Entry 10

I awoke yet again, and to a despicable site. Dianne’s body had been horridly desecrated by the dogs and I was woefully still alive. Unexplainably, I felt bloated, though I had eaten nothing in days. What’s more, the wounds on my hands, and those which I must have sustained from the wolves, were all healed. Dumbfounded and hopeless, I covered what remained of Dianne and left town.
I wandered for weeks, and stole food and drink where I could. My strength had returned, but my sorrow consumed me and my body felt foreign. I will spare you the grotesque details of my next discovery and simply say that I am cursed. At times, I hunger for blood and my body changes. To what exactly, I do not know, but I am certain that it is the Hound’s punishment for leaving its needs unattended during our spring travels… so long ago.

I cannot predict these episodes, and they are not particularly common, but the things that I have done when they occur are secrets that I will take to my grave – should I ever achieve it. I’ve exhausted my own knowledge on the subject and am desperate. Enough, even, to lay this tale before a perfect stranger. I wish to master this curse and I have heard of your extensive knowledge of the arcane and metaphysical. I write to you, Gregor Norrell, in desperate need of your aid, and am traveling to your library even as you read this. I pray that you will receive me when I arrive.

Most Sincerely,
Arthur Monroe



So that wraps up Arthur's introduction. Gregor Norrell, is one of friend Pat's characters, and is both a willing and obvious target for Arthur's letter.

I'll delve into some of the details of inspirations and such tomorrow, but does anyone have any thoughts on character building, back stories, best practices, etc?