+10 Exercise to gain strength (excluding spars) - Sept double XP
+10 Maintain your weapons (sharpen claws or care for teeth) - Sept double XP
+10 Participate in a hunt using the rolled hunt system - Sept double XP

More and more flooded in, and the air became tense with anticipation. She felt irritation crawl between her shoulders, the pressure of so many lions around her weak vessel too big of a risk. Regardless, when the hunt began all of the anxiety dissipated.

The prey was wonderfully tough, and she enjoyed every minute of the chase. Danger lurked behind every bite, real danger that could spell her doom. In the end, they were victorious.

She ate greedily. Not because she was hungry but because she could. After regaining her breath, and everyone going on about their day, she went to continue her routine. Her body was weaker now, after all this exercise, but she managed to fell a few more trees by sheer power of will. Or was it simply the tyranny of the Deity inside? Regardless, she sharpened her claws one last time before leaving. exit.

and i could've died last night

but i heard the the voice of a smaller god

code by corvus

(2/2) +10 Practice disguising your appearance (double xp event)
(2/2) +10 Practice hiding your scent (double xp event)
(2/2) +10 Participate in a hunt using the rolled hunt system (double xp event)
Another comes near him (@Birdie) speaking of how one of the lions was probably as useless as a frog or something along those lines, causing for him to let out a snort. He wouldn't dwell on it, though, and instead drops down once more to further cover himself in mud to help with scent and his appearance. As he rises to all fours is when the rhino appears; finally, a meal he would be able to dig into. Arkyn works by keeping the rhino from escaping, and once it is down he goes in swiftly to take a large mouthful. He wouldn't eat it, though, for it would be brought back to Csitri for her to snack on. Once he has his mouthful, the Viking turns and starts his way toward the Hollows.

exit Arkyn.

ART BY RABBIT, CODE BY DEE, MODIFIED BY GUNNER

under the chemtrails 
over the country club

+20 Remain undetected in a large thread (5+ characters)
+20 Sneak into a group without getting caught
+20 cast a blessing on a group

Once again, it is her words that guide them to victory.

There is power in these words, weighty and unspoken, heavy on her tongue. Blood fills the air, masking the scent of mud -- it seems theconly thing she's ever able to smell is blood. Here she welcomes the hunger pangs churning her stomach and the metallic burn; she stands in the shadows, transfixed.

Her attention only turns when she spots a familiar smudge of mahogany and plum. Her heart seems to skip a beat even as she stays nestled in the shadows; they'd promised to meet when the time was right, and surely this is not the place. Not when @Hekate is already accompanied by a shadow. Lazare does not realize that @Ianthe is her own being; here, in the dark of the bog, she simply assumes her friend has a wraith.

She beams to herself as she sneaks away, delighted to know that hekate is not alone in the meantime.

Exit

code by flea, art by irish

(2/2) +20 Join another Ranger’s group hunt (double xp event)
(2/2) +10 Participate in a hunt using the rolled hunt system (double xp event)
(2/2) +20 Take down hard prey (dice-roll) (double xp event)

Artemisia settles herself while she waits, feeling her muscles tense with excitement. Hunting had always been her favorite, the thrill of the chase something so exhilarating. Once it seemed that all who was going to join had done so, the huntress rocks her hind end, beginning to grow impatient. And that was when the rhino made its grand appearance. Eyes round as she notices the mighty mammal, tongue swiping across her lips right before she springs into action. She helps take the beast down, claws digging into the thick hide and holding on. She knew this would be a feast for all, so she takes her time in swallowing a couple mouthfuls before taking a big chunk to go, heading back in the direction of the Hollows.

exit Artemisia.

ART BY CORVUS, CODE BY LARS, MODIFIED BY GUNNER
*DO NOT USE WITHOUT PERMISSION!!*

She had to hand it to them: they were an effective hunting group. Though ragtag and barely put together, the lions managed to find and fell a hugely impressive rhinoceros, enough of a kill to assure most if not all of them walked away with something to show for their efforts. As she caught her breath, Yasmin quietly marveled over their success, the results, and muttered a quiet, “Thank you,” to Itri somewhere above. Everything had gone smoothly.

Ready to reap the benefits of her participation, she crept forward again and grabbed a piece of the spoils for herself, just a little bite from a leg, and quickly skipped back. These sorts of gatherings were still very new to her, and she didn’t want to appear greedy. Her purple eyes passed over the gathered as they began to disperse, and she silently faded into the background with them, scouting for a drier spot within the bog where she might enjoy her take from the successful hunt.

