The hunt was not as exciting as her first, the zebra proving to offer little challenge for the number of hunters that arrived to take it down. It had not been the most invigorating workout, but with each hunt she built on the foundation of her knowledge, improving her skill little by little. The zebra may not be worth sharing the tale with her father and siblings, but it still served a purpose. She rested for a bit while others took their share, lingering to see if anything would be left over when they were done. In the end, she would pick up a bone that had some scraps left on it. Something to snack and gnaw on for a bit before making the journey back north.

-exit-

art & code by vasilia

it wasn't the first time she had been approached out of the blue. it surely wouldn't be the last, either. calypso came not to help the hunt but to be on the lookout for injuries, and to gather any herbs she found on the way. it was rare to see her this far inland, and so she carried her larger of the now two satchels that she possessed. this one was not so much bigger in size but stretchier, allowing her to cram more inside it for her stashes at home.

the girl that approaches has questions, and caly can't help the chuckle that spills from her lips. "aye, i do." it was true, and she wasn't shy about sharing. "d'at one is white weed," she touched the small white flowers, "good fer fever, ye ken?" caly pauses, considering, "but i use it more often fer cuts. mash it up, or chew it, and make it a paste. keeps de infection away." a sharp nod, concluding that little lesson.

and then, going a step further -- "don' mistake it fer d'at one," -- pointing at another white flower not far away. "d'at is angel's trumpet. it'll make ye sick."

@Aphid

table by sentinel / lion + beach

With her limited experience, it seemed strange to Yasmin how so many strangers saw fit to gather together and join for this hunt. They were not all just rogues; some carried scents from territories both near and far, indicating a fair bit of traveling had been done to bring them here. All for a good meal, she considered, as she readied herself for the chase.

They made quick work of it. With their numbers, they easily and swiftly overpowered the poor zebra that crossed their path, and one by one each participant strode forward, pulled away their portion, and made room for the next. Yasmin murmured another quiet prayer of thanks for Eisha as she waited, and grabbed enough for herself when it came to her turn.

But she didn’t need it. There were a number of cubs back home; surely one of them could make better use of the meal. Locating the scratch marker she’d left in the tree, Yasmin backtracked through the thicket toward the Brook, leaving one more for good measure for any future return trips.

-Exit Yasmin-

Image by Anderson Rian - Table by Mouser

The woman yields to her outgoing questions with a bemused chuckle, and Aphid meets her gaze with a knowing smile - unapologetically her confident little self. "White Weed," she repeated, taking a stride closer to peer down at the herb with green foliage and white blossoms sprouting atop.

Thankfully, Calypso readily elaborates, and Aphid nods thoughtfully, swiping a paw across it's sprout growth as she took it's uses in. This woman really knew her stuff, and she was thankful to have bumped into her. The plucked a few stalks off and wedged it between her toes for later.

"Amazing, you know so much!" she would declare in admiration, following Calypso's gesture to the more dangerous plant she had pointed out. "Noted. I'm Aphid by the way," a tooth smile peeks through the wine of her lips, and soon enough the hunt would follow. Successfully, leaving everyone well fed.

--- exit

+40 Learn something from a Master of your trade (Plant ID) 2/2
+40 Learn something from a Master of your trade (White Weed uses) 2/2
+10 Participate in a hunt

_{art by cush —}

The girl didn't know what she was actually expected to come out of @arianwen's mouth but words weren't it. Even her voice sounded pretty!! The complimentary dye that was suddenly placed upon her, assumedly, was even more of a surprise. It reminded her of the time her and Della had put on charcoal found in the scorched wilds and thought it resembled war paint. That they looked intimidating and scary, but right now she just felt like the prettiest girl. Aside from Arianwen, of course. Th-thank you, just as shocked and embarrassed as her counterpart at receiving a compliment but thankfully she didn't have to wallow in it too much and focused on the hunt.

