The I AM thread. (The 4-day rule applies!)

[Dee]

What am I doing? I'm so confused...I can't believe I trusted him. I tried to convince everyone he was harmless. That he wouldn't hurt anyone. We both trusted him. Now I'm here, I don't think very many people trust me any more, and now the one man who's ever cared so deeply for me is sleeping...He's sleeping, he didn't even wake up. He has no idea what's happened.

[Debsy]

She didn't know...

[HoH]

I don't know what to do. I want to retire. I really do. I hate my life since joining the marines. I hate that man. I hate him more than I hate my life. He's the reason I hate it. If he hadn't asked me to join...Now, I'm having problems...difficulties. I don't know if I want to get married any more...

Well, whaddya know? I think I recognize this one! Last sentence tipped me off. Can't hide things from your friends, now can ya?

[Torkess_theCommie]

Two....How can I lose two of them? Married twice. He promised me he wouldn't die...not like the first. He promised...Yet he did. He died just like the other. I don't know what to do any more. Maybe...maybe I'll just lie here...I've run out of food. I get so hungry, yet I don't feel it at all...Maybe...just a little longer.

hmm maybe... maybe... I might know this charrie!

[Debsy]

Haha. Maybe.

[the_antisocial_hermit]

I am working hard in the mountains for the good of others. Things might seem a little dull right now, but what I'm doing is exciting and will be a grand asset in the long run.

I am sailing.. hoping.. soon to see my friends again. I am happy, but I miss them very much and don't know if I'll ever want to sail away again after I see them again. I hope they're not worried, because I am coming back.

I am worrying about so many things. A lot of things have happened even though this is usually a dead place. It has been growing a lot and I'm hoping that our relations with our neighbors won't get too soured after everything is said and done.

I am awake again. I'm so confused though. I know I'm safe and I like it here. But someone won't wake up. Why won't he wake up? I try to give him food, but he won't hold it. He won't hold anything anymore. I just don't really understand. I fear he'll never wake up.

I am travelling back home, once again. Hopefully things are going well at home and there won't be need to go back for more wood any time soon. I miss my dog and my friend.

I am abiding in the lands of some good people that have never shown me anything but kindness despite what some people may think. I've accomplished many goals and now I can relax and do whatever I wish with my life.

I am still happily married. It's been almost fifteen years already! We've got our cozy little home and we're planning a little trip. We still miss our friend and wish he were still around to share with us. Oh yea, did I mention I'm the best at everything? Except cooking that is. What sort of wife am I that can't cook worth a lick? He says he doesn't mind, that he likes his food black. Guess that's the best answer for him to make anyway, unless he likes sleeping outside.

I am becoming more and more reclusive. I just found out, 2 years later, that the last man I had interest in passed away. Yet another died and buried before I knew it. I'm awful. I think the best thing for me now is to stay locked away in my home building. Then no one else will die on me.

I am breaking locks, breaking locks. Got to get them all fixed. And have to keep an eye on a poor, confused crazy girl. And make sure another friend doesn't get too despondent. As well as try to be there for others. This is not the life I imagined, nor did I ever expect so many people to look up to me. Well, it's a lot to me anyway, but I wouldn't change that.

I am collecting wood. I'm wondering if I made the right decisions and wondering how things are going for the ones I left behind. But I was told I should do what I did by a few. I guess I did the right thing, though I have a nagging feeling I betrayed myself and what I thought I stood for. That maybe I did the thing I hated to see someone else do, the thing I hated someone else for doing. Hated, but still cared. No, it wasn't that bad, but it's tied together somehow, isn't it? It's born of the same thing, same sentiment. I can't turn back now, I can only build my sloop and go from there. I'm glad to be with these friends again, but I still think maybe I should leave them, that I'm not meant to be around people anymore. We can only wait and see.

I am working hard. I have so much to do and so little time for nonsense. I will not abide lazy people; they can die. And if they show extreme laziness on my watch, they will die. No questions asked. I have what it takes to take them out; I've been granted the power by the gracious hawks I've slain. Besides, for every hawk I slay for power, I must return the favour by a secret sacrifice. Lucky I'm in the position to keep the circle of events going.