-Exit Yasmin-

Image by Anderson Rian - Table by Mouser

Happily muddied, Tilly mingles with the gathering faces with interest. There were many she didn't yet know, but she thought she could commit their faces to memory at least. Perhaps if she came across them again she could ask them a little more about themselves - now didn't quite seem the right time.

She grins fondly as Kvare emerges from the fringes of the small crowd, able to recognise his dark features and amber eyes anywhere. Tilly nudges back against him with a bump of her pink shoulder as he comes to stand beside her. She was looking forward to a good hunt! Her luck had been excellent lately and Tilly was excited.

The excitement melts to trepadation as the hunt ends up being a pair of adult rhinoceros and Tilly's jaws momentarily gape in surprise. Then she bolsters up, shaking out her fur to throw herself into this hunt. She watches the beasts carefully, taking note of their massive curved horns and thick hide. They were dangerous indeed.

With strategy the rhinos are taken down and the hunters feast. Tilly has late pickings, but there is plenty to go around and she makes the trot back home with a huge hunk of fresh meat.

/exit Tilly

She might have been hungry enough to eat a horse, but two rhinos? Well, maybe just see if they can take them down first. Even faced with the massive hunting party, the armored animals prove to be a challenging kill, but eventually they manage, their massive, lumbering bodies striking earth. Her paws and flanks are streaked with mud, but she pays no mind, its frigid touch welcome against her hot skin. Settling by one carcass, she tucks in, having forgotten all about her quest for ashanti peppers when her gaze just so happens to fall upon a sprinkling of orange among the foliage. Satisfied, she leaps to her feet, collecting the plant for herself. All in all a successful day of work, as far as she's concerned.

EXIT

Beatnik
+20 participate in a group or pride event

Nursemaid
+10 Participate in a hunt using the rolled hunt system
+10 Gather herbs for nursing or birthing

BG — ART — CODE

IANTHE

Two rhinos! Ianthe almost feels proud of herself, though she knows there are lions here who put in much more work actually taking down the beasts. They had been intimidating, honestly, those horns, that armored skin, they don't look like they're meant for eating. So Ianthe supposes she's proud of herself for having gotten close to them at all.
She quickly makes sure her ashanti peppers haven't fallen out of her pouch, and is relieved to still find it full. Next time, she might take it off before the chase.

"What do you think," she begins, green eyes meeting their counterpart. "Think we can bring a horn back for Arsinöe?" She's not sure she'll even be able to sink her teeth into the creature's tough hide, but maybe they can break off a small piece of the weapon. At least they can try.

/exit

double exp event

+10 participate in a hunt using the rolled hunt system
+10 gather herbs for nursing or birthing

coded by flea

When she finally pinpointed the prey within the bog's murky and foggy atmosphere, she smiled slowly, letting her lips stretch into a wide grin. A rhino was a worth adversary for all of those who had gathered. She did not doubt their ability to succeed with this many able bodies and when the hunt sprang into motion, she found that she was not disappointed. Eisa's grin is fierce as the hunt ends, and she waits her turn to take a share of the meat. She lingers, but doesn't note anyone talking to her- though she thinks there is a face or two she recognizes- (probably does know someone but roamer is clueless rn) and when it is her turn, she takes a large chunk before exiting the hunt. Happy to head home and enjoy it.

-exit-

eisa sigrún

code by corvus

By ancient wisdom and nature's grace, may your aim be true and your quarry embrace its fate.

She echoed the blessing in her mind as the sisters struck, flanked by strangers on either side. What had appeared overkill soon became quite beneficial to the large gathering, with how many lions were required to surround and take down not one but two rhinoceroses.

"What do you think – think we can bring a horn back for Arsinöe?" Hekate crimped her lips in a panting smile.

"I'd love to see you try and chew it off," she responded in a low murmur. Her gaze gleamed with fond teasing as she turned to gather the peppers she had hidden at the base of a tree, content to wait around for as long as it took for Ianthe to either realize her goal or give up on it.

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-exit- @Ianthe
+20 - Cast a curse or blessing on a character/group (Sept double XP)

+10 - Gather herbs for nursing or birthing (Sept double XP)
+10 - Participate in a hunt using the rolled hunt system (Sept double XP)