Fish? Fishing. [@VitaVitaAR] [hr] “Ah?” The injured man looked to Seelay, having finished bandaging up his arm. “Oh, you must be one of the travelers…thanks for the help. Looks like you and Akando had some good luck from the sage there.” He’d say, giving Seelay a friendly greeting. “Sure, I can take you.” “Careful you two. Don’t need anyone else getting injured by whatever that’s doing it.” “We’ll be fine! I’m not the one going near the water.” The other man would say with a cheeky grin as he motioned for Seelay to follow. Heading east, they’d eventually come to what was normally the docks, now completely frozen over - and it seemed like many of the fishing boats and canoes the village used had been rendered unusable thanks to frost or being pillaged by the rime beasts. The sea too, seemed to have been blanketed in a large sheet of ice, extending far out into the bay. “If it was just the ice it wouldn’t be that bad, honestly,” The man would say, leading Seelay to where a couple of fisherman were using hand drills and other hand tools to break the ice and scoop it out. “but whatever it is that’s been spooking the fish though took out one of the boats we managed to salvage too…whatever it is, is huge.” Several holes had been carved in the ice, a few fisherman using hooks and a few nets to scoop up fish, though it was hardly as efficient as what they normally used, likely. “We’ve tried catching it with the nets, but we’ve just lost the nets with nothing to show for it.” He’d sigh. “And…we didn’t tell the others, but we found one of our storehouses we use to dry salt fish for preservation was broken into and lots of it stolen. An empty crate was turned over near the water here, so that means whatever it is can also get on land too, right?” Well, it was logical for someone to think that, at least right? Still, this certainly seemed like quite the problem. “Just ask any fisherman here if you need any help or anything…or ideas on how to handle this.” [hider=Current Happenings] [i]The moon goddess had pulled a fishing rod from her dress somewhere, and was holding it off the edge of the screen, presumably fishing.[/i] Current location: Dawn Time: Afternoon [hr] Current Objective: Find out what's spooking the fish. Seems like it might be a large predator of some sort. [hr] Potential Events: [list] [*]Asvar has mentioned a lack of Ore and that he might know where more are. [*]Bolcha has mentioned something spooking and eating his fish [*]Bolcha has mentioned someone going into the forest and securing more wood [*]Enli mentioned not having enough coins or goods to barter with the merchant Mie, if she comes. [*]There could be a way to start diversifying Dawn’s food options aside from its usual fish, berry, and forest animal diet. [*]Perhaps there's something you, personally, feel that needs to be done? [/list] [/hider] [hr] [@Cu Chulainn] A certain little spider [hr] As Seelay walked off with the fisherman to investigate, Gideon would be left alone. Akando had left too, presumably to gather the hunters so they could more effectively discuss what they were going to be doing. He had plenty of time to do anything he wanted to now, but it seemed that work would instead find him. Suddenly, something grabbed him from behind. Hands, feeling stiff against his skin as his sides were slowly rubbed. “Hmm…Raam? Raam. Curious. Why is one of your hollow kind all the way out here. Did someone send the little blessed one on an errand?” He’d barely recognize the voice as Achel, the grave keeper and the Chiralta that had been looking after and dealing with the dead. “No? No. Likely no. Hehe. Of course not. You have nothing to do with this. You’re just a coincidental little fly that tastes like iron caught in a web you know nothing of.” Her hands would release him, as she’d then move in front of him, smiling her usual, odd smile. Threads of silk seeming to move in time with her hands. “Is the little Raam here looking for a ranch? Or are you free to help Achel with something?” [hider=Current Happenings] [i]The moon goddess sits up, looks warily at the edge of the screen…a little exclamation mark appearing over her head as a spider lasso’s her with a net of silk before stringing her up by her ankles at the top of the screen. She desperately tries to stop her dress from revealing her undergarments.[/i] Current location: Dawn Time: Afternoon [hr] Potential Events: [list] [*]Asvar has mentioned a lack of Ore and that he might know where more are. [*]Bolcha has mentioned something spooking and eating his fish [*]Bolcha has mentioned someone going into the forest and securing more wood [*]Enli mentioned not having enough coins or goods to barter with the merchant Mie, if she comes. [*]There could be a way to start diversifying Dawn’s food options aside from its usual fish, berry, and forest animal diet. [*]Achel has asked for help. Help the spider? She’ll offer you a glass of spiders. [*]Perhaps there's something you, personally, feel that needs to be done? [/list] [/hider] [hr] The Missing huntress [@ERode][@Pyromania99] [hr] The fire from Vammy whirled in front of her, creating a vortex of hot moving fire as it would burn and throw the arrows off course from the both of them, sending the projectiles harmlessly burning into the snow as Atzi charged up the incline. More arrows followed, and being out in the open like this made it easy for her opponents to hit their mark - an arrow slamming into her shoulder, a second into her leg. A third in her arm. The only saving grace was that they missed any vitals. When she finally reached the top, she could see her opponents. About ten people wearing ornate, light red robes gilded with patterns of gold and white scattered around the rocky incline. Their robes were doubly covered with thick insulation and padding to protect from the cold and to act as armor. Who they were though…well, she’d have to beat them to a pulp to find out. Their faces were covered by faceless white masks. No eyes, no features, nothing to