Legends say this is where heroes are born...(also known as oops wrong spot)

[Ayancia]

I'm told this is where I start, so here goes. I'm a drow. I grew up in the passive agressive, down and dirty, cut throat world. I learned quite a few skills there, but what I learned most of all is that I hated it. I hated the politics. I hated the backstabbing. Not to mention, I HATE lies and secrets. This dark society just wasn't for me.

 

Problem.

 

I had troubles with sunlight. Migraines, illness, dizziness, pain. This was the first wave of a whole slew of problems. Did you know that if you try to communicate with a surface dweller using nothing but sarcasm and passive aggression, that they don't react the way they should? I've met many races, and many different rebels and adventurers, npc's and more. I've found that very few understand the headspace of those of us from the darkness underneath.

 

Huh.

 

I commited myself to learning about this surface world and how it works. Once I got past the initial problems with sunlight, the communication barriers, and the change in air quality, I started to see colors.

 

This world had so many colors.

So many people.

So many places.

So much more variety.

 

So here is the...well not the beginning, as my journey began many years ago. This is the beginning of book one. Not book one as in "the first book". This book one is what comes after the hobbit. This is my fellowship of the ring. This is where I start becoming aware and making my own choices.

 

So I'll start with the challenge.

 

I, Ayancia (for now) resolve to start here:

 

I will replace one processed snack every day with something natural.

 

I will eat one vegetable with one meal per day. (At least)

 

I will walk every day, and that's not including my normal transit walking.

 

I will meditate. Every. Day.

 

Something has to help me get used to this surface world. So, if you can see it in your heart to trust and encourage this wayward Drow, it would be much appreciated. (Though don't be surprised if I'm unsure of how to show my appreciations to you surface dwelling creatures.)

[Foo]

Welcome!  Nice flavor in your introduction, "Drow goes topside" seems like an interesting theme.  I'm looking forward to hearing more about the adaptation process.

[Ayancia]

Thanks! I've always related to elves, but it wasn't until I played 4th ed Dnd that I really got to know the drow. It seemed like a good color palate to start my story with as it really mirrors my childhood growing up sadly. Luckily though, I'm starting to adapt.

[Soldier1stCl4ss]

This was a fasinating read.  :-D Makes me yearn to get out my dusty old Dungeon Master notebook with all the ideas I had.  Haha. Welcome!  Looking forward to seeing more. 

[Ayancia]

Thanks if you need any help you know where to find me. I'm currently in the process of writing a book. Really excited to meet people here.

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[shaar]

Awesome intro!!  I love how you mentioned 'becoming aware', so much of getting healthy and fit is you being aware of what you're doing, feeding yourself, and seeing what works for you vs what doesn't.

 

WELCOME!  I think you will surely find some kind surface dwellers here to cheer you on. ^___________^

[Ayancia]

So much of my awakening was even before that. I lived in a passive aggressive household that was abusive when I was younger, so I had to learn to see the world again as well.

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