#bethanybeatree

Dear Diary,

    I had a really weird dream of swimming in leaves. Green leaves. I don't see how a dream of swimming in leaves only last five minutes, but yet I've slept half the day away. I think I'm getting lazy again. I've been playing around with my drinks though! I've yet to come up with anything great, and most of the ideas turned into paste if not kept warm. Most drinks contain water, but I don't think a lot of us would enjoy pouring any down our throats. 

    I'm planning on making my way into the tundra in search of some kind of liquid that's cold, but NOT water. Maybe whatever I find could be added, implying it won't kill me first. Speaking of things killing me, I will need to properly equip myself. I've learned that snow and water are the same, just in a different physical state. Maybe in a week or two, when the weather heats up, I'll venture out there and attempt to find such a thing.

    In other news, I found myself a nice pool of lava in a local cave. It's a bit of a hike, but it sure was worth it! The next trip, I'll be sure to bring a bucket, for that will assist in all sorts of things. I would need a safe place to store it though...

    Everyday is a new day, complimented with its own set of challenges.  As long as I keep about my wits and play smart, I can tackle anything that comes my way!

                  INTELLIGENCE HAS INCREASED BY ONE POINT 

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Reality

A common word to describe the  world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic idea of them. A reasonable definition of the word, but what exactly dictates what, or even whom, is linked to reality, versus being a fragment of one's imagination?

Dear Diary,

I'm finally home.  I am so sorry I vanished for so long.  I only wanted a small bite of adventure that day, but it seems that I had bitten off more than I could chew. I was...captured. Imprisoned by bandits that were looting from other wandering adventurers.  They kept me in holding for such a long time, probably to sell me off at some market far away.  Day after day, they would gather around me, for if it wasn't treasure they lacked, it was entertainment.  "Say something funny!", "do a trick!", they were VERY bored to hover around time and time again. Of course, their watching eyes made escaping a chore, but alas, my patience vails me when I had a means of liberating myself. The chase seemed endless; snatching what I could use in a time of need.  The fact that they possessed an artifact that nullifies mystical properties is the only reason I was locked in their clammy cell for so long, and their pursuit, even longer.  I did not come back empty handed, that's for sure! Though I feel I have obtained some rather resourceful gear, I don't really understand its purpose, let alone how to operate most of it.  I do feel that I will make use of it all in due time though.

Time. Time. Time. I'm pretty sure I was only gone for a few days. It's snowing now. Everywhere. How long was I gone for? Does it have something to do with the door I found earlier today? That "place"? I don't even know what to call it, but this time, it was different. Not like the dream from before. I was only there for a brief moment, but still, I feel so...withered? It's hard to put into detail. I need to find someone who understands those gates. Portals. Those...whatevers. If they were not such a spontaneous anomaly, I could show someone. 

As for now, I am fatigued. I'm in need of food and rest. Lots of it. I'll tell you more of my little misadventure tomorrow. I don't plan on heading out anytime soon, that's for damn sure. I love you Diary, sleep well.

                                     -CURRENT SITUATION-

     While exploring the shifting sands of the southern desert, Bethany came across what seemed to be abandoned ruins. Curiosity getting the best of her, she made her way through the fallen pillars and offset stones. Unaware of her surroundings, she had stumbled into an ambush. Flat-footed and unprepared, she was incapacitated with little trouble. Human scavengers discovered that she shows signs of intelligence, and decided to keep her in their camp, bunkered deep within the ruins.

Dear Diary,

     I'm finally done with expanding the dining area! It looks good so far, but it can always use some improvements. I finally figured out how to get the heated glass to then out, and yet be sturdy. No small pebbles will break those panels any time soon! The few folks who came during the past seemed uncomfortable sitting on the hardwood floor, so I made some nice soft pillows out of wool and cotton. Now their tushies won't be as square as my head is!  I have already jotted down plans for the lodging up top. I need to find some form of sound insulator so the noise doesn't bother people who are trying to sleep.  Once I have figured that out, I can begin that project as well. 

     Speaking of projects, I have found some beans out in a jungle section.  I can't put my finger on it, but I have collected a good handful of them. While I try to identify them, I have some sitting in hot water. If they soften up, maybe I can do something with them. I also figured that sealing water would be for the best. If I spill that stuff anywhere, well that would just suck for me. Now that I have more space to play with, I also expanded my bar! I now have more storage, and even more work space! I improved the oven as well, since harden clay retains heat a LOT better than cobblestone does. Shaping them into bricks does pretty well for the bread!

     I want to get out there more. The world is so vast and full of life! I know I keep burrowing in my pub, which is MUCH safer than out in the wild, but I'm not really looking forward to danger. I need to better prepare myself for those drastic moments. If I'm REALLY caught off guard, I will have more trouble than I can handle, and the wolves proved to me that I can't outrun ALL my problems.  I should go scouting for some friends, maybe drag some customers this way. Who knows...