Solo Who Would of Known?

[Arinia]

Who Would of Known? 51st of winter, 514 Arinia wakes to a cold winter morning, little did she know her body shifted in the night, waking her earlier than she planned. Luckily for her the fire she started last night was still smoldering, and it took very little effort to restart the flame. Due to the layout of her face the fire instantaneously warmed the corridor that was her living area. Smoke funneled out through small water holes, and as long as Arinia didn’t burn anything living, and kept to dead wood it was bearable. Looking around she grabbed some of the Elk from her previous catch last night and started to cook it over stones. She has never used cookware, and currently found no reason for it. Growing up in Taldera everything she needed was provided for her by the wilderness and her own cunning. It was only now, in Kaela that her previous skills seemed more and more useless. Soon the meat was complete and she sat around eating till she was completely full. Today, she would visit Lhavit, and attempt to sell her catch. Examining the cave she made sure nothing was amiss before taking off. She could imagine the sight of a woman, wearing very little, in the middle of winter, carrying a load of meat. She was sue she would be a sight in such a city. All she knew was she had to hurry, it was frickin freezing. As usual when she walked up to the gate, witch admittedly had been quite some time, the guards asked her business. With a few quick words, and the fact she was obviously cold, she was let through without a fuss. The problem was, she had no earthly idea where to go to sell anything. She soon found herself walking in circles, looking at signs, and for the most part being total confused and cold. Soon though her efforts proved useful, not because she found the correct sign or anything. After all she couldn’t read. But, because she must have looked helpless enough that a fine gentleman decided to aid her. As she was walking she felt a warm hand touch her shoulder. Arinia almost without thinking turned around prepared for an assault. What she got instead was a warm smile on a cold day. The man was hansom enough, dark hair, hazel eyes, and a tone build. He wore a long coat which he then to removed and place around her shoulders. Arinia could do nothing but look at him, she wasn’t used to kindness, and even more, she wasn’t used to people in general. Her mind was working a thousand miles an hour wondering what should she do, should she refuse to gesture, say thank you, run away, kiss him, she had no idea. Soon her thought were stopped when he spoke. “I assume you are looking for a general goods store? Perhaps even a trading deposit?” The man asks looking at the bag on her shoulders. His voice was calm, warm he seemed nice to Arinia. “Ye.. Yes, that would be helpful.” She responded. He didn’t say anything, but took her by the arm and proceeded to walk. The man talked a bit about the city, the gods they worship, some god that led the building of the magnificent place, and for the most part just other small talk. For the most part she didn’t reply, not knowing what to say, or just listened. Soon enough they stopped at a place the man called the Azure Market. He gave her a warning saying the shop keepers usually over charged for items, expecting the consumer to haggle. Something Arinia worried she would fail at miserably. The man said the first place they should go is for some more suitable clothing. Of course the words stuck in Arinias mind. Arinia didn’t mind the shopping, she was a very uncaring person, though it did amuse her that her companion had a lot different idea on the topic of nudity. Arinia smiled as he freaked out when she dragged him in to make sure the undergarments fit, and laughed even more when he rushed out as she removed clothing to try other things on. The man was nice, but humans were so odd, nudity was beauty and nature, there was nothing to be ashamed of. In the end, she walked out fully covered even with a cape to help keep her warm. She knew everything would stop her shifting, but compared to dying due to cold, she would handle it. It was there that the man gave her a few directions to other places she must go, where to sell her catch, and buy hunting supplies before he excused himself. “Oh, my name is Redorik.” The man said, waiting to see if she responded. His hand was stretched out for a handshake. “Arinia” The kelvic replied simply, smiling from the encounter. Shaking his hand. She was glad he could get help. She sure as hell needed it. Arinia, knowing she next needed to sell her wares went to a local butcher. It wasn’t till then that she learned being a hunter would be much harder than initially realized. Although Arinia’s wolf metabolism can handle most meats, it turns