Captain’s Log – Entry 3 After soaking in the sights, sounds, and warm hospitality of the Kingdom of Bene, our journey pressed northward. Though I followed the map faithfully, I felt my spirit being pulled towards a specific direction, always feeling troubled when I veered off course. Trusting this instinct, I surrendered to the silent call that guided us. It led us to a marvel of nature unlike any I’ve witnessed, the Oduduwa Falls. But as we neared this sacred site, a towering figure emerged humanoid in form, robed in intricate patterns, and wielding a gleaming sword. Tension rose swiftly, but before conflict could erupt, our salvation came. A priestess intervened, with a mastery over the shape, form, and state of water, moving with grace and power. I would later learn she was a Dibia, a servant of the gods, mystic guardian of this land, and companion to these humanoid beings known as masquerades, creatures both wondrous and strange. Of all the moments in my voyages, this encounter stands amongst the most powerful and humbling.