, 2nd AC 2470
For 8 years now, I've been learning within the Company of the Eternal Tree. I now know as much as they do about the fight against the Goo and I can't perfect my magical art any further here. I'm grateful for their invaluable teaching, but I must leave them. I've got to find a mentor worthy of my genius. I have decided that I will be the apprentice of the Grand Sage Hoï-Cho.
Tria, Winderly 4, 3rd AC 2475
It has been 25 years since I was born, and 5 since I became the apprentice of the Grand Sage Hoï-Cho. He's answered all my hopes; he's really the worthy mentor I was hoping for. Near him, amongst the great and important homins of Zoran, I'm learning all about the political apparatus and I'm getting known by the most powerful of this world.
In the meantime, I'm still perfecting my magical art with the Kamis. Without them guessing, I'm figuring out some things they don't want to teach us, and I'm beginning to master an art known only by them....
I'm destined to do great things, I can feel it with every breath I take. There's no doubt that, when the time has come, I'll be the one best fitted to replace Hoï-Cho at the head of the country.