Ok, fed and rested, let's look at the quests.
[Q: Clockwork Curiosity] [Knowledge] [Construct] [Curiosity] You have discovered a [Clockwork] [Construct] that is out of energy.
-What is it,
-What is it's purpose or objective
-Can you gain any benefits from it's presence?
[Q: The Horde] [Knowledge] [Un-ending] [Threat] [High Danger] [Mind-Control] You have discovered a [Lesser] [Un-ending] [Monster] and it's [Horde] or minions.
-What is it,
-What is it's purpose or objective
-Can you gain any benefits from it's presence?
[Q: The Glittering Princess] [Knowledge] [Reptile] [Threat] You have discovered a [Divine] [Serpent] [Monster] and it's home in a small pond.
-What is it,
-What is it's purpose or objective
-Can you gain any benefits from it's presence?
[Q: Hoppity Ever After] [Knowledge] [Mammal] [Curiosity] You have discovered a 2 [Athlete] [Sickly] [Tainted] [Lagomorph] that are undergoing some sort of trauma.
-What is it,
-What is it's purpose or objective
-Can you gain any benefits from it's presence?
[Q: Spider Eater Hive] [Knowledge] [Insect] [Infiltration] You have discovered an entrance to a [Spidereater Wasp] nest. They pray on your kind and are quite strong, so you need to be very cautious as you learn about them. Don't get caught.
-How many [Wasps] are in the hive
-Any way to neutralize the hive as a threat
-What is the layout of the Hive
[Q: Homesteading] [Crafting] [Mnoko Deepmarsh] [Defense]
You are unsafe, and surrounded by <[20] potentially hostile or hostile creatures that exceed your level by more than 5. You are a [Noncombatant] and [Artisan].
Objectives
-Survive until all other objective are complete
-Built walls capable of repelling a level [11] creature.
-(26/200) Built food storage and stock it with enough to outlast a creature stamina
-Build defenses capable of repelling a Level [11] creature
-Repel [20] creatures of Level [6]
-Repel [10] creatures of level [11]
Bonus
-Repel [1] creature of level [17] or higher
This objectives scale according to your level
Oh alright, most of those are basically... learning quests? I have a hard time believing those are major quests. They don't say though, so it's possible they are and some additional conditions exist. [Q: Spider Eater Hive] might count, because those are super dangerous to me... and [Q: Homesteading] is a notable exception. I like that one, I can do that, avoiding fights sound like a good objective, and after the [Grass Spider] and the [Wasps] I think avoiding fights is better for me.
Wait... wait... this tag... [Divine] I am getting the opposite feeling as I get with [Un-ending]. Well... not opposite, but related? I definitely should find out more about that one. The feeling I got around it was intense, so I'm not surprised it is a strange creature. Hey, [General Knowledge 1] Anything?
Nope, well worth a try. Alright, so I need to do two quest if I am going to level again. Homesteading will take a while, so I guess I should explore and look around for the others. The [Q: Hoppity Ever After] and the [Q: The Glittering Princess] seem like good chances, those creatures should ignore something as small as me. But wait, these were given to me automatically while I was dumb. Can we get other quests?
Quests Available
[Q: Smoke signals] You have seen Smoke, where is it from? [Q: The Mnoko Deepmarsh] [Regional Quest] What is up with the Mnoko Deepmarsh, it's getting more dangerous every year. [Q: Market Day] [Artisan] It will be market day soon, prepare something special to sell impress the village [Q: Bandit Lord] [Slayer] [Danger] A local Bandit lord has set up operations in the area, find him and kill him [Q: My first Sale] [MF] [Artisan] Your still a novice by any means, gather the materials, craft, and exchange 1 good. [Q: My first Friend] [MF] Make a friend, and add them to your journal. [Q: My first Kill] [MF] [Ambusher] Kill someone sapient that is your equal. [Q: My first Argument] [MF] Win a test of wits and a test of dominance against another creature. [Q: My first Wound] [MF] Bandage a wound successfully [Q: What do they call me] [No Name] Choose a name, or have it chosen for you. *This quest is minor if you choose your name.
