As the sun set, it casted beautiful colors through the gathered clouds over the dunes. Draugr had picked the right day and time to venture out in the desert in search for food. He felt cooped up during the daytime, though he was wise to only venture out when the sun sank below the horizon. He was too dark-furred to spend too long out in the sun, and he tired easily. And with no water outside of the Oasis, that proved dangerous for him.

But today, he stalked along the rolling dunes, sinking and climbing the waves of sand as he trailed a scent on the breeze. On his mind were the spirits that called out to him on a daily basis. He intended to ask them of a favor today. "Great spirits, please guide those to me, to help make this hunt successful. Give us your strength and fortune to ensure we eat good tonight." And then he chuffed for others, calling out for the assistance he needed to make this work.

When the scent grew stronger, Draugr took extra care in dropping to a low position and sneaking quietly towards the ridge of a sand bank. Just beyond it was his prize.

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2 years | no perks
Prey Info:

Rolling mediumprey 1d11: 2
African Donkey (medium level | 12 dodges)

Hunter Hit Roll:

Rolling 2d20: 12 + 19

Hunter Luck Roll:

Rolling 5d20: 17 + 7 + 5 + 12 + 16

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[assassin xp] (doubled)
+10 Practice speed or stealth

[cleric xp] (doubled)
+20 Cast a blessing on a group
+10 Participate in a rolled hunt

the darkness leaps and falls upon you

code x art

Beckoned in by the summoning chuff, a curious Étienne appeared in the distance, his dark eyes searching through the sand for any clues that could explain what was happening. He found the yearling crouched on a ridge and mimicked his posture, slinking toward him to peer over the bank. That was when he smiled, pleased to know that there was an opportunity to more than eat — he would soon have something to drink here in the desert: blood.

“I will circle around it and chase it back this way,” the behemoth offered, his head turned toward the younger predator. “Be ready.” Carefully twisting his body around, Étienne moved to slip into position, using the other ridges and dunes to conceal his movement from the prey. He occasionally paused to breathe in, following the scent of the creature as closely as he could without slipping out from behind his cover, trying to rough out his placement in his mind. If he was correct, he was about to swing upwind of it — something that he intended to use against the prey. He wanted to make it anxious, so that he might have an easier task of chasing it toward his hunting partner.

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Age Five years

Perks None

Hunting Party Total Hits: 3/12

Hunter Hit Roll:

Rolling 2d20: 17 + 11

Hunter Luck Roll:

Rolling 6d20: 1 + 3 + 11 + 9 + 10 + 6

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RANGER
+10 Use the weather to your advantage in a hunt
+10 Practice herding prey
+10 Follow the scent of prey

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Oh look, a hunt. Somewhat surprising given the current location. Arcania would have figured she could spend her time looking for snake eggs unbothered, but with the ruckus of a hunt nearby that went straight out the window.

It was tempting to ignore the pair, but since she couldn't do what she'd gone there to do, Arcania supposed she ought to do something productive. Which meant wandering over to join the pair and wondering if there would be others at some point. Usually there weren't many out in the dunes, mostly because there wasn't much out there, but she'd been taken by surprise before and wouldn't be too shocked if many more came out of the woodwork to join the hunt.

{ 9 years | N/A }

Hunting Party Total Hits: 5
Hunter Hit Roll:

Rolling 2d20: 9 + 2

Hunter Luck Roll:

Rolling 5d20: 7 + 9 + 12 + 20 + 4

The setting sun cast heavy shadows from the peaks of the taller dunes on to their eastern faces and on to Thella, where she stood at the nearest dune's base. She'd left the Hollow for some late afternoon training and now that she was warmed up, it was time to get started. She worked her way up to a trot; nothing too crazy as even with a slower pace, the steepness in climbing the dune would be plenty to raise her heart rate. Similar to the last time she'd ventured into the desert, her path was in a switchback pattern up the face—more distance but not as strenuous.

Still, by the time she reached the top, her breathing was heavy and she sat for a quick break. That's when she noticed the ongoing hunt. Seemed she hadn't heard it over her own pounding heart, but now that she saw it, she couldn't ignore it; it was fuel to finish her training after. And she could rest later.

She took off, watching as the donkey veered off from its current trajectory and began to head almost straight towards her, seemingly startled. She took advantage of this and barreled straight at it, hoping to catch a few claws into its side.

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3 | pathfinder lvl 2 - +1 hit
Hunting Party Total Hits: 6/12

Hunter Hit Roll:

Rolling 3d20: 6 + 9 + 14

Hunter Luck Roll:

Rolling 5d20: 20 + 13 + 17 + 19 + 9

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double exp
paladin
+5 Exercise to gain endurance (excluding spars) x2
+5 Participate in a hunt using the rolled hunt system x2
pathfinder
+5 Scout a neutral territory x2

code by scorpixia♡︎

REMEMBER THE DESERT GARDEN
MOONLIGHT ON THE SAND

In the comfort of his home, the beast would roam. Heavy paws kicked up sand as he walked, and his azure eyes peered back and forth. He was on the prowl, for hunger was arisen within him once more. However, as Colt began to search for his meal, it seemed as though he was hardly alone in this endeavor. No, there were already hunters gathered about. It was a sight he enjoyed seeing, and, at this point, one he had grown accustomed to. The bronco padded up to greet his fellow lions, and with a quick motion, he readied himself to join the fun.

