Day 8:

Finally. Today I was able to get out and explore new terrain.

In my search I came upon another system of bridges and boardwalks. The network covers an expanse of lands that's too muddy to walk on and is infested by Flan and Gigan Toads. It was a real hassle to get through while carrying the chalice, but I found a lot of treasure. I guess that makes up for my troubles.

An interesting discovery: on an isolated area of land I found three adult Abbadon. I have no idea how an insectoid monster can survive in such a cool environment, but they managed. Unfortunately they attacked and I was forced to defend myself. The species... may be extinct now.

Day 9:

I've made a breakthrough in my miasma research! Today I resumed my tolerance-building experiments and discovered a startling side effect of my miasma poisoning. Before I ate the indigenous plants the longest I could stand unprotected by my crystal was just under two minutes. (Like I've been saying, the miasma here is really thick.) Now that I've recovered, I can comfortably stand outside the crystal's aura for upwards of ten minutes without feeling ill.

It seems the shock my system suffered forced me to adapt by developing an enhanced resistance to miasma. I'll attempt to raise my tolerance further by adding small amounts of miasma-tainted swamp water to my pure drinking water. As I get used to the water I'll increase my intake until I no longer need a crystal. I think this way will be more effective than just standing in the miasma.

Oh, and before I forget, I found another runestone today. It's near my new campsite. It reads:

To those who follow:
A haven where Selkies can dwell in freedom lies ahead in the distance.

My goal is ahead off me too. A world where there's no need for crystals, I will find a way.