Katrina's Journal and Theories.

[Kudzu Aura]

If anyone reads this, and I find out, they are dead!

Anyway, my name is Katrina Waldrip, and this journal will hold my theories, and act as a log for my adventure! See, I was starting to get bored with just hearing about what was going on in Asgard and Luin, and Reinzel, my twin brother, managed to buy a pass for Hakonesia Peak! I wanted him to come with me, but he decided to stay home for a little while. Guess he had to work on his inventions some more, my little brother, such a workaholic! But, he's still a good person... despite his temper. So, now I'm going out on my own and will hopefully find some proof for my theories! I have only a few, but maybe I'll gain more as I travel. I think I'll make a stop in Luin first, to get supplies, that way, I can be prepared incase I run into any monsters, that, and there's no telling who'll I'll meet out there!

Theory 1: The truth of the World Regeneration.
Okay, ever since the world regeneration, I can't help but feel that something was kept hidden. I remember seeing that big purple meteor before the two worlds became one, and I just got a huge feeling Something happened up there. My theory is that the Chosen, Collete and her allies went up there and fought... something there, and then stopped it, or sent away... or SOMETHING! This is a priority theory here. I need to know what happened!

Theory 2: What happened to the previous Chosens?
This one has been bugging me. The last stop on the Chosen's journey has always been in the Tower of Salvation, but, I really don't recall anyone saying if the chosen ever came out of the tower after the world regeneration. Did something happen to keep past chosens from leaving? Sure, they probably became a full angel and ascended to Martel, but... what if there was a much darker side to this? Did the past chosens have to die to save the world? If so, why? I'm sure I'll find the answer to this one.

Theory 3: The woman in the Giant Kharlan Tree.
When the tree attacked, I thought I saw what looked like a woman fused to it's trunk. Was that Martel herself?

Theory 4: Summon Spirits.
Summon Spirits are the embodiment of an element of Mana. As far as I know, there are eight of them... but, where do they come from? Were they at one time normal people that were somehow changed due to exposure from a high amount of a specific mana? Or are there certain conditions that must be filled? Are there other Summon Spirits? Hell, were there anything BEFORE summon spirits? This one needs more research...

Theory 5: Cruxis and the Desians, connected?
Okay, this one is probably stupid, but, what if the Desians, were somehow connected to the angels of Cruxis? I mean, the leaders were called the Desian 5 Grand Cardinals... I can't help but feel that maybe just maybe, the desians were really part of the Chosen's journey in more ways than one, what if the cruxis crystal the chosen has was really made from someone in a human ranch? That... would be all kinds of creepy...

Theory 6: What ARE exspheres?
Okay, all I know about exspheres are that they were created in Desian Human ranches from people, and they turn people into monsters if directly placed on the skin. But, where did they even come from originally? are they a natural part of the World? Or, did they come from somewhere else?

Theory 7: Before summon spirits?
Was there a force before them? If so, what were they called? Did they somehow resurface when the world had all that weird weather that ended last month? What were these precursors called? Who, or what, led them? hm... Maybe their leader was a Summon spirit with a lot of power... that sounds about right... I'll need more information though.

Theory 8: Why was the world separated in the first place?
Did Mithos the Hero do it to prevent war? Or was it part of some twisted game so that the chosens of both Sylvarant and Tethe'Alla would go on a journey to start cycles of low and high mana? If that one is true, why do that? Ugh, this theory only has one logical conclusion, what ever the reasons, it was sadistic and cruel.

Theory 9: Are there other races out there?
The four races I know for sure are Humans, Dwarves (only two that are known, Dirk and Altessa, both male.), Elves, and Half Elves. Katz maybe a race of their own as well, or they could be monsters, humans that want to be cats for some reason, or something else, I dunno. Anyway, there are also monsters, could they somehow be able to have children with the other races? if so... Could Lucien Phera be a child of such a union? Well, the answer to that is yes. He told me he was a Dhamphir, the union between a vampire(never seen one.) and a human. I wonder... if there are others out there that are part monster? since it seems there are monsters that no one knows about, things are sure to be interesting!

Theory 10: Lucien's Eyes
Lucien is a man that's half monster. His eyes are very unique because of it... but... When they were glowing, I felt I couldn't really control myself... did he use them to make me act on instict? What else can he get people who look into his eyes do?

[Kudzu Aura]

Current Title: Theorist- there are so many mysteries in the world, but not enough actual answers, guess theories are the only thing close enough....

Friends, enemies, and famous people I've met:

Lucien Phera: Pale skin, probably a lack of sun due to training a long time in a cave or somewhere else? Though, the yellow eyes are pretty damn unusual. Also, the bats were a nice touch, for his entrance, maybe he trained them? Also, who the hell uses a whip in a fight? Maybe it's a fetish or something. Also seems to have an aversion to sunlight, afraid of a little sunburn or something? And what kind of person has fangs? Well, the answer to that is a Dhapmhir. He sounds like a nobleman, so he was probably raised by a rich family on Tethe'alla. He also had a woman he loved named Moira, until the Desians took her to the ranch... so if he was Tethe'allan, he must have ended up on Sylvarant somehow while the worlds were split. Also, he killed my grandma when he revealed his monster form.

