1 year old, no bonus

A distant sense of familiarity hovers over him as he navigates his way through the thickly grown jungle. He sweeps the ancient trees, their leaves broad, looming protectively overhead. The going is tough here, the floor littered with branches and even the odd viper, but at least it's not as tough as it used to be when he was younger and considerably shorter-legged. Somewhere beyond the green vegetation, a call sounds. He freezes. It's not quite lion-like, but close enough for him to make out the general gist: whoever or whatever it is, they've spotted prey in the area. He breaks out of paralysis, splashing across a chuckling scream as he works himself into a run, seeking to pinpoint the location of the summons.

Paladin
+10 Exercise to gain endurance 1/2 (double XP)
+10 Participate in a hunt using the rolled hunt system 1/2 (double XP)

Outlaw
+10 Complete a hunt in neutral territory using the hunt system 1/2

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It had taken some time for the small cub to recover from her long trip across the ocean. Her skin was still irritated from the burn she had received when exposed to sunlight for the better part of that trek. Even despite this, she was energetic and eager to explore a new world, one that was not an empty land of dust and rock.

This jungle had drawn her in by its offer of shade, even during daylight hours. She would enter its shade, looking in awe at the plant life. One plant, in particular, caught her eye, one that had been used to help her pains when first brought to the oasis. It seemed plentiful on the forest floor. She believed the king had called it aloe, a plant made specifically to protect her delicate skin from the sun. She would have to take some back with her.

Aside from that, she would marvel at one tree in particular that towered above all others, one she could use as a landmark to find her way out, as it was near the jungle's edge in the direction she had arrived.

Nearby she would also find a group of lions gathering, a buzz of excitement about them. A hunt? She wished she was bigger, she might be able to join in the game then. She guessed size wasn't the only reason she would be left out, as she was very clumsy on her oversized paws. Keeping her distance, she decided she would practice hunting herself, running around in the undergrowth, pouncing on leaves and imaginary creatures, and feeding off the excited energy of the lions nearby.

She couldn't wait to see the hunt, would try to follow along as they chased prey through the jungle.. from a safe distance of course.


PATHFINDER EXP
+10 x2 Explore a territory and find something useful
+10 x2 Find a notable landmark in a territory
+5 x2 Practice running or speed

(Blue is only observing and cannot join)

+10 Exercise to gain endurance (excluding spars)
+10 Participate in a hunt using the rolled hunt system

+10 Maintain your weapons


7 months, no bonus

Even as autumn gradually seeps back into the air, the jungle remains as humid as unpleasant as it's always been. Viggo pelts across the jungle, crashing through vegetation and dodging the huge, looming trees that attempt to impede his every step. The dampness clings to him, seems to crawl under his skin as his core temperature boils over.

His heart seizes in his chest and he slows to a stop, exterting ragged breaths as he waits for his pulse to slow back down. But a chuff snares his attention, and through the dense foilage, he can see a group gathering underneath the dense canopy of the trees.

He quietly meanders his way over, claws unsheathing as he drags them across a proximate rock in preparation of the hunt. His eyes briefly linger on the decidedly exotic feline that seems to have initiated the hunt, brow furrowing in confusion. Wait, they aren't competing for resources with this cat? Interesting. Viggo impatiently settles into a crouch at the back of the group, awaiting a signal.

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1 year, no bonus

Aideen wasn't really looking for a hunt, but as her paws had a tendency to- they led her towards a gathering of others. She'd been strolling through the jungle taking time to sharpen her claws on thick tree trunks when she scented the others. She pushed through them all, coming to crouch somewhere, with a soft huff- not caring if she annoyed someone else. No, she didn't have time to care about that- not when she wanted to run her claws through some prey and take something back home. Maybe she'd take the furs for her cave? Or some fresh bones. Louve had said bones were good for sharpening teeth, right? Nom, nom.

HUNT REQUEST
— RESULTS —

Rolled Prey: Hard - Giraffe
Number of Prey Animals: 2

Hunting Party Stats: 7 adults, 5 yearlings
Level 2 Ranger: +1 dice to hunt rolls
Level 2 ranger ; +1 dice to hunt rolls
Level 5 Pathfinder: +1 dice to hunt rolls
Level 2 Ranger: +1 dice to hunt rolls
Level 2 Ranger: +1 dice to hunt rolls
=24d20
Lion Hits: 11
Prey Dodges: 4

Lion Successful Hits: 7

LIONS HAVE WON!

dice were rolled in discord by @Shark. You can play out the remainder of the hunt however you’d like.

There are quite a few who flock to her cry. The largest hunt she had been apart of, unexpectedly forms and Leila takes note of them all. The dark lioness with striped legs and violet eyes is the first to arrive. Then, a familiar yearling who Leila knew she had hunted with before. Her attention turned to a grey and ink marked lion next, who was murmuring something Leila couldn’t quite make out. Perhaps, to a faith?

A pale, older lion was next with no mane. She’d never seen hm before, but his scent was like Lyrics’s had been. She could only assume he was from Scilla. The tigress had never understood how people could live that close to the water - it made her heart clutch and head swim even at the idea.

