More fighting yesterday, and although my hope lies elsewhere, I think it is safe to say we can expect more demons today. Last night, Balthazar seemed to be..... well, teasing us, I guess. After the first wave of demons, it remained calm. We all expected it to just be the calm before the storm, but it remained calm. I've always found that to be the frustrating part. The endless waiting... it wears you out. You have to stay focused and concentrated, lose it for one moment and you might be dead. Not knowing when you're able to let your guard down... horrible. Fortunately, Azure had been coordinating things, and after waiting for a marc or two she told us it was safe to stand down. Still tense, I went into N'rolav again, into the tomb, to relieve some of the stress. It was tiresome, but it worked.

Meanwhile, I received a note from Bebhinn, asking me to come to Branishor for some sort of experiment. I was tired of training anyway, and back in Dundee Inn a portal had just been opened, so I decided to go have a look. Near the gates, where the tower used to stand, I saw a congregation of adventurers, clerics and enchanters where busy casting enhancements. When they were done I saw what they had been doing - each and everyone present was covered in blinding light, apparently in an attempt do drive the darkness back. We soon found out it was a futile attempt, as I more or less expected. Demonic darkness isn't driven back by just waving around a few torches.

They persisted, however, and began to pray. All of them, at once. Kneeling and holding hands, while waiting for someone to say something. As I stepped back to watch them, I was joined by Azure, who had earlier argued with Kracky about tactics - Kracky insisted that offense was the best defense, while Azure conformed to the Queen's strategy of defense. As we stood there, watching them, I seriously began to wonder what they hoped to achieve there. A sudden miracle? Hoping forr something good is one thing, but there comes a moment when one has to be realistic and realize that an effort will not accomplish anything.

As they finished their mass-prayer, people seemed to be happy with the result. I failed to see any, but if it works for them......