Pequod - Quest Journal

[Titia]

While looking on the shelves dealing with rare animals skinning, your attention is suddenly caught by a book.

What you noticed is not its dark green color nor the large drawing of a black wolf but the title above it. The golden and delicate elven letters read 'Pequod'. As you shuffle the first pages you realize they are all blank.

Pequod, this is your candidate quest journal. In it, you should record answers from other members of Saga as you ask them the question for your Candidate Quest. Through this Quest you will come to know us. Just as we shall discover you.

[Pequod]

[23:54:24] Now logging to Chat 2_log_2007_0521_2354.txt.
[23:55:09] To [Group]: yes, let me get us a drink
[23:55:12] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: No problem at all, I understand the situation... you're a reknown harvester after all
[23:55:22] Tamago says, "There you go."
23:57:56] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: Humm.. never tried Sake !
[23:57:57] List of channels: 1. VRP, 2. Saga, 3. telco.
[23:58:14] To [Group]: it is traditional here. drink it hot and fast.
[23:58:24] You have unread mail messages.
[23:58:50] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: *takes the sake and drinks it in one shot*
[23:59:07] To [Group]: *smiles and does the same*
[23:59:11] To [Group]: Chin chin!
[23:59:17] <pcname>Titia</pcname> would need to sit if she wasn't already
[23:59:44] To [Group]: too strong ? or are you not used to alcohol?
[23:59:58] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: This taste very good.. different from our Thestran ales for sure !
[00:00:36] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: I'm just unused to this beverage..
[00:00:42] To [Group]: i like your ale though, but somehow i stick to sake when i am home.
[00:01:21] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: Well sake is defintively better than the wine I drink in the tavern. I wonder if we could get some there
[00:01:40] To [Group]: thank you for coming, friend. I would like to ask you a few questions about you and your path, if that is ok for you?
[00:02:39] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: This shouldn't be a problem my friend
[00:03:08] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: But well I thought you already knew my trade *smile*
[00:04:00] To [Group]: you see, most of us stick to habits often or do things that remind them of the past, especially if good memories are tied to the experience...
[00:04:46] Titia nods at Pequod.
[00:04:54] To [Group]: now, what i would like to know, is there anything in your habits or work that you like to do, because it reminds you of something?
[00:05:57] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: Was about to say I was drinking but this part is more about forgetting things than remembering things *grin*
[00:06:06] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: Sorry this came out wrong
[00:06:13] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: Let me think....
[00:08:00] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: Well.. there would be my way to shuffle my deck now that you mention it. But it's nothing, almost silly ... *blushes*
[00:08:18] Pequod blinks at Titia.
[00:09:01] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: You see most Diplomats shuffle their deck by handing half of it in one hand and the other half in the other
[00:09:11] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: And I don't ...
[00:09:12] To [Group]: i have seen such, yes.
[00:10:14] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: Comes from when I was a bit younger with the.. hum.. lads and gals of the village... lads usually to be honest
[00:10:42] <pcname>Pequod</pcname> sips some Sake.
[00:11:20] <pcname>Titia</pcname> drinks anothr sake straight
[00:11:48] Pequod drinks with Titia.
[00:12:26] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: Well you know when teen get together they usually find ways to... entertain and some game involve cards and.. hum *cough*.. clothes
[00:12:33] <pcname>Pequod</pcname> refills the cups.
[00:12:46] <pcname>Titia</pcname> drinks immediately
[00:12:56] Pequod raises her hand at Titia.
[00:13:01] To [Group]: (ops)
[00:13:15] To [Group]: yes i have heared of such games, indeed.
[00:13:23] Pequod giggles at Tamago.
[00:13:36] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: The things is, when I shuffle the decks in a special way, the ones I still use... I never loose
[00:13:43] Titia grins at Pequod.
[00:14:05] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: Maybe quite a few frustrated to be honest
[00:14:06] To [Group]: hmmmm interesting...so that tells me two things..
[00:14:08] Titia smiles at Pequod.
[00:14:37] <pcname>Titia</pcname> drinksyet another sake
[00:14:44] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: Yes?
[00:15:09] To [Group]: you believe that certain habits influence the outcome of events and....you have seen a few naked boys too!
[00:16:01] Pequod grins at Titia.
[00:16:37] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: Let's say back then it was mostly a way to see the cards I was giving them without them knowing *laugh*
[00:16:50] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: You see
[00:16:59] <pcname>Titia</pcname> take her deck out of her pocket
[00:17:34] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: You cut the deck in two but instead of shuffling in your hands you put both on the table
[00:17:42] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: §/em cuts it in two
[00:17:50] <pcname>Titia</pcname> cuts it in two
[00:17:58] Pequod scratches her head in confusion.
[00:17:59] <pcname>Titia</link> says, "Hail, Pequod."
[00:18:09] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: (oups)
[00:18:44] <pcname>Pequod</pcname> watches with interest
[00:19:20] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: Then put one hand on both set of cards, put your thumb on a corner and shuffle with the deck still on the table...
[00:19:29] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: (very difficult to explain acually)
[00:19:44] To [Group]: just show me, that works usually good for me.
[00:20:03] <pcname>Pequod</pcname> leans over the table to have a good peek at the cards.
[00:20:25] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: You arrange things so one card of the deck under you right hand tops one of the left and so on but by doing so you actually see the corner of the cards.. and only you
