Chapter one of the saga which catapulted five men to god status in under fifteen years. You're a lucky man, CD. If you can deal with those five as young men, there's likely something about you that sets you apart. You'll do well enough here, I feel.
No, it rather isn't! And don't worry about it. I've dealt with it enough where I'm no threat. I just hole up with a few bottles of rum and a willing donor, and both of us tend to make it out alive.