Cydes Journal

I managed to come by a raggedy journal; one which has clearly seen a rough time in the wild. Written by a man who some would either write off as the next fictional author or a wild man in severe need of care. This is a man who was lost in the wilderness for literally nobody knows how long. Whether to explore or to live. He was taken by Mother Earth as quietly as a soft breeze and never seen from again. I believe neither to be the case though. I believe this to be *Cyde's Lost Journal*. The fabled book wherein lies unbelievable stories, direction to beasts unknown, and mysteries abound. Answers to so much must surely be within. Why should I have such confidence? I shouldn't...and that's part of what's so exciting about this book. Now, I shall travel the land to follow his lead the best I can and find as much about the contents of this book in the real world as possible. Fool's errand or no - truth will out!

The first two of many hand drawn figures within Cyde's journal. The first page of the journal had the word "Lousy" in the center with the Awesome A repeatedly scribbled around the page. Stars sprinkled throughout the back of the page. Which personally, I find to be a pleasant touch. What exactly are they meant to be and what determines lousy vs awesome? Will I ever find out? Do these symbols hold meaning or is this all just enjoyable scribble?

The second page of the journal has a QR square on each corner with what appears to be a sword slashing against a saddened portal. Or perhaps it's cutting a wound in time and space? I can't quite make out the design enough to understand and quite frankly I'm unsure what it has to do with anything within the book. If it even holds relevance. I did not expect to need something to read a QR code on this journey, so I'm once again feeling in the dark.

The first true beast drawn in the book has already been an excitement. I know this creature to be real, as it was discovered back in 2012; known as Cydezilla. This to me is the first piece of evidence that the creatures which lay within this book must be real. Side Note - the name of the beast was given in honor of this very author. What coincidence it should also be the first true revelation.

This larger sketch seems to tell the tale of a warrior fighting off an enemy. The questions then become, who is the man? Who is he battling? And how is he shooting such a powerful beam of energy from his palms? This isn't a normal human capability. Is this individual human? Is this meant to be Cyde during his travels or just a doodle to explore the imaginations of what one could be capable of if only dreams were reality? In any case, one can always wonder what humanity is capable of with or without the fantastical. I've spent enough time admiring this piece. I must learn more!

The second beast drawn within that has already been confirmed to exist. Theodore; the speech driven kaiju-like creature. He isn't as monstrous as he seems, I've heard. Quite the educational speaker. Though, I've personally not been to one of their lectures, I must ponder about who taught them speech so eloquently. And how do they prevent their flames from alighting the stage? Questions for home, I suppose.

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Our first written entry! What I'd perceive as a normal, every day rock is apparently an egg form. Hatching life into one of three beasts not unknown to me. These rock-like creatures were discovered a few years back, but their origins have up to this point remained a mystery. I've no doubt after seeing this that it's accurate. My only wonders are with what type of "fantasmic magic" they are imbued and what dictates the variant they hatch into. Such drastic differences between the three options afterall. I may have to return in another adventure in order to study these wonderous stones.

I wondered if we'd find the third beast of burden in this journal. This gentlemanly dino has no official name I'm aware of; only Top Hat Dino. It has somehow found a massive top hat to wear upon its head. Many fear this creature, because while typically docile...this creature has no qualms in attacking if feeling disrespected. One must admire the handsomely figure, not attack out of fear. I am now in a state of intrigue. Is this critter related in any way to the Cydezilla or Theodore? If not relation then perhaps location. No real way to find out except further exploration.

I saw on a page what appeared to be the drawing of a clearing with grey stones forming a circle. I followed direction the best I could to find said location and when I arrived, was I surprised. A circle of rocks were strewn about. Painted to resemble the same rocks which appear in the entry itself. Each with a different year and celebratory appearance. Nobody ever knew how long Cyde was lost in his journey as nobody ever knew when he vanished to begin with. This could very well be the evidence to answer such a question. Unfortunately, there's nothing of note in the text other than which he favored. At least this confirms that these are not beasts, but rather the remnants of a man alone.

Taking shelter beachside, I awoke this morning to the loudest foghorn I've ever heard. I quickly looked around for the source, but found nothing. I was reminded me of the drawing of Cyde's ship and the short tale of his retreat. A ship I question as exaggeration for obvious reasons. So the tale goes, one end docked as the other sat past the sunrise. You'd lost count at the number of flags flown, each with hundreds of sailors fighting against the morning gale. A beast held aboard which would rival the kaiju three and electric bolts jolting chaotically. Cyde himself wrote little about the cruise in the journal. Most of the space of the pages were taken up by the drawing. Only enough to peak curiosity or spark caution. I fear I am not so bold as to seek to sail with this voyage. That is for another time. Another adventure. For now, I shall sit back and take in the wonder that this ship has to offer... on land.

To start my day, I walked aside the ocean in hopes of spotting a creature drawn. Two images shared the next turn. Both known species, but unknown variants of said species. The white Trickdragon would be an impossible find for me at the moment as they live in the northern cold. The jellyfish-like Jelliguard, however, is a possibility. Jelliguard are known to inhabit these waters. Unfortunately, I spent hours to no avail. I spotted many a beast, but none like the one drawn. Could this really be a rare variation? If only details were given via the written word.

After leaving the oceanside behind me, I came across a beautiful meadow with gleaming light so faint and warm you just have to take a break and appreciate the beauty of nature. When doing so, I saw a Gentlemanly Top Hat Cat fly past me. I barely noticed the creature, it moved so quickly. Then a memory struck me! Cyde wrote about this beast in his journal shortly after his journey on the open waters. He seemed to have questioned its existence. Perhaps he was still suffering the effects of sea sickness. With all he has claimed to witness up to this point, yet another creature with headwear isn't out of the scope of believability. Though it does beg the question. Where are all these critters obtaining their clothes? So well fitted ones at that. Is there a wild tailor on the loose? It's back! And it...it has something...

I watched as the creature dropped what it had in its paws, quickly ran to see, and found...what looked like gift-wrapped rocks. They're not cover in normal paper. The paper is almost chalky, as if drawn on rather than folded over. From what I can tell, and the knots seem more complex than anything I'm familiar with. I think I could spend a million minutes working to undo only a single one. I've seen these drawn in the journal. Cyde's gifts, as I recall, seemed to hint to shockingly great prizes within. I think I shall pocket them and work on one when I return home or when bored in the night hours.

The next beasties drawn in the journal are familiar, but unknown. The Snowlin are known residents of Northlight, far from here...whereas wild Ornakits are practically unheard of. They've become so domesticated over the centuries, their places of origin may have been lost. Or at the very listen, given minimal thought. Is Cyde hinting to the Ornakits originating in Northlight along with the Snowlin, or did he witness new species out in the frosty edges of the forest? I've seen none on the edges myself and am unfamiliar with any such connections to the Ornakits. I should research Northlight after this adventure to explore these questions. ***\*takes note of this desire\****

I recently noticed two pages are dedicated to drawings of cakes, celebrating the new years' arrivals, I assume. It's wild to think this man survived out here in the wilderness for so long. All alone with nothing but his wits, wiles, and weirdness. I can't imagine many a new year passing by with no real cake to enjoy. Or ice cream. It's both inspiring and heartbreaking. Cheers to past-Cyde!

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