Seeking the Beast [PM To Enter]

[Lord of Cold]

I was on the prowl, with a bit of rope, my axe and a telescope. I brought only a day's rations, for a I knew my station would allow me to demand food from any hamlet, and they would oblige. All knew the might of Yukigakure, or at least suspected it. It had been a long time since we demonstrated real power, but they saw that as a sign of prosperity, not as the sign of weakness that it truly was. Regardless of that fact, I marched through the tundra, where it was warm, and the wild grasses were growing again. It was the ideal day for some animal searching, and I was just happy to be out of that stuffy old castle, staring at those bland old tapestries prophesying war. I was ready to make war, and make it a personal act. But a man can hardly go to war without aid of a beast. I stood on the top of the cold hill, and removed my explorer's scope from my bag, holding it up to my eye, I looked around in all directions, for I knew I was in the area in which the legendary horse Tundra lived. With any luck I would find him soon.

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30% Chance of Finding a Horse, Heavy

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Horse, Heavy
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. Speed and sleekness would be sacrificed for rugged strength and endurance. Another major factor in the creation and use of heavy draft horses was the introduction of the shoulder collar, or yoke, into European carting. The heavier weight of the horse added a great amount to the force of impact in the knight’s lance, both in warfare and in the tournament. A heavy horse, commonly called a “destrier,” weighed twice as much as a normal riding horse; and when the knight struck a conventionally mounted opponent, the impact could be devastating. All Light Horses no matter what breed they are gain Low-light Vision and Scent innate Jutsus. Lose 1 movement, while gaining all striking attacks are reduced by 1 rank. Listed below are specific breeds that are slightly different from the overview Heavy Horse.
Percheron - Automatically get the Fearless Jutsu.
Shire - Gain 1 movements, while all striking attacks are more effective by 1 rank.
Breton - Lose 1 movement, while gaining all striking attacks are reduced by 1 rank.

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.

[Father 'Suke]

Not Found

[Lord of Cold]

I kept walking, frustrated by my failure to find a horse. Legends had it that Tundra was the leader of a great herd of wild horses, fierce and untamed. But I did not seek them. They could live in peace, for the moment I sought only the strongest of steeds, to break and tame and bring to civilization, to affirm my right to the throne and to purvey me into battle as Yukigakure goes to war. I was, of course, on foot, and that was an intolerable state. While the spring air refreshed me, I could feel my legs beginning to ache as I approached my sixth or so mile that day. There was a time when I ran twice that distance without a break on the daily, but that was no longer. I had been idle too long. Perhaps the elusive nature of Tundra was just what I needed, to return me to my once-legendary strength, and to make out of me a man who is fit to govern this norther kingdom of ice and cold. I reached the bottom of the hill which I was standing at, and began to walk further north, heading to the next hill.

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30% Chance of finding a horse.

[Nira]

narutoforumrp.proboards.com/post/980177/thread

Y'found a horse.

Congrats.

There's a chicken sticker on its bum, but otherwise it's mint condition.

[Lord of Cold]

Seeing that horse, at the center of its tribal herd, I knew I had found the one I was seeking, I had found Tundra, the horse whose fame was growing among the locals. I was lucky, it was only two hours to walk to the village from here; I had come through a large loop. The rope I had was knotted into a rough halter, with a long strand on the end of it. The herd scattered as I approached, but Tundra faced me, challenging me, as if he was confident that none could capture him. As he stood there, he opened the way for me, so I leaped speedily to the side of the beast, sliding the halter over his head, and pulling it tight in one fluid motion, he ran, and pulled me off my feet, as I tried to dig my heels in. I couldn't stop the force of the beast. I ran to keep up, pulling him, ever so slightly off course, knowing I could pull him along with my plans towards the village. It was going to be a long haul, but I knew that taming Tundra would prove my Diving Right to reigning over all of Yukigakure.

-Exit

[Lord of Cold]

I was on the prowl again, but there was nonsense in my mind. I had to find horses for the village, and I had to do so as quickly as possible. I was on Tundra's back with a rope, and I was prepared to capture a horse. I had my explorer's scope, but I would not need it. Speed, rather than observance, was my strength this time. I road out of the village, and was looking along the frozen wasteland, seeing if I could find any horses clinging to the remaining grazable greenery, trying to fatten up before the harshness of winter sets in.

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30% chance of finding a horse, light.

Also; doing work for this mission.

