We were all surprised to discover the weakness brought on by the mountain, and are puzzled by the mist.  Many of us suspect that, because of the shortness of breath, and the association with the mountain peak, this mountain is sacred to Pwyll, the Frozen Lord.  There have been some mutterings of ill omen, proximity to a place marked by the god of the dead is not what one would expect of a new beginning.  But they were quickly silenced, for it was in Pwyll’s Frozen Tombs that our forebears sheltered from and appeased the Sky-Lord’s wrath.  Besides, it is all merely supposition so far.  We know nothing of the nature of the heavy breathing and the mist; they may not even be related.

	And yet, I cannot shake the thought that understanding the mysteries of Y Mynydd Niwlog—The Misty Mountain.  If there is any discernable pattern that can be found in the mist, it must be discovered.  For the most part, observation can be done by any of us, but there is the possibility that it is magical in nature.  This poses a problem, however, in that the only ones amongst us with extensive enough magical knowledge to discern anything are the Elders, whose bodies are not as strong as they once were.  Their experience and knowledge, particularly of magic, is too valuable to risk.

	As such, I have devised the following plan.  Every week at high noon, a one of two parties will depart for the mountain and make detailed observations about the mists of Y Mynydd Niwlog.  Over the following two weeks, those who observed the mist will be monitored by the Elders to determine any lasting effects Y Mynydd Niwlog ma have.  The two parties shall alternate weeks.  If it is not determined to be non-magical in nature, the next phase shall commence.  As it is too dangerous to risk the Elders, they shall select apprentices from amongst the hale and hearty—perhaps even those who have not quite reached adulthood yet—to whom they will pass on their knowledge.  The apprentices will be relieved of other duties, but will be required to devote themselves fully to the pursuit of magic.  The apprenticeships will commence whatever the state of Y Mynydd Niwlog.  If a magical investigation of the mountain is deemed necessary, then once the Elders believe their apprentices to be ready, the two-party system of investigation shall be resumed, and the apprentices shall accompany them to determine any possible magic within the mountain and the mist.

	I pray to the Great Lords that this is not a curse or blight, else I don’t know what we could do, besides avoid the mountain.

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X) Investigate the mountain and its effects.
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