"There are rats in these walls and they wear OUR standard!"

-Section from the Inquisitor's Speech on the Rogue, by Ellis Hang

The 27th of Wintertide, 1607

It was quick. I woke up, fully conscious this time. Later, I learned that I woke up before this, but seemingly out of it. Can't remember a blink of what transpired. The head nurse was really nice to me. Igo was there too! It seemed like such a long time since I saw him last. I apparently have some pretty severe damage to my soul and brain, so the nurse said to begin writing a diary. It's normal to suffer from memory loss after traumatic events like the ones I experienced, apparently, so it's best to keep an account. I can't remember what happened, but I'm trying to piece it all together. Lets try my best!

The 29th of Wintertide, 1607

I forgot to write in my diary yesterday, since a lot was happening! Apparently the Inquisitor done a speech, something he hasn't done in years, and it was on the Rogue, of all people. From what I've heard, the Rogue has returned by attacking the Inquisitor's own son while he was attending the Academy. The newspapers are raving about it. Every nurse or patient has a copy, with it being the first page headline. I tried to get a hand of one myself, but I wasn't allowed to, apparently Igo said they shouldn't give me it. I'll have to look into it. Luckily, a nurse always makes sure to be put on monitoring duty right next to my bed, so I can sneak peaks at what he's reading. However, the writing is all too small to make up, but a huge quote box takes up a good part of the article: "There are rats in these walls and they wear our standard!" Very powerful, but very ominous. I still need to look into it further.

The 30th of Wintertide, 1607

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While that nurse wasn't watching yesterday, I took his newspaper without him realising. Thinking he misplaced it, he just bought another one! Guess he hadn't finished reading it all. At night I guess I will read it when no-one's watching. Let's see what I find tomorrow.

The 31st of Wintertide, 1607

I found out after some extensive reading that the Rogue was doing it for a reason, rather than out of spite. I didn't have time to read the whole article, since the nurse watching me woke up and I had to quickly hide the newspaper, but I found out that Sun and his father were apparently torturing someone. No one seems to believe this, except from a few from the Academy that were there at the time who were interviewed. Sadly, that was when I was interrupted. Yet another thing to leave till tonight.

The 32nd of Wintertide, 1607

My name is in the paper. One of the people being interviewed mentioned it. That was the person who was tortured. But I can't remember. Why can't I remember?

The 36th of Wintertide, 1607

I forgot about this diary, again. I've been trying to think about what was said in that paper the last couple of days. I don't remember anything. I really don't. Oh why, Sun. Why do I always think of you when I try to remember.

The 1st of Embertide, 1607

I remember the day I went to Sun's home. That was three weeks ago. What happened during that time. I don't want to remember. Oh, Sun.

The 4th of Embertide, 1607

I can remember bits and bobs of things now. I don't want to remember anything anymore. I want to forget it all.

The 5th of Embertide, 1607

Why am I beginning to remember? Please, I beg of you, I don't want to.

The 6th of Embertide, 1607

I remember. I wish I didn't.

I don't want to live anymore. I just want to be left alone.

I don't know.

Why?

Oh, Sun.