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Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2017 9:07 pm
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Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2017 9:31 pm
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 1:56 pm
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Crafting trinkets out of feathers, beads and bones was a time-consuming process. New to this land, Otieno Makar had yet to make enough friends with carnivores that would aid him in this endeavor. With no established boneyard or allies to provide him with material, he was forced to wander in the hopes of finding what he sought or making allies who might assist him. Early that morning he’d had the idea that ravens or condors would be somewhat invaluable in a search such as the one before him, but he’d had yet to find any this morning.
“If my luck doesn’t change soon…” He muttered, clawing idly at the soft earth beneath his talons. “Perhaps I will need to go ask Sonata what relations she can refer me to… Enough of them hunt, surely they must know if there are boneyards that I can gather from? Or they can at least point me to some of their older kills.”
Clicking idly, the stallion flicked his long tail in rhythmic, contemplative strokes. At least the gathering of feathers was an easier task. Knowing winged friends with friends with wings was quite useful, though now that he thought of it friends with birds would be even more so. He had heard there were some flocks of songbirds allied with the local herds, perhaps they might be of help? Or again, the ravens or condors, when he needed larger feathers. Not so large as some of those donated by the Soquili he was coming to know, but large enough for good ornamentation.
“Should meet someone who can dye feathers too, if you can manage it.” He muttered pacing along through the trees with a last idle flick of his tail. This land was all strange to him, but his knack for navigation meant he’d find his way back to familiar territory soon enough. Until then, he’d make sure not to get caught in any vines or sunk into any bogs, and he should be fine.
“I wonder if there is quicksand here…” He murmured idly. “Or hot springs. Those would be things to look into. The quicksand to avoid and the hot springs to visit.”
Thankfully through his first cold season in this new land, Otieno had very much decided that he did not at all care for the white of the world in winter, or the bite of snow. He was thankful that his friends had decided to move further south, away from the sprawl of the winter weather and the bite of frigid wind. “No wonder at all creatures sleep through that dreadful season. Most unpleasant.”
The sudden murmur of a feminine voice made him pause, one clawed forefoot caught in mid-air. The soft “uh oh” was not a familiar voice, but it sounded like she was lost… and he couldn’t just leave it alone.
“Erm… hello there? Are you alright?” He murmured, craning his head through the trees. “Lost, by chance?”
Wordcount: 491
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Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 7:27 pm
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The forest was hardly a place to bring her any sort of trepidation when alone but the mere thought of having her dear padre so worried for days on end as she tried to find her way home was the driving force to the concern rising in her throat. She had to swallow back her fears and the 'what ifs' of the possible future as her orange gaze scanned between the trees in hopes of some sort of sign or symbol of where she had come from. After all, to be as free-footed as she was in her journey, surely there had to be some sort of indication after all this, right? However, it was not something visual that was caught by her eyes that drew her attention, but rather the sound of an unfamiliar voice captured first her ears that drew forth her focus as her head turned to face the source of all those inquiries.
Surprise and a small sense of relief washed over her in an instant as she spotted what looked to be another soquili. All the worries and fears from before fading away into the shadows of the forest around her. Another soul like herself was the very symbol of hope that her father would come to see her sooner than if Corazón traveled on her own time and pace. This was the very thing that she wanted anyway. She wanted to be just like her father. She wanted to travel and find souls, bringing them whatever bit of happiness she could bring. This was her first attempt in being just like Aarón. A smile seeped over her face as she beamed to the new face that came through the trees.
All the forest-dwelling creatures would have thought the two were already friends from the energetic way her feet carried her towards the unique stallion. "Hola Sir! Oh sí, I am okay, gracias." It was clear as she approached even closer that personal space was something foreign to her as she stepped in leaving but half a foot of space between them. There was a light airy giggle that slipped free as she beamed in delight, "Lost? Tal vez.. a little." She took a step in even closer to him so they now stood inches apart. A gentle note now graced over her words, "Hi. I am so happy to see another soul here."
Her head tilted as her gaze shifted over his facial features. Sheer wonder and pure curiosity overcame her tone as the mare appeared rather fascinated of her newest acquaintance. "I have never met someone so interesante in these lands." This one was unlike any other she had met. "Are you new here? Where did you come from?" WC: 465
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Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 3:37 pm
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“If we think about this in terms of a scale, based on trinket and wearer…” Otieno mused. “Songbird feathers, raven, condor, and then? Perhaps a winged wolf or buffalo or cat or… Well, anything with medium sized feathers. And then if winged friends will volunteer some longer feathers, maybe we can practice painting patterns on feathers to include in trinkets.”
Basically, new friends. Otieno needed lots of new friends. With feathers.
Accustomed to traveling with his small group of herd mates or just thinking his thoughts out loud, Otieno Makar had a habit of murmuring his various ponderings. He was thankful that his friends didn’t seem to mind, though it was probably a habit he should get out of now that he was around strangers in their new home. Some just weren’t as used to his antics, and his ever-present search for bones could be a little off-putting. But he did need some fresh bones, and skulls made quite charming accessories if he could find them.
Best not to say out loud that he was head-hunting. That was another one of those things that didn’t tend to go over well with strangers.
Wagging his tail, pleased that he at least had an idea of the range of supplies needed, the stallion pawed at a felled log to see if it turned over any interesting rocks or clues. Nothing there, and no sign of hooves or claws or paws on the trail he stood on. So then, wherever the lost stranger had come from, this trail was not one she’d traveled yet.
“I promise I don’t mean you any harm, stranger.” He offered in a gentle tone as the mare came into sight. She was black coated, sleek and dark, but painted with hues of the rainbow. Still, she seemed familiar somehow, with features that marked her as sharing in his homeland even if he didn’t recognize her specifically. “Oh, I am glad to hear that you are well. And hello! I am sorry, I tend to wander all over the place”
Her feet were something like he recognized from his homeland, though the strange ridge on her back and the tail also marked her as kind if not kindred. Happily pacing closer and grinning brightly at her strange flurry of language, Otieno wagged his tail and did his best to appear friendly. “Well, I’m sorry to hear that you’re lost but I’d be happy to help if I can. I tend to be pretty good with directions, if that helps you at all.”
He tilted his head, flaring his feathers and then sleeking them back down. “Ah, well I confess I am not from here. Not, how do they say? Native to this place. Myself and my friends came here through many days of travel when our previous homeland became somewhat inhospitable… Volcanos make for an unkind landscape, if you are not familiar. All that magma and smoke. Most unpleasant.”
He gave her a sorrowful look and then winked, grinning wide. “I would not recommend it, on a personal note. But enough of that right now, my name is Otieno Makar. May I have the name of the lady with whom I am conferring?”
Wordcount: 534
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