PLEASE NOTE that this is not a chapter. Please go back and read chapter eight for this to make any sense. Enjoy!

4E 201, 3 Morning Star

Arrived yesterday, late. Snowing. Bitterly cold. Savos Aren, Archmage, seems weary of me. I will gain his trust.

4E 201, 17 Morning Star

Snowing, per usual. Aren still keeping me at arm's length. Smarter than we thought, perhaps.

4E 201, 21 Morning Star

A new student joined us today. Recognized her right away, thinking she was her elder sister. Ysara Hearthford, Breton Mage, sister of Blades informant and traitor to the Empire Elyn Hearthford. The resemblance is uncanny. I will certainly be keeping my eyes on her.

4E 201, 25 Morning Star

Hearthford seems completely harmless. Has a natural aptitude for magic, I will say that much, but harmless nonetheless. I have been keeping an eye on her post. Nothng to or from the Blades. Will continue surveillance as a precautionary measure.

4E 201, 3 Sun's Dawn

Students and two teachers descended into Saarthal today. Found nothing of note in the excavation. Hearthford is quickly becoming well liked around the College. She asks too many questions for my taste. Ervine and Aren speak about her incessantly.

4E 201, 8 Sun's Dawn

Fifth day of Saarthal excavations, and still no sign of any significant findings. Had a look around myself last night after everyone had gone to sleep. Found nothing out of the ordinary, besides an overwhelming feeling of strong magic. Perhaps it is seeping in from the college itself?

4E 201, 12 Sun's Dawn

Note to self: Make some Altmer cuisine for yourself. Nordic dishes are notoriously bland and dry.

4E 201, 18 Sun's Dawn

New development. Hearthford located a very powerful ancient artifact. Wrote the Dominion immediately. Awaiting orders.

4E 201, 24 Sun's Dawn

I am to harness the power of the object by any means necessary. Gods, guide me. The Leaders want the power to give life to our constructs. This will be the end of man. For the Dominion!

4E 201, 3 Rain's Hand

I smile when I think of the eventual return to our truer selves. I only hope that these men are as easy to dispose of as the Leaders think they will be. I have observed no reason to think otherwise.

4E 201, 9 Rain's Hand

Ms. Hearthford is certainly not her sister. After weeks of surveillance, she has been declared a non-threat. One less thing for me to focus on.

4E 201, 15 Rain's Hand

Made myself some stuffed nirn leaves today, finally. Boiled them in a reduction of the wine I brought from the Isles, and stuffed them with marinated fresh olives and tomatoes. Absolutely delicious.

4E 201, 18 Rain's Hand

Have made no notable progress in harnessing the power of the artifact. Running out of options.

4E 201, 19 Rain's Hand

All of my efforts to contain, or even absorb, the power of the artifact have been futile. Research shows that the item is likely the Eye of Magnus. The Dominion must have it. It was meant for us.

I fear I will likely have to attempt to use myself as a container for the magic, and hopefully live long enough to see it returned to the Dominion.