[00:20:40] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: and I have a good memory
[00:20:53] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: and farm boys are not really bright
[00:21:03] Pequod slaps her forehead!
[00:21:12] <pcname>Titia</pcname> shuffles the card
[00:21:28] To [Group]: amazing!
[00:21:43] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: As for naked boys.. most of them quit before it's too late. What a shame *giggle*
[00:22:05] To [Group]: ah well, what a pity.
[00:22:08] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: It doesn't work for Diplomacy deck though but the habbit stayed
[00:22:45] To [Group]: and the habit gives you confidence for the upcoming diplomacy ...hmmm... game?
[00:22:58] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: Was funny to see them come, thinking they'll have a good view and seeing them go
[00:23:15] To [Group]: i can imagine, boys are like that.
[00:23:18] Pequod nods at Titia.
[00:23:39] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: It is not a notion of confidence more that I did it do foten I have difficulties shuffling the traditional way now
[00:23:50] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: (did it so often)
[00:24:32] To [Group]: ah ok.
[00:24:51] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: Diplomacy is more a strategy, cards are but a support that represent it
[00:25:31] To [Group]: i have only rudimentary skills at diplomacy, myself.
[00:25:50] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: So I shuffle but shuffling is only a mark of respect you pay to the other Diplomat it has no real influence on the outcome
[00:26:01] Pequod nods at Titia.
[00:26:14] To [Group]: hmmm another question i would like to ask..
[00:26:23] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: Of course
[00:26:43] <pcname>Titia</pcname> drink one more sake
[00:26:51] To [Group]: i know that you like to work with stone and wood... is there a deeper reason for that?
[00:28:24] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: Well for obvious reasons wood is what the make everything of in my village so better know how to harvest it for a gal who used to be likely alone in her life
[00:28:34] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: As for the stone this is another story
[00:29:04] <pcname>Pequod</pcname> listens.
[00:29:28] <pcname>Pequod</pcname> refills the cups one more.
[00:29:48] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: One of my, say, occupations was to borrow things from others
[00:30:06] Pequod drinks with Titia.
[00:30:08] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: I was a bit younger
[00:30:16] <pcname>Titia</pcname> drinks with Pequod
[00:30:18] <pcname>Pequod</pcname> nods knowingly.
[00:31:09] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: And one day I 'borrowed' a stone. Nothing fancy was just beatiful to my eleven year old eyes
[00:31:47] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: OF course I got caught and got punished but I always wondered where I could find another one like that
[00:33:05] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: So I started to quarry stones to try find another one, not a very mature way to decide on an occupation but I have yet to find anothetr stone like that
[00:33:32] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: I still don't know what it was and the more I think about it, the more curious I am
[00:34:12] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: Does this answer your question friend ?
[00:34:32] To [Group]: that must have been a really rare and nice looking gem then.
[00:34:55] To [Group]: almost...just one more question, i know it is getting late.
[00:35:51] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: I'm not sure it was rare.. there was somlething elese and I don't know what... very strange indeed. It didn't belong to someone of the village but to someone more wealthy from New Targonor
[00:35:58] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: As I recall....
[00:36:25] To [Group]: when you work with wood or stone, what do you 'feel'? I mean, for me, when i craft, I feel relaxed and a bit floating over the events of Telon.
[00:36:50] To [Group]: one could almost call it a sort of meditation.
[00:37:33] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: Hum... this is interesting I would have thought meditation was coming in a more relaxing activity
[00:37:52] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: As for me I usually feel exhausted
[00:37:54] Titia giggles like a school girl.
[00:38:08] To [Group]: compared to the thrill of the hunt, it is relaxing for me.
[00:38:14] Pequod nods at Titia.
[00:38:52] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: Nothing really special.. sometimes a bit excited when I see some rare stones coming out of the pieces but nothing more
[00:39:13] To [Group]: that answers that question for me.
[00:39:16] Pequod smiles at Titia.
[00:39:21] Titia smiles at Pequod.
[00:39:52] To [Group]: Thank you for telling me, it was very interesting to hear.
[00:40:10] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: A pleasure and it was no secret I coulodn't share with you friend
[00:40:45] To [Group]: now, though, the hour grew late, and i need to raise soon for another day in the woods, would you excuse me please?
[00:41:04] To [Group]: better.. i need to get up soon.
[00:41:06] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: Of course, I think I'll get some rest as well
[00:41:07] Pequod coughs at Titia.
[00:41:25] To [Group]: (onlöy the dead raise hehe)
[00:41:52] To [Group]: one last cup, and off with us!
[00:41:54] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: (weird.. I'm ot tn the right stance)
[00:42:01] Pequod drinks with Titia.
[00:42:06] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: Last cup
[00:42:09] To [Group]: (you look crouching)
[00:42:50] Pequod smiles at Titia.
[00:43:03] Titia curtseys.
[00:43:07] To [Group]: thanks for the fine evening, i hope to meet you soon again!
[00:43:07] Titia curtseys to Pequod.
[00:43:10] Pequod bows toward Titia.
[00:43:24] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: Was a pleasure to talk with you my friend,
[00:43:37] [Group][<pcname>Titia</link>]: I might see you again tomorrow maybe
[00:43:39] <pcname>Pequod</pcname> waves good night
[00:43:44] Pequod waves goodbye to everyone.
[00:43:51] Titia waves goodbye to Pequod.