I am quiet and wondering when we'll go home. I'm trying to help where I am, but I am hoping to get on with life soon.

I'm still curious, still full of life. I'm in a new place with new faces and it's been nice. I think I've inspired some people to taste the adventure in life. It's good to see young ones taking off to learn about the world. I am wondering about someone I left behind though. I hope he's still alive and I've been given reason to think he might be. There's always that forbidden pleasure that you always wonder about and dream of experiencing. If he'd only woke up before I felt I had to go...

I am.. uh.. oh yea! I'm gonna cook and make sure people don't go hungry ever again! It's real awful going hungry. I almost died that way. Which is why I love food! Maybe just a little too much.. but it's better than dying! Right, dying.. dead people.. bodies.. rooms.. Well, no more, at least from starvation!

Estoy navegando el mar.. un poquito.

[Mafia Salad]

I’m doing something the old guys couldn’t do and getting more members. Not the way they would do it, but their way wasn’t working now was it?

I’m finally out to sea… and I have no idea what I’m doing. I’m lucky to have the crew I do or else I’d have drifted off to who knows where.

I am trading salt.

I’m happy to see this town growing. I tell ya what, we’re making progress now.

I’m still in the quite of the mountains, it’s good to see all those noisy people gone.

I don’t think the snakes are that big of a problem any more, now that I know what kind of monsters people can be.

I am going to go back home as a hero… or a body… maybe both.

I am feeling a little better about my project, I was quite discouraged for a while but I’ve gotten encouragement from friends and made some headway after a few setbacks. I never did tell them how depressed I was feeling about it all.

I… I… I am… I… I am… I AM!

I’m collecting wood and I think I might be surrounded by morons, only time will tell.

I’m standing alone in the mountains, I want to go back to Seria, but I don't seem to move...maybe tomorrow.

I’m making cloths and hoping for something to happen. Everything here has stopped, we’re all waiting and we don’t know what for. I’m beginning to think we’re forgotten here and nothing will happen.

I wander when the Duke will came bock.

I want to know why people don’t eat! Why don’t they eat when they are hungry?!

I am doing my little part to please the unknown ones, I will bring order to who I can.

[fishfin]

I am lots of lonely travilers, a mapmaker, and a conspiriser in a revolt that hasn't happened yet (and may never happen thanks to some complications)

[Valsum]

I am a member of a flourishing community, helping in building the first buildings in the town!

I am an appreciated member of a decaying town, and getting a bit bored.

I've made two great friends and we'll travel and found a new town! Then, with trading, we'll get rich! Hehe.

I'm travelling with a girl to help her, but nothing has happened yet...will it ever happen? Do I just have to hold her and kiss her? What a dilemma...maybe I'm too shy.

[Slayer]

I am so bored I could kill someone... else..

I am angry, supressing rage seems to be all I do, besides smashing hematite..

I am a young lad, killed some, married, and now heading for the promised land! What lies next for me? I hope it's not another attack!

[SekoETC]

I am building a lock on a new home, about to build a smelter next and recently found out my girlfriend is also an expert fighter - Life's good.

[rconley]

Leaving my old life behind, need to start over. I’ve tried so many times, I’m tired of lies, tired of being someone I’m not. My home is not mine anymore. Only one place I feel welcome, never thought I’d find myself here but at least I belong. Life will be so different now.

My past has brought me here. Doesn’t anyone understand me, I thought they did…but I was wrong. I should have known. Only one understands how I feel. He’s like me, I need to find him again. I wont’ be complete until I do. Then these people will see, they’ll understand….some day, they’ll understand.

Love has led me here, now I’m trapped. At least I’m not alone. Maybe we’ll be free soon. We can start again soon. A new life. I love him, we’re together and that’s all I need. But this can’t be the end, there’s so much more to say. No, we’ll be free again…soon.

My life’s work is finished. They’re dead….and now what. I never expected to live this long, I didn’t want to. I have no home, nowhere to turn. They say I’m welcome there but I’m not like them. I’m alone. Where do I go now? Where will my life lead now? Someone help me find a purpose….

A business? What do I know about running a business? I’ve got a lot to learn and soon. Good thing I’m not alone. Things will work out. We’ll get married and figure things out together.

