Official Records, Crystal Magistrate’s Office October 20 th , 1119 The samurai of the Crystal Office returned after a prolonged absence. It is unclear what kept them so long in Shinomen Mori, but what details they have shared indicate their mission was generally a success. Would that there were time to get a full recounting. For now, we can only record that they entered Shinomen Mori on June 3 rd , & exited ton October 16 th . It was difficult securing a force of ashigaru based on my suspicions, even one this small. If we cannot produce solid evidence within the next few days we will be forced to release them to their original standing orders. Our research suggests that a forward party of the looming Yokai army may have taken up residence in Rengai Mura. We leave this day to confirm the existence of the threat. October 21 st , 1119 The village seemed unusually quiet as we approached. No heimin were seen, despite the day’s clear weather. Opening...