« on: September 26, 2022, 12:37:02 AM »
I wake up in a cold sweat at times. My tongue arched in anticipation. My eyes hungrily sweep over the darkness of my room. My fingers grasping. To feel the inviting heat of her plush buns over my hands again, fresh from her oven. My mind in this state becomes consumed with the thought of tasting lady Mariska's intoxicating placinte once more.
Her meals help inspire me to action in this down-trodden land they call Barovia, which is full to the kettle's brim with the common folk's oppressive fear of the night. I may not ever be the tallest man around, whatever height adolescence had for me has now been spent, and so I must ever eat more and more in order to bulk up in other ways to increase my strength and stature. Thankfully Helm had let me be born with a love of exotic food, and now I am here in this land serving to Ezra's will. Strange how things - or how the times change.
I feel this is the right path now. The warmth of her power courses like divine nourishment through me as if I were a babe suckling from Ezra's own breast. It is the nourishment of Her champions. She has chosen me as one of them I can't help but know. Even though I may sometimes make mistakes, I can only continue trying my hardest. Knowing She smiles upon me. I am also thankful for the many friends I have made here who give me sound advice for the times I have fallen to the ground. I must continue to persevere with their help.
One day I hope I shall be able to inspire others to greater action, through my own deeds instead of relying on others. Am I grasping for goals too quickly I sometimes wonder? Or should I relent and show weakness through lack of conviction? Aside from dreams of Mariska's bread. I have nightmares now of Failure. How could I ever tell others when I must always present pure strength at all times? I must exude confidence from every fiber of my body for them. It is a heavy burden to bear.
Sometimes I pray there were two of me. Another incredibly handsome and powerful version of me would help solve quite a few problems. Yet that is pure fantasy. Thus I write my worries and silly fantasies away in this journal.
It is past time I update my Quest Log.
The old pages were becoming too worn.
* Spider Chitin
Hunt or harvest over 100 Monstrous Spiders in Barovia. Deliver the chitin to Lady Quiliti. 92/100 Gathered. 100/100 COMPLETE
* Pray to Ezra
Pray three times a day for greater power. May she bless my soul and those of the innocent.
* Defeat the Romulichs
Curtail their evil deeds in some way. Continue the watch for criminal activity. Watch over the Silver Aster establishment.
* Bring a Smile to an Anchorite's Face
One of the Torets of the Fifth Refuge has made a friend of mine sad with their refusal on certain policies within the temple. This must be corrected. We shall bring more souls into the temple at night to make it feel like home.
* Learn the ways of the Templars
Try to join their ranks. Surely the church would accept one of Ezra's champions.
* Defeat Evil
I must not forget this one. Scourge the Dark-hearted fiends. Or welcome them into Ezra's loving embrace. ONGOING.
* Visit Lady Nozomi's restaurant
I am curious to try Rokushiman cuisine.
* Path to Home
Is it possible to leave the Mists? After I complete my other duties?
The Quest Log of
AEGIS TALE
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