I’m happy, but he’s sleeping. I worry for him. Maybe its nothing, maybe he’ll be more awake soon. Good news came but we still wait to hear more. Hopefully we’ll see the rest soon.

Lots of things to do, too much time to fill. My love is gone, my friends gone…Just have to stay busy. Don’t want to think. The town needs me…it’s all I have.

She got away, but we’ll get her some day. Time to go home, it’s been a while. My husband will worry. Something doesn’t feel right, something’s wrong. Need to get home quickly.

Attacked, on the road….almost out of food. How did I get here.? Where am I going? Jewels and leather, this doesn’t seem right. I don’t understand. Someone help me please….

A new home….place to start over, things are turning out well, but the animals! There’s a man here who has my heart, he knows now how I feel. Will he ever feel the same? Sometimes it’s lonely and just too quiet….

Idiots around me, why can’t they make sense. It’s annoying…something has to be done. Nothing in this town makes sense anymore. Why am I even still here? Oh, wait….I do have a reason…..

Woke up in a sleepy town one day and moved on. Hmm..short on food again. Now I’m with this group. I get along with most….but there’s one….someday he’ll get what he deserves. Some day he’ll see how wrong he is.

They say time heals all wounds. I’m not sure about that. I’ve had time, but I miss him still. He died and a part of me died with him. This new man in my life, he hurt me. Can I forgive him for what he’s done? Can I trust him now? Maybe some day….maybe after time….

I’m insane? Murderer, that’s what they say….what I’ve done, I have to live with they tell me. I don’t understand what’s going on. How could I do such a horrible thing? And now everyone hates me….I’ll never be free….

Wake up!!! I’m tired and ready to go home….or just ready for a little fun. Something, anything….just stop sleeping. This place is too dull….

[Valsum]

Wow, so interesting stories

[Surly]

Well, it has been 10 months since I wrote this... a long time in Cantr. So, what has changed?

1. Veteran of the later Lad conflict, has found love with a distant Queen, who sleeps a lot. He is unsure what to do now.

The Queen is long dead, but now he is the power in that kingdom... trying to reestablish his company and get new members.

2. A President, again. I think everyone knows who he is...

Died this week, starved himself, alone and forgotten, on the grave of his dead wife.

3. Is finally starting to escape the memories that haunt him. Looking to the future, and it is bright.

The future stalled, with repeated setbacks... Maybe it will be right again, but right now it is clouded.

4. Married, and has a comfortable life. But his wife has started to sleep... and he is racked with doubts.

Man did his life change... he left his wife for another woman, resigned his position and left his home... but a bad misjudgement left him with no possessions and only 6% health... and despite escaping those who set him up, he is a prisoner elsewhere.

5. A rather boring character, really. Found love, and is just trying to hold onto it.

Nothing changed here... his whole life is dedicated to making his wife happy.

6. Trying to fulfil a legacy he practically worships, to bring glory to the name of a woman he loved - but who died over 15 years ago, and likely no-one remembers, and who didn't really know who he was.

Maybe he is close to fulfilling that dream... and he found love on the way.

7. Head of a religious order. Has doubts about the future, and is feeling isolated by the death of all his old friends.

Ditto

8. Wanderer who has travelled for the past 10 years with his younger wife. Is finally heading home, so they can build a boat.

They never built that boat... instead he built a motorbike and left his wife... and is on the verge of becoming the greatest cartographer ever known

9. Ex-guard of a backwater nation, devestated by the death of the woman he worshipped. Suffered a mental slip and is optimistic by ignoring the truth.

He left that nation, and led an expedition to new lands. That place is thriving, yet he is still haunted by the guilt of his past deeds.

10. Travelling merchant who is returning home with his new wife after yet another successful trip

They have been married 20 years now, and he is still as happy as ever. He left his home after it became a crummy place to live... now his wife and him live on their boat, still so very happy.

11. Psychopathic killer who is stuck on a boat with his partner in crime. They found land, and now she sleeps...

Died recently, fighting for a cause that wasn't his. His luck again deserted him when it really counted... But I suppose he found some honour in death

12. Nearing retirement, he is ready to start a new chapter in his life. Still bound by the bonds he feels for other people, but is hoping for a happier future.