She distracted herself by noting two more yearlings; an unfamiliar male and @Eisa, who Leila offered a small smile of recognition - miles above in friendliness to how Leila had greeted the other hunt participants. Strangers were useful, but made her a little nervous in large groups. It was good she had some familiarity there; another two adult lions approached next, one offering words of encouragement. “Yes.” Leila murmured her agreement to @Shenandoah, pleased at the sentiment and peered at the other lion, plum and copper toned. He looked fierce.

A tall merle and white creature approached next; looking not dissimilar to the one muttering to himself. Perhaps,, they were related. She doesn’t have much time to muse over this as a golden lion had approached - and to Leila’s surprise, two children. Briefly, she mulled over whether to send them away for fear of their safety… but decided ultimately against it. Not her cubs, not her problem.

The final arrival was a pride mate; but which of the twin girls it was, Leila honestly couldn’t put a paw on. She offered @Aideen a nod before scenting the air. Opportunity was here; lucky.

A pair of giraffe, normally, would not go as a target for Leila. But with such a large group alongside her, she was feeling risky. It was a difficult and intense chase, with long legs and many missed leaps before they could take down not just one but both of the huge beasts. Cornered in the tight jungle landscape, they had not been able to escape.

Now this was a victory if she had ever seen one. Leila prowled the felled giraffe with a bloody muzzle and a satisfied look on her face. She would eat well before taking as much as she could carry back to the bluffs. Now wasn’t she becoming quite an accomplished huntress?

— exit Leila

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the hunting group grows and grows and with every added body, hákon tenses. the more lions meant the higher chance of success, but also the threat of sharing. fortunately, the prey they decide to go for is worth all of the added bodies. the creature is strange, bizarre — he blinks to see it, having never come across one of these things before. it’s stretched out neck is grotesque and he’s not even sure how it found such a viable path. and worst of all, there were two of them. fortunately they take both of them down, one by one — it’s a victory, even a baffling one. hákon would eat his fill, a bit in a rush, before leaving the jungle behind. it almost wans’t worth it to memorize the path he takes out of here but he does so anyway, juts in case he ever wants to return and tempt fate of all his brewing allergies.

Exit

CODE BY LARS

well, wasn’t this somethin’!

he’s seen a few of these creatures before but ain’t never had the gall to hunt ‘em. why would be bother? a lone lion like himself would rightly get kicked before gettin’ anywhere near dinner. but today, their group is successful — bringing down two of the bastards. it seems the jungle terrain weren’t too kind to ‘em, their long, gangly frames not quite made for anythin’ but the open air of the savannah. doe didn’t feel much sympathy for ‘em, not after his stomach was full of delicious giraffe-steak dinner. yum. lickin’ his lips, he shoots a smile to the others still gathered, his way of thankin’ em. they’d been invaluable and he’d sleep like a babe tonight, dreamin’ of his next giraffe hunt.

exit

+10 Participate in a hunt using the rolled hunt system
+20 Take down hard or extra hard prey (dice-roll)
+20 Join another Ranger’s group hunt

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With a giraffe having been fully taken down by what Carina considered to be a ridiculous assortment of lions by all variations of both size and color, she looked to the long-necked creature and instantly saw little opportunity. With only one other Scillan present (which she almost mistakes for a female given the lack of a mane), it was easier just to not bother. That said other pride mate took their fill hastily before retreating, leaving Carina to simply watch what the others did.

Until she had had her fill of drinking in their victory bites and cacaws, taking several steps backwards from the gathering before pivoting to go elsewhere. Moving casually through the jungle to locate the tree she had professionally marked to return to. After some wild five to ten minutes of searching she finally found the tree and was happy to remark (to herself) that the gnetum was untouched and she could safely take the akuamma with her, too. Once again, taking the time and effort to investigate its fruity-look.

Ironically, the first thing she remembered about it was its more aggressive name picralima nitida. But once she remembered that about it and put a claw to it's forest green fruit-like body, it was like an electric charge swept through to her brain. Electrifying the memory and recalling that it was a memory-enhancing plant! The seeds, stem and roots were often used to make your memories stronger and it also helped with muscle pains and a minor topical anesthetic.

With glee, she attempted to grab at one of the akuamma and then also attempted to collect her gnetum at the base of the tree. Taking the two together and keeping the two in her mouth was likely one of the hardest things she had ever had to do. The akuamma weighed heavy and forced her head to bow as she walked just so she wouldn't drop it. exit carina

+10 - collect herbs
+10 - study the flora of a neutral territory
+10 - participate in a hunt using the rolled hunt system

^{ART BY RABBIT, CODE BY CALA}

The damp grassy scent of ferns clung to her like a woodsy perfume, as she crouched.- from where she'd brushed against them. When a giraffe walked through the jungle, she immediately remembered the hunt she'd led that had failed- trying to take one of them down. Her heart hammered in her chest, and when the group of lions made their move- she aimed to help chase the beast into the waiting teeth and claws of those who were to bring it down. Of course, she didn't think it would work, but when the beast finally did succumb to them, she would stand there panting. Triumph lit her gaze, as she waited for her chance to take a portion of the meat home- excited from the hunt.

-exit-

eisa sigrún

code by corvus