Fantasy Thief in Feyaren

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Questions and Answers

What was the narrator's primary concern upon entering the building?

Being recognized by the occupants (correct)

Finding food to steal

Getting injured by the door

Avoiding the consequences of being caught

Why does the narrator justify taking bread?

Because the owners won't miss it

Because they are hungry and need it to survive

Because they think it belongs to anyone (correct)

Because they believe it's rightfully theirs

What is the common practice in Oridei, specifically Feyaren?

Giving treats to strangers

Helping those in need

Issuing bounties on wanted individuals (correct)

Trading precious metals for food

What was the narrator searching for in the cupboards?

Spare food or bread Signup and view all the answers

Why does the narrator abandon their plan to steal the bread?

Due to the risk of getting caught Signup and view all the answers

What is the narrator's opinion on the concept of ownership?

Ownership is a social construct with no real meaning Signup and view all the answers

Why did the narrator pull their hood up?

To make themselves less recognizable Signup and view all the answers

What is the narrator's perception of the people in Oridei?

They do not feign innocence and will do whatever it takes for gold sentes Signup and view all the answers

What was the dominant sensation in the atmosphere?

A mixture of aromatic fragrances and odors Signup and view all the answers

Why did the narrator struggle to move?

As a result of stiffness and labored movement Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator's primary motivation?

To satisfy their hunger with a filling meal Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator's plan to gain access to the restaurant?

To use the window to gain entry Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the narrator's encounter with the employee?

The employee was kicked unconscious Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator's emotional response to their actions?

They felt genuinely sorry for the employee Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator's intention when kicking the employee?

To knock the employee unconscious Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator's expectation regarding the bread?

That it would be freshly baked and uneaten Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Setting and Atmosphere

The scene is set in a crowded restaurant in Feyaren, Oridei, with a potent atmosphere of aromatic fragrances and odors.
The narrator is drawn to the scent of freshly baked bread, which is a rare treat for them.

Narrator's Situation

The narrator is a thief, known to the common people, and is looking for a meal.
They have no plans but are driven by their hunger.
They have a history of taking what is not theirs, but justify it as a necessity.

The Heist

The narrator sneaks into the restaurant through an "Employees Only" door, using a window to gain entry.
They knock an employee unconscious to gain access, and then enter the restaurant.
They move stealthily, trying not to be caught, and are aware of the consequences of being recognized.

Oridei's Culture

In Oridei, people often set bounties on others, and it's a common practice.
The bounties are usually denominated in gold sentes, but people will accept anything of value.
The narrator is aware of the danger of being recognized and potentially having a bounty placed on their head.

The Narrator's Justification

The narrator questions whether taking something they need is truly stealing.
They believe that if someone needs something, it shouldn't be considered theft, as ownership is relative.
This mindset justifies their actions and allows them to continue taking what is not theirs.

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Description

In a crowded restaurant in Feyaren, a thief is drawn to the aroma of freshly baked bread. Driven by hunger, they seek a meal, but will they resort to their old ways of taking what's not theirs? Explore the world of Oridei and the narrator's motivations.