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I read in one of the ‘newbie’ posts that it might be helpful to post snippets from Cantr to help others know a bit about the game before they started. I’m a bit of a packrat so I found my log from my first character Saiven Cordovski. I thought, too, that others may have similar ‘When I was spawned…’ stories so I thought I’d post this.

I’ve edited it for length and content (as well as privacy—no one should know all of Saiven’s pain and anguish!). I’m guessing on some of the names—when I was new I didn’t know you could change them right away so if you see a major error, please edit! I’ve also placed the text in non-Cantr order, meaning newest at the top and oldest at the bottom. You’ll notice as you get hooked in the game that you tend to read from the bottom up. In looking back through the logs I did discover his homeland. I’ll be shedding a tear later that he did not stay…

If there is one lesson to be learned from this snippet it is simply this: Do not create your character before Thanksgiving and then not check in for several days. Saiven had a bout of ‘sleeping sickness’ because of my inactivity. I’ve edited out some of the more mundane ‘You are hungry’ lines, people entering and leaving buildings, picking up items, and whispering.

So, snuggle down in your computer chair and let me tell you a tale. When Saiven first opened his eyes and took his first breath, this is what happened, a long time ago on 1009, in the early hours…


1009-1: a man in his twenties says: "I did not see the woman steal a boat, but I did see her go into the coaster harbor, and I saw a boat sailing away. I did not know what kind however, she had gone too far for my eyes to discern. I do not have access to a boat of my own, so I could not pursue. I hope the Sheriff can organize pursuit, or perhaps Siom might institute a locked-boat policy."

1009-1: You see a man in his thirties entering Siom, coming from Blacksmith Shop.

1009-1: a man in his thirties says: "Well, in case you don't know, the last woman who exited the Blacksmith was a thief. She left around 1008-5. Is she being chased already?"

1009-2: a man in his fourties says: "Did anyone see the way the last woman who exited the blacksmiths, went? "

1009-2: a man in his fourties says: "I do have a key to a boat. "

1009-2: Chief Deputy Michael Hart says: "I advise anyone who is seeking employment to speak with Sunda Jilf in the Blacksmiths. We could also use more people working the harvester. It's a big machine for such a dainty woman as Aneeka. *Smirk.*"

1009-2: Chief Deputy Michael Hart says: "Alas, newcomers, you should take a moment to read our laws and sign the citizens list if you intend to stay. You can also speak with Aneeka for an amount of food to keep you going. I'm Chief Hart. *Bows.* Unfortunatelly, I wont be in your presence for much longer. Cecile....*He sighed and looked across the way.* Are you just about ready?"

1009-5: You see a woman in her twenties hurt a deer using a sabre.

1009-6: You are hungry.

1010-6: You see a man in his fourties entering Siom, coming from Contractors Quarters.

1010-6: Michael Tennek says: "*Michael staggers out through the door. His hair is a mess, clothes are wrinkled and the eyes are red and
swollen. He looks exhausted* She...*he remains silent for a while*...she is dead."

1010-6: a man in his twenties says: "Oh no, Michael! When did it happen?"

1010-7: Michael Tennek says: "*Michael drops to his knees, staring up in the sky while tears trails down his cheek* I have nothing to live for anymore..."

1010-7: Sheriff Zady Zwellwigger says: "Oh Michael! You poor thing. Melissa was such a dear soul. "

1010-7: a woman in her thirties says: "*her mouth drops open, and she walks quickly over to the man, and pats his back, trying to console him* She's in a better place now, Michael. She was wonderful while here in Siom, but now her soul is within you, and her soul will give you strength through these mournful times."

1010-7: Sheriff Zady Zwellwigger says: "*quickly hops out of the van, kneeling down beside him, and putting an arm around his shoulders* I can't imagine your pain. I am so so sorry. If there's anything I can do........"

1011-0: a woman in her twenties says: "Sheriff, do you need more deputies to be out looking for the thief? I know what she looks like, but I've been asleep when you asked about her."

1011-1: Fharlanghn says: "Hello all, I am Fharlanghn, and I have just arrived from Reniov Forest. I am hungry and would like a job..."

