Searching for Animals [Mission|Open]

[Tieren]

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Name: Friendly furries.
Rank: “C” Rank.
IIC Length: 2 days.
Difficulty: Easy.
Objective: Find a female and a male common animal of two species for the institute.
Description: The newly opened institute are in desperate need of some cute and cool animals that can tolerate humans. Friendly animals that do not look too bad can attract children plus their family to the institute. Furthermore, friendly animals are easier to experiment on. Smaller to medium sized animals such as rabbits or sheep are preferred. You need to catch AT LEAST a male plus a female of two species in order to complete this mission!
Reward: 9,500 ryo for shinobis, 7,500 ryo for non-shinobis and 5 citrines.

It was time to complete my mission for Cloud. A simple mission involving finding some animals. I made a quick note of all of my items and abilities. It was necessary to make sure everything was in order. On my back rested a holster holding my staff and double bladed naginata. Across my chest was an empty blue vest, resting on top of my classic, long-sleeved yellow shirt. Yellow framed glasses were on my face with the Topaz gemmed ring on my right ring finger. Around my waist rested a bag filled with 7 kunai, 6 hira shuriken, 3 light pouches, 2 blood clot pills, 32 exploding tags, and 1 multi tool. I also had an empty bag and empty double scroll size pouch on my waist as well. I also had a Tracking Device, 64 tracers, and a 15 meter bundle of Silk Rope that I had just purchased for this mission.

Hanging from a yellow pouch was my crystal ball, and in my pocket was an ocarina. Upon my hands were two gauntlets. The right held a shock enhancement and the left held a piston enhancement. A mono goggle with X-ray and Camera vision rested above my eye. A wireless receiver was also in my ear, allowing for remote communication. Blue jeans and shoes rounded off the appearance. A prehensile tail flicked behind me from time to time. It took some getting used to, but now I relied on it. Just as much as I had become dependent on water with the gills upon my neck. Having just spent some time in the water prior to coming here, I had at least 11 and a half hours to spend out of water.

It was all a matter of trying to figure out which animals to search for. After all, there were many animals in the Mountain regions of the Land of Thunder. But they specifically wanted some friendlier animals. I decided to go with Baboons and Horses. Monkeys did things that just amazed people from time to time, and baboons were known to be friendly to those who don't provoke them. Horses on the other hand were always big attractors. Being able to be pet and ridden, they were incredibly friendly creatures to those who were friendly to them.

I started my search for the baboons. I had to find a male and a female of both of the animals I was looking for, so I would have to use my knowledge of animals to spot the differences rather easily. It shouldn't take too long. Both baboons and horses were rather common creatures in the mountains. So my eyes stayed focused on tracks regarding the animals. My tracers would be able to point me to them when I had found the four animals I needed.

[Searching for Baboon. 65% chance to find]

Baboon
Location: Mountain, Hill, and Grassland Regions
Preparation: The saliva of a baboon may be bottled and preserved for later use.
Special: In the Mountain, Grassland, and Hill regions there is a sixty-five percent chance that a user is capable of finding such a creature.
Description: Picture Flashing teeth, piercing calls and shiny red posteriors are the most well known attributes of the Baboon. These creatures are about the size of a large dog, measuring from three to four feet. Their strong elongated jaws mark them as predators however they rarely attack unless provoked. The saliva of a baboon holds a minor poison which will, when absorbed into the blood streaming, will cause immense itching and minor pain throughout the body but is most heavily concentrated around the area of the wound.
Drawback:
Cost: 2,000 Ryo Full Price in Region, 4,750 Ryo Full Price in Opposite Region, 500 Ryo Extract Cost for 2 uses in Region, 750 Ryo Extract Cost for 2 uses in Opposite Region

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Found

[Tieren]

And sure enough the first baboon was in my sights. It didn't take long to come across one. With a smile on my face, I got a little lower to the ground and walked closer to it. The monkey was a little confused and scared at first, but made no attacking motion toward me. Once I got closer, I let it inspect me while I made a quick determination that it was a she. I had found the female baboon. But I hoped a male wasn't too far behind. I slowly pulled out a tracer and attached it to the back of her ear. She seemed alright with me for now, which would be good for later. But I still kept my eyes peeled. Perhaps this one had a mate and he would be coming around soon. If so, it would make things a lot easier. Being accepted by the female would make calming him down a lot quicker.

