Open Morality and other lies

[Khida]

The two horses in the lead slowed somewhat as the second caught up, the riders' voices carrying the distance up to the falcon. The words had no meaning to her ears, sounds as foreign as the horsemen below; even tone was difficult to pick out in their attenuated speech, though the girl's excitement came across quite clearly. Whatever they were doing, it did not look to be hunting, at least for the moment; and while the peregrine could see small creatures darting away from their horses' hooves, they were too distant to be easily caught. But she had a second option, a potential game-beater more accessible -- for the moment. Khida slowed her wingbeats, gliding more, her forward speed tapering off. She banked in a gradual circle, looking back to where the red-haired rider followed behind. That rider was closing the distance to the leading pair, but not on quite the same course; the falcon adjusted her arc to center on its likely path. Studying the grasses to either side, she gradually yielded altitude as it approached, the better to be closer to any potential quarry -- to be quicker to reach it. She watched, bided her time, until a flicker of yellow-brown motion fit the pattern she was looking for: a finch, startled into flight, rose out of the concealing grasses some twenty feet from the following horse. The falcon tucked her wings in and fell from the sky.

[Elvyne Shaakri]

The falcon fell from the sky, and for a split second, Elvyne was convinced an arrow had bought it down. But the startled cry of tiny birds lifted from the grass by Elvyne and Majesty’s approach gave Elvyne the true reason. I should feel guilty she wondered, knowing that if she hadn’t come this way, the small wild birds wouldn’t have flown off in fear, and the poor victim would still be happily dust bathing. Her hazel eyes glanced back to the falcon; you should be thankful.

She was fast approaching the other two Drykas, who had seemingly slowed down and were talking animatedly to each other. She pulled Majesty to a trot, and the horse mischievously snagged a piece of grass from the earth, munching on it happily. As Elvyne came closer to the two strangers, but toyed subconsciously with the dagger at her thigh, hanging by a simple belt. Yes, there was definitely a young female with the other, who Elvyne could now see was male.

It still took a few moments for her to reach them - Majesty refused to trot for more than 2 minutes without pausing to snatch up a piece of grass to munch on. Eventually, however, she was behind them. ”Morni- Majesty!” her Strider nipped the rump of the male Drykas’ Strider playfully. She nickered and threw her head back enthusiastically, ”Sorry- she loves meeting new people. And Striders.” and embarrassing me beyond belief.

[Limey]

Valko Skill and Lore Rewards Skills Lore Observation 1 Comfort Wherever You Can Find It The Dead Remember The Joy Of A Private Hunt Khida Skill and Lore Rewards Skills Lore Observation 4 A Curious Sight Planning 1 To See, But Not Be Seen Using The Air Currents A Tasty Morsel: Dive, Dive, Dive! Elvyne Skill and Lore Rewards Skills Lore Observation 2 Losing Another's Life Follow The Predator To The Prey The Music Of Horses Guilt Even For The Little Creatures Kai Skill and Lore Rewards Skills Lore Horsemanship 1 Where Brother Goes, Follows Sister Observation 1 The Freedom Of The Sea Shared Lore: Endrykas In The Dawn Kai And Valko: Secret Siblings Additional Notes : Well, it was a shame this wasn't completed, but there was some things to be awarded. I especially liked your falcon mindset, Khida, you really showed good knowledge of using the air currents and that incredible vision birds of prey have. Any questions or queries, please PM me.