It were storming here, but not quite snowing. And yet, the rain had a bitter chill, and even Xavier could not stave off the cold that crept up his back. He silently slunk through the forest, weaving between the trees with careful and conscious precision. Every once in a while, he would brush up against one of the trees, attempting to use his weight to turn around it with a hastened pace. This weird zig-zagging of movements honed his endurance, his strength pressing against the trees causing them to quake in protest. The constant whirring of rain muffled his pawsteps, but even he could hear the gathering of hunters nearby; silently, he moved to join them, though kept the threat of the storm lingering in the back of his head. Soon, it would be endless snow, an obvious threat to the mountain-welling pride.

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+20 (x2) Use information gathered about a threat to protect your pride (1/2)
+10 (x2) Exercise to gain endurance (Pal) (1/2)
+10 (x2) Exercise to gain strength (Barb) (1/2)

Art by dessxly, table by cala

There were many hiding spots in the Grove, and Halimede had found one delightfully nestled in a berry bush. Though a clear attractor of does and bears, no lion really dared come close; and it left her tickled to watch their pink little noses nosing through the brush in search of the most delicious foods. It were a nice break from the running and clawing she'd done just moments before, allowed her to settle back and enjoy watching the fauna, to relish in the training of her strength and the sharpening of her claws. There were very few times Halimede truly enjoyed what still and slow things the world had to offer.

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Halimede is hiding.
+10 (x2) Maintain your weapons (1/2)
+10 (x2) Exercise to gain strength (1/2)
+20 (x2) Remain undetected in a large thread (1/2)

+10 Exercise to gain strength - sept double xp
+10 Participate in a hunt using the rolled hunt system sept double xp
+10 Maintain your weapons - Sept double xp

One Year, no bonus

Even a thunderstorm would not stop her from working extinguishing any weakness of her vessel. Today the training session began at the Grove, and she was there since morning time. Her limbs outstretched, standing on her back feet, she pulled on higher, sturdier branches in order to strengthen her muscles. As a consequence, her claws dug deep into the bark and sharpened.

Soon a hunting party gathered, familiar faces again. The leader of the party was a pale female that had headed a couple of more hunts before, and by now Runa did not pay attention to the others.

Hunt Luck Roll:

Rolling 5d20: 9 + 20 + 1 + 16 + 6

and i could've died last night

but i heard the the voice of a smaller god

code by corvus

HUNT REQUEST
— RESULTS —

Rolled Prey: Wildebeest (Medium)
Number of Prey Animals: 1

Hunting Party Stats: 5 adults, 1 yearling + bonuses = 12 dice
Lion Hits: 6 hits + 4 luck = 10 hits
Prey Dodges: 0 dodges

Lion Successful Hits: 10

LIONS HAVE WON!

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

Aurelia

still the curled fists gripping the yes of the world, the cadence of tragedy, the yes of night shepherding shadows closer to home. Yes, the moon, the bright unending.

Wildebeest were fast, and it were difficult to get her timing just right. Thankfully, their dark pelts were easily discernable among the deep golds and reds of the autumnal forest. The leaves had long fallen, and she could tell their distance from the sound of their hooves crunching on the fallen layer underfoot. When Aurelia flung herself from her tree and onto the backs of one of them, it had taken everything she had within her to keep from being flung off; and she'd nearly was, but just in the knick of time, they'd manage to bring the prey down.

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Exit Aurelia.
+40 (x2) Solve a major problem for your pride (2/2)
+20 (x2) Win a strategy game or best someone else (2/2)
+20 (x2) Test a theory that turns out to be right (2/2)

code by cala, art by kite

Suddenly, the animals that frequented her little berry bush stopped, clearly spooked by whatever was chasing them in the distance. Halimede had little visual on who or what was being chased, or doing the chasing, until they suddenly rushed past her hiding spot within the bush. First, it were the dusky brown pelt and glinting horns of the wildebeest, and then came the diverse and colorful pelts of the lions who came after. They'd passed only once, before they were lost to the distance, and she'd little hope of leeching off their success, of even knowing if they were successful. Thus, Halimede quickly left the bush, escaping without a trace, eager to find a more secluded place to continue her strength and self-sparring, to wreak her claws down trees to sharpen them where the incessant screeching would disturb not a soul.

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Exit Halimede.
+10 (x2) Maintain your weapons (2/2)
+10 (x2) Exercise to gain strength (2/2)
+20 (x2) Remain undetected in a large thread (2/2)

Wildebeest had always been one of Kvare's favorites, and a rare find in the Cove. Thus, when they'd happened upon the herd in their brief search, Kvare had been more than eager to fall into the group, finding a reinvigorated sense of strength and endurance propelling himself quickly onto the wildebeest, his claws finding purchase on its hips (suddenly thankful that he'd sharpened them, an eager to continue that now upon its flesh), attempting to use his weight to bring it down to the ground. Whether it was he or their combined efforts, however, it soon tumbled into the mossy earth, and took its final breaths. Kvare, pleased with himself, attempted to snag half a leg for the rest of his pride.

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Exit Kvare.
+10 (x2) Maintain your weapons (2/2)
+10 (x2) Exercise to gain strength (2/2)
+10 (x2) Participate in a hunt using the rolled hunt system (2/2)

Art by AleTie, table by cala

It were difficult to track them through the forest, especially when they were after such a fast and cunning prey. Whenever their footsteps began to muffle in the distance, the young once-princess would work on her herbs; and whenever they'd rush past again, she would turn her attention toward them, eager to learn from the hunters that pursued it. Eventually, they'd felled it a short distance away; not close enough for her to see, but close enough for her to linger a moment or two longer in case any of them had needed help.

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Exit Melusina.
+10 (x2) Collect herbs (2/2)
+10 (x2) Study the flora of a neutral territory (2/2)
+10 (x2) Dry or prepare herbs for use (2/2)

Table by cala, art by drifty

In total, she counted at least six lions working to take down a single wildebeat. She wondered if it would result in any fights over who got to take what, but she wasn’t interested enough to stick around and continue watching. She had gained the insight she wanted from this, and would begin to make her way back, continuing to take in the sights around her. Again, she continued to rub against the evergreen branches, letting the sticky, sappy bark cover her own perfume with the scent of pine and spruce. There was not much ground vegetation despite the plentiful greenery, and she guessed it had to do with the rocky soil. At least there was enough cover to keep her hidden, though. -exit-

template by Mouser x

The rain hadn't effected their hunting, at least. In fact, it seemed to aid it, for the wildebeest frequently lost its footing around the sharp bends of trees and the twists in its path in an attempt to escape them. However, it would not be enough, and the capability of the lions to dig their claws into the wet territory for traction had proven their clear advantage. Xavier quickly dug his claws into the hind leg of the wildebeest as it slammed down into the ground with his massive size and strength, and greedily had he taken from the kill, hoping it would be enough to add onto their cache in preparation for the brutal winter.

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Exit Xavier.
+20 (x2) Use information gathered about a threat to protect your pride (2/2)
+10 (x2) Exercise to gain endurance (Pal) (2/2)
+10 (x2) Exercise to gain endurance (Barb) (2/2)

Art by dessxly, table by cala