[Pequod]

[22:25:48] Now logging to Chat 4_log_2007_0517_2225.txt.
[22:26:35] To [<pcname>Jezerai</link>]: Lady Jezerai, i was curious, what activity reminds you of good times of your past?
[22:27:19] From [<pcname>Jezerai</link>]: Yikes.  That's a tough one.  There are not many good times in my past.
[22:27:59] To [<pcname>Jezerai</link>]: then let me rephrase...is there anything that reminds you of your childhood maybe? or of a time of peace?
[22:28:31] From [<pcname>Jezerai</link>]: *smiles ruefully*  I grew up a beggars brat in the streets of Tanvu and fighting is all I know.
[22:28:47] To [<pcname>Jezerai</link>]: *nods and scribbles*
[22:29:44] From [<pcname>Jezerai</link>]: I feel most competent, and alive, when I am fighting.
[22:30:17] To [<pcname>Jezerai</link>]: was there maybe a specific fight you keep in good memory?
[22:31:02] From [<pcname>Jezerai</link>]: Aye.  The Pantheon was such a fight.
[22:31:25] From [<pcname>Jezerai</link>]: To be tested by the avatars of the gods is a glorious thing, even if I don't believe in gods.
[22:32:26] From [<pcname>Jezerai</link>]: At the end we had to face the Sisters.
[22:32:36] To [<pcname>Jezerai</link>]: one last question Mylady, is there anything specific this certain fight has taught you?
[22:33:14] From [<pcname>Jezerai</link>]: To win the fight, we had to work as a team.  I learned to trust others for my well-being.  A difficult lesson for me.
[22:33:55] To [<pcname>Jezerai</link>]: *scribbles*....to trust others. excellent!
[22:33:57] From [<pcname>Jezerai</link>]: I have always found it most difficult to rely on others than myself.
[22:34:36] From [<pcname>Jezerai</link>]: Of course, when those others include folk of such worth as Kromb and Tsol, it is not so hard.
[22:34:50] To [<pcname>Jezerai</link>]: i still need to meet those two.
[22:35:53] From [<pcname>Jezerai</link>]: Very good men, both of them.  And that is not something I say lightly.  heh.

