Meushell - An Orc's Drake

[Meushell]

Introduction: 

 

This challenge is really a copy and paste from the last one with the hopes I do better.

 

This is Michaela, my favorite orc. My victories are her progress to save the world from an unknown evil. My failures might just doom her. 

 

Main Quest: The Adventure Continues

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Finally figured out where to show the full size. Imgur kept shrinking it.)

 

Michaela rescued from a dungeon by some Amazons. They are going to teach her more that she needs to know before she continues on her quest. Also rescued was a dragon named Olex. So far, she's not made the best impression. She needs to do much.

 

(As always, her story is behind the quests, so I'll catch her up here. Though I might just keep her behind a bit. That makes the writing easier. I know which way things are going for her that way.

 

Losing weight is my adventure. No XP here. Whatever comes off will come off.)

 

Quest 1: Becoming a Warrior

 

Michaela still needs hone her fighting skill.

 

(Strength training 3 days a week. Michaela got B last time, so she needs to do better.

 

A = 12+ days total. Michaela earns new respect from her friends and trainers.

B = 10. Michaela earns respect with the people who matter.

C = 8. Michaela is tolerated in her practice.

D = 6. People are annoyed to see her. 

F = 4. No one will train her.)

 

Quest 2: Riding

 

Michaela begins learning to ride a drake.

 

(Bike riding. I'm so not in the habit of this anymore. Again, I'll aim for twice and a half a week. Michaela got C last time, so she needs to earn some affection from the new drake.

 

A = 10. Things are finally going well with the new drake. Amethyst (her homing drake) and the new one get along.

B = 9. There's some jealousy between the drakes, but the new one is warming up to Michaela.

C = 8. The new one still isn't affectionate with Michaela.

D = 7. The new one tolerates her.

F = 6. The new one does not like her. Michaela must impress it to keep riding.)

 

Quest 3: Cleaning

 

Michaela needs to clean, do chores, and basically do her part in the Amazon camp.

 

(I need to clean up the house more. 20+ minutes. Aiming for 3 times a week. Michaela got a C last time. No more laziness! It doesn't do good with the orc reputation.

 

A = 12 total. People respect her hard work.

B = 10. Michaela earns her place.

C = 8. Some believe she is lazy.

D = 7. They barely tolerate her.

F = 6. Michaela is asked to leave.

 

Quest 4: Food

 

Food isn't easy to come by, so Michaela can only eat her share.

 

(My goal is a simple one. Don't eat unless I'm hungry. Very simple, but I am horrible at following it. I am making it a goal for that reason. I got a D last time. Yikes! I knew it wouldn't be easy though. I need to gain back her reputation.

 

A = 26 days of eating when only hungry. This gives me two mistake days. Michaela isn't noticed in the kitchen.

B = 24. She gets glances when she goes for food.

C = 22. She is questioned by a few people. It's embarrassing. After all, she has the same weight issues I do.

D = 20. People are asking her to bring in more food.

F = 18. People are getting angry at her.)

 

Quest 5: Language

 

Michaela begins learning a foreign language. 

 

(Continue to study Spanish in my Duolingo app. She got another D with this one.

 

A = 24 days of lesson. Short lessons, so I have no excuse not to do it. Michaela does well in her lessons. 

B = 22. Michaela does well with the oral, but not the written.

C = 20. Michaela does well with the written, but not the oral.

D = 18. Michaela is struggling in every lesson.

F = 16. Michaela doesn't learn much of anything.

 

At this point, I honestly have no idea what "does well" means exactly.

 

Extra Credit: I don't want to forever be behind in levels for past failures, so I want to earn extra points.

4 Points - Update my thread more often, not necessarily with story, but just general updates.

5 Points - Try a new recipe. 5 points a recipe, up to four recipes.

 

I'm at 376 points. 

 

Real Motivation: Better health. Being able to be active without suffering for it later. I want, in time, to be able to do a pull up. First though, I need to be able to hold my own body weight.

