Poison

Nalokha, a witch whos purpose is currently unknown. Though I myself, Anythilia Thorondial, do not know her well, my encounters have given me knowledge of how to avoid some of her deadly tricks.

Corruption... is it truely that evil, or is it just misunderstood? I was always told that corruption was an evil thing, but is it really that tainted, or is it just an energy that is misused by the people who gain it?
I sighed as I remembered Minyelaírë's alarmed expression, seeing her look at my black eyes... "Black as the darkest depths..." She said, holding her sword in such a way that I might examine my reflection. She told me of what she thought about the misunderstandings of corruption, and I repented slightly.

((Sywyn keeps a record of various herbs and plants he comes across which may have some future use, some few others also have access to his herb book to make additional notes.  Full size version - http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af220/Sywyn/arnica-1.jpg))

A year has passed since I came back to Pelargir. Much has happened in this time... Looking back to my actions now, I have come to one conclusion only. I have become a monster. I am responsible for the deaths of so many people... Yet what is even more monstrous is that I can still sleep at nights, knowing what I have done, and I feel no regrets. Why? Why is it that killing comes so easily to me? Why is the thought of having the life of another in my hands, me being the only one to decide if he is to live or die, so intoxicating? In my mind, this is a game.