A Fantastical Adventure Begins with Chopping Down a Scarecrow

Every adventure begins with a novice. The first quest, the first adventure, the first bounty, the first encounter with a companion. Eating black bread in the fields, gazing up at the dazzling magical light in the night sky. Fighting through a cave, retrieving a golden treasure chest. Wielding a hammer, forging a suit of armor by hand. Riding a ground bird across the grasslands, racing against a pack of wolves. Waiting by the lake, hoping to catch the biggest fish-dragon. ...Dear traveler, I have an adventure story to tell, do you have some wine?