out humans don’t like when meat has been sitting out for a day. Nor, when all the meat is mixed. Arinia learned to humans certain meats are worth more, while others are worthless. She spent a lot of time, talking to the butcher about proper cutting and selections of meats, as well as preserving the meat till it is to be sold. Arinia learned there are a few methods of preserving. The first, which is easiest in the wild with a large catch is to smoke the meat, and dehydrate it. This is fist done with field dressing the animal. Generally it is best to tie the animal up, and then gut at skin it, as not to allow the body heat to spoil it. He talked about things like salt, garlic, pepper if you can get such a rare commodity but how in a pinch a pinch of salt will last for a bit. The man told her it would also be best to keep the animal cool, in the winter time that would be no problem. But, once summer rolled around he told her she would have more problems with preserving the animal, as well as transportation without contaminates. The man refused to buy Arinias animal, stating no one would eat it. But, he told her to try again, and things might be different next time. Arinia said her goodbyes before going off in search of spices and other hunting gear. Upon finding the correct shop she spent close to an hour, smelling different things, selecting items, and just over all making sure she had correct amounts. Arinia had a vivid conversation with the trader, and even managed to get her sale to be priced at the normal amount. She started to love the people of Lhavit, even if she only met very few of the citizens, so far them seemed kind, and caring. The next stop on Arinias list was simple, she needed tools, traps, and probably a weapon or two. Hunting was generally easy in her wolf form. But, she had learned the hard way that she cannot rely on it. Things will change, and she never knows, she might have to defend herself in some way other than a hunt. Arinia found a simple place to buy herself some tools, and crates for her cave. She knew she would had a ‘great’ time getting them there, but they were needed. In the end, she chose to go simple, only getting a hatchet for wood, and simple low quality blanket chest. She really did not need anything else currently. Though, she got lucky and found a few fairly priced kits that might just make things easier later. Including a simple cooks kit, as well as a kit designed for hunters. It was where she got the simple hunters kit that she found a fellow hunter who told her about the simple snares, and traps she could add to her kit. He went into detail about the small animal snares and how they use a spring loaded cage to catch small animals. He warned they do not hold long, and need to be check regularly. He also told her about something know as Forest Blind, and how easy it is to install and use. Arinia took his advice, and followed what he said to get, including simple things like a rucksack, and bedroll for being on the hunt. Little did the hunter know the bedroll, and things she can use just in her cave to provide better warmth. Done now with her general shopping Arinia was walking through the Azure Market when she heard a sound, it was light and airy. Almost like a flute. She knew the noise.. Her mother had made the exact same sound many times. It was an Ocarina, a musical instrument Arinia loved and always wanted herself. It did not take much clooking for Arinia to find the shop, and look at its wares. In the end she bought an Ocarina, as well as a simple case to store it in. Arinia now done with her general shopping had one more place on her list. It was a shop in Lhavit known as Touch of Fire. She had heard from the man earlier that Aska Terras could set her up with weapons, both for herself, and hunting, and knowing the general direction of the shop, it didn’t take long for Arinia to find it. The sound rang through the air as apprentices used the forge, and above the noise was that of a woman, making sure everything fit the perfect specification she set out. Arinias time in the shop was short, she knew what she wanted. In the end she walked away with a bow, two dozen arrows, and a long spear. The only weapon she had ever used. Weapons she had once lost on travels through Mizahar the year before. The bow she chose was special made, it is called a Bladed Bow, not only does it provide the long accuracy and power of a longbow. But, along the topside of the bow is a thin blade used for melee protection. The staff she got is 6 foot in length, much like a normal bow staff, but what made it idea was the two blades on either end. She wasn’t used to having two, but felt with practice she would learn to use the weapon as needed on any hunt. As she bought the weapon, Aska told her of its properties. It