Stroma Isle - In Character Community

I am so glad that those dogs are finally gone.

How many people were hurt?

Now that the devil dogs Hounds of Tinadalos have been dealt with, I'd like to get back to working on building an ice house, if my volunteer helpers are still up for it. I know we have a brand new freezer in the kitchen, but...I don't think we should depend on the Powers That Be any more than we must.

I suspect that if we slack off and start taking the feasts or the gifts for granted, they'll stop coming.

I tripped fighting off one of those damn dogs and I...think I sprained my wrist.

They could vanish any time now.

If anyone needs healing, please tell me.

I can get there quickly.

Well that was...fun.

Mobius and I had a nice stroll around the perimeter of the island. It was a pleasant enough walk until we ran into the bloody GIANT TENTACLES!

Down on the southern shore of the island (near Red Geo, specifically--see the attached pic of the map in the lighthouse) enormous tentacles came whipping out of the water to try to grab us. We couldn't see what was attacking us. Which means it probably couldn't see us, either. Which might explain why the tentacles were fairly easy to avoid--it was groping blindly for something it couldn't see. Maybe it sensed us walking?

Also, the tentacles didn't like getting stabbed or slashed if they did grab you. Important safety tip.

So we've been here a week now, and lots of people have arrived and lots of people have left.

It would be nice to know who is here, what your strengths are, and what you'd feel most comfortable doing here.

If you have abilities, you can tell us those, too (although that's entirely voluntary).

For me, I'm John. I'm nineteen years old. I'm immune to fire, I can heal, I can talk to animals, and I can copy other people's abilities. I'm working as a healer here.

I would very much like to encourage all of our residents to come by the Infirmary for physical examinations. If you are comfortable with it, of course. Especially those who have any concerns, having been brought here from your own worlds.

Records would, of course, be kept strictly confidential. It would be good to have a baseline, just in case of illness or injury--to help our medical team best meet your healthcare needs.

Please let me know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. Also, feel free to send me a private note to discuss any of said healthcare needs.

Thank you.

Since the person who penned the cows in unfortunately (or maybe fortunately depending on how you look at it?) disappeared, I wasn't sure how the magic would hold up so I went ahead and made a similar barrier to the one that holds the sheep. The cows are grazing and are protected. Because people obviously come and go, that means we sort of need to be discretionary about hunting and whatnot - not that anyone has gone and butchered cows as far as I know, but having some sort of system in place for breeding and butchering ensures a successful farm life (save for the inevitable hiccups that always occur when you're trying to maintain a farm). Where are all my other farm people at? I say 'other' I mostly mean 'you' because I haven't revisited that life in ages.

Anyway, vegan soap was next on my list (and it was discussed a little at the feast) so we don't have to butcher animals quite yet - if anyone wants to come with me to see what's out there in terms of alternatives for making soap, I could use an explorer buddy or two.

So I spent this morning talking to the animals, trying to figure out if they knew anything we don't, since they've been here longer and all that.

The sheep...hate the church. Not sure why, but they were pretty adamant about that.

The rabbits are...well...horny. And that was about all I got out of them.

The water makes the birds nervous. They seemed most worried about whirlpools and, as they put it, 'grabby things'.

Talking to the seals and dolphins would take going into the water, and after the birds, I wasn't sure that was a great idea.

First person who can figure out how to get me a hot shower on this god forsaken island will be rewarded with sexual favors.

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Hi. Sam told me to contact you guys and let you know what I can do and see how I can help.

My name's John Smith. I have the ability to heal. I don't need any supplies and I'm not medically trained, but I just lay my hands on the injury and I can mentally heal it. I know that sounds like some faith-healing thing that doesn't actually work, but it's not like that at all, and it does actually work. I've brought people back from the verge of death.

So...if you need me, I'm here and willing to do what I can to help.

Hello?

If anyone knows what's going on here or where we are, I'd love to know.

Who: Caroline and Open!
What: Arrival
When: Day 3, morning
Where: The Beach
Warning: TBD
Status: In Progress

( That seemed like something. A beacon of hope? )

nothing to see here folks