im a man of many tricks and tools and joy -- hunting patrol

[teef]

TRY TO TAKE ME DOWN

BAALAL -- NONBINARY -- THE FROSTBLOWN -- SAGE -- MEDIUM DIFFICULTY

harsh and bitter the cruel winds beginning to blow on low, sweeping with them the promises of winter and strife. eyes closed against the sharp wind throwing ice and snow their way, would the zheng leave their hut for the icy floors of the camp. down below, they would stretch and yawn, shaking sleepiness from their legs, eyes narrowed at the rays of the sun, judging how much time they would have before the blizzard set in. calling back up towards their hut, so shortly left from the meeting's dismissal, "all able-bodied and willing members, join me in the last hunt before the blizzard!" turning their attention back to the sky, they watched the ravens wheeling overhead, spine tingling at a cold spell climbing their spine. the more paws in action, the better chance of finding some prey, that fact they knew better than anyone else. chills racing through their pads, they huffed, "bring with you a pelt or cloak - the blizzard may hit as we are returning", they would call in addition, listening to the sounds of the ravens far above calling and croaking.

the cold was setting in - they were into the second part of the winter, the snows wouldn't begin to melt until around march, and they weren't looking forward to the cold snaps, not what with the glaciers still so close to camp as they had been since the ice ages. exhaling heavily, they shook their body out, kneading the ground beneath them out of the desire to get this going and finished. "hunt in teams, i don't want anyone going solo in case the snows come before we can get home. we'll do a role call when we return.", they would announce once the others had come to gather around.

#psychosocial.

[teef]

MARGAET ELLEFSEN

FEMALE — FROSTBLOWN — MEMBER OF THE AMARANYTHNE SABER CORPS

[div style="background-color: #292727; color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: justify; overflow: auto; width: 500px; height: 340px; padding: 10px;"]quiet the flutter of wings to announce the presence of the valkyrie, fluttering down to rest nearby, gaze upon the sky as she folded her wings back, ears flat to her skull for a moment as silence filled the air before the cries of the feathered blights from above echoed down to her ears. huffing quietly, would the swordswoman stretch into a yawn, her sword hitting against her hip as if it was a foreign friend. shaking herself out, the woman breathed out in a heavy breath, "the cold is coming - isn't it? i need to ensure that there's enough food for wren and myself, at least.", she would murmur softly, not wanting to remember the times in the past, the year before when there hadn't been enough food for everyone - what had prompted the travel into the Altar. shaking her head, she dipped her head to baalal, "i'm available to be paired off with for a hunt.", she would murmur, running her tongue over her teeth.

the feelings of hunger crawling along her ribs and spine were not foreign, heavens knew how many times she had gone without food in the past. how many times she'd been unable to eat due to injuries. how many times she'd fallen asleep on an empty stomach and how many times she'd forsaken meals for the weaker members around her. made of muscle and sinew, there was very little softness left to the valkyrie, though her attitude towards her family would be the only softness that she ever showed.

#psychosocial.

[Star Pepper]

Star Pepper | 14 months

Snow Leopard | Frostblown

Star heard Baalal and decided to see what was going on. When he heard about the hunt. Of course he wanted to help in the hunt. "I'll join the hunt as well. Star said wanting to help out. He looked at Margo having heard her. He didn't mind who he got paired up with, he just wanted to make sure there was enough food for everyone.

Star then turned his attention back to Baalal. "Ready when everyone else is." He said wanting to be back before the cold had it. The cold didn't bother him, but he knew the others didn't really like the cold. Star was looking forward to more snow, since he loved the cold chill.

[Apple Pepper]

Apple Pepper | 18 months

Snow Leopard | Frostblown

Apple wasn't too far off when she had heard Baalal call for a hunt. She walked over next to her brother Star. She looked at Star when he spoke, then back at Baalal. The snow would be here soon and Apple knew it. "I'll help." She said knowing how cold it would get when the snow from a blizzard would come in.

Apple looked at her brother again and smiled before looking at the sky. She knew that they could beat the snow if they hurried. "If we leave soon, we can beat the snow." Apple said thinking about when the snow would hit and how much that they would get this time. "This snowfall might be the heaviest yet." She added thinking of how cold it would soon get.

[teef]

MARGAET ELLEFSEN

FEMALE — FROSTBLOWN — MEMBER OF THE AMARANYTHNE SABER CORPS

[div style="background-color: #292727; color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: justify; overflow: auto; width: 500px; height: 340px; padding: 10px;"]shaking herself softly to shake off a dusting of snow caused by a bird slipping on a branch far above, the female would slide into a stretch, "i'll take apple, baalal. it's better if we pair up like this - i can help teach her some hunting techniques, and you can discuss things with star.", she wasn't a sucker, she could see clearly how anxious they were to get going on the hunt, and it would be easier for them to hunt with a groupmate closer to their size. that, and she knew that they were lonely though they would never show these things to those around them. the sage needed the chance to make friends again, as stubborn as they were about those matters.

turning her head to apple, she would grin, "what do you think about that, apple? would you mind coming with me? i can teach you a few things while we are out hunting, and i could show you some techniques on how to take down bigger animals than yourself?", she would suggest. not everyone had a violent disposition or favor for fighting, but everyone should know the basic skills in hunting, foraging, and fighting, in case they were ever on their own. even re-running over their skills and ensuring that they weren't rusty was a good thing, as was exchanging tips and thoughts.

#psychosocial.

[teef]

TRY TO TAKE ME DOWN

BAALAL -- NONBINARY -- THE FROSTBLOWN -- SAGE -- MEDIUM DIFFICULTY

nodding their head, they showed their agreement to the corps member's thoughts, "star, if you don't mind, i'll take you with me. you have a stable head on your shoulders and there are a few concerns i have that are good to be talked over.", they rumbled lowly, watching margaret turn her attention fully to apple. chuckling softly, they shook their fur out, rumbling softly as they turned to move a bit further away, nose to the air to pick up on any prey scents that they could find. "star, you and i are the best suited to take down big prey animals.", they would rumble softly, standing up upon their hind legs to get a better read of the air.

finding the slightest hint of a scent on a gust from the north, they turned their gaze back to him, "found a trail." they would chuckle softly, "but we have to go up the mountain side. we might be able to bring back a ram.", they would speak, praying that the mountain faring sheep and rams were thicker this year than the year before. they would need as much food as they could cope with, whatever was left could be dried and preserved.

#psychosocial.

[Star Pepper]

Star Pepper | 14 months

Snow Leopard | Frostblown

Star wasn't too surprise hearing Margo. He then turned his attention to Baalal. "I guess it's us this time." He said still looking at Baalal and smiled hearing that they already found a trail. Star was ready to go. "Ready when you are, Baalal." Star added ready to get back before the snow came. He also knew that they need food for everyone and they need to get it soon.

[Apple Pepper]

Apple Pepper | 18 months

Snow Leopard | Frostblown

Apple nodded to Margo. "I think that is a good idea." She agreed. She liked the idea of learning some hunting techniques. She looked at Margo still before smiling. "And thanks for wanting to show me some hunting techniques." Apple added thinking about it. She was happy to learn anything that is new to her. Apple looked at Star for a moment before looking back at Margo. "I'm ready when you are." Apple added ready to get some hunting done before snow fell.