After considering for a moment I look back to Father Jonathan.

"Yes actually, why do I look like this?" I ask, wondering why I couldn't choose my character. 'I was even stuck as a human for crying out loud! What if I wanted to be an elf?' I look down at my body, a loose tunic and pants cover the important areas but I more or less look like I do in real life with the exception of my bright silver hair and slightly paler skin. 'Well, my skin might actually be that pale in real life I wouldn't know.'

"Oh well, that is actually a very common reaction. Let me explain. The Gods have made it known that you are not directly transported here. In fact from what they say your actual physical body does not leave where you are from and instead only your soul is transported across the realms. Because of this immortals cannot choose what race they are. Instead your soul manifests a physical body that represents your soul best. For you that seems to be a Human. I have seen the other races being manifested though so the human factions are not the only ones bolstered by this." Father Jonathan recites this as if he has had to tell the other Immortals this.

Interesting design choice. That means however that there might be a way to change the race as long as we change what our soul deems as the manifestation in the physical realm. Probably an in-game way to explain both the undying bodies and race change system. I still have no idea where I am.

"I see, that makes sense. I am still not that familiar with the town. You said it was on the coast but how big is it really?" I ask, wondering what starting town I ended up in.

"Of course, well as you know this continent is relatively new so there are not as many towns, cities, and villages as the other continents. That being said we are currently in the port city of Andrea named after the First Princess Andrea of the Admeri Republic. This was one of the first towns created in the new continent but still small due to the constant expansion inward. Currently we are north of the capital on this continent. As to how big it is, it is considered the largest town and qualifies to be a city. In fact, we will be officially recognized as a city soon."

'That means that I was put in a very advantageous position. Being a large town means more opportunities to grow and a good early game when coming to resources. I should still get more information on the general content of the world before making any big decisions. Perhaps I can find a way to abuse my unique trait? It's a possibility.' I then look back to Father Jonathan after spacing out.

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"Sorry, just considering your explanation. Thank you for your time, before I go do you know if there is a public library here?" 'While there might not be one in smaller towns I can only hope that since this town is close to becoming an officially recognized city, they will be able to finance such a thing.

"Oh yes, there is. Currently, we are in the middle district of Andrea so if you head towards the High-end district. Ask any guard there and they can point you to the library." Father Jonathan said.

"I see thank you. Thank you Father Dismuth as well for your help." Father Dismuth bows and leaves the room.

"You are most welcome Trix, see to it that you come to a sermon one day I could perhaps enlighten you about the gods through their tales of power and generosity." Father Jonathan smiles fanatically when he started to mention his sermons. Knowing his type I could only deflect.

"We shall see" I said. 'Though I doubt that there is anything they could tell me that I couldn't find in the library about the Gods'

Walking out of the church I am greeted by an interesting town. Cobblestone streets with bricked walkways for pedestrians. All the buildings here are one or two stories save for the church that towers over everything in the vicinity at four stories. While the road is sloped it appears the town itself was built on top of a hill all the way down to the valley where I could see an expansive view of farmland, small houses dotting the landscape below. Surprisingly there are no slums, it seems in this world anyone who puts in at least some effort can live a comfortable life. Looking up the slope to the top of the hill is a place I can only assume to be the High-end district of Andrea. I make my way toward its entrance.

After trekking up the hill for ten minutes I find myself passing through to the high-end district without any hassling. Surprising considering this is where all the nobles would live. Hopefully they are the reasonable ones and not the ones that like to backstab you after you help them. Finding a guard on patrol farther into the district I am given directions to the library.

A wide 3 story building takes up my view with the words 'Port Andrea's Public Library'.

Entering the library I find a stunning woman sitting behind the desk. Dark brown hair flows past her shoulders with clear brown skin, her head was currently buried inside of a book. Walking up to the desk I stand there waiting for her to notice my presence.

After a couple of minutes I clear my throat and she jumps up from her book. It only confirms my suspicions that she is attractive as when she looks up. Behind her glasses her eyes are a clear blue.

"A-h sorry about that, when I use my reading skill my mind shuts out all outside stimulus. Perfect for immersing myself but terrible to do my job. I'm Jenny, how can I be of assistance today?" Jenny says quite sheepishly, probably not supposed to be using that skill while working.

"Ah yes, hello Jenny I am Trix and I was wondering if you have any books about professions and maybe some history books as well?"

"It is nice to meet you Trix and yes, I know that we have what you need. If you will please follow me I will show you to a reading room."