My Dear Cynthia,
I believe my arrival here was a blessing in disguise. I still do not know where I am or which way is home but I have discovered some very interesting things about this land. The cave I discovered earlier led to a network of underground caverns. As I carefully explored the depths of these dank grottos, I fashioned some torches using the coal I found in the rocks. As I went deeper, I came across a few creatures but this time I was ready with a stone sword. They are not as much of a threat as long as I can isolate and fight them one at a time. I noticed one of the rocks was different than the others, as I looked closer I noticed several chunks of metal in the rock. Using my stone pick-axe I was able to gather several pieces of what seemed to be iron which I could use to create better equipment.
I decided I had had enough for one day and decided to make my way home. Unfortunately, I couldn't recall which way to go. As I wandered through the cavern trying to find my way back, I heard the all too familiar hopping sound and froze. I turned around and saw one of the exploding creatures standing next to me and my world went white. I awoke in the middle of a crater created by the explosion. Injured and exhausted, I managed to find my way out of this place and returned home to heal my wounds.
The next day, I decided not to go back to the cave just yet. I spent the day crafting an iron sword and pick-axe out of the metal I had found in the caves. This time I vowed to be better prepared. Once I deemed myself ready I decided to venture east into the forest. I was confident that I can find my way back by searching the sky for my tower. As I walked through the forest, cutting my way through vines and hunting pigs and chickens I realized it was almost sundown. I looked to the sky in all directions but there was no sign of my tower. Frantic and distraught, I decided I needed a higher vantage point and climbed up the highest hill. I stood on the edge of a cliff and searched once more but I saw no recognizable landmarks. If only I had paid more attention to where I was going, if only I had been more careful. Just as I had resigned to my situation and thought it couldn't get worse, I slipped and plummeted to the ground below. There was no surviving it this time, I thought.. I was doomed for sure.
And then I awoke in my home. I was flabbergasted and I still am. I was sure I had died and yet here I was back home but empty-handed. I didn't care anymore if it was night or day, I had to get back to where I was to see what had happened. I dodged explosions and fled from giant spiders as I made my way into the forest. I tried my best to retrace my steps from before and searched for the hill I had climbed. As the sun came up I finally found it. There was no body but all of my belongings were scattered across the ground as proof that I had not dreamed the incident. I am at a loss for an explanation, but I could not stand there much longer for one of the exploding creatures stood right on top of my belongings. He had not noticed me yet but I decided it was worth the risk to try and draw him away and attempt to recover my things.
Unfortunately, I miscalculated and as soon as I stepped closer he jumped at me and I once again awoke in my home. There was no doubting it this time, this seems to be what happens when one dies in this place. But I had no time to ponder the meaning of this, I decided to try one more time to recover my items, it was much easier to find the area in the daylight. Thankfully, there were no more creatures and I picked up my weapons and equipment and made my way back home. On my way home, however, I stumbled upon a pack of wolves. Thankfully, they ignored me as I was in no condition for a battle. A few of them seemed to be friendly towards me. If only I could find a way to tame these creatures.
I must know more about this place, I cannot go home just yet. This land is full of mysteries and you know I cannot turn my back on them. Forgive me my dear, I must stay a while longer.
Eternally yours,
-Steve
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