[Searching for another Baboon. 65% chance. -1 Tracer]

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[BABOONS INTENSIFY]

[Tieren]

And just like expected, the male came along after noticing his mate with another. But the female was already quite friendly. I had brought some generic animal food along after all. The male showed signs of being a little hostile until the female helped calm him down. He did his own inspection of me, ensuring that I wasn't going to harm either of them. And in the process, I managed to get a tracer upon his ear as well. With both of them marked, I'd have to get out to find horses.

Once I was able to get away from them, I started looking around some more. Horses were less common than baboons, but still not too difficult to find. I was looking for light horses. They were smaller and more suitable for what the institute was looking for at this time. My eyes were on the lookout for the animals I needed to find. The mission was already halfway over. I was slowly getting this done.

[Searching for Horse, Light. 30% Chance - 1 Tracer]

Horse, Light
Rank: Uncommon, Large
Type: Animal, All Regions, All Seasons, ---
Effect: A solid-hoofed plant-eating domesticated mammal with a flowing mane and tail, used for riding, racing, and to carry and pull loads
Special: Preparation: 1 hour; Duration: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Picture A large 4 legged animal primarily used for riding, racing, and carrying loads. This is a catch-all category that includes ponies, cobs, Arabians, Barbs, and many others. The main difference between a “heavy” and a “light” horse is in body width and pure mass. Normal weight is between 900 to 1,000 lbs. 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. Light horses usually stand between I5 and 17 hands high (5.6 feet high). All Light Horses no matter what breed they are gain Low-light Vision and Scent innate Jutsus. Gain 1 movement, while all striking attacks are more effective by 1 rank. Listed below are specific breeds that are slightly different from the overview Light Horse.

Arabian - Gain 1 movement, while all striking attacks are more effective by 1 rank.
Barb - Lose 1 movement, while gaining all striking attacks are reduced by 1 rank.
Noregian Fjord - Are hardier and can withstand extreme colds while all "Cold" damage is reduced by 1 rank.
Ariegeois - Automatically get the Sure-Footed Jutsu.
Shetland - Automatically get the Fearless Jutsu.


Their brain can be slow cooked for 1 hour in water that creates a gooey potion that gives the drinker Low-Light Vision for 15 rounds while it takes 1 round before the effect kicks in. Animal consists 16 doses.
Limit: Must know Animal Knowledge for All Regions. 30% chance of finding.
Cost: 15,000 Ryo per Animal, 750 Ryo per dosage.

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thats a fine horse you got yerself there partner

[Tieren]

Despite being slightly less common, a horse did come into view. It was an Arabian horse. Slightly faster than the others, but also not able to take as many hits. They were usually designed for scouts who were sent in to get a quick glimpse before leaving as fast as possible. And as I got closer, it was very clearly the dominant male. I approached in his field of view, showing no sign of hostility. And as I got close, he simply let me pet him. In the process, I got a tracer on him easily as I turned and started looking for a female. I needed one more creature and then I could round all of the creatures up and head back to the village. I was almost done.

[Searching for another Horse, Light. 30% chance. -1 Tracer]

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found

[Tieren]

Sure enough, the female came into view. Just as beautiful as the male, it was also an arabian horse. I was glad to see that it was so easy. This mission took much less time then expected. I didn't need to place a tracer on her after I gained her trust. The tracer was also removed from the male as I attached my silk rope to both of them and started leading them to where the tracking device said the two baboons were at.

Once I made it back there, I found the two just playing around. I left the horses back a bit, tied to one of the trees so I could gather up the baboons. My rope was tied around them as well to help keep them in order. They looked confused, but the lure of food made it easy. Finally I gathered both sets of animals and led them back to the village.

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