1011-3: Michael Tennek says: "*Michael sniffles against his tears, too broken up to even respond. With teary eyes he just looks at the people comforting him*"

1013-0: Hannah Broadhurst says: "anyone wish to use me? I am willing to do any type of work"

1013-0: a man in his twenties says: ""

1013-0: a woman in her twenties says: "Hannah, I think you made him speechless! *giggles*"

1013-0: a man in his twenties says: "*smiles, just can't resist..* Sure I can use you..."

1013-7: a man in his twenties says: "Are you a deputy by any chance Hannah?"

1014-5: You see Hannah Broadhurst take a key.

1014-5: You see Hannah Broadhurst take a bone knife.

1014-5: You see Hannah Broadhurst take a wooden shield.

1014-5: You see Hannah Broadhurst take some iron.

1014-5: You see Hannah Broadhurst take a longbow.

(…more items are taken by this character…)

1014-5: Tai Malin says: "Please pass me the items. I need to hold them until Zady, Michael and Dirk return..."

1014-5: You see Hannah Broadhurst says: "sorry, Tai. I thought it would prevent him being stripped by those who wish to be disrespectful"

1014-5: You see Hannah Broadhurst leaving the central area of Siom, entering L`entourloupe du Mendiant.

1014-5: Hannah Broadhurst says: "why not keep his things in here until they get back?"

1014-5: a woman in her twenties says: "He should never have been stripped at all by anyone, he should have been buried in the clothes he fell in..."

1014-5: Tai Malin says: "Okay. That's a good idea."

1014-5: Hannah Broadhurst hurts you using a longbow. You lose 4 percent strength.

1014-5: You are being dragged to L`entourloupe du Mendiant where you see 0 people, from the central area of Siom.

1014-5: You see a woman in her twenties entering L`entourloupe du Mendiant, coming from the central area of Siom.

1014-5: L`entourloupe du Mendiant undocks, leaving Siom.

1014-5: Hannahh Broadhurst says: "Slave, i will start some projects. You will work on them"

1014-5: Hannah Broadhurst says: "Now, if you do not manage to start any project, talk or do anything else by 1020 i will have no choice but
to attack you until you are dead."

1014-5: You see Hannah Broadhurst use some small bones on Manufacturing a bone knife.

1014-5: Hannah Broadhurst says: "Now get on with it!"

1014-5: Hannah Broadhurst says: "i will put your value at 4000g of a mixture of wood, iron and stone."

1014-5: Hannah Broadhurst says: "i may sell you at any time, ok? *grabs his neck, and licks her lips* hmmm, yes...i can see that you will
gain me a great profit"

1014-5: Hannah Broadhurst says: "Shame i cant chain you up in some way - you are an animal and animals need to be kept restrained"

1014-5: You are hungry.

1015-0: You see dockable places: Siom, Reniov Forest (east), Siom Coaster Harbour, Reniov Forest East Coaster Habour.

1015-5: You are hungry.

1016-0: Hannah Broadhurst hurts you using a longbow. You lose 3 percent strength.

1016-1: You say: "please i don't understand how to find food. i am very weak now. can someone give me food?"

1016-1: You say: "i am happy to do work--I just don't understand how I am supposed to do these things."

1016-5: Hannah Broadhurst says: "Pick up some potatoes if you like."

1016-5: Hannah Broadhurst says: "(ooc - go to activities page, click search leaving the search box empty and click the participate button
to work on the project)"

1016-5: Hannah Broadhurst says: "what is your name?"

1016-5: Hannah Broadhurst gives you 3800 grams of potatoes.

(…she continues to hand him other tools and supplies…)

1016-5: You ate 100 grams of your potatoes.

1017-5: You see dockable places: Reniov Forest East Coaster Habour.

1017-5: You ate 100 grams of your potatoes.

1017-6: You say: "Thank you for the food and the other supplies. I am happy to repay you in the future. My name is Saiven--what is your name?"

1017-6: You say: "Where are you taking me and why? I'm happy to work with you, but I will be no one's slave."

1018-5: You ate 100 grams of your potatoes.

1018-5: Hannah Broadhurst attacks you using a longbow and misses. You are unharmed.

1018-5: Hannah Broadhurst says: "lucky! Now shut up and work, slave!"

