Sounds Like A Banshee in a Beartrap! [Pack Hunt]
08-30-2021, 06:41 PM
And It's The Stars That Shine For You
Stjarna settled in to wait but soon the first hunter arrived, one of the princesses. Star dipped their head in a respectful bow and even though a few of the words were lost on them they could recognize a greeting and introduction. "A pleasure to meet you princess. My name is Stjarna, or Star if you prefer." Soon another youth arrived, a boy that looked to be a yearling. He was soon followed by the princes, an easy guess for they seemed to take strongly after their father.
Stjarna was a bit apprehensive about leading such a young hunting party, but they were about Ike's age when they first started hunting large prey and so Star could see no reason not to continue. "Thank you all for coming, my name is Stjarna. There is a herd of elk down by the shrine, the males are battling for attention from the does. There is blood in the air and likely wounded. I want to pick off one of the injured bucks. If you'll follow me."
Star slipped away toward the herd as another haunting cry pierced through the air. Testing the wind, Star shifted course to keep them down wind of potential prey. Soon they were on the edge of a clearing looking out at a couple dozen elk. Two large males currently had their horns locked but Star's focus was on a younger, inexperienced elk that was limping badly. No doubt it had tried to take on the old chief and paid the price. The left front leg was bleeding significantly. Star gestured toward the bull and spoke in low tones. "Do you four think you can herd that bull towards me? If you have an opportunity to drag it down then do so. I will leap out to assist otherwise if you can get it to me I can trip it up enough to bring it to the ground." A herding exercise would be a good opportunity for the four to begin learning to hunt together.