23rd Day of Fall, 517 AV
Calvyn awoke to the sound of Zibri in the early morning hours of Endrykas. He continued to lay still in his small tent, letting the various wild sounds wash over him. The book he was reading was open and face down next to him. He must have dozed off late the night before while reading. Returning the book to its rightful position in the corner of his tent Cal sat up. With a sharp exhale he raised himself from his tent and stepped outside. Slapping the flap of his tent open while rubbing the sleep from his eyes. Once he was outside he was greeted gratefully by the rugged beauty of the Sea of Grass.
Dawn still had yet to come and the sky was clouded with brilliant shades of blue and grey. A soft gentle breeze was pushing against him and his tent. Forcing the tall grass to bend at its will. Calvyn looked around his camping site, his horse Dora was nearby grazing undisturbed. He set up his camp on top of a hill near the great tent city of Endrykas. He was far enough away to be left to his own devices but close enough to be considered safe. Rarely did he ever visit the city unless he had to for business. He was tired of the stares and the whispers he always seemed to hear.
He then began to ready himself for his journey. Preparing his javelins, sword and hunting equipment. "Come," he said to his horse with a common signaling sign. She seemed to understand and started to trod over to him. He began to pack his equipment in his saddlebags. Laid his blanket over Dora's back and attached her Yavas. Then with a swift kick over her back Calvyn mounted the animial. He then signaled to the creature 'forward' by a clicking of his teeth and tongue. She responded with a snort and reluctantly set off towards the river.
Yesterday Calvyn had set a few snares and traps by the river bed. It seemed as good a place as any to find wild game, as animals tended to linger around water sources. The river was, perhaps, four or five miles away. So Calvyn rode his horse gently, swaying back and forth with each stride the animal made. He had the whole day ahead of him and was in no rush. To keep him occupied he patted Dora's hair softly. Giving her the attention he knew she constantly craved. Then with narrowed eyes he'd begin his hunt in the early morning hours. Hoping he caught something worthwhile with his traps and snares.
(Credit for BBcode goes to Wymez)
Dawn still had yet to come and the sky was clouded with brilliant shades of blue and grey. A soft gentle breeze was pushing against him and his tent. Forcing the tall grass to bend at its will. Calvyn looked around his camping site, his horse Dora was nearby grazing undisturbed. He set up his camp on top of a hill near the great tent city of Endrykas. He was far enough away to be left to his own devices but close enough to be considered safe. Rarely did he ever visit the city unless he had to for business. He was tired of the stares and the whispers he always seemed to hear.
He then began to ready himself for his journey. Preparing his javelins, sword and hunting equipment. "Come," he said to his horse with a common signaling sign. She seemed to understand and started to trod over to him. He began to pack his equipment in his saddlebags. Laid his blanket over Dora's back and attached her Yavas. Then with a swift kick over her back Calvyn mounted the animial. He then signaled to the creature 'forward' by a clicking of his teeth and tongue. She responded with a snort and reluctantly set off towards the river.
Yesterday Calvyn had set a few snares and traps by the river bed. It seemed as good a place as any to find wild game, as animals tended to linger around water sources. The river was, perhaps, four or five miles away. So Calvyn rode his horse gently, swaying back and forth with each stride the animal made. He had the whole day ahead of him and was in no rush. To keep him occupied he patted Dora's hair softly. Giving her the attention he knew she constantly craved. Then with narrowed eyes he'd begin his hunt in the early morning hours. Hoping he caught something worthwhile with his traps and snares.
(Credit for BBcode goes to Wymez)