Chapter 1.07
1.07
Erin Solstice survives a bout of food poisoning after observing a band of Goblins who can seemingly detect which blue fruits are safe to eat. Later that night, a terrifying skeletal monstrosity arrives and attempts to break into The Wandering Inn.
Summary
Growing tired of her diet of blue fruits, Erin Solstice decides to explore her new [Basic Crafting] skill. However, after gathering and eating more fruit, she becomes violently ill, quickly realizing she has suffered from food poisoning. After recovering, she notices a small Goblin Band of six by the stream near The Wandering Inn.
Fascinated and cautious, Erin watches them from the inn. She observes the Littlest Goblin in the group carefully sniffing and discarding certain blue fruits before eating. Erin deduces that some of the fruits are poisonous and that the Goblins possess a way to tell them apart, possibly through a Skill like [Detect Poison]. This revelation provides her with a method for safely gathering her own food.
Inspired to find other food sources, Erin uses her [Basic Crafting] skill to weave a crude net out of grass. She attempts to catch the large Flatfish in the stream but fails, managing only to trap a few small Rock Crabs, which she is hesitant to eat.
A brief scene shifts to the city of Liscor, where Guardsmen Relc and Klbkch are at the barracks. Their superior, Captain Z, orders Relc to break up a brawl, offering a glimpse into the daily life of the Liscor City Watch.
That night, as Erin rests inside the inn, a terrifying new threat appears. A massive Skeletal Monstrosity, a shambling horror of bones and claws, lumbers up to the inn. The chapter ends with the creature pounding on the door, trying to force its way inside while Erin is trapped within.
Major Events
Erin Gets Food Poisoning
After eating a tainted Blue Fruit, Erin Solstice becomes violently ill. She survives the ordeal and realizes that her primary food source is not consistently safe.
A Goblin Band Appears
A small Goblin Band arrives at the stream to forage. Erin observes the Littlest Goblin carefully selecting edible Blue Fruits, leading her to understand how to avoid the poisoned ones.
First Attempt at Crafting
Using her [Basic Crafting] skill, Erin weaves a grass net to catch fish. The attempt is unsuccessful, but she manages to catch a few Rock Crabs.
A Monster Attacks the Inn
A massive Skeletal Monstrosity arrives at The Wandering Inn during the night. The creature begins violently pounding on the door, trying to break in.
Major Appearances
A young woman from Earth who stumbles into a fantasy world and takes refuge in an abandoned inn.
aka Erin, the young woman +31
Small inn where Erin is present; currently occupied by her. Noted by the Watch as having been abandoned years ago but Erin is using it; the Drake and Klbkch enter here to investigate.
aka the inn, Abandoned hilltop inn +13
A sweet, blue-colored fruit that grows on trees near the inn, serving as a primary food source for Erin and the Goblins.
aka Blue Fruit, Amentus +6
A terrifying undead creature that comes to the inn at night demanding sustenance.
aka visitor, skeletal creature +2
Minor Appearances
An Antinium Senior Guardsman in the city’s watch; arrives at Erin’s door and greets her.
aka Senior Guardsman Klbkch, ant-man +15
A guardsman referenced by a rookie as likely getting punishment duty for breaking windows.
aka Guardsman Relc, Senior Guardsman Relc +6
An ambush predator that disguises itself as a boulder and attacks with powerful claws and antennae.
aka crab rock-monster, giant rock crab +11
Local armed watchmen; Klbkch and Relc are members and present at Erin's table examining her injury.
aka the Watch, guards +14
A fish found in local rivers that secretes a damaging mucus. Klbkch identifies Erin's wound as caused by contact with this fish's mucus (a poison-like affliction) rather than a simple infection.
aka Flatfish, Giant flathead fish +7
A small foraging party of six Goblins operating near The Wandering Inn.
A small female Goblin who shadows the warriors and observes Erin, apparently driven by personal motives.
aka little Goblin, small Goblin +4
A skill that allows the user to create basic items.
aka [Skill — Basic Crafting], [Basic Crafting]
A female Drake and the Watch Captain in charge of the Liscor city guard, and Relc and Klbkch's superior.
aka The Captain, Watch Captain Z +4
A large, pterodactyl-like flying creature with green, camouflaged scales.
aka pterodactyl, gigantic bird +2
Referenced
Entities by Type
Quotes
“Healing potions are awesome.”
“Stupid thing.”
“I think I need to figure out what a good one looks like.”
“They must be busy.”
“But—we’re signed out—”
“I know, I know. But I was going to eat more pasta and—”
“Um. We’re closed. S-sorry.”
“I do not wish to become angry.”
+51 more quotes →“What—what was that?”