Splinters​

[Runeska]

Lost, alone, a figure traveled the forested landscape. How long had he traveled? He couldn't​ remember. Really, he couldn't remember anything. Not the day or year, his name or purpose. No, he could remember his gender, or had at least figured it out. He was a he, that is to say a male, a boy at that. It had rained a number of times, and numerous others the nights had gotten cold. Recently the weather had gotten really warm and he thought, he shouldn't just stay here. He wanted to go home, wherever that was. As such he wandered. His shirt was dirty, pants frayed at the bottom from walking through underbrush, yet he headed north guided only by a compass he found after everything went blank.

Of his belongings, he had... well the compass, duh? Also a katana along his back emitted a strange feeling, something like a pulse to his mind that left him with a headache​, but he was fearful to rid himself of it. Still, he continued to travel further along this northern route for hours. It was the longest he'd gone a single direction this past... however long it's been since he awoke with no memory. This time marked a change from the previous wondering. The landscape slowly began to change. It was a different area than he'd been stuck in, but so far this felt... familiar. That spurred his feet quicker, as though he knew where he was going was this home? A new hope? Would someone be able to tell him something if he kept going this way?

[Skulking Shinzu]

Moved to Thunder.

[Runeska]

After traveling a while, the boy realized this forest seemed to have gotten much cooler. Again, this felt familiar to him, right down to the bones, as if hed spent a lot of time here once. However the further he trekked through the newer parts of forest, the clearer it became that this was not home. T length, he came to a clearing with a small pond. The water held a clear depths with a reflective surface. One part of the it's shore had a large boulder with an ashy white slightly polished surface from erosion.

With this scene laid out before him, the boy realized he allowed a great length of time to pass since he last had anything to drink,. Dehydration could set in before a chance like this presented itself again. Throwing away cautiousness, he ran to the waters​ edge, quickly plunging his his head in. It was cool and refreshing and he drunk his full once he pulled his head from beneath the surface. That when he saw a face. It had two scars that covered his forehead and right eye. His eyes and hair were both silver, skin brown and dirty. He looked like a homeless kid of about 14, but the sword on his back spoke a different story. Yet, he was afraid to touch it. After examining his on features, he looked up at the dirt gray colored sky and thought... "What next?".

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Branches stung Shiki's face as he jumped through the low hanging branches of the forest. Dressed in a dark hunters outfit and draped in animal furs, he was running at full speed. To either side of him ran a massive direwolf. One a pure snow white while the other was a faintly grey wolf. His eyes scanning the ground as he examined the prints underneath him. He saw the rustling in the brushes up ahead. Sensing the animals position with his hunters sense, Shiki leaped from the ground and threw a shuriken into the brush. He was quickly rewarded by the sounds of a pained deer. Landing on the ground Shiki held out his hands revealing the gem covered gauntlets he was wearing. Shiki closed his eyes for a faint moment as when they reopened his eyes contained the pattern of his bloodlimit. 

The world came alive around him as he activated his static manipulation. It was as if a blind man could suddenly see. Shiki could see and feel the electromagnetic waves all around him. Focusing on the charges of his gloves and his thrown weapon embedded in the deer. Shiki created a magnetic charge dragging and pulling the deer towards him. As he did Shiki dug his heels into the ground as the weapon tore through the animal. Finally once the deer was forced into the clearing his pet direwolves Fang and Frostbite flanked and took down the animal. Shiki gave a small sigh as he tried to catch his breath. He placed his hands down on the hilt of his enchanted sword before pulling out a hunting knife. 

"Calm down you two. Let me get the parts I want before you devour the whole thing." The wolves patiently backed off but fang made a small annoyed whine. "Oh hush you. You were the one that was standing upwind and sent this guy running." Shiki smiled at his wolf who gave him another annoyed bark. "This might take a while. How about you two go find some water and I'll have this ready when you get back." Frostbite getting tired of fangs attitude headbutted the other direwolf and they went trotting into the forest towards a nearby pond. 