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Name: Capture a Steed
Rank “D”
IIC Length: —
Difficulty: Easy
Objective: Find a horse, or a similar animal, bring it back to the village, and train it to be rideable. Provide it to the village or keep it for yourself.
Description: Some of the minor hamlets in the area, and some of the major cities around the country are getting upset. They don’t think that one ninja village can effectively protect them, as it takes so long to travel from place to place. They’ve decided to pay a fee to the village for each mount it captures and trains, that way they will be able to effectively give aid anywhere more quickly. The ninja must capture a horse (or other animal, if you get OOC permission from the Kage) and train it to be rideable.
Reward: 5,000 Ryo

[Father 'Suke]

Holy shite, you got a 2...

One found

[Lord of Cold]

I cam upon a herd of horses! They were wooly and cold looking, not all that well-off for nutrition, and I was fatr from the village, down on the southern part of the island, where the snow usually was low enough that a determined creature could dig through it for the under grass, even in the midst of winter. I knew that locals, in good times, fed the horses, put out some hay for them, out of some sacred respect for fellows who dare brave the cold. These horses looked like they'd received little of such generosity; perhaps it had been a bad year in these parts. With a quick action, I roped one horse, using the harness that my stable boy had tied for me, and I went to rope another horse, seeing if I could make it out with an additional horse.

[Yoshi [Lynx!]]

Nope, sorry :(

[Lord of Cold]

Damn them, those horses were getting away! I was overburdened, it seemed, by the horse I had already caught. There was a time where I would have hobbled the horse or tied it to a tree. But I realized I was of a higher station now than barbaric nomad. I went to a local stable which seemed mostly empty, and hollered to the man running it. "I am the Lord Yukikage, you will accept this horse in your stable until I return for it." The bewildered commoner obliged, and I was happy to have a better chance of getting another horse. I continued riding, out of the village and back towards the arctic plains. Tundra carried me, and I saw more animals on the horizon. Let us ride!

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30% horse chance

[Yoshi [Lynx!]]

Nope, sorry, version two :(

[Lord of Cold]

Damn those specks on the horizon! I have no use for caribou right now! Food is not what I want, I crave transportation. My stomach is still full from all the feasting, but there is no horse beneath the legs of my loyal ninja, and that is a problem which must be remedied quickly. I kept riding, but I took the horse in one hand and brought out my explorer's scope with the other hand, with a quick flick of the risk, I examined the top of another hill, and was very confident now that I was chasing a horse and not some other animal. It was white, so hard to pick out, but I was going for it. But, it began running away. Would my flight be fast enough to catch it?

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30% horse

[Yoshi [Lynx!]]

Commander, we have a negative on that. I repeat, a negative on that.

[Lord of Cold]

The white horse was too damn fast, or perhaps I just gave it too much of a lead. I decided that I would not give up the hunt so easily. I kept going, with my legs hitting Tundra, and him getting irritable as I continued onwards. I was determined now to catch this particular horse. But, it looked like it was tiring, slowing slightly as I gained on it. I began to let Tundra relax, knowing I could overtake it. And, suddenly I found that...

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30% horse

[Yoshi [Lynx!]]

Commander, we have a negative on that. I repeat, a negative on that. v2

[Lord of Cold]

The beast revealed it had even more energy! It sprinted away faster, and I had to gather Tundra to a faster speed. We had lost ground, and I had lost steam, but I wasn't ready to give up. We continued to pursue this damned animal. I prepared my rope. If any horse in this land could outrun Tundra, I would be a fool. And, I was going to outrun the bastard soon. I could smell victory. I was approaching the beast and preparing my harness. If I did not make contact this time..

[Gohan]

noope

[Lord of Cold]

The chase raged on, and the horse kept running. Stride after stride after stride, the thing seemed determined. It was a spirited beast. At least that means it would be worth the effort. I kept running pushing Tundra, but he was pulling at the reins, annoyed by my persistence. He wanted to stop, and so the other horse began to gain on us. I was somewhat relieved, as the chase was tiring, but I was not going to practise resignation unless it was quite necessary. I spurred Tundra one more time in the hope of success.

[Zetsumei]

narutoforumrp.proboards.com/thread/87176/animal-rolls?page=23&scrollTo=986402

No dice.

[Lord of Cold]

My rope reached the horse and wrapped around. I was excited and could feel victory coursing through my veins as the adrenaline receded. But, as the rope was in place, I pulled on the horse, and the rope cam undone. The other horse shrugged its way out of the imperfect prison and kept on. I chased, reaching for my belt where another loop was kept. I hoped, by the gods I hoped, that this one I did right. I really needed to work on my knot tying skills. Regardless, here we go again.