Stygia

At last! I've found my way to the realm of Hades! Now only one obstacle lies before me...

The ferryman says nothing as I step aboard and pay the two coins. He sighs and begins rowing, and that's when Stygia speaks.

"Why do you perform this fool's errand? I could make you forget her. Forget all your woes. All you must do is drink."

Somehow, the river gets within my mind. For one moment, all I want to do is bend down and drink from the river. My mouth dries, my throat stings...

However, in a moment it has passed. Somehow, my resolve returns. There is nothing that will stop me in my quest, I am certain of it.

The black maw of the Underworld stretches before me, and I know what I must do.

Travels

I've continued in my travels for... well, I'm not sure how long. It's been a long time though. Many nights have I pined for my lost love, and many days have I traveled towards my final destination. However, I know that I draw ever closer, and it gives me strength.

Today, however, the Harpies descended upon me. They, too, spoke to me, in the wretched tones of a thousand voices of the damned risen in the same chorus.

You travel to your death, fool. You think that Hades will accept your pleas, but he will slay you, and take you into his fold as well.

Despite their constant chatter, I pressed through. They descended ever closer, and for a moment I feared they intended to tear me apart and feast upon me. But soon enough, they flew away, leaving me with only my quest.