[Runeska]

The air was moist. It could rain... or not rain. How was he really to know? But at least it was cool. At this point, having engorged himself on water till he felt revitalized, there was a growl in his stomach. Quite an annoyance it seemed to rarely stop for too long. There was again, this time from a further distance... No, that didn't make sense. If it was his stomachs, it should have come from him, from within, not out in the distance.


That's when the unpleasant sounds of conflict struck his ears. It was probably some animals, though what manner eluded him. As he contemplated going to check it out, or steering from the potential danger 2 large creatures appeared from the foliage. They were silver wolve like creatures, but he refused to call them wolves for their monstrous size which easily dwarfed normal wolves... Or did they? With no memory, did he really know what wolves looked like in the first place? While we're at it, his own stature was quite small, standing at a whopping 4'8" or so. Maybe they were normal and he was tiny. Either way, he didn't like what he saw.

The direction they appeared put him between them and the pond. Reflexively, he drew away, backing towards and slightly into the lake, where his foot landed with a resounding splash. "COLD!!! Um... Good doggies?" Clearly this is not what he was looking for. He had his hand up in front of himself defensively, extended as if to draw more safe distance between him and the offending creatures.

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Shiki was getting to work hanging the deer up with a spare bit of wire from a tree. The animal would need to bleed a bit so he could harvest it properly. After cutting the animals neck he made one long cut down the center of it's body allowing the organs he wasn't particularly fond of eating to go spilling onto the floor. He gathered a few sticks and made a small squatters fire just to make a bit of bitter white smoke. This was mostly just to keep the insects from being attracted to his kill. Shiki ran his fingers together and created just a few chakra sparks and the tinder would slowly start to smoke up. The thin acrid smoke of the fire was slowly starting to fill the lower canopy. 

Meanwhile, Fang and Frostbite moved over to the pond nonchalantly and began to drink from the pond. As the young lad splashed Frostbite the snow white wolf with ice blue eyes looked up and began to eye the boy curiously. It took a few confident steps towards the boy. Both the direwolves were slightly over 6 feet long and stood a little over four feet tall. Frostbite would step about 3-4 meters away from the kid just smelling him. Frostbite would look back over at Fang and give a commanding bark. Fang would snort annoyed and walk over into the brush to go get Shiki. 

[Runeska]

The last thing the young boy expected to encounter were these wolves. Despite that, his astonishment only peaked as he observed thier lack of reactions. They simple walked past him to the pond and began to drink. His startled reaction splashed one of the animals with water. This time he garnered a most interesting reaction, annoyance. Yes, these creatures had an almost humane level of personality that didn't feel natural. Were the trained or was that of feeling from his lack on memory again?
Either way after the splash of water he felt observed for a moment by one of the wolves before it growled at it's partner, who departed. Did it leave to get more wolves? It traced the direction it started along with his eyes before losing sight of it in the underbrush. No... he didn't think that was the case. He saw a thin trail of smoke rising above the trees. Since he doubted wolves would gather around a forest fire, that indicated other humans in the area. In other words, these wolves were trained by someone and they were nearby. Of course, that wasjust speculative logic at work. Seeing as the wolves didn't​ attack him so far, he did flee. Maybe this would be a positive interaction.

Hesitantly, he waded out from the ponds edge to where it was dry . He did so always facing the wolves, as caution dictated not to show his back as it could still attack. So he backed away circling the pond a few feet till tree and forest was at his back and tell wolves and smoke trail were in front of him. Here he bowed his head forward slightly and said "Thank you for not attacking me" as if the wolf could understand him. There, he rested his back against a tree and watched the path ahead waiting to see who would approach. His expression was lost, apprehensive like a stray, but sharp, keen, like a warrior's. Clearly, they didn't belong to a normal child. Yet, all he thought was, if he waited here , he could always take off running if he felt endangered.

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Frostbite watched the young kid with her bright blue eyes.  "Thank you for not attacking me" the kid would say. Frostbite would simply bow her head to return the courtesy. She was no stranger to finding young white haired children out in the wilderness. Her master made it a hobby of his as of late. Frostbite would follow closely behind the kid guiding it back to the camp site. She took a deep breath of the air around them and gathered her bearings. Smoke, blood and meat were on the forefront of her mind. 


