26th Malachite, 761
We get another wave of migrants. I predict more deaths shortly. It seems this fortress cannot hold much more than 150 dwarves, and there are inevitable tradgedies. My only wonder is, will I cause them?
The demon lock systems primary function is operational. I don't expect a large quantity of food to be hauled down there, though I did designate a food storage area there. I am nervous about sending the masons and miners down. Corraling the dwarves into that room in the first place will be tricky, but I can do it. Still.. I wonder, is this the right course of action? I find myself hesitant to carry out our mandate, despite the demons vile attempts to control my mind long ago. Perhaps there was reason for the adamantine holding the demons in place?
I am becoming weak, I fear. It matters not. I will proceed with the plan. I will order supports builts, and close the door behind the masons. The military will be waiting there. Then, one of the miners will open the way.
The time is now. For the pride of Deathgate and for all dwarves, I will set the plan into motion!
5th Galena, 761
It is done. A miner and two other dwarves were sent down with a portion of the Fortress' military. Their instructions are as follows:
1. Build a staircase down into hell.
2. Once the staircase is complete, build a bunker at its base.
3. Retreat.
Once this operation is complete, we will steadily build outward, and eventually take hell for ourselves.