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Culling Duty Feb 20, 2015 23:12:38 GMT -5

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Post by Savas Lambros on Feb 20, 2015 23:12:38 GMT -5

The forest of Cydonia was hardly the monolithic structure that it tended to be portrayed as to people unfamiliar with it. It grew sparse and open, hillsides jutting through the trees and revealing craggy rock, plains opened in the middle where grasses overtook trees, and other disturbances in the forest. However, the point where Savas had elected to meet the man he'd be training, would give someone the opposite view. Trees as far to the left, right, and center as the eye could see.

He'd heard about the troubles facing the woods from his friends in the Scouts, and whatever could be the cause baffled him. Predator populations tended to be fairly stable, and though they've always been higher than nearly anywhere else given the size of open territory available in the woods, for the same reason they've never really gotten to the point where they've been spilling out like this. Fortunately, given that the reports tended to focus on this area, the problem was likely more local than forest-wide. And while it would be for the best if the problem wasn't too widespread, he hoped it'd be enough to cut teeth on. That was what he was using it for, after all.

A howl rings out from the woods. "They really are active, aren't they?" He mutters, both for his own benefit as well as for his companion's. "I hope you're ready for a bit of a workout." He grins. "But then again, that's what you signed on for, wasn't it?"

He looks out over at the woods, then back at Wilhelm. "Any questions you have before we head in? Speak now, or forever hold your peace."

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Culling Duty Mar 5, 2015 18:05:16 GMT -5

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Post by Wilhelm Falkenhath on Mar 5, 2015 18:05:16 GMT -5

TAKE ME TO VALHALLA WHERE MY BROTHERS WAIT FOR ME

Wilhelm silently marched through the forest alongside his mentor. Silently would only describe Wilhelm demeanor as the sound of metal hitting metal ruined any attempts at stealth on Wilhelm's part. It didn't seem to concern him though. The moderately experienced adventurer was straining his senses to try to take in any signs of danger. The slight darkness and plenty of cover was difficult for him to keep everything straight with his eyes. The constant sounds barraging his ears made it difficult to sort out how far away anything was or in what direction. It was discomforting.

He looked to his mentor and kept a steel expression. He didn't want to show any signs of weakness on this training mission. Valek had overwhelmingly won, but he gave the prize to Wilhelm. He didn't realize the victor was given 'experience' over a sum of gold. He wouldn't be one to complain about though. This was an opportunity to better himself and introduce his name into some of the biggest political entities among the elves. It would only benefit him to do his best here.

He raised his head as the howl echoed through the forest. Even though it was clearly audible, Wilhelm couldn't really tell you which way it came from. He turned his attention back to his mentor. "I am ready for anything," he spoke plainly, "I can handle a few wolves on my own. I won't be a burden so don't hold back because I'm here."

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Culling Duty Mar 17, 2015 18:39:10 GMT -5

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Post by Savas Lambros on Mar 17, 2015 18:39:10 GMT -5

Savas grins. "I'll hold you to that. But I think you shouldn't think badly of yourself being a burden. Your goal here is to get stronger, isn't it?"

The sounds of the forest continued to echo around them as they probed deeper into the woods. To Savas, it felt both silent and deafening at the same time. There was so much presence here, but each one was distinct in its own way. "I see you're used to using your senses in combat situations. That's good. Hell, that's usually the first thing I need to teach people I train. Still...you're trying too hard." He frowns. "If I'm right...you're trying to filter. To find out which sounds, smells, movements...which ones are relevant, and discard which ones aren't." Shaking his head, he continues. "Normally that's good practice, it lets you be focused on what matters. But in the forest, it's wasted effort."

Opening his hands out, he smiles. "Everything is equally vibrant, equally alive, here in the Cydonian Woods. You have to be open to everything...it's only when that happens that you'll be able to find what you're looking for." The howls pick up again, and he heads off to the left. "They're this way."

Once they break through the shrubs a bit, they soon find themselves on a game trail, occupied by less brush and more hardy grasses that can survive the trampling hooves of deer. "And no wonder...We're probably near a den. While normally disturbing a den is about the most stupid thing you can do, both for yourself and to the forest, I think taking one out this close to the edge of the forest should be alright. Just make sure to keep quiet...they almost certainly know we're here, but the longer we can avoid confrontation, the better we can set up a defense."