I have been wandering about for many months (possibly years), and have learned much.
Some of the things I have noticed about myself: My strength, dexterity, and spiritual charisma are beginning to increase.
I sometimes find myself thinking about swords (I don't know why, though), bow-fishing, which I think will be easier than using the rod and bait, and about learning to speak more languages, like Elfish (which feels second-nature because of my race). For some reason, I feel I should learn Draconic; something tells me it will be highly useful in many years.
On a different note, I was able to acquire an oak staff and crossbow. The new arms seem to be of good quality, and prove to be better than hickory during combat.
The more I think about this war against this "Bloodstone" character, the more I feel he is the one who killed my parents... not sure why, though... *most of the following text is somewhat illegible* [strike]It's just[/strike] -- [strike]It feels as though[/strike] -- Is he undead?