was made out of a material known as Cold Iron. A metal whose name comes from the fact that even in broad daylight the blade will be cold to the touch. Arinia was impressed with the weapons, and excited for her next hunt. She had much she had learned in the day, and many things she wished to test. Not to mention she would have to figure out how to get all her stuff to her cave. Arinia sighed, dreading the task ahead as she took her new found items away and piece by piece through the day took them home. Soon her cave seemed new to her. She had an area for spices, for her kits, and for her weapons. Her corridor to her room was now warm, the straw she once used as bedding now replaced with a couple of bedrolls and a winter blanket. She knew there was still weeks left of winter, but she felt much more prepared to take on anything it would throw at her. Or at least that is what she thought, before a new companion joined her at her cave. As Arinia finished with her supplies she was walking the streets of Lhavit, her mind racing at all the wonders she had found, and the items she had acquired will a sound caused her to take pause. It sounded almost like animals, not in a bad sense that they were hurt, but they seemed happy.. Playing possibly? Arinias sensitive ears turned to the side and followed the sound. Inside the Surya Plaza Arinia found a large shop that was kind of unusual in Lhavit, it was much larger and upon investigation Arinia discovered it was a pet shop. Partially due to curiosity, and also her possibly a wish for a companion Arinia found herself entering the shop. Upon entering Arinia was met by a woman who name herself Fai Piramba. After some time in the shop Arinia much to her surprise, ended up walking out in the late evening. Only now she wasn’t alone. In her arms was a small black and white female mountain dog. According to Fai the animal was currently unnamed, and only 7 weeks old. Arinia although hesitant at first bought the companion hoping to train it as a hunter as well. Arinias pack has grown, even if she herself wouldn’t admit it. “Let’s go home Artemis.” Ledger Changes : Clothing- Item Price Modifier New Price Conversion Boots, high 5 sm x2 (leather) 1 gm 1 ki : 0 tk : 0 jk Trousers 8 sm N/A 8 sm 0 ki : 8 tk : 0 jk Tunic 5 sm N/A 5 sm 0 ki : 5 tk : 0 jk Belt 2 sm x2 (leather) 4 sm 0 ki : 4 tk : 0 jk Vest 3 sm x12(Buckles and chains, leather) 36 sm 3 ki : 6 tk : 0 jk Cloak 5 sm N/A 5 sm 0 ki : 5 tk : o jk Gloves 5 sm N/A 5 sm 0 ki : 5 tk : 0 jk Scarf 1 sm N/A 1 sm 0 ki : 1 tk : 0 jk Blouse 8 sm N/A 8 sm 0 ki : 8 tk : 0 jk Cape, Full 2 gm N/A 2 gm 2 ki : 0 tk : 0 jk Headwear, cowl 2 sm N/A 2 sm 0 ki : 2 tk : 0 jk Clothing Total 10 ki : 4 tk : 0 jk Overall Total 10 ki : 4 tk : 0 jk Spices- Item Price Modifier New Price Conversion Cumin 3 cm/oz x10oz 3 sm 0 ki : 3 tk : 0 jk Sage 1 sm/oz x5oz 5 sm 0 ki : 5 tk : 0 jk Salt 1 cm/oz x30oz 3 sm 0 ki : 3 tk : 0 jk Garlic 4 cm/oz x7oz 28 cm 0 ki : 2 tk : 8 jk Spices Total 01 ki : 3 tk : 8 jk Overall Total 11 ki : 7 tk : 8 jk Tools and misc- Item Price Modifier New Price Conversion Hatchet 6 sm N/A 6 sm 00 ki : 6 tk : 0 jk Chest 1 gm N/A 1 gm 01 ki : 0 tk : 0 jk Toolkit, hunters/Trappers 25 gm N/A 25 gm 25 ki : 0 tk : 0 jk Animal Snare, Small 5 gm x2 items 10 gm 10 ki : 0 tk : 0 jk Bedroll 1 sm x3 items 3 sm 00 ki : 3 tk : 0 jk Blanket, winter 5 sm N/A 5 sm 00 ki : 5 tk : 0 jk Forest Blind 55 gm N/A 55 gm 55 ki : 0 tk : 0 jk Rope, hemp 1 gm x2 items 2gm 02 ki : 0 tk : 0 jk Rucksack 1 gm x3 items 3 gm 03 ki : 0 tk : 0 jk Spices Total 097 ki : 4 tk : 8 jk Overall Total 109 ki : 1 tk : 8 jk Weapons- Item Price Modifier New Price Conversion Bladed Bow 95 gm N/A 95 gm 95 ki : 0 tk : 0 jk Arrows(20) 1 gm x2 items 2 gm 02 ki : 0 tk 0 jk Spear, Two Headed 10 gm x3(Cold Iron) 30 gm 30 ki : 0 tk : 0 jk Weapons Total 127 ki : 0 tk : 0 jk Overall Total 236 ki : 1 tk : 8 jk Other Item Price Modifier New Price Conversion Puppy !!! 8 gm N/A 8 gm 008 ki : 0 tk : 0 jk Ocarina 10 gm N/A 10 gm 010 ki : 0 tk : 0 jk Instrument Case, Good 5 gm N/A 5 gm 005 ki : 0 tk : 0 jk Others Total 023 ki : 0 tk : 0 jk Overall Total 259 ki : 1 tk : 8 jk Sales Total- My Monetary Amount Sales Total Remaining Money 465 ki : 00 tk : 00 jk 259 ki : 01 tk : 08 jk 205 ki : 08 tk : 02 jk

[Mirage]

OK so I am intervening on this thread because there is blatant plagiarism. You have copy and pasted whole paragraphs from other sites online and are using them now as your own words. This is not OK. I am now reviewing all of your other threads for other instances of plagiarism. I would suggest PMing me and confessing to any other instances of direct copy/paste from web sources or wiki articles before I find them. This includes ANY unoriginal material including songs or quotes from books or other people's writings.

Mirage