Shiki rinsed his hands in a small bowl of water that he kept nearby to clean his gear. Slapping his hands together to remove some excess water Shiki began to stack some firewood. Gathering some of the smaller pieces of kindling and setting them underneath the stack of wood Shiki stepped back and gathered the smallest amount of chakra he could muster for starting a small fire. Making a few hand seals to preserve his chakra he raised his fingers and let out a stream of lightning cascade from his fingertips. Shiki arced the lighting at a low intensity and watched satisfied as his cooking fire lit up. Moving a haunch of the meat onto a skewer and setting on a rock to cook over the fire Shiki turned around when he heard the familiar foot steps of Fang creeping up behind him.


Grabbing a small cube of raw meat Shiki tossed it to the direwolf who gobbled it up out of the air. Fang snorted, clearly wanting more, and proceeded to playfully headbutt Shiki with it's massive head. Shiki not really expecting the beasts force fell backwards over a rock and landed on his back. Annoyed Shiki reached out and grabbed fangs head and put him a headlock. Fang proceeded to lick him apologetically in the face and growl playfully. Then suddenly remembering frost bites instructions gave a quick bark. Shiki raised an eyebrow quizzically. "Where is frost?" Fang being released from his headlock pointed at frosts general direction and started pulling at Shiki's pants. "Alright. Alright. I'm coming." 

Shiki following Fang's lead would soon emerge from the brush in front of the young kid. Shiki would raise his eyebrow upon seeing the young white haired boy. He had all the features of a Kyoudo.... But Shiki couldn't sense his static field. Perhaps he hasn't developed it yet? Shiki gave a small nod to acknowledge the boys presence. "Are you hungry?" Frostbite already done with this encounter started walking back to the camp while Fang stood by Shiki's side waiting patiently. 

[Runeska]

Humane indeed. The remaining wolf actaully seemed to understand him, as he witnessed it bow it's head in return. Suddenly,the wolf didn't​ quite scare him... as he found its humanizing characters somewhat cool. It seemed to be intimately familiar with humans and their mannerisms. That left him to simply wait and see who would approsch as the wolf would probably not attack unless provoked.

Asmall increment of time passed, probably some minutes. Suddenly, sounds and snapping twigs in the underbrush could be heard. The wolf that had gotten close to him seemed at ease, so while he was cautious, it seemed it's master was approaching. That's when a tall boy appeared, or young man but older than him. Immediately his white hair caught his attention, as well as the red markings on his eyes . When the wolve's owner nodded, he realized he too was being observed. Suddenly he felt rude and looked away. And then the question of his hunger arose.
At first he was silent having heard another person speak for the first time in a while. However his body already knew the answer,. Without pause for more than a few moments his stomach! Embarrassment flooded his copper colored cheaks, he answered very straightforwardly, eyes widening in the process. "Yes!!!". Honestly, he couldn't remember what he'd last eaten. He hopped up from his perch just as suddenly causing the old katana sheathed across his back to scrapped against it's trunk after thumping like a large heavy weight. The sword actually weighed about fifty lbs despite it's​ appearance. A slight indentation on the tree trunk would be obvious yet the boy seemed accustomed to it and simply asked, "Who are you?"

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Shiki smiled at the young Kid finally responded. Shiki remembered when he was young and abandoned in a forest not to far from here. He too was found by a group of travelers and remembered the hunger and confusion all to well. "My name is Shiki Senri. My name carries titles but those don't matter." Shiki eyed the weapon at the boys hip. It was peculiar for a kid to have a weapon... The kid was either incredibly lucky to have survived out in the woods for long or incredibly gifted. Either way Shiki could use the company of someone who didn't just bark. 

Shiki lead the way to the small clearing where his fire was burning cheerily. The smell of cooking meat was filling the air. Shiki was a little embarrassed. He wasn't expecting company and wouldn't just serve roasted meat to someone on a first encounter. Shiki found a solid surface and pulled out his blade. "Fang! Frostbite! Herbs!" Shiki said commanding the wolves. As he did he tossed them each a small cube of meat. Reaching into his bag Shiki pulled out a large amount of dried spices in small leather pouches and a couple shakers of various powders. Reaching into his bag and pulling out a generous amount of dried spices he started mincing them. Grabbing the spices in his hands Shiki started to apply it to the meat. 

