Amidst The Flora and The Fauna

Nelu settled down by the pine tree as he watched the fire burn it's way down to hot coals. There was a chill in the autumn air but at least the wind was dying down as the sun started its downward course. He was keen to get some pine pitch made that could be used for the torches in the castle hallways. Turning his attention to the pine tree, Nelu examined it for places of injury where the sap could be easily gathered. He searched for a few moments then found a good spot where the sticky sap was leaking from the tree. Taking one of his finished bowls from his travois he carefully set it down on the ground below the injury. Hunting around on the ground he found a small stick and took it in his jaws. Carefully he stuck the stick into the injury and started gathering the sap into his bowl.