He had been training, pushing boulders back and forth across the peak to build his strength. A weak king would never be king for long, and so, though his body ached, he pushed on. Here, there, and back. When that became too much, he rest, using the various rocks beneath his paws to drag his claws upon them. Dull weapons would be of no use to him. The sound of talon against rock was one he enjoyed. Scratch, scratch, scratch.

How lucky he was to have caught wind of a hunt.

Feeling more rested, he rushed to join the fray, using his teeth and newly sharpened claws where he could. There was no need to hide when he sensed victory was so, so close.

And so he did.

The beast would be felled.

+5 +10 Exercise to gain strength (excluding spars) (2x from Dom) (1/2)
+5 +10 Maintain your weapons (sharpen claws or care for teeth) (2x from Dom) (1/2)
+5 +10 Participate in a hunt using the rolled hunt system (2x from Dom)

[ 2 years | N/A ]
Hunting Party Total Hits: 19/20
Hunter Hit Roll:

Rolling 2d20: 17 + 2

Hunter Luck Roll:

Rolling 5d20: 1 + 20 + 6 + 5 + 3

ART BY SCARF, CODE BY DEE

He followed the group with silent steps along the stone as their hunt progressed below. The elephant cub's trumpeting rang out over the vast slopes, though no one would prove a savior that day – certainly not Lorant. He twitched his whiskers with morbid satisfaction as the group of lions managed to bring it down upon the rocks and immediately began their feast. He, on the other hand, needed to exercise more restraint. He lingered in the shadows as long as was needed so as to remain undetected by the prideful cats before daring to swoop in for a share he felt rightfully earned.

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-exit-
+20 - Remain undetected in a large thread (double xp via Dominic)
+10 - Infiltrate a group thread without getting caught (double xp via Dominic)
+10 - Follow someone through a territory (double xp via Dominic)

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As she had witnessed prior with hunts in shared lands other hunters would arrive as minutes ticked by. It did not take long before enough lions gathered to make the young elephant's chances of surviving the encounter dim indeed.

When the hunt took off properly Mirai followed with ease, used to hunting up steep ground and dodging rocky protrusions. Although it was difficult to follow the animal at times, the creature was having an even harder time moving swiftly over the mountain terrain.

Many hunters made light work - and the young beast was felled before too much time passed. Even with multiple hunters there was enough meat for each to alteast have enough for a meal and Mirai took her portion then wandered off to eat alone - not trusting lowering her gaurd around so many unknowns.

As she sought out an isolated eating spot the young lioness would take note of the other tracks and trails that laced the area. Knowing now that unusual and large creatures could make it up to this territory she wanted to learn what other creatures might have passed through recently.

Finding an antelope trail she followed it for a time, bemused, before locating a spot where it seemed the hoofed animal bedded down. Taking note to return later and see if it also returned, Mirai moved away to eat before heading back to the bluffs.

--- Exit Mirai ---
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(double Exp)
Ranger -
+20 Take down hard or extra hard prey
+10 Study and track footprints 2/2
+10 Participate in a hunt using the rolled hunt system

code by corvus

TASKS (PALADIN): 5xp 10xp - Exercise to gain endurance (excluding spars) (2/2) (DOUBLE XP FROM DOMINIC).
5xp 10xp - Participate in a hunt using the rolled hunt system (2/2) (DOUBLE XP FROM DOMINIC).
TASKS (RANGER): 10xp 20xp - Take down hard or extra hard prey (DOUBLE XP FROM DOMINIC).

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After all the ducking and leaping and swiping, Ilarion was beginning to feel sore - it seeped deep into his muscles, the lactic acid from the exertion creating a not-unpleasant burn. Just as well, then, that it isn't long before the calf succumbs to its injuries. Whether it be from shock or blood loss is irrelevant, as the thick limbs of the elephant babe wobble and shudder. Ilarion would sidestep a little, so as to avoid collision with the hard rump of the sizeable herbivore on its way down. He licked blood from his lips - a pointless affair, seeing as he was only going to get his face dirtied with more of it by tearing off his share. Best not to hang around in the open too long; he didn't know half of these cats, and he couldn't count on any of them to have his back if the grieving mother came barrelling down the path. He couldn't think of many things worse than being trampled on by something so big. His olive gaze slid downward, toward the steep drop and the pine trees that lay waiting hundreds of feet below.