[fleaball]

Cheering you on!

[Meushell]

6 hours ago, fleaball said:

Cheering you on!

Thanks. :-)

 

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Quick Character Reference

 

   

  

(Pretend Olex doesn't have clothes since, well, he's a dragon.)

[fleaball]

How's it going so far?

[juliebarkley]

I love your challenges! I hope everything is going well?

[Meushell]

Hello all,

 

I'm doing pretty well.

 

Aw, the don't eat unless hungry challenge. I've had the goal...sort of...for a while, but I didn't really follow through. On the way, I noticed that I ate breakfast even though I wasn't really hungry. Now that I am eating when I'm supposed to, I'm hungry when I wake up. That's kind of nice. Two other benefits...

 

Food just tastes better. It's a bit obvious, but I didn't realize how much better. That itself is a big motivation to not eat when I'm full. 

 

No guilt. I've enjoyed food plenty of times. I often felt bad later, especially on the scale. This time, there aren't any worries, so long as I keep it up.

 

In other news, I made a healthy sundae.

 

Dark Chocolate Nice Cream - Frozen Bananas, Frozen strawberries, Raw Coaco Powder, Powdered Chocolate Mix (which does have sugar)

 

Cookie Dough - Garbanzo beans, Dates, Peanut butter, Peanut flour, Dark Chocolate chips, Vanilla extract, Salt

 

Neither of those are new. Soon, I do want to make the nice cream without white sugar.

 

Hot Fudge - Coconut milk, Dates, Cocoa powder

-- A different taste than usual hot fudge. It is good, but it takes some getting used to. Next time, I'll probably just use milk.

 

Whip Cream - I tried to make it out of coconut milk. You refrigerate the can, and it separates into thick and thin sections. The you whip up the part that gets thick. (The thin stuff was used for the above hot fudge.) There just wasn't enough to whip though. With added vanilla extract and Stevia, it still tasted good on the nice cream.

 

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It took a couple of days to arrive at their destination. Michaela saw right away that it wasn't a permanent settlement.

 

"Our clan has not had a real home for some time," Chara explained. "We aren't strong enough to defend one. Adhara seeks to unite all Amazons. Then we may have a place to call home."

 

"Other clans wander as you do?"

 

"Many do. Many have found a home with others, but we have lost strength in being so scattered." Chara looked to her. "She was on her way to find others when she was captured. I...failed to protect her."

 

"It's easy to be overpowered."

 

"It was worse than that. I went to the river to get us water. She was gone when I arrived. I tried to track her down, but they were too quick, taking to the air before I was even close. I never thought I would see her again." The woman turned to Michaela and grabbed her arm. "I am in your debt. I love all my sisters, but Adhara and I have always been close. Most Amazons have true sisters, but we never did, so we had each other instead."

 

Michaela nodded slightly. "I think you repaid it with rescuing me."

 

"Perhaps in time we will have no need of debt between us. Adhara tells me you are on a quest, yet...there still much you do not know. I could teach you much about this world if you could tell me all you have found so far."

 

"I'm afraid I haven't found much."

 

"With your homing drake you could easily keep me up-to-date on what you do find." The woman smiled. "I'm sure we could make an arrangement."

 

"I'm sure we can." It would be nice to have another contact once she was traveling again.

 

"Rest for now. We all need it."

 

"Thank you."

