Closed The Beast of Wind Reach

[Kitchi]

84th of Winter 512


‘The forest was quiet, but then that was to be expected when layers of glittering, white snow layered everything. The slightest sweep of a branch would send a mini avalanche of snow to the ground. It was partly because of that Kitchi crept around the forest, avoiding low hanging braches as best she could. Her footsteps were careful and deliberate, ensuring that nothing would be disturbed. Her bow was digging into her back but she ignored the dull throbbing sensation that travelled across her skin. A step forwards. Another. Another. She paused. Did she hear that? Was she imagining it? Quickly she swivelled on her heels, her blue eyes searching. All around her all she could see was lines of trees, no movement.

Must have been mistaken.

She mused with a shrug. Another step forwards. She paused, another sound from nearby her. She definitely heard it that time, what was it? She scanned again, searching for the slightest movement this time. A sly smile found its way across her face as the small red furred creature scurried into view. She was surprised it was not holed up in a tree for the day but was glad of it. The resources were dwindling already and anything was helpful. Her hands reached towards her quiver and for a second she seemed almost hesitant. Her eyes studied the small red creature, it seemed oblivious to her presence and started to wash its whiskers. After a moment she shrugged and wrapped her fingers gently around the blade of her dagger.

Best get some practice in, while it isn’t running.

She mused before starting to creep forwards. Her movements were more tense now but she was careful to keep her movements measured, each step slow and calculated. The squirrel remained unaware of her movements and with each step Kitchi grew more and more nervous. She needed the food, the whole town needed the food. Winter was always a difficult time in Wind Reach. An inch away from the red, furred creature it looked up. Its black eyes fixed on her and she paused. She didn't know what to do, so close to the tiny creature and yet it hadn't moved. Normally she would have shot it by now, the arrow finding its way through the air towards it, she half regretted the choice to practice her dagger skills. She swung, a quick almost desperate swing. Her aim was sloppy and her imperfect. She felt like her swing was underpowered and the small animal managed to simply jump over the low swinging dagger. It sat for a moment, its black eyes staring at her, almost mockingly. She growled in a low voice. A scurry of tiny furred feet and the animal was gone. She had lost her meal and she felt defeated, she allowed the creature to escape through her own stupidity. Kitchi sighed, straightening up. Damn her own naïvety.

[Whimsy]

Kitchi

Experience	Lore
+1 Stealth	Trying to Be Stealthy In the Snow
+1 Tracking	Failing to Kill a Squirrel
+1 Dagger	The Lack of Resources for Wind Reach During Winter

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A cute, short little solo. Be aware that more detailed and lengthy writing will gain you more skill points! PM me if you have any questions or concerns.

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