Historical Archive

Side Quest Archive

The original plan was usually much shorter.

A different way into the Quest Board. Every card opens the full story.

Archive Log

Documented Lore Expeditions

Browse by category, then open the original story on the Quest Board.

Work / ProjectsJanuary–April 2025

The Internship

Moving to Saigon for an internship, learning on the job, and dealing with a less straightforward ending.

Read the original story →
A group of friends gathered around a late-night meal in Saigon.
Random Bullshit

The Reunion

Internet friends, now available in person. Saigon supplied the setting; the group supplied the detours.

Read the original story →
Fishing boats crossing the water near Thanh An island.
Travel

The Island

A boat to Thanh An, a day outside the city, and a plan that did not stay entirely on schedule.

Read the original story →
Musicians performing under blue and purple lights at TGDY 13.
MusicMay–June 2025

TGDY 13 (How did I get here)

Three bands, repeated rehearsals, and a university show that required considerably more travel than expected.

Read the original story →
Helicopters carrying Vietnamese flags above a Saigon building during parade rehearsals.
Travel

The March

Parade rehearsals, a city full of anticipation, and a journey home that developed its own plot.

Read the original story →
A collage of the student national-defense competition team and award ceremony.
Random BullshitSummer 2022

Three Bullets Before Graduation

A high-school national-defense competition and three very memorable shots before graduation.

Read the original story →