Blood // Water

The autumn rains have begun to fall in Auster and the prey animals have come out, seeking to quench their thirst at the swollen riverbeds. Word had reached the hunters of the Hallows about a small herd of large antelope that have settled at the nearby creek. Fern and Rudy had recruited the help of a newer member and the three quickly make their way toward the herd.

Luckily, the rains work in the hunters’ favor, dulling their scents and allowing them to cross the lands without drawing too much attention. Fern has left her sword back in the castle, their targets hide is not too thick and the steel will not be needed. Skirting the ridge of fossils, the creek soon comes into view and, lounging in the shade of the sycamore trees is the herd they seek.

Signaling for a stop behind on of the large trees, Fern turns to her hunting partners and says, “There they are. Waterbucks. Lots of meat on those large frames. I suggest we take one of the males back. So… ideas?” Blue eyes look from Rudyard to Greed, waiting to hear what they think. She knows how Rudy hunts but this is her first time with Greed. A soft smile is on pale lips as she listens to the others.


"Fern Lark"