distinguish them from any other. The three nearest something said nothing to her as they’d turn towards her, forgoing their bows for their melee weapons and charge towards her Two would continue to fire arrows at her at regular intervals…while the other five would focus on Vammy. The demons in question fireball would sail towards one of the robed archers, who would duck behind a tree by the time it would reach them, completely missing the archer entirely and instead singing the tree. Immediately they would respond with more arrows, seemingly attempting to keep her busy while the others dealt with the amazonian woman named Atzi. The second fireball would have a bit more luck, knocking the archer off his feet but otherwise not doing too terribly much aside from a bit of disorientation from the impact. Thankfully her fire wall would still throw the arrows off course. [i][color=a0410d]“How about we feel up one of these idiots by ripping their guts out and strangling another one with them?”[/color][/i] The demon roared in her head, demonic fury boiling over into Vammy’s own mind from its influence.[i][color=a0410d]“Oh if there’s a pretty girl there we can certainly ‘feel them up’ that way too! Ahaha, oh yes yes yes let me have theeeeem!”[/color][/i] Well, one of them was having a good time at least. [hider=Current Happenings] [i]The goddess defrosted, throwing the remaining bits of rimebeast off screen. Folding her arms against her chest, she’d sit on the top of the screen, pouting.[/i] Current location: Deep Kyr Forest Time: Afternoon [hr] Current Objective: Find Maira (She has drawn a picture of Maira’s face here) [list] [*] She’s not at home. (The goddess has made a cutesy drawing of a cabin and Maira’s face, with a big red X over Maira’s face.) [*] Tallen seems to have been tied and injured. The beast looks like its not had a decent meal in awhile, either. (The goddess has drawn a small chibi picture of Tallen, and an empty bowl of food.) [/list] [hr] Potential Events: [list] [*]Asvar has mentioned a lack of Ore and that he might know where more are. (A small chunk of ore is drawn here) [*]Bolcha has mentioned something spooking and eating his fish (Fish bones have been drawn here) [*]Bolcha has mentioned someone going into the forest and securing more wood (A pile of logs have been drawn here) [*]Enli mentioned not having enough coins or goods to barter with the merchant Mie, if she comes. (A fox wearing something black over her eyes and what seems to be rolls of marked paper held up in a very serious fashion has been drawn here. Words that spelled ‘capitalism ho!’ were also drawn here above the foxes head…whatever that meant.) [*]Perhaps there's something you, personally, feel that needs to be done? (The goddess has drawn herself shrugging and looking confused) [/list] [/hider] [hr] An eight legged herbalist [@Click This][@Crusader Lord] [hr] Nylah’s light spears hurtled towards the wolf with just a flick of her wrist and a thought. The wolf, in turn avoided the first, leaping out of the way while the second managed to graze its fur with a pained yelp, sending it stumbling to the ground, but not out. It got back to its feet, blood trickling from the wound on its side, growling warily but otherwise not making any move… The two assaulting Lissa had a bit rougher of a time. The wolf sailed past her, its leaping charge missing entirely as a sword sliced its side open. It would fall upon the ground, whimpering and whining as blood spilled from the wound. The second similarly was stopped by the Raam’s boot being slammed on its face, the crunch of bone being felt as its muzzle now looked just a bit shorter, causing it to back off and stumble warily away from the trio. It looked towards the second wolf that Nylah had fended off, as if the two were judging their chances now. [i]thud[/i] Something caused the ground to shake. The two wolves lifted their heads, turning them towards the forest in the same rough direction they had heard the deer whimpering from earlier. [i]thud[/i] A second movement as something started walking closer, causing the wolves to whimper and bark, before bolting away from the scene entirely. [i]Thud[/i] A tree near the treeline shifted, the cracking sound of wood as though something heavy and strong was simply pressing against it, causing it to shift and bend with its weight. Whatever it was briefly stopped, just out of sight behind some thick foliage…and then what seemed to be a long, dextrous sticky…tongue lashed out, latching onto the injured, downed wolf and pulling it into the treeline, the wolfs whimpers being cut off abruptly. Through the trees it was hard to see what exactly it was, despite the somewhat good visibility but they got the distinct feeling they were being watched. [hider=Current Happenings] [i]The moon goddess seemed shocked for some reason, enough to drop the book and her trident. She’d sit up, looking intently at Nylah, sparkles in her eyes as if expecting something.[/i] Current location: Dawn Time: Afternoon [hr] Current Objective: Calra has said the following is what she is in need of. Kyr Reed - A bundle of six Kyr Reed plants have been obtained. Should be plenty to help the village for a while. Wind Leaf - A bundle of three Wind Leaf stalks and leaves. [list] [*] Haruno at least has been stabilized, though its only a temporary measure. [*] Probably should get her to a healer of some sort sooner rather than later. [*] Oh no, some unknown threat! [/list] [hr] Potential Events: [list] [*]Asvar has mentioned a lack of Ore and that he might know where more are. [*]Bolcha has mentioned something spooking and eating his fish [*]Bolcha has mentioned someone going into the forest and securing more wood [*]Enli mentioned not having enough coins or goods to barter with the merchant Mie, if she comes. [*] Now where could Lazhira have run off too…? [*] Haruno mentioned something about being ambushed by Yaga. [*]Perhaps there's something you, personally, feel that needs to be done? [/list] [/hider]