Succeeding in getting a single zebra but she cared little for the food and instead re-made the distance between herself and the pretty lady. Thanks again. You're very nice. Grimacing like a little school girl she then turned to leave, almost feeling shy and embarrassed now that she was already remembering the compliment like it was stuck on repeat. Dan couldn't wait to tell Della that a pretty maned lady said THEY (because you couldn't call Dan pretty without also saying Della was too) were pretty. exit daneri

+10 - take part in a successful hunt
+10 - participate in a hunt using the rolled hunt systemBG — ART — CODE

The prey were swift and eager to live, and Kvare found himself struggling to get untangled from the thick undergrowth of the thicket. He used his strength to slash himself free of vines and thorns when he'd gotten tangled in them, and used his endurance to keep his pace steady and unrelenting, despite the distance their prey gained with each step. Eventually, however, they broke free of the particularly thick thicket and burst into an open space; and it had proven to be the last action the creature ever did, for the Caladan King was swiftly upon it, content to dispatch it, and pull his kill back toward the safe confines of the Cove.

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Exit Kvare.
+10 (x2) Exercise to gain endurance (Pal) (2/2)
+10 (x2) Exercise to gain strength (Barb) (2/2)
+10 (x2) Participate in a hunt using the rolled hunt system (2/2)

Art by Rabbit, table by cala

The younger lioness seemed so surprised by Arianwen's returned compliment. Did no one ever tell this sweet thing that she was beautiful? How utterly outrageous! You glow, my dear. The swirl of Autumn purred warmly; smile fully reaching her sunshine gaze.
not much room remained for them to speak as the hunt initiated. Arianwen took up her post and in a matter of moments the deed was done. She had removed her own modest portion and was about to head out when the dark girl reappeared. The fae woman stopped mid-step and simply inclined her head. And giggled to herself as the moment of shyness did not go unnoticed.

/exit

09/03/23 Double XP Event - Bard
+10 Apply dye/paint on yourself or someone else
+10 Participate in a hunt using the rolled hunt system

Art by Yumpy, Code by Minxy

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

Perhaps she should have been more specific in her prayer of blessing – should have willed fate for something more substantial for their gathering than a mere zebra. Hekate slowed to a panting halt as she watched the carnivores closing in to fight over scraps and struggled to regain her breath. If it came down to a contest of strength, she knew she nor her sister would win such a battle.

Flicking her tail against Ianthe's ankles, the young royal turned to follow after her into the grove. Perhaps the pair of them could corner a morsel such as a hare to share for themselves.

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-exit-
+20 - Cast a curse or blessing on a character/group (Sept double XP)
+10 - Meditate or pray (Sept double XP)
+10 - Participate in a hunt using the rolled hunt system (Sept double XP)

Not every effort went rewarded. Jethro growled with frustration as a zebra narrowly slipped out of his leaping grasp, tumbling just close enough that a stray thicket branch nicked at his thin pelt. His muscles throbbed and his paws ached as he moved to gather himself to his paws, jaws parted in a gaping pant while he struggled to keep track of what had happened. It seemed their large group had only managed a single zebra for their labors. Wonderful. He approached the overly-picked buffet with a flash of ivory teeth, bending down to do his best to secure a morsel for himself.

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-exit-
+20 - Participate in a group training event (Sept double XP)
+10 - Participate in a hunt using the rolled hunt system (Sept double XP)
+10 - Exercise to gain strength (Sept double XP)

code by corvus

Despite his initial slip and the prey's head start, Spark was lucky that a competent group had gathered at his call.
The single zebra had been taking down with ease, Spark was hardly panting by the end of it.

"Good job," he beamed at the make-shift hunting party, and then took his turn tearing monochrome pieces off the prize.
He wasn't actually going to eat them, yet, there was a small cache that Spark had been steadily filling with food for the upcoming winter.

Leaving the rest for the group, he takes the slices between his teeth and walks through the trees until he's reached the little dirt mound that signals his storage is near.
He drops the meat off with the rest, and covers the entrance of the cache back up again with fresh, fallen leaves.

Still full of post-hunt energy, the lion takes off running towards another prey trail.

/exit

Double exp event

10 follow the scent of prey
+40 successfully lead a large hunt (5+ lions)
+10 take down medium prey

all you have is your fire

and the place you need to reach

code by corvus