After putting the roast out in front of him Shiki began to put small cuts in the meat to allow for the rub and spices to permeate the inside of the meat. Adding the Thyme, Rosemary and Thistle, Shiki began to grab a bit of dried parsley flakes. After filling the meat with spices he grabbed a clove of roasted garlic and crushed it between two stones making a fine garlic paste. Smothering the meat with the paste Shiki smelled the air as the spices filled the clearing with a warm smell of a cooked meal. 

Shiki added a small amount of salt and ground fresh pepper to the meat before putting it down on a small travel plate and worn silverware. Shiki washed his hands and offered the plate to the kid before he started carving his own slice of meat off the animal. Shiki was clearly embarrassed. "I apologize about the poor spread. I was setting off to forage a bit more before we found you." Shiki by all rights was a renown master chef from his village and took great pride is his cooking. 

Skills used:


125/125
Cooking/Baking
Rank: "E"
Skill: Skill
Effect: Cooking and Baking allows the user to create superb dishes.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: With a successful Cooking/Baking check, a cook can make nutritious meals out of just about any edible substance and can create hot meals even in the wilderness. Failure means that the food is disgusting and inedible. Cooking a meal generally takes no more than an hour, although the preparation of ingredients and dishes may take several. When choosing this skill the user must choose either Cooking or Baking. Baking is the ability to cook by dry heat without direct exposure to a flame, typically in an oven or on a hot surface. Look in Task Skills thread found in the Skills and Traits Index for more information. Each time learned user gets 5 die roll to increase the skill.
Limit: ---

[Runeska]

This man was kind enough to trust for now. He didn't seem I'll willed, nor did he carry a... vibe of danger. More importantly, he couldn't remember the last time he'd eaten meat. As densely foggy as his memory was, clearly, he knew he had to have eaten something within the last few days at least. Weeds, nuts, roots... fruits? Something... It hurt... head... hurt. Bad... not good. Name...? "Sen.. ri? My name... I'm sorry. I... I don't know...". He had one​ hand on his head, telltale sign of headache or head trauma. He winced and bowed forward as he tried to discern anything. He reached deep into the recesses of his mind, into to the black haze but found nothing from the dark depths. No, there was a switch like feeling but every time he reached to cut it on , a staggering pain struck, and it cut back like a tripped breaker. Unknowingly when he did this his eyes flickered black, both the iris and sclera . When he stopped trying to think of his name, the pain subsided and his eyes returned to silver.

Luckily it didn't seem that Senri pressed him about it, but he felt somehow rude and embarrassed to be unable to offer the common courtesy. When he was led to Senris camp, the Devine aroma of roasting meat attacked his nose, the scent filling the air so densely that a mere waft watered his jaw and set his stomach ablaze with such fierce hunger he was nearly paralyzed in place. Ok, memory remained hazy. Maybe even hadn't eaten in days. By the time a plate was set before him, he was ravenous, assailing it like a beast, not even bothering with the silverware. When he'd engorged himself enough to repress his appetite he regained his manners.


"I'm sorry I don't think I've eaten in days. I don't remember. My head's been foggy and I've been wandering for days... I think?"

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Shiki nodded and was slightly concerned by the kids distress. "Hey... it's alright." Shiki was relieved when he saw the kid eating his food with such gusto. Shiki smiled and pulled some carrots and potatoes that he had brought with him as rations. Putting them near the fire to roast Shiki applied more garlic to the vegetables as they roasted. Shiki carved the kid another piece of meat and got him another plate of food. Shiki wasn't really experienced with these types of head injuries. 

Shiki thought it would be best if he didn't try to overwhelm the kid with questions or information. So he thought it was best to keep the questions non specific and see what he could do to help the kid out. His monster hunting adventure can wait. "Days traveling... alone?" Shiki took a deep breath and thought for a moment. It hasn't rained... Maybe he could work his way backwards? Shiki paused for a moment looking at his food before taking a bite. Shiki wasn't sure how to word his next question. After a moment mulling it over he finally spoke."You seem... a little lost. Can I help you find your way?"