[Meushell]

Totally forgot to post this before. LOL 

 

Quest 1: Strength Training

Week 1 - Days Counted: 2

Week 2 - Days Counted: 3

Week 3 - Days Counted: 3

Week 4 - Days Counted: 3

Total: 11/12 

 

Quest 2: Bike Riding

Week 1 - Days Counted: 3

Week 2 - Days Counted: 3

Week 3 - Days Counted: 2

Week 4 - Days Counted: 2

Total: 10/10

 

Quest 3: Cleaning

Week 1 - Days Counted: 2

Week 2 - Days Counted: 3

Week 3 - Days Counted: 2

Week 4 - Days Counted: 5

Total: 12/12

 

Quest 4: Food

Week 1 - Days Counted: 5

Week 2 - Days Counted: 6

Week 3 - Days Counted: 7

Week 4 - Days Counted: 6

Total: 24/26

 

Quest 5: Language

Week 1 - Days Counted: 4

Week 2 - Days Counted: 4

Week 3 - Days Counted: 4

Week 4 - Days Counted: 6

Total: 18/24

[Hymnusal]

Glad to see you still here and going!  

On 08/06/2017 at 3:52 PM, Meushell said:

Food just tastes better. It's a bit obvious, but I didn't realize how much better. That itself is a big motivation to not eat when I'm full. 

Yay!

 

How's Spanish going? I'm doing french on duolingo right now, feel free to add me as a friend if you like (I'm Hymnusal there too).

[Meushell]

So much for updating more often. I really need to get Michaela story going again.

 

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After a bit of settling in, Michaela was approached by Chara. 

 

"Your goal is going to take you long distances, and you're better off traveling faster." The Amazon gestured to Michaela. "Follow me."

 

Michaela followed, curious. She soon realized they were entering the drake nesting area. She naturally hesitated.

 

"Don't worry. They like you."

 

They soon approached a purplish blue drake. 

 

"If you're serious about traveling the world, you need a way to get around. Her name is Sapphire."

 

Sapphire approached Michaela, soon flicking her tongue at her. Michaela reached out carefully to pet Sapphire's snout. She half wondered if Chara picked this drake for her because of the name.

 

"Perhaps we can consider this as repayment for saving Adhara. Sapphire is just old enough to start training with the rider. Amethyst's loyalty to you shows me that you'll treat her well. We'll teach you what you need to know."

 

"Thank you. I..." She never expected such a gift.

 

Chara smiled. "I'll let you to get to know each other for now." She walked off.

 

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She had chores to do while staying with the Amazons. It was no different than what they expected of the other guests or themselves. Unlike most of the others though, she had a new drake to take care of. Michaela noticed a bit of jealousy between Amethyst and Sapphire.

 

"They'll get used to each other," Olex replied.

 

"Thank you."

 

"Have you heard from your village yet?"

 

"Yes, it took a bit of coaxing to get Amethyst to deliver a letter to them. Er, I think she's afraid of being replaced. I had to contact them though, to let them know I'm still alive."

 

Olex nodded. "I borrowed a drake from the Amazons to contact my people. He hasn't come back yet."

 

"Amethyst returned this morning. It seems I wasn't the only one who disappeared. Cron's still missing, and they lost contact with Arle almost six months ago."

 

"You made a reappearance as far as they're concerned. Maybe your friends will do the same."

 

"I hope so."

[Meushell]

On 6/14/2017 at 9:13 AM, Hymnusal said:

Glad to see you still here and going!  

Yay!

 

How's Spanish going? I'm doing french on duolingo right now, feel free to add me as a friend if you like (I'm Hymnusal there too).

 

Doing pretty good. I downloaded their TinyCard app to use as well. 

[Meushell]

Challenge Retrospective

 

Goal One

Strength Training - 11/12 (92%)

Stat - 1 Strength

 

Goal Two

Bike Riding - 10/10 (100%)

Stat - 2 Stamina

 

Goal Three

Cleaning - 12/12 (100%)

Stat - 2 Charisma

 

Goal Four

Food - 24/26 (92%)

Stat - 1 Constitution

 

Goal Five

Language - 18/24 (75%)

Stat - 1 Wisdom

 

Final Overall Challenge Grade

Average Percentage - 92%

 

Extra Credit

5 Points for a new recipe.

 

Before

376 Points - Level 3

Strength 7 • Dexterity 3 • Stamina 2 • Constitution 6 • Wisdom 2 • Charisma 2

 

New

473 Points - Level 4

Strength 8 • Dexterity 3 • Stamina 4 • Constitution 7 • Wisdom 3 • Charisma 3

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Level 4! Yea!