1018-6: Hannah Broadhurst says: "*grabs slave's neck* so, were you born in Quillanoi?"

1018-6: Hannah Broadhurst says "you know, maybe you should just be an object i own rather than a work animal"

1019-4: Hannah Broadhurst says: "maybe i should have kidnapped something that would actually work, but i didnt, i kidnapped you, so get working or i sell you to the next person i see!"

1019-4: Hannah Broadhurst says: "In fact, i'm going to write a note advertising you. Maybe i can get some good resources for you"

1019-4: a woman in her twenties gives you Note -FOR SALE!-.

1020-0: You hurt Hannah Broadhurst using a bare fist, who loses 0 percent strength.

1020-0: You say: "I will not be treated in this manner! I am no one's slave! Leave me at the next dock!"

1020-6: Hannah Broadhurst says: "hmm, i like your new attutude. Feisty and defiant"

1020-6: Hannah Broadhurst hurts you using a longbow. You lose 2 percent strength.

1020-6: Hannah Broadhurst says: "but you wont speak to me like that."

1020-6: You say: "*shakes head* Damn my clumsy fingers... How am I supposed to make clothes? I've got hide and a needle but can't seem to
manufacture anything. Help me out, will you? Preferably before my dangly bits freeze off in this sea air."

1020-6: You drop Note -FOR SALE!-.

1021-6: You say: "Scratch that. I don't seem to have a needle anymore. Do you have one? I'll help you make your knife."

1021-6: Project Manufacturing a bone knife has been finished.

1022-6: Hannah Broadhurst says: "what did you say your name was?"

1022-7: You say: "You've dropped me off in unfamiliar territory. What is there in this place? Why did you originally come here?"

1023-6: L`entourloupe du Mendiant docks at Shambon (north).

And that, dear Reader, is a condensed version of why Saiven Cordovski calls Shambon North home. The story does not end there. Just ask the citizens of Shambon North what occurred after that. If you can find any of them still alive…

I should add that this information should not be used in game as only a couple people know the story and fewer still know any details. So if a newbie uses this information, that would be considered a breach.

Does someone else have a ‘beginnings’ story for their character?

I remember that incident. Hannah helped Tai build the Siom Medical Center and then stole that boat when the owner died, she tricked Tai and off she went leaving her a little jilted as they had been close. The start of Tai's downward spiral...

I don't know if I have my first days recorded, I'll check my email!

Talim's was quite interesting, bad mouthing the stone knights, being attacked numerous times and dodging every swing then being accepted into the clan...

Hanlyn's was also good!

Wait! I remember that boat!! The boat docked at Shambon North and Hannas was on it... We knew she was a thief, can't remember what we did with her, maybe jailed her or something, then Isabella (my character) And another guy, can't remember his name right now, they took the boat and sailed... Sadly, they got lost and died on the ship... Which means that the ship is probably still floating in the middle of the sea

I may rant and rave about Hannah in my posts, but it was very exciting for me! I think it got me addicted to Cantr. To have logged in after four days and see that if I didn't say at least something then my character was to be killed. Whoever played her did a good job.

Sad to hear about the others dying on the boat. Saiven is still hoping they will return to Shambon North. Now it sounds like he'll never know.

Does anyone else have stories? Maybe not the early logs but a pretty good run down? I think it's fun!

Nice story. Thanks for sharing I used Saiven in the crossword but didn't know the story of his youth.

This story about Talim sounds interesting. Could you elaborate on it? Please?

I'll see if I have it in my email somewhere.

Basically she spawned right in the middle of the Stone Knights HQ, read the laws, didn't agree with them and spoke her mind only to find a Sabre blade flying in her direction, which she dodged.

She then began verbally attacking the person who had attacked her, arguing that they had no right to do that only to be attacked again by another clan member. She dodged that attack as well. "You have a big mouth, but you're very quick" was one of the remarks...

I think she dodged a total of 3 or 4 attacks and was eventually taken under Sir Felix's (R.I.P) wing where she served her initiation in the Inn, cooking meat, despite asking that her skills be applied elsewhere.

I'm not the best at telling stories! The whole thing was much more dramatic Will check my email when I go home!