Oh that is quite a few. I see that depending on my abilities different quests are available. Some of these should be easy, wait... no, most of them require something I don't have. The My First series seems to mostly be dependent on other friendly creatures, so does [Q: Market Day] which is a shame, because I could probably gain a level from all this assuming they count as major quests.
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I can however attempt [Q: Smoke signals] soon, and maybe [Q: My first Wound] if I get hurt. I guess I have my goals then, I can start by examining the Serpent and the Lagomorphs. Neither of those will probably even notice me. Then I can climb the cliff, assuming the black clouds I saw earlier are the smoke... [General Knowledge 1] makes me think that is right, but just a vague sense this time. I can gather some resources and try to get started on [Q: Homesteading] when I get back. If I get lucky and level while out in the wilds I will put a point in Intelligence, so I can try and act independently a little better.
...wait, what is a name. I don't see one on my sheet, and I got a quest for it. It must be important.
Name: You do not know what this means
Huh, I guess it's got something to do with the Social attribute, since it is referred to in by the [Adopted] trait and [Family Class] I will take that quest as well, in case it's required if I find friendly creatures to communicate to.
Quests accepted: [Q: Smoke signals], [Q: My first Wound], [Q: What do they call me]
Well a few last things before we go out. First off, let's fix my Sarong, I might need to eat a little, but it should be possible. Alright, that didn't take long
Now. let's see what does this thing Old-me made do, and can I make it better.
Container [Dragged] [White Silk Sled] Craft: Amateur [Tiny] [Durable] [Silk] This Silk Sled is made of a durable silk weave,
-It is worn, but otherwise undamaged
-It can be rolled up to store in a smaller [Container]
-This [White Silk Sled] is cheap
Wait... what can I make... can I make other [Containers] I feel like those make it easier to carry things. Right, thanks [General Knowledge 1] I want one, smaller than the sled. Also I want... can I make something in case I have to fight again. I wasn't effective if I failed to bite, and I think I only have a limited supply of venom. Oh, if I make a cocoon, that is stuck to my back... then... let's see like this, so I have some sticky thread on either side, and I will stick it to my [Purple Sarong] so I can reach it and maybe take stuff out of it.
Container [Back] [White Silk Cocoon Backpack] Craft: Amateur [Tiny] [Durable] [Silk] This Silk Backpack is made of a durable silk weave,
-It is worn, but otherwise undamaged
-It is stuck to the [Purple Sarong]
-This [White Silk Sled] is cheap
Got it, that should work, I can put three [Grubs] into it, so it can carry a little. Now, let's see if I can make something that can hurt things. That [Wasp] Stinger was pretty dangerous. Here it is, Ok, if I wrap the part where it broke off with silk, I can grab it with my pedipalps a little better. It's not as good as biting, but I reaches out a little more... and I can do that for the three small ones, and the big one.
Weapon [Carried] [Silk-wrapped Stinger] Craft: Amateur [Tiny] [Durable] [Silk] This [Wasp] stinger is wrapped with a durable silk weave,
-It is the equivalent to a short one handed blade when equipped by a [Tiny] Creature
-It is undamaged
-It can be used as a thrusting weapon
-It can be thrown
-This [Silk-wrapped Stinger] is cheap
Weapon [Carried] [Silk-wrapped Long-stinger] Craft: Amateur [Tiny] [Durable] [Silk] This [Wasp Monster] stinger is wrapped with a durable silk weave, it is longer than the average stinger.
-It is the equivalent to a Two-handed blade when equipped by a [Tiny] Creature
-It is undamaged
-It can be used as a thrusting or slashing weapon
-It cannot be thrown
-This [Silk-wrapped Stinger] is cheap
Great, this worked. I have three of the short [Stingers] and one of the longer ones. They fit in my [Cocoon Backpack] easy enough. I am unsure the short ones will be useful, but the long one could almost outreach my legs. Shame they are not poisoned, but it gives me another option. I can throw the little ones, so maybe I can attach my web or something and use them.
Well am as set up as I am going to be, I eat a [Grub] just to get my Stamina full, let's do this.
Hello Old me, this is what I want you to do, I'll try and be super simple.
-Sneak close to [Serpent] and see what is going on
-Sneak close to [Lagomorph] and see what is going on
-Climb Cliff and see where black clouds are from.
-When returning gather twigs, long grass, and one or two pebble.