Utan Chief

[Karkatan]

Huh huh, a Rune-Midgartsian.

I guess this is your first

visit to my village, isn't it?

Everyone from Rune-Midgarts

that I've met had the same

same expression on their

face as you do right now

when they first came here.

Maybe it's because they cannot

communicate with us due to

the language barrier, so

they have no idea what's going

on. Yeah, I understand...

Anyway, welcome to my village.

My name is Karkatan, and I

am the chief of the Utan tribe.

You must be wondering how

I can speak your language.

It was taught to me long ago

by an adventurer from your

land. It's been a long time,

and I do not know what has

become of him...

Anyhow, I learned many things

about Rune-Midgartsian culture

and language.

Sometimes, I teach the Utan

language, but I do not give

everyone that privilege.

If unscrupulous outsiders

learn the Utan language, they

may bring harm to my tribe.

Before you can learn the Utan

language, first try to learn

Utan culture by exploring our

village.

Although you are not able to

communicate with my people

right now, try to understand

our way of life through your

observations.

Pay attention to the dress,

appearance and life style of the

local people. When you think

you understand enough about Utan

culture, come back to me and show me what you have learned.

Oh, it's you again. So...

Have you learned about Utan

culture? I want to hear your

opinion, as well as your impression.

There are still some villagers

who are very naive about Rune-Midgartsians.

Usually, they fear encounters

with your people and will

hide themselves.

So...

May I help you with anything?

I assume you did not have much of

a problem looking around the

village, but it seems you have something to ask of me.

Hmmm...That's an awesome mask

you're wearing. We Utans like

wearing masks to keep from

showing our facial expressions.

That's why we wear masks all the

time. We believe that interaction

and treatment of other people

should not depend on how we look.

Alright. I am sure you are

qualified to learn the Utan

language. I will teach you how

speak and to read in Utan from

now on.

However, I need you to get some

items ready so that we may proceed

with the lessons. First, we need

two different kinds of paper.

10 Oil Paper and

5 Slick Paper.

We'll also need something to

write with. Let's use

1 Squid Ink and

1 Feather of Birds.

Please bring me those, and I will

teach you when you're ready.

You don't seem to understand

our culture yet. You cannot

learn another language if you

do not understand the culture.

When you have that expression on

your face, Utans will be

intimidated... Since we do

not show our faces to others,

we are actually very

vulnerable to facial expression.

Go explore the village a little

longer. You can come back

anytime when you think you're ready.

In any case, what do you think

about my mask? It's the current

trend among us Utans...don't you

think it's awesome?

Haha~ When you're just imitating

the sound, you won't make any

sense. Language is a mutual system

for the communication of thoughts and feelings.

I regret to say that it seems that

nowadays, all peoples are no

longer sensitive to other cultures

in that respect.

I see people that despise or

ridicule others that do not

understand them. It's really

sad that such bigotry still exists...

If you are interested in Utan

language, try to understand our

culture better and come back

when you're ready. I will

teach you the meanings of those sounds you are using.

Sometimes it's good to wander

without purpose. But it's

better to set a goal for

a journey if you want to

learn something out of

the experience.

Okay, I guess we're good to go.

Let's get the lesson started.

I hope you will communicate better

with Utans when we are done.

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Alright, that's all. Just forget

about how you've felt about Utans

before you learned the language.

Now go try to talk to Utans.

Conversation is a very important method in understanding others.

Okay, if you have any business

in our village later, feel free

to talk to me. I will try to help

you as much as I can.

I guess you are not ready yet...

Did you forget what items you

need? I will let you know

again, so please bring them

so that we can start the lesson.

10 Oil Paper,

5 Slick Paper,

1 Squid Ink,

When you bring all of these,

I will teach you our language.

Puchuchartan must have sent you to

me. I need to check whether or not

you are qualified to request

her help...We Utans do not want

to help evil people.

Hmmmm....

It would be good to have a mask

that was made in Rune-Midgarts...

I wish to have 1 Mr. Smile.

To Utans, receiving a mask as a

present is considered an

honor. Maybe Puchuchartan

wants you to show us your respect by doing so.

Oh, you brought it! Yes, I've

always wished that I could have

this mask! This is truly an

honor! Thank you, adventurer

from Rune-Midgarts.

I will tell Puchuchartan that I

confirmed your qualification.

Go and speak to her. Though I

am not sure what help she can give

you, I hope we will be able to return this favor.

Did I tell you that you need

1 Mr. Smile?

Please bring that as proof

of your goodwill, as well

as your sense of honor.

How's it going?

I wish I could guide you around

the village, but I cannot neglect

my duty as tribal chief.

Leading a tribe is not as easy

as it looks. You would understand

if you were in the same position

as me. Anyway, I hope you will enjoy your time in our village.