Yes, it was land. It was even better than land. It was Carthak. I had made the voyage safely, and now thinking back on it...

Why was I so STUPID? I just left?! Did I even stop to realize the turmoil I've caused and grief! I could have easily been killed by a huge wave! Why wasn't I? It's not like I had anything else to hold me on it except some ropes and a pole. I left all by myself and came here!

I'm such an idiot.

Although, this is a very beautiful place, and looking at all of these beautiful people and things. I couldn't be happier. Carthak is under a wonderful ruler now. I don't really remember his name right now. Damn, that's something I'm going to have to work on. I told you I was never very good at anything educational. I can't even remember the guy's land I'm standing on right now. Oh well, it's not like I'm ever going to meet him or anything. All I remember is those spectacular stories about Emperor Ozorne. What an amazing battle that gossip made it sound. Fought Daine with metal wings and she still took him out with 3 hyenas. Spectacular.

Well back on to the point, Carthak is beautiful. The people are wonderful. Everything feels right. Now what?

Now, what. What do I do?

I'm alone, I'm completely ignorant of this culture, and I have a raft that's made out of nothing but tree stalks.

Well, at least I have food for a while still. I don't eat very much, but that doesn't mean I didn't bring food with me on my trip.

I'm under-educated, but it's not like I don't have any survival skills. Plus, I wouldn't like to see what anyone would look like without food for 2 months.

Well, you always hear about those stories of people running away and starting a new, grander life, but does anyone know how they actually do it?

I'm stumped.

Alright here, I'll make a checklist.

1. Find a job.
2. Find some shelter.
3. Learn the Customs.
4. Don't offend anyone.
5. Live my life in peace and quiet. No more chaos.

At least that doesn't look so hard. Alright, now a I feel a little bit better about all of this. And now everyone seems to be staring at me.

Okay...Well, maybe I should go and figure something out.