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HootHoot44 — RoD: Lost in the Whiteout

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Published: 2018-09-24 22:14:02 +0000 UTC; Views: 693; Favourites: 19; Downloads: 3
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Description The sky darkened and the wind blew unrelentingly. The falling sun vanished behind the ominous clouds. Sura had hoped they'd reach the Ridge of the Elders before dark, but her and Nauja weren't quite prepared for the difficult conditions. The woman reached down and patted her tired mount on the shoulder. She watched Tokotas mane flow in the wind, and Sura thought if she wasn't fully tacked and mounted that Nauja would just disappear into the white landscape. The first few snowflakes began to fall and quickly Sura was realizing a different problem was about to be at hand. In clear conditions the ridge was easy to see against the horizon, as long as you were facing the right way. In whiteout conditions, however, it was nearly impossible to navigate in that land. The wind whipped and swirled across the snow, and the snowflakes multiplied. It was beginning to get so cold Sura had to bury her hands in Naujas mane for extra warmth. The pair walked on through the blizzard, both squinting for any sign of a landmark or shelter. Nauja stopped in her tracks and lifted her nose to the wind. Up ahead a grey figure walked slowly with the wind to it's back. Sura squinted attempting to make out the figure. "Hello!" She called out. The figure stopped and Nauja shifted around in the snow. After a few moments Sura prompted Nauja to get closer. Reluctantly the Tokota did, and through the haze a distinctive canine form was coming into focus. It was another Tokota! The small male walked forward warily and sniffed at Nauja. He was obviously tired and lost in the blizzard as much as they were. The wind continued to howl and soon Sura found herself burying her face into Naujas mane to fend off the chill. Nauja sensed her handlers distress, and also took note of the hitchhiker that was now following close behind. The long mane took a minute to collect herself. Faintly a blue glow appeared in the distance. For some reason Nauja felt an urging towards this blue light. The white Tokota marched towards it with purpose, and the small grey male followed at her heels. In Naujas mind the image of a cave flashed briefly, very close to the Elders Ridge. The blue light took form for a brief moment, a wolf , before vanishing into the whiteout. Nauja knew where she had to go. She led the male and her human into the heart of the blizzard, certain the path to safety was burned into her heart.  

Final RoD for ReQuay ! I hope you like it!

5.) Your Tokota must brave an incredible storm that is passing through the area. They must swiftly seek shelter, and help others find their way to safety.

Featuring the starter Porthos.
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Comments: 4

monymay14 [2018-09-27 21:01:14 +0000 UTC]

This is beautiful!

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HootHoot44 In reply to monymay14 [2018-09-27 21:07:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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ReQuay [2018-09-25 01:23:00 +0000 UTC]

Holy wow... this is amazing!


I adore everything about this.

Thank you so much for another amazing RoD!

The image is so gorgeous - while capturing the feeling of the prompt perfectly (as does the accompanying story, too).

THANK YOU so much.

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HootHoot44 In reply to ReQuay [2018-09-25 01:25:48 +0000 UTC]

I'm happy you like it!

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