[Runeska]

Food, yes, food. It was nourishment to the soul. He felt slightly better, if nothing else, more energized than moments ago. It's a good chance that if he'd been left like this much longer, he would have collapsed from starvation. His first plate was finished relatively quickly, however,he was not expecting a second. He just ended looking up at Shiki very solemnly and saying, "Thank you Senri-san. ". He continued to eat albeit, slower, as he didn't want to give himself indigestion.

Eventually, his plate gradually cleared till their wasn't too much left to eat. He didn't ask for more. He was afraid to. Anything more would abuse of a benefactors generosity, especially since he didn't know how much he could eat. Chances are he could eat most of what was here himself. His intuition simply told him so and​ it reflected in his mannerisms, as he began eating slower and picking off the food unlike earlier.

Suddenly Shiki asked another question. "Yes, I've been alone for at least 20 moons and 2 nights without a moon. The first night​ I remember clearly was pretty warm. Some people gave me some food for helping them move their carriage when it was stuck. They were gone the next morning though. I think I was alone before that though. All the days just blend into 1 unless something happens then I forget how long I've been some place. Like, I remember it stopped raining most days sometime ago but I can't remember when that was I just know at some point it got warmer. Even at night."

The next question seemed more difficult than the other. The boy simply mulled it over while chewing a peice of meat. Yeah he was lost, but could Senri help? Usually to help someone who is lost, you need to know where they're going or where t they came from. He knew neither. "Um... That would be nice, but I don't know​ if you can. I came from further south where it's warmer. I was hoping to find home and figure something out. I don't even remember what I was doing, or where home is, but I feel a little more comfortable in this land it feel a little more familiar and home like... Like I've stayed here before. It was just a thought"

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Shiki nodded as the kid kept eating giving his story. Shiki was understanding quite a bit the more the kid talked. Shiki considered the kids time frame where he was wandering alone. Shiki was a veteran monster hunter and was no stranger to tracking. But over this many days with only the cardinal direction of south to go off of this would be impossible. Shiki looked down at the kids empty plate and smiled. The vegetables had finished roasting and Shiki started to dice them and put them into a small pot of boiling water that he was originally going to use for drinking water. At that moment there was a rustling in the brush as his direwolves had returned. Each with a mouth full of different common spices.

Shiki smiled and rewarded his canines with some more meat from the deer over the fire. He started washing the herbs and set some out to dry over the fire. Chopping up some of the herbs Shiki started to speak. "Listen kid. I'm not just a good tracker. I'm amazing. But retracing your steps doesn't seem like an option anymore." Shiki said as he added the diced herbs to the small pot. "We have a few options... We can go around village to village, city to city and hope you recognize something or someone recognizes you." 

Shiki pulled a bone from the deer roast and broke it. Adding the marrow to the soup he started thickening the broth and stirring it. "Or... There is someone I could take you to who might be able to help restore your memory." Shiki let the broth sit and simmer. "It's up to you."

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If you wish to follow me let me know. Where we must go is in the land of Hotsprings. Shiki would give a smile and bringing the boy around if he would follow. 

(leaves)

[Runeska]

The boy sat at his perch eating the meal presented before him. Senri had left, but he had not followed, not yet. He was still confused. Senri had been kind, kind enough to feed him, and kinder still to attempt aiding him, but he'd just arrived to this land that felt kinda sorta like home. Did he want to leave it yet before having found out anything? He watched, transfixed in his position, surrounded by the dripping blood of freshly slaughtered animal remnants until Senri had all but disappeared.


"Mmmmmm... it hurts...." he sat and rubbed his head. Thinking caused too much pain, probably because he had very little information to go off of "Should I follow Senri and leave here? He's kinda going back the way that I'd came from. I'll catch up to him after I look around some. Or should I?" He'd sense gotten up and began pacing. His stomach was full, so that pain was gone. He certainly felt better, for now. But when his stomach emptied out again it'd be a different story. Senri knew how to find food and scavenge the land, so sticking with him was his best chance for survival, right?