Sable: A Half Elf I met in Palmacosta. He speaks like a noble, so he's most likely from Meltokio. He also knows magic.... and he's probably going to be pissed when we meet again, I never got to pay him his money.
Things Begin

So when I arrived at Luin, Dida and Moll jumped me, tied me up, and took me to the fountain where Lloyd Irving's statue is placed. Big surprise, they wanted me to pay respect to it. Stupid fan boys. Anyway, then this guy showed up dramatically and scared them away. He helped me up, and gave me back my glasses when I started looking for them, and introduced himself as Lucien Phera. Lucien... isn't exactly human.... I think, haven't seen anyone with yellow eyes and skin that pale before or anyone with fangs. Also, who the hell uses a whip in a fight? It's probably a fetish for him.

Anyway, after going to the Item shop, Lucien and I talked a bit more. He explained how he was a Dhamphir, and that he hunted demons, to atone for his sins. I'm guessing one of those "sins" is existing on how he seems he regrets being what he is.

After getting supplies, I had to stop by my home to give Reinzel a package, and let Lucien in my house, where he took a nap. A couple of hours of talking to Reinzel, and we headed off to Asgard! Ooh! I wonder what new theories I'll find on my adventure? And I wonder which theories I'll be able to get more info on? Well, I'll find that out as I go!
Theories started: theory 9: Are there Other Races out there?
Theory status: Theories 1-8=no progress. Theory 9= Yes. There might be other races out there.

Shadows on the Winds
We arrived in Asgard in the late afternoon, I decided to ask Lucien if he wanted to look around town before staying at the inn for the night. No, it wasn't an attempt to ask for a date, I planed to use that to gage just how old he is. Of course, he thought I considered us as being a couple. In his dreams! It was funny when I accused him of the same thing though.... Anyway, while we walked around town, he claimed that I owe him some information! Sure, he told me about himself, but I have some things I'd really like to keep secret!

Anyway, that night I had a nightmare, went outside for some fresh air, learned Lucien can turn into a bat, and he spied on me, got into a fight where I was exposed to soe weird black fog that boosted my speed and made Lucien go crazy... and after that my memory is fuzzy... ugh, I don't care, I just want to be rid of this Goddess Damned Headache.... I'm too pissed to start a new theory anyway.

Title received: Black Fog Speedster- The Black fog boosts your speed... but when it wears off, leaves you exhausted enough to pass out...

Hell Hath No Fury Like a Girl Pissed Off.
I was still mad at Lucien when we arrived in Palmacosta, refusing to talk to him while we were at Hakonesia Peak. But, when I slipped and nearly drowned, he dove in to rescue me. I unfortunately messed up and stayed mad at him over him finding out about my arm. We then met Sable, a half elf who wants to keep his heritage a secret I think, and then things went even more down hill.

My Uncle Charlie, may Martel have mercy on him for who he puts up with, begged me to visit my Grandmother, Betheseda, who really hates me. I gave Lucien no choice in coming, and offered Sable 5000 Gald to come as well. Grandma Betty was of course, still as much as a bitch to me now as she was when I was a little kid. Even offered her Cursed Jewelry to me as inheritance, and unfortunately, let us stay at her home for the night. She managed to piss me off, so I went upstairs to the guest bedroom, and worked on my left arm.

And then things got worse, Lucien and Sable came in and saw it, Lucien seemed to freak out, and I ended up with oil on my face, slapping him, and when he wanted to get a closer look at it, I got in the way, and looked him in his yellow eyes... which were glowing. I wanted to break eye contact and leave it at that, but I don't know, something just wouldn't let me. Next thing I knew, I was kissing him. It felt like days before Sable spoke up, and I snapped out of it.

Then came dinner, we were eating steak, and Granny decided to try and get me mad again... she made Lucien mad instead and he changed into a monster. I assume he was trying to just scare her, but she died then and there.... after that, and uncle Charlie mentioning staying up with the dead, he kidnapped me.
Theories started: Lucien's eyes.
Titles gained: Kidnapped girl- You try to help someone, and he ends up taking you away... what a reward THAT is.

Secret Injury-Your arm was taken when you were young, and you had to live with a fake one for years.

Nickname Frenzy- You gave your friend several nicknames. Good Going!

A Brief Respite
I must have fallen asleep during the flight. When I woke up, I found me and Lucien in Goaracchia Forest, over on Tethe'Alla. Lucien of course, acted weird in his anger and talked about marriage for a moment, after destroying his cigar(Which REEKED) and calling him out on it, he acted like I was the crazy one.

Anyway, Lucien and I... he got all mopey and wondered how I could like a man without a reflection... I ended up revealing my biggest secret to him. I showed him that... I didn't have a reflection as well... but for a different reason. When I lost my arm... my reflection became that soldier we saw in asgard. I had to pretend not to know her then to avoid suspicion... and to save both our lives. Then, Lucien said...he said he loved me. I... I was stunned! I... I think I feel the same, and I told him so... but.... but then we found that chest, and though I got a new Sword, Albatross, and shield, Lunar Mirror. Lucien got a new coat, some bolts for his crossbow and a harp.... and then I had to find that note. Somehow... that chest was owned by his ex, Moira... and... well, I don't know what it said, but... Lucien was heart broken, next thing I knew, we were both crying about people we lost to the Desians, and left.

Lulu... There's still one secret I've yet to reveal about me and the soldier... but... I'm afraid if you knew... you'd try to stop it, and... oh goddess.... I'm so sorry.

Titles Gained: Black Fog Soldier- The Soldier is your reflection, by default, you are the woman beneath the helmet.