[Pequod]

[21:38:28] Now logging to Chat 4_log_2007_0526_2138.txt.
[21:38:54] To [<pcname>Kelora</link>]: hello, would you be able to answer a few questions now?
[21:47:58] From [<pcname>Kelora</link>]: Oops, sorry! I was elsewhere...
[21:48:07] From [<pcname>Kelora</link>]: I'm okay now though!
[21:59:58] To [<pcname>Kelora</link>]: I wanted to ask, what do you feel when you craft? is it an act that brings back memories of times past by chance?
[22:01:33] From [<pcname>Kelora</link>]: Hmmm...I think I just like to stay busy really...
[22:02:18] From [<pcname>Kelora</link>]: Always full of energy, best to put it to good use *nods*
[22:02:57] To [<pcname>Kelora</link>]: and why did you pick crafting for your energy? i mean, you could have been a dancer, or something else too.
[22:04:21] From [<pcname>Kelora</link>]: *giggles* A dancer? I'm hardly that graceful! I'd fall flat on my face if I tried I'm sure.
[22:04:40] To [<pcname>Kelora</link>]: just as an example, of course.
[22:05:07] From [<pcname>Kelora</link>]: No no, much better with my paws. I'd rather see a graceful curve of a deck railing than any dance *nods*
[22:06:12] To [<pcname>Kelora</link>]: you are a skilled artisan in woods especially, how did your affinity to wood happen?
[22:07:21] From [<pcname>Kelora</link>]: Oh! That's an easy question, but I'll answer it with a question too. Have you ever been to Ca'ial Brael?
[22:07:33] To [<pcname>Kelora</link>]: of course!
[22:08:02] To [<pcname>Kelora</link>]: but there are little rivers, and high mountains with solid rocks too around Caial Brael.
[22:08:11] To [<pcname>Kelora</link>]: and lots of wildlife and plants.
[22:08:26] From [<pcname>Kelora</link>]: Well, I grew up there with the wood elves, and if you've seen their city in the trees...well they sculpt it with magic. I just do it with tools
[22:09:10] From [<pcname>Kelora</link>]: I just get along better with trees and wood it seems, much mroe forgiving than stone or plants or hides
[22:10:46] From [<pcname>Kelora</link>]: I could never get a little boat carved from stone to sail very far either, but I did try once!
[22:13:16] To [<pcname>Kelora</link>]: oh! must have been heavy to carry it to the water!
[22:14:21] To [<pcname>Kelora</link>]: one last question i have..
[22:14:25] From [<pcname>Kelora</link>]: It wasn't very big really, maybe a few paws long...I don't even remember what I did with it...
[22:15:01] To [<pcname>Kelora</link>]: is there a specific person that taught you how to craft? or was it more a self-learnig experience?
[22:16:35] From [<pcname>Kelora</link>]: No one person really, I tried to learn from the wood elves, but I'm not very adept at magic...
[22:17:36] From [<pcname>Kelora</link>]: I found an old dagger while I was out in the forest one day though and started whittling with that. Soon an elder saw me using it in the city and directed me to the crafting guild...they've taught me since then
[22:18:08] From [<pcname>Kelora</link>]: I've traveled all over Telon and learned from many artificers and carpenters, very talented folks!
[22:18:34] To [<pcname>Kelora</link>]: must be, your boats are both stable and beautiful!
[22:19:14] From [<pcname>Kelora</link>]: I'm glad you like 'em! They're lots of work, but worth it *nods*
[22:20:14] To [<pcname>Kelora</link>]: yes, i really do! and it makes me proud that my sails are flapping in the wind on them!
[22:20:29] To [<pcname>Kelora</link>]: I thank you for answering my questions!