Something about the thought of having to depend on someone else suddenly deeply upset him, and unsettled him, as though he should be fully capable on his own. That settled it. He'd explore this area for a while, then once this restless feeling left, he'd go look for Senri again. So with that, he continued further north. As he thought, the feeling he got from this land was vaguely familiar. He was closely approaching someplace he'd been before, for whatever it meant. At least it felt like it'd been quickly. After all, it was... a time, many risings and settings of the sun before encountering something memorable and positive. This spurred him on further.

[Runeska]

Wondering a great distance, the lone wanderer had traveled a few hours, all the while staying within the forest near a old road that seemed like it'd been well traveled once. still, he continued following that trail, as his gut feeling remained. Where was he going exactly? He... didn't exactly know. His gave him directions, but not destinations. He'd gone westward, further inland presumably... or not. Again, he didn't know. At any second now, the forest could spit him out at a shoreline, and he wouldn't be anymore surprised than he was about anything else.

Looking up at the sky, morning had long passed. It was earlier in the evening now. His stomach was... indeed beginning to feel... not quite empty, but he could definitely eat something right now. Something light like... fruit? No, apples. Apples would really hit the spot. But why would he think of apples now of all times, when he could have thought of any number of fruits or other things to eat? Maybe his stomach was trying to tell him that appls grew in this forest.

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Botany (Specific Region)
Rank: "E" (5 TP at all times)
Skill: Skill
Effect: A skill that allows the user to identify plants.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A character with this skill has a basic knowledge of plants and how they grow. They know how to tell various species of plants apart and under what conditions each type of plant grows best. Most of the time they can tell poisonous plants from non-poisonous plants. User must choose a specific Region each time they go up this Skill. A successful Botany Skill check provides knowledge of plants, while failure indicates the character does not know or cannot recall anything about that plant. This knowledge is broader than the Agriculture skill, as it extends to plants (including trees) without obvious food or textile uses. Each Skill level allows the user knowledge of each Herb category (Example: Novice can identify Common Herbs, Master can identify Nearly Impossible Hearbs) within a region. Here is some Difficulty Examples.
Trivial - Plant is in bloom
Easy - Plant is whole
Average - Identify plant fruit, leaves, tubers or seeds
Difficult - Parts of plant in a mixture or food
Very Difficult - Identify plant from charred remains

Each time learned user gets 5 die roll to increase the skill.
Limit: ---

Rural 30tp (126sp)
Artic 30tp (126sp)
Coastal 40tp (126sp)
Desert 40tp (126sp)
Swamp 35tp (126sp)
Forest 40tp (126sp)
Underworld 35tp (126sp)
Grassland 25tp (104sp)

Apple Tree
Rank: "B"
Type: Rare, Huge, Tree
Effect: A fruit used for sustaining purposes.
Special: Preparation: —; Duration: —
Drawback: ---
Description: Fairly large, it is up to 32 feet tall. Harsh and acid, it is mainly used for jellies but can be eaten raw when it is fully ripe. The fruits can be buried in the ground over winter and will have lost much of their acidity by the spring. Rich in pectin, so it can be added to pectin-low fruits when making jams or jellies. Pectin is also said to protect the body against radiation. Contain the toxin hydrogen cyanide in their seeds and possibly also in their leaves, but not in their fruits. Hydrogen cyanide is the substance that gives almonds their characteristic taste but it should only be consumed in very small quantities. In small quantities, hydrogen cyanide has been shown to stimulate respiration and improve digestion, it is also claimed to be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. In excess, however, it can cause respiratory failure and even death. This herb has enough for 1 Large Pitcher. Apples is normally sold at 130 Ryo per Pound. Each Apple tree has approximately 100 apples. Hardness: 6; Armour Points/Inch: 10. Apple Trees produces 60,000 Ryo worth of wood as materials for items.
Availability: Spring/Autumn; Region: Forest/Grassland/Mountain/River/Rural; Identification: Average; Cultivation: Easy
Limit: Must know Botany for Forest/Grassland/Mountain/River/Rural Regions. 15% chance in finding.
Cost: 20,000 Ryo Per Tree; 2,600 Ryo per Large Pitcher; 60,000 Ryo per Tree (Material).

