13 Oct 2023
Today has been a pretty typical day here in Leiden. I woke up shortly after sunset dressed in my finest pirate gear - a red vest and tight breeches tucked into my leather boots, and a bandana tied around my neck. I grabbed my leather satchel and made my way to the city center.
The streets were bustling with people, despite the eerie darkness, and the smells of fresh-baked pastries and savory dishes filled the air. Everywhere I looked merchants and peddlers were selling their wares, and I decided to take a few moments to browse the selection.
Suddenly, out of the corner of my eye I saw a small group of Bat-people heading towards the local vampire nightclub. They must have sensed my presence and decided to invite me along. Before I knew it, I was swept up in the crowd and entering through the door into the dark and eclectic club.
Inside, the walls and floors were covered in a sea of black velvet and crimson red roses. An old-fashioned bar served up exotic drinks, and the music was loud and energetic. I took a seat by the far wall and enjoyed the spectacle unfolding around me.
As the night unfolded I was invited to the VIP lounge where I was offered the finest foods and wines, and I sampled some of the freshly-pressed juices served to us by beautiful vampiresses. Everyone was enjoying the company and engaging in small talk. I was having a fun night, but it felt a little odd to be surrounded by bats and fantastic-looking creatures all around.
Just as I was about to leave, I received a surprise invitation to join in a secret game of Hocenfen. I had never heard of it before, but it sounded intriguing and exciting. We all gathered around a table and each of us drew cards from a mysterious black deck. We then played a round of the game which turned out to be a thrilling mix of strategy and luck. It’s been an exhilarating experience, and I can’t wait to play again soon.
Right now, I’m sitting in my apartment, reflecting on the night's events. I'm exhausted, but I'm just so glad to be living a life full of such wild and wonderful experiences.
2023-10-13
Mary Read
She took the name of her inspiration, Mary Read, the famous pirate.
She likes Pina Coladas and getting caught in the rain, but leads very serious battles. She has a knack for making money, therefore, your production of money will be increased. Her inspiration, Mary Read, was an English pirate during the Golden Age of Piracy.
