I sat in the privacy of my quaters, content with the days preparations and with the arrival of my augus guest; Prince Ahmetbey Ptolemy from Egypt as well as the arrivals of Belitseri UtNapishtim, who I believe is a great seeress and Reylari Siduri, a most intriguing woman and many others.

I am a bit worried though I say nothing to my advisors, Prince Nymosyne or My wife. I have begun having those dreadful nightmares of the woman-priestess of the snake/death goddess sect that my great-grand father stamped out thirty years ago.

I sense the power and nearness of that woman and I pray that by the will of the Earth mother-goddess that I have the strength to resist the urge to give in and give up. As High Priest and King of Crete, my first concern is my people and the land of Crete.

I will hold on. But alas state business calls upon me and I must be ready for the events later this evening.

I am to meet shortly with the liaison govenor of Crete, Prince Nymosyne ApilSin.