4 | N/A
Hunting Party Total Hits: 9
Hunter Hit Roll:

Rolling 2d20: 10 + 17

Hunter Luck Roll:

Rolling 5d20: 20 + 3 + 11 + 12 + 13

+10 Participate in a hunt using the rolled hunt system ( 1 / 2 ) (Double EXP)

WE LISTEN WITH OPEN EYES
TO THE VOICE OF EL SHADDAI

code by scorpixia ♡︎

With great disdain, the cheetah found himself once more within the confines of the desert. It did not fare him well, for he despised the feeling of sand beneath his paws. Nevertheless, he knew it wise to get a grasp for all of the terrain which Amaryllis had to offer. Otherwise, he would never truly be a master in his craft. The only good pathfinder was one which knew the land by heart - a fact he dreaded.

During his travels through the desert, he had caught its scent. Certainly, a hunt was occurring nearby. Cathán made quick work of finding the source of the aroma, and when he did, he made haste in joining their ranks. While he hated the desert, the boy certainly enjoyed a good hunt. He supposed that this could make up for the trouble of being here, if only slightly.

2 | Lvl. 2 Ranger ( + 1 )
Hunting Party Total Hits: 11
Hunter Hit Roll:

Rolling 3d20: 20 + 1 + 15

Hunter Luck Roll:

Rolling 5d20: 7 + 1 + 20 + 16 + 14

+5 Participate in a hunt using the rolled hunt system ( 1 / 2 )
+5 Take part in a successful hunt ( 1 / 2 )
+5 Take down easy or medium prey (dice-roll) ( 1 / 2 )

code by corvus
image by sunny

REMEMBER THE DESERT GARDEN
MOONLIGHT ON THE SAND

As soon as it had began, the hunt was over. Colt drew back from his prey, and gave a quick lick of his lips. Today, he felt great hunger. The lion made quick work of getting a meal out of the carcass, and then he would turn around to make leave. It was always nice to have a meal delivered right to your door, yet Colt couldn't help but to wonder. Once their gang was officially settled, they would have to do all of this on their own, right? The thought stirred in his mind as he wandered off, and would follow him, too, as he returned home.

-Exit Colt-

+10 Participate in a hunt using the rolled hunt system ( 2 / 2 ) (Double EXP)

WE LISTEN WITH OPEN EYES
TO THE VOICE OF EL SHADDAI

code by scorpixia ♡︎

By the time they were finally able to bring the donkey down into a heap of flying sand, the sun had fully set. Though Thella had wanted to get more training in, she thought it best to just eat what she could of the kill and get back to the Hollow and its warm tunnels; the desert temperatures could drop quite drastically at night, especially now in the winter months. She ate quickly, not want to hang around too long, and gave those who'd helped a smile and nod in farewell, taking in each face and its scentl, before turning to head back east. To home. Not as productive as she'd hope, but you can't win them all.

-exit-

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double exp
pathfinder
+5 Participate in a hunt using the rolled hunt system x2

art by moogle, code by lars

At first, it was just him and another lion, who offered to drive the donkey back towards him. Green eyes met the man’s own haze, and Draugr nodded. He would lie in wait, staying hidden beyond the sandbank until it was time to spring into action. Though, thankfully, others had shown up before the brown lion made good on his promise, so others were there to corner the prey.

As Draugr panted, slowing to an eventual stop, he whispered under his breath, thanking the spirits for their good fortune during the hunt, thanking them for ensuring none of them went hungry tonight. He paused, taking account of those that joined him tonight, uttering a quiet "thank you" as some of them passed him by.

The real question was whether he wanted to take his share quickly and leave or linger and take what was left when everyone else dispersed. There was a certain taste to the meat that lingered upon the bones.

the darkness leaps and falls upon you

code x art

The dark hunter creeped along the dunes, making his way toward the prey. He occasionally paused to point his nose into the wind, to ensure he was where he needed to be. As he maneuvered into place, he saw that more predators had joined, and not wanting to keep them waiting, sprang above the dune. With the wind at his back, he hoped to rattle the creature with his scent — though he was quite certain his presence on the sandy mound would suffice. Naturally, it attempted to flee, but Étienne moved to try and more than block it. He wanted to capture it between his claws and those that had come in from behind the beast.

And it seemed to work. Through their combined effort, the donkey was soon brought down, and while there were many mouths to feed, there looked to be enough that everyone could have a bite. And that was all Étienne took.

Ripping his share from the carcass, the Dieudonné clutched his meal in blood-washed jowls and nodded at @Draugr in thanks before he began a new hunt: the search for a shady place where he could dine and rest.

Exit

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RANGER
+10 Use the weather to your advantage in a hunt
+10 Practice herding prey
+10 Follow the scent of prey

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