[Meushell]

(I want to post my new challenge, but I'm still editing, so I'm posting it here until I fix it up.)

 

Introduction: 

 

Okay. I've been in the Rebel category for a while now. It's time to try something new. 

 

This is Michaela, my favorite orc. My victories are her progress to save the world from an unknown evil. My failures might just doom her. 

 

(Yeah, her introduction is just copy and paste from the last time. LOL  I might change the picture later.)

 

I have a mud walk coming up in November. I need strength and endurance. Upper body weakness was my biggest weakness in the last mud run. 

 

Main Quest: The Adventure Continues

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An entire city was destroyed, and the people disappeared.  Michaela and three others were sent out into the world to investigate. They each went into different directions, and now two of the others have disappeared. 

 

Michaela, herself, was captured and kept in a dungeon for a long time. Did her friends suffer the same fate? She made her escape with the help of Amazons. She now has been living with them for a short time, but it's time to continue her adventure.

 

Losing weight is my adventure. No XP here. Whatever comes off will come off.)

 

Quest 1: Becoming a Warrior

 

Michaela still needs hone her fighting skill.

 

(Strength training 3 days a week. I'm going to keep this as a quest until I'm consistent with it. 

 

A = 12+ days total. Michaela earns respect from her new friends and trainers.

B = 10. Michaela earns respect with the people who matter.

C = 8. Michaela is tolerated in her practice.

D = 6. People are annoyed to see her. 

F = 4. No one will train her.)

 

Quest 2: Flying

 

 

Michaela has a new drake, Sapphire, to get around faster, but it's tiring to ride her.

 

(Before Sapphire was represented by bike riding. This time it will be the trampoline.

 

A = 12. Sapphire loves Michaela.

B = 10. Sapphire likes Michaela.

C = 8. Sapphire sort of likes Michaela.

D = 7. Sapphire loves Michaela. tolerates her.

F = 6. Sapphire loves Michaela. does not like her. Michaela must impress it to keep riding.)

 

Quest 3: Organizing

 

Michaela needs to keep her gear cleaned and organized.

 

(I need to clean and organize the house more. 20+ minutes. Aiming for 3 times a week.)

 

A = 12 total. Michaela can find everything! Yea!

B = 10. Michaela needs to search more for small items.

C = 8. It's a mess...

D = 7. ...and dirty...

F = 6. ...and buggy.

 

Quest 4: Foraging

 

Foraging is the easiest way to obtain food. 

 

(Half of each meal consist of fruit and/or vegetables.)

 

A = 60 Michaela is healthy.

B = 55. She feels sluggish.

C = 50. She needs to rest more. 

D = 45. Michaela gets sick.

F = 40. Michaela needs to see a doctor.)

 

Quest 5: Language

 

Michaela continues learning drákain.

 

(Studying Spanish in my Duolingo app. Of course, I won't learn as fast as her, since she lives in a fantasy world and I don't.

 

A = 24 days of lesson. Short lessons, so I have no excuse not to do it. Michaela becomes fluent and can begin learning another language.

B = 22. Michaela becomes fluent with the oral, but not the written.

C = 20. Fluent with the written, but not the oral.

D = 18. Michaela struggles. 

F = 16. Michaela needs someone to translate.

 

Extra Credit: I don't want to forever be behind in levels for past failures, so I want to earn extra points.

1 Point per Day - Bike riding.

 

I'm at 473 points. 

 

Real Motivation: Better health. Being able to be active without suffering for it later. I want, in time, to be able to do a pull up. First though, I need to be able to hold my own body weight. I am getting better. I can hold my weight for like three seconds. Before it was half a second. Progress! :-D