My Kingdom for a Horse [Seach and Capture]

[Coal]

Horse, Light
Rank: ""
Type: Uncommon, Large, Animal
Effect: The most common of horses, includes several different type.
Special: Preparation: ---; Duration: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: This proud horse thunders across the grassy plain with fluid grace, wind tugging at its loose-fitting barding. Horses stand 5 to 6 feet tall at the shoulder and weigh between 1,000 and 1,500 pounds. The most common horse, and the one that was bred most consistently, is the light riding horse. This is a catch-all category that includes ponies, cobs, Arabians, Barbs, and many others. The three types of horses that seem to be the most common ancestors of all other breeds are the Arabian, the African Barb, and the Spanish. Nearly all other horses can trace their lineage from one or more of these three types. The main difference between a “heavy” and a “light” horse is in body width and pure mass. The weight of a horse differs from breed to breed, but those horses of heavy caliber are usually more than half again as weighty as their lighter, faster cousins. An Arabian, with light body structure and a relatively delicate build, may weigh on the average 920 lbs. A similarly sized Barb or Spanish horse would weigh 1,066 lb, and a heavy shire of the same approximate size may be over 2,000 pounds. A light horse has features and a bone structure that allow for ease of riding. Its back is long and thin enough to be comfortable between the legs of its rider. The form of the back fits a saddle easily and is long enough for a rider and his or her gear to rest comfortably atop the mount. The saddle lies behind the shoulder muscle, and the first eight ribs are flattened for ease of movement. Riding horses have a long, slow movement, and are very economical in their gaits. This is so they can travel for long distances with a rider and not grow weary Many horse lineages are bred for stamina as well as speed. The slope of a riding horse’s shoulders is critical to this movement, and a “good” horse can be determined by looking at the slope of their shoulders as well as the length and movement of its legs. Arabian, Barb, Sorraia, Spanish Andalusian, Lipizzaner.
Yields: —
Diet: Herbivore; Intelligence Animal; Activity: ; Alignment: Neutral; Organization: Herd; Number Appearing: 3-30; Region: Grassland; Identification: Easy; Cultivation: Easy; Skills:--- ; Innate Abilities: Low-light vision. Scent.
Limit: Must know Creature Lore for Grassland Regions. 40% chance in finding.
Cost:

[Bonus Find: 2% (Luck)]

The grasslands of Oto no Kuni were always a sight to see in the early morning, the sun barely cresting the horizon to shine a brilliant morning light upon the earth, changing the sky from black to the shades of sunrise. Birds were barely rising from their roosts, chirruping cheerfully in the trees that surrounded the country side, flittering about in the air and playfully living their lives while they hunted for worms and beetles. These were the kind of days Kyuushu loved, it was the best time of day to see the wild horses out in the grasslands, and the best time to capture them and Gunba would say. Today he carried the naginata behind him, a plain weapon given to him by the soldiers of Meikyoku, back when he was training with them. Gunba had not given him armor, claiming that any officer in his military had to earn their armor by crafting it themselves, so he wore his green long sleeve with the gold trim, green cloth pants, and green cloth shoes. Bag on his back and flask at his waist, he was ready to capture himself his very own Spanish Andalusian, said to be frequent in these parts this time of year looking for mates for Spring. Already his eyes were scanning the plain looking for the horse in question [Observation: 130].

Having been on a particularly high hill looking down into the grassland vale, he would slide down the moist vegetation, still wet with the dew of the morning. At the bottom he would begin a controlled trot, only slightly faster than a jog, keeping his eyes peeled for the stallion that he sought. Knowing full well that the creature could be anywhere on the open plains, he would begin with a broad search, looking in each direction and coming back to the center in a classic military circle eight pattern; like an eight lying on its side or an infinity symbol. The plan was to teleport upon the back of the beast once it was spotted and then wrangle it into submission. After that, it was only a matter of time until he would gain its trust and train it for battle.

[Coal]

Horse, Light
Rank: ""
Type: Uncommon, Large, Animal
Effect: The most common of horses, includes several different type.
Special: Preparation: ---; Duration: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: This proud horse thunders across the grassy plain with fluid grace, wind tugging at its loose-fitting barding. Horses stand 5 to 6 feet tall at the shoulder and weigh between 1,000 and 1,500 pounds. The most common horse, and the one that was bred most consistently, is the light riding horse. This is a catch-all category that includes ponies, cobs, Arabians, Barbs, and many others. The three types of horses that seem to be the most common ancestors of all other breeds are the Arabian, the African Barb, and the Spanish. Nearly all other horses can trace their lineage from one or more of these three types. The main difference between a “heavy” and a “light” horse is in body width and pure mass. The weight of a horse differs from breed to breed, but those horses of heavy caliber are usually more than half again as weighty as their lighter, faster cousins. An Arabian, with light body structure and a relatively delicate build, may weigh on the average 920 lbs. A similarly sized Barb or Spanish horse would weigh 1,066 lb, and a heavy shire of the same approximate size may be over 2,000 pounds. A light horse has features and a bone structure that allow for ease of riding. Its back is long and thin enough to be comfortable between the legs of its rider. The form of the back fits a saddle easily and is long enough for a rider and his or her gear to rest comfortably atop the mount. The saddle lies behind the shoulder muscle, and the first eight ribs are flattened for ease of movement. Riding horses have a long, slow movement, and are very economical in their gaits. This is so they can travel for long distances with a rider and not grow weary Many horse lineages are bred for stamina as well as speed. The slope of a riding horse’s shoulders is critical to this movement, and a “good” horse can be determined by looking at the slope of their shoulders as well as the length and movement of its legs. Arabian, Barb, Sorraia, Spanish Andalusian, Lipizzaner.
Yields: —
Diet: Herbivore; Intelligence Animal; Activity: ; Alignment: Neutral; Organization: Herd; Number Appearing: 3-30; Region: Grassland; Identification: Easy; Cultivation: Easy; Skills:--- ; Innate Abilities: Low-light vision. Scent.
Limit: Must know Creature Lore for Grassland Regions. 40% chance in finding.
Cost:

