Encroaching Darkness

=== ''Having accepted The Instigator's contract, Ornstein battles to justify his decision. Teetering on the edge of morality, the dragonborn has never felt so sure of his purpose. Even so, the darkest deeds are often brought about by the most noble intentions...'' ===

It is now past midnight and I find myself once more writing my thoughts down; to what end, I do not know. Perhaps it is my hope that by reading my own thoughts, I will find clarity and understanding over recent changes that have been so swiftly set upon me. I feel myself shedding what can only be described as desire. I find myself in possession of a new strength; one that I don't fully understand, yet feel that I have earned.

Too long, and at the hands of my own sacrifice, have I suffered for others; all without a feeling of accomplishment or justice. The embracing darkness I was taught to fight, and the primal hate I was told to resist, have now provided me with the means to bring punishment upon those who truly are deserving.

Since I can never hope to understand why I am here - if there's even any reason at all - I have chosen my own goal. I will pursue it wholeheartedly, even when considering the certainty of death and the meaninglessness of action.

I know my time will come, and I know that ultimately my deeds will count for nothing, but I will pursue this chosen course. This path is my own - the path of true justice.