Qual appeared in town shortly before noon demanding the Separ. Soon many exiles were foolishly attacking him, falling, and getting dewed. I was not impressed with the intelligence of my fellow exiles, as they repeatedly charged Qual, only to be struck down repeatedly. It's depressing to see so many people playing into Qual's hands.

Later Dr. Tessa Malthus came out of the library and used the Separ on many of the exiles who had been dewed. She then put together an invasion force to take the fight to Qual, which I joined. I'll report on our progress as I find the time.

10:35 PM: We're trying to get through a narrow pass on the west side of Noth. It's not looking too good--there are palidews here, and the narrow pass doesn't leave much room for maneuver. I'm watching from well behind the lines, and I can see the front heading back down the pass towards me.