"Apple tree how do I know that?" A vague memory surfaced. He spaced out due to the image, but when he came back to, he found that he was looking up at the trees all around him. He needed one that was large. It was a very large tree that would have apples ready to eat. This he knew... or at least felt. Feelings were all he could go by right now. If he felt it was here, then he just had to find one. Enthusiasm began to well up within as he could feel that things would turn around now. Once he found this tree, it would lead to something else, but what?


He began moving further to the west towards a cluster of trees. That meant off the road and further into the parts of the forest wehre not as many people would probably gather, if any. Nothing yet. So far, all he could see were oaks and mapple. He got close to examine and feel the trees in wonder. How did he know that though? Oak? Mapple? Not just the names, but the trees was he remembering something? And why something so mundane like trees, before even his name? Ugh... that was definitely an issue. Was he someone that cared so little of himself that it wasn't important? EIther way, he climbed the trunk of one of the tree trunks nearby to get some leverage. Something was here for him to find, but what?

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You find no such tree

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[Runeska]

Apple tree 15%

SPOILER: Click to show

Botany (Specific Region)
Rank: "E" (5 TP at all times)
Skill: Skill
Effect: A skill that allows the user to identify plants.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A character with this skill has a basic knowledge of plants and how they grow. They know how to tell various species of plants apart and under what conditions each type of plant grows best. Most of the time they can tell poisonous plants from non-poisonous plants. User must choose a specific Region each time they go up this Skill. A successful Botany Skill check provides knowledge of plants, while failure indicates the character does not know or cannot recall anything about that plant. This knowledge is broader than the Agriculture skill, as it extends to plants (including trees) without obvious food or textile uses. Each Skill level allows the user knowledge of each Herb category (Example: Novice can identify Common Herbs, Master can identify Nearly Impossible Hearbs) within a region. Here is some Difficulty Examples.
Trivial - Plant is in bloom
Easy - Plant is whole
Average - Identify plant fruit, leaves, tubers or seeds
Difficult - Parts of plant in a mixture or food
Very Difficult - Identify plant from charred remains

Each time learned user gets 5 die roll to increase the skill.
Limit: ---

Rural 30tp (126sp)
Artic 30tp (126sp)
Coastal 40tp (126sp)
Desert 40tp (126sp)
Swamp 35tp (126sp)
Forest 40tp (126sp)
Underworld 35tp (126sp)
Grassland 25tp (104sp)

No trees. No, no trees with apples. The boy found himself fairly disappointed, as he expected to see the succulent fruits of his gut instinct rather than hear the dissappointed growls of his stomach. That was a different subject though. But he found instead was a building hidden deeper into the forest a great ways down a path that may have been man made at some point. Unfortunately, nature seemed to have long claimed that trail, creating a dirt covered path where the plants were only slightly overgrown, versus the surroundings which contained micro bioms of their own. He gave another look in vain, looking for he believed to be red or green fruits that should have from the these branches before moving on.


Unfortunately, he'd climbed quite high, and looking down below, he could tell that if he did indeed attempt following that path, he'd get lost quite easily. So he had to follow from the trees. That was... kinda scary to think about. That is to say, the distance between the branches of one tree to the next were pretty far. Could he actually jump that far and land on the next tree. No, could he really? His blood boiled at the thought, instinctively tell him that his body was capable of it, so he did just that. He readied himself and then took a precarious jump as far as he could. To his surprise, his jump stride greatly eclipsed what he was thinking.

As such, he began making his way towards the building in the distance, cropped by trees as thought hidden or abandoned. As he did, he observed the other trees around him looking for signs of an apple tree. Something just told him it was here and the increased energy consumption of his movements would make him famished. In addtion, evening was here. Over head, he could see the sun was fading. If he found nothing before night fall, he would sleep hungry tonight again, as he'd done other nights before this one. If he missed that building, then he would sleep out in the wilderness, alone, in the dark, surrounded by the natural elements.

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