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Hunting and Foraging, Druae's Way.

Ends: 1 May 2023, 00:00:00 PDT (10 months ago)

Druaesi take food cultivation very seriously. They raise no livestock, and grow few farmed foods. Come take one of their classes and see how they ensure their people are fed!

Details

The instructors stand in the center of a clearing that was at the end of a path marked by both signs and glowing mushrooms. They're announcing the start of the class soon after your Enivi arrives into the small group that's gathered in front of them.

The first is an unusually small Druaesi, who's features are made mostly of grassy growths, and flowers that resemble a meadow.
"Druae's way is to allow the wilds to stay wild, and for the Druaesi to be a part of that cycle. We don't raise livestock for that reason." They gesture to the hunting equipment to their side.

There's recognizable items like bows, but also odd things that look like tridents or pitchforks, alongside what seems to be oversized gardening supplies.

"When necessary for our people, we go out into the Dark Forest and find the food we need. But we follow Druae's laws when doing so - "
The other instructor, a much larger Druaesi covered in moss, chimes in excitedly, finishing the thought for the first one.  "Druae's Way - as we call it - is to only take what is needed, and leave some for the rest. When we harvest a mushroom, part of a Striker plant, a fish from it's school, or a Bjolv from it's pack, we ensure that we leave behind the majority to not jeopardize the health of the creatures we rely on to survive." 

The first one nods and continues. "For the festival tonight we prepared only about three quarters of what we needed, so anyone who comes with us will be able to help feed the people at the festival, including themselves."
The second one jumps in again, barely giving room for a pause. "Of course that also means you get to forage and snack as you go! It's great for anyone with a big appetite."

PROMPT:

The forest is filled with life. From the instructors your Enivi learns how to stay clear of a Striker's carnivorous floral traps, how to track down Bjolves and identify when they use mimicry to lure you away from the herd, which leafy greens are good to eat while avoiding the ones that are too bitter or would make your Enivi sick, and how to spearhunt for eels in the rivers, and scoop up mudfish in the swamps.

How does your Enivi do with each activity? Do they have one they excel at? Are they partial to foraging for berries or mushrooms over tracking game? Do they prefer to be more hands-on, or learn from a distance? What are their thoughts on doing things this way, instead of cultivating gardens and livestock for harvest? 

RULES:

  • You must own an Enivi to participate in this prompt.
  • You may complete this prompt once per Enivi.
  • Images must be at least half body and do not need to be colored.
  • Images must have at least a simple sketched background to show the area the Enivi is in.
  • Images must be at least 800x800 px. 
  • Written works must be at least 300 words.
  • All general submission rules apply.

Rewards

Reward Amount
Rangers' Leather Tunic Chest 1
Acorn Chest 1

Skills

No skill increase.

Stat & Level Rewards

50 user EXP
0 user points
50 character EXP
5 character points

Unlocks

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