[Bonus Find: 2% (Luck)]

Already he could feel luck on his side, stopping about a mile into the grasslands to begin looking for tracks [Tracking: 130]. The telltale signs of horse passage were all around, quick light horses, hearty beasts that would be perfect mounts in almost all weather and conditions. Once again, he would scan the area, but not only with his eyes, but also with his ears. Somewhere out there was his prize, the Spanish Andalusian, and he would have it this day now that his training as a foot soldier for the village was complete. Rising from the grass, he would begin his trot again deeper into the grasslands where the horses liked to roam most, where it was far more open; as this area was still sparsely dotted with tree and brush.

[Coal]

Horse, Light
Rank: ""
Type: Uncommon, Large, Animal
Effect: The most common of horses, includes several different type.
Special: Preparation: ---; Duration: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: This proud horse thunders across the grassy plain with fluid grace, wind tugging at its loose-fitting barding. Horses stand 5 to 6 feet tall at the shoulder and weigh between 1,000 and 1,500 pounds. The most common horse, and the one that was bred most consistently, is the light riding horse. This is a catch-all category that includes ponies, cobs, Arabians, Barbs, and many others. The three types of horses that seem to be the most common ancestors of all other breeds are the Arabian, the African Barb, and the Spanish. Nearly all other horses can trace their lineage from one or more of these three types. The main difference between a “heavy” and a “light” horse is in body width and pure mass. The weight of a horse differs from breed to breed, but those horses of heavy caliber are usually more than half again as weighty as their lighter, faster cousins. An Arabian, with light body structure and a relatively delicate build, may weigh on the average 920 lbs. A similarly sized Barb or Spanish horse would weigh 1,066 lb, and a heavy shire of the same approximate size may be over 2,000 pounds. A light horse has features and a bone structure that allow for ease of riding. Its back is long and thin enough to be comfortable between the legs of its rider. The form of the back fits a saddle easily and is long enough for a rider and his or her gear to rest comfortably atop the mount. The saddle lies behind the shoulder muscle, and the first eight ribs are flattened for ease of movement. Riding horses have a long, slow movement, and are very economical in their gaits. This is so they can travel for long distances with a rider and not grow weary Many horse lineages are bred for stamina as well as speed. The slope of a riding horse’s shoulders is critical to this movement, and a “good” horse can be determined by looking at the slope of their shoulders as well as the length and movement of its legs. Arabian, Barb, Sorraia, Spanish Andalusian, Lipizzaner.
Yields: —
Diet: Herbivore; Intelligence Animal; Activity: ; Alignment: Neutral; Organization: Herd; Number Appearing: 3-30; Region: Grassland; Identification: Easy; Cultivation: Easy; Skills:--- ; Innate Abilities: Low-light vision. Scent.
Limit: Must know Creature Lore for Grassland Regions. 40% chance in finding.
Cost:

[Bonus Find: 2% (Luck)]

The beat of the hooves upon the plains began to reach his ears as he searched, he was closing in on his prize, so close he could almost smell it. Excitement did not distract him from the mission at hand, not for this, and he could crouch low while still shuffling quickly along the grass. There was a bit of shallow slope down into a valley of sorts, a river that ran through Oto no Kuni, too small to be marked on the map. It was here that he would most likely find his prize and what he was looking for, as horses loved to be near the water as well. It was only a matter of time before he would catch sight of the Spanish Andalusian, prized for its size, speed, stamina, and demeanor.

[Natsy]

BINGO

[Coal]

The search paid off! Down there in the valley, next to the river were several Spanish Andalusian horses, trotting and playing, although they were not the ones that he was looking at. Drinking from the river was a rather large Spanish Andalusian, the same size as the adults around it, but it was clearly still just a colt, and it would be perfect. The coat of the colt was a cherry red, but the mane and tail were both black as the deepest dark. The rest of the breed were an assortment of browns and blacks but nothing so unique. Kyuushu made his move. Rising from his position, he bolted down the hill only a few meters before he would vanish, too quickly for the equine beasts to realize he was even there. Silently he would appear from nothing above the colt in question, only a foot from its back, landing in the perfect riding position and taking hold of its neck to hug with legs and arms. The beast thrashed and ran, bucking and trying everything in its power to fling Kyuushu from it, yet the man held firm, never letting go as the morning slowly but surely became afternoon and the beast had finally exhausted itself. Using the mane of the beast, he would lead it back to his home within Otogakure no Sato, keeping it under control until he could get it properly saddled and shod, where he would begin its training.

{CAPTURED!}