Retired long since. Ran off with his best friends partner, who has become his best friend... some choices to make soon... he really has to make them soon.

13. Member of a growing family, he has fallen for another mans partner and is torn as to whether to tell her or keep quiet.

He told her, and they now have a daughter together. He has great plans for his family, and they may finally be realised... but he really doesn't want to be the leader he is gradually becoming...

14. Troubadour who is still hoping the woman he loves might return his feelings for her given enough time.

Who knew you needed food? An accidental death...

15. My newspawn... has a job, a partner of sorts but little direction in his life. Is about to make a big decision about his life, based on the responses of others...

He was murdered in a Blojt jail many years ago... that decision didn't come off.

16. I AM a young seamstress who only wanted clothes... but found so very, very much more. So very happy now, life could not be better... oh, and I got those clothes

As before, if you know them, take a guess...

[Sunni Daez]

I AM...a quiet woman. Once happy, but now just looking to find a life..something to stimulate her mind. What was once a vibrant active woman, is now just a lonely, saddened soul. Maybe she can find someone to love her, hopefully to understand her, which could prove to be a problem.

She found that love..A man who has taught her so much, about true love..about caring, connection...He understands her when she 'talks' Her life is now full and complete..She works hard beside her man, doing all she can to help She is sooo in love with him.

I AM...A woman who still greives the loss of her husband after 11 years. Her life has been a series of ups and downs. For awhile, she lost touch with reality, but something happened to bring her back. Once, a mysterious man came to visit her, traveled far from his path to meet her....she still thinks about him and his promise.

That man kept his promise and returned for her...they traveled a bit then returned to her home to take care of things... but he has fallen to the sickness..and hasn't spoke in so long...She worries so much.. but says nothing

I AM...A woman who married a merchant. A smart and wise man, who gives her the world, but all she asks for is his love, which he gives her. She is beyond happy, she is stable and would do anything for her man, even give her life if need be.

Nothing has changed..Married almost 20 years..she is happier than the day they wed..He treats her as an angel.. and with his gifts, has made her look like one...There could be no man out there.. that loves his woman in such a way.. Together, they will gather great wealth...though ..what they have is priceless

I AM..A woman married to a business owner. She was once happy with her life, but has become bored and just takes each day as it comes. Thoughts of running away haunt her..but where would she go?

Ohhh a woman gone astray... She sails away on a ship ...with a slave(though she doesn't treat him that way and her partner friend...She.. finally left that man behind!

I AM...A woman in love with a 'bad boy'. She lives a quiet life. Not making progress on anything but tool repair...but it doesn't matter...life is beautiful...even with that threat that hangs in the air.

That threat has become truth... he was murdered.. right in front of her! the man who did it...took her captive..sort of..She hates him.. but ...

I AM...A woman who works novicely as a seamstress. Her lifes partner beside her, helping her, even though (she beleives) he would rather do something else with his life...he has dedicated his life to making hers happy.

Oh how things change yet stay the same..She loves him.. but now..another has captivated her heart..She is confused, doesn't know what to do...She wants to leave.. to run away.. but she won't.

I AM...A woman who, at the moment, is traveling with an interesting man. One who is quite different than others. After a recent death...she had to go away...to leave and clear her head. Thanks to the one she travels with, this is becoming easier to do. Life for her has taken a rather interesting turn.

The interesting man.. has given in to the sleep.. her leader..has died...the only one she had left.. has found a man to be interested in..and doesn't really act like she wants her around... Death will soon claim her..

I AM...A woman who travels on a ship, with her lifes partner. The only real goal either has, is to find a place to call home. They have slowly gained a few things of value, but all was worked hard for.

Well, he died..they never did find home.. then another..she was becoming interested in, was drug off her ship and murdered..a third..he also died...She thinks her ship is cursed and has built another...there is a man who again will travel with her...if only he would return with that coal..

I AM...A business woman who just returned from a working vacation. Her heart still desires a man who rejected her love (sort of rejected) But on her travels, She met a man that may be able to change that...if she ever meets him again

Oh goodness... that man had a woman!! But now.. so does she.. a beautiful young woman who has eased her fears of love..who puts a smile on her face.. who she will give the world to if she can.She is a perfect woman.. beautiful and smart!