I am Nyogtha, I am Mordesh

[Nyogtha]

Aliah, the time grows closer! I have been told that we shall be landing on Nexus very soon. I have longed for this moment, however my longing has grown multitudes as of recently due to feeling trapped on this ship. I have come across a strange creature that came back with one of our Aurin scouts. They said it is a "Lopp". I thought it was a filthy Chua, but apparently I was mistaken. I slapped it and it was not fond of that, however it did not immediately attack me. I apologized to the silly creature for it seemed saddened. I have to admit that although sometimes annoying, it does seem to bring a feeling of cheerfulness to the otherwise dreary ship.

Apparently this "Lopp" named "Pidd" claimed that its village is under extreme duress and is here as an envoy to broker a deal to solve some of their issues. The Aurin, of course, are furiously championing the Lopps' cause. I believe I will agree to aid them as well. As odd and silly as they are, they do seem genuine and rather friendly. I do feel some sympathy for them, a feeling I have not had in a very long time and one I enjoy. I do not think I will experiment on Pidd or keep it as a pet.

Aliah, I do hope you are doing well. I hate that all these months have separated us. We are close though, so close to being on Nexus and possibly discovering a cure for our people. The idea of reuniting with you is really the only thing keeping me going. Otherwise I would incinerate myself. This existence is overbearing at times. I do suffer. I have "friends" but sometimes that is not enough. I can not explain in words how much I long for you. I truly miss you. The words I use to convey this are disgusting guttural nonsense compared to how I truly feel. I love you. Please keep me in your heart and pray for us to be successful. Aliah, you are everything to me.

[Nyogtha]

Aliah, I must get off of this ship! I am not doing well at all. I almost killed Pidd, the Lopp. It was too cheerful yesterday morning at a time I had not yet flushed my degeneration fluids. In addition I could not find my Vitalus Serum and so I was a bit edgy to say the least. I feel like one of my own experiments on this ship, a thing in a cage with no hope for freedom. I have been told repeatedly for the last few months that we will be able to disembark "soon", but I am growing increasingly impatient. I have been assured that it will come in only two weeks. I hope this is truth and not simply a tactic for distraction. To breathe fresh air and to be outside collecting samples will genuinely be wonderful. Nexus may not be Grismara, but it is "outside" and in the open atmosphere with true gravity and natural sights, sounds and smells. Everyone from the scouting parties bring back tales of exploration and adventure which pull at my longing to, again, be off this ship! If only I had you here with me to vent to, oh how much more tolerable it would be....but you are not here Aliah. I love and miss you.

[Nyogtha]

Aliah, my love, they tell me that we shall disembark in four days. It has seemed like forever, always with the promises of leaving the ship, but it now appears to now be a reality. We have been tasked with undergoing specific exercises and atmosphere simulations to prepare our bodies for fresh air and real gravity. I have created various stimpacks to aid my allies in adapting to such conditions.

You have no idea how much of a weight has been lifted knowing that in just a few days I will finally be off of this ship and on to real ground. All scouting missions have been halted and all hyperjump shuttles have been docked in preparation for our final jump into Nexus' orbit. From there we will be awakened from stasis and begin our journey. Although a large part of me would love to have you here with me for my heart is heavy, I am glad that you do not have to experience this uncertainty as our people, along with Victor, search for a proper cure.

I love you, I hope you are safe and well.

[Nyogtha]

My dear Aliah such tragedy has come upon us. Although I am off the ship and on Nexus, things did not go as planned. As we came out of hyperspace and were awakened, we were almost immediately attacked by Dominion forces. They successfully boarded our ship with shock troops. Fortunately throughout chaos and some casualties we were able to dispatch the invaders fairly quickly.

We had quite a bit of time post fighting to count our losses and heal our wounded. I had much work to do, being one of the few doctors available. Since it was obvious that the Dominion was well aware of our presence in Nexus' orbit, we were forced to vacate everyone to the planet. Some went to the grove, others to the wilds. I was among those that went to the wilds when our shuttle was attacked. We crashed and lost even more. I, with the aid of others, were able to save quite a few of the crash victims. Luckily I was unharmed in the wreck. We have set up camp in the wilds. We now plan our revenge upon the wretched imperial scum!

I hope you are fairing better, I have to believe that you are. That you are protected, still. I ache for you Aliah and although I enjoy thinking of you constantly, I have work to do, for our allies and our people.