Hm, maybe falling off a mountain? Or... being kicked off a mountain?

Either way, the brute wasn't going to wait around and potentially find out. With a few more tugs, the slab he desired was free from the carcass. With a little nod offered to any who happened to be looking his way, Ilarion would swiftly remove himself from the situation and head back home.

EXIT

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Only this and nothing more

quoth the raven "Nevermore"

Fortunately - or unfortunately for a young medic eager to put her developing skills to good use - the hunt concludes without any mishaps or injuries.

Oh well. Maybe next time.

At least she gets a warm meal for playing along. Elephant meat wasn't the most common of delicacies, so she might as well enjoy it while she's here. Part of her is tempted to take some of it away with her, on the off chance that Fissure is still somewhere around the mountain and in need of a filling snack. But on second thought, she has little interest in carrying around anything heavy for Mother knows how long.

She would offer the other hunters a polite smile, delicately licking the blood off her lips before she turned away to continue her ascension. Naturally, she took the opportunity to gather up a couple more oil palms along the way. They grew more difficult to find the higher up the mountain she went, but Kinga has spent enough time studying their feathery fronds today to sniff them out anyway.

It's not quite the lead towards her roguish father that she'd been hoping to find, but it's...something productive, at least.

/exit Kinga

+10 Collect herbs (x2)
+10 Study the flora of a neutral territory (x2)
+10 Participate in a hunt using the rolled hunt system (x2)

code by corvus | image credit

Once more it was a hunt in silence. Alright, silence was perhaps the wrong word for it. Without 'words' would be more accurate. There was plenty of sounds, bugling, snorts, crashes of the brush, slaps of claws against hide.

The scent of blood became thick as her hits combined with the strikes of others took their tole bringing the youngster down. Similar to another in attendance Chimra was not sure the parent would not appear and seek revenge.

So she took her share with more speed than was her preference, whispering a prayer of gratitude to Duan - that no one she was aware of had fallen off the mountain nor been maimed in the hunt.

Jaws preoccupied with a meal-sized chunk of flesh the small star scattered lioness gave a polite nod to anyone who might remain and glance her direction while exiting the area to eat in private - away from any herd that might arrive seeking revenge.

--- Exit Chimra ---

code by corvus

artwork • coding

The elephant calf comes down with a loud crash. It's cries can be heard across the peak, but Dominic simply lets the wind drown the sound out. Ears pin back against his mane as he sighs, taking a moment to say a little prayer for the creature before taking his fair share from the beast. He had been rather hungry before this, but now he felt satisfied.

As he moves to leave, another herb catches his attention. It seemed this place was crawling with dangerous plants. Black berries gleam, causing his gaze to shift toward it. Approaching slowly, he sniffs at it gently before realizing it's black nightshade. Without hesitation he plucks some of it up, careful not to allow any part of the leaves or berries in his mouth.

Best to be prepared.

/exit Dominic


+5 +10 - Collect herbs
+5 +10 - Study the flora of a neutral territory
+5 +10 - Participate in a hunt using the rolled hunt system

The hunt was over before he wanted it to be. He wished to bleed the thing more, but no matter. As the other dispersed or took their fill, he turned away, seeking to finish the training he had begun. Leaving behind the kill, he returned to the boulders. First, to re-sharpen his dulled claws. The sound was not as sweet as imagining flesh ripping, but all the same, he sharpened, sharpened, sharpened until he could no longer bear the sound.

Then, he pushed the great rocks back and forth until his body forced him to stop. Better than last time, but still not good enough. But then, it would never be good enough. Not until he was king. Yet, there was no more he could do. Not now.

So he descended, off to find something else to unleash his frustration on.

Exit Drauhir

+5 +10 Exercise to gain strength (excluding spars) (2x from Dom) (2/2)
+5 +10 Maintain your weapons (sharpen claws or care for teeth) (2x from Dom) (2/2)
+5 +10 Participate in a hunt using the rolled hunt system (2x from Dom)

ART BY SCARF, CODE BY DEE