#That’s like it’s main thing! Archery ghost owl!

[pokemonfrommemory]

Hello from ancient Japan :)

[mistakenvilliany]

Episode 8

Teens are on the loose! We will have adventures, we will get into mortal peril, and we can't keep secrets to save our lives! I love that we have Wei Wuxian chasing after Lan Wangji because he doesn't want to be left out of their quest, Jiang Cheng chasing after Wei Wuxian because he's sure his brother is an idiot, and then Nie Huaisang is there because he doesn't want to go home. Here we begin see that the (other 4) great clans are really behind the eight ball on this, and it's only going to get worse. Anyway, I have a surfeit of things to say, so without further adieu:

• So we go backwards a bit to have Wei Wuxian try and find Wen Ning, only to see that all traces of the Wens are gone. I like to think that strolling up to haul Wen Ning out for archery practice or other fun was just a thing that Wei Wuxian did regularly. My guess would be no since Wen Qing is there to be protective and not rock the boat with the rest of the Wens, but I think it's a fun theory anyway, so I'm gonna roll with it

• Back with bunnies, and I just want to point out here that Wei Wuxian is perfectly capable of holding an entire conversation on his own. Baby, that bunny cannot speak to you and if it could it would ask you to put it down!

• Wait, wait, wait - they really just tossed rabbits around like that for filming?!? I really hope that they did that one in one take. Please treat your rabbits with kindness!

• When Lan Wangji leaves and bids the rabbits farewell, he just looks so soft! I just want to cover him in bunnies. My guess, Wei Wuxian went back for the rabbits on his own, which of course was noticed by Lan Wangji, but he couldn't join because his brain went bluescreen at the cuteness of it.

• Wen Chao sucks

• Wen Chao is out in the rain and antagonizing Lan Xichen, just the look on Lan Xichen's face makes me believe that above and beyond the whole "your dad is trying to take over the world" thing these two have hated each other for years

• Wei Wuxian leaves in the middle of the night to chase after Lan Wangji, smart move as Lan Wangji is likely to sleep when it is dark, and WWX has some ground to cover. It's the smiley face though! Gets me every time. Just leave a note that says "I'm off to find danger! 😀" Not comforting, baby, just not comforting. Jiang Cheng clearly agrees with me

• Jiang Fengmian, what am I going to do with you? Actually, all the Sect leaders all seem to be locked up with an inability to act. Lan Xichen can do nothing to protect his brother right now, Jiang Fengmian can only acquiesce to WWX leaving and hope that things work out, Jin Guangshan is an asshat, and we haven't seen Nie Mingjue yet

• My babies are together again! And Lan Wangji, darling, please stop pretending you don't like him. I fully believe that Wei Wuxian is just talking to talk, he's offended to be left behind since he's an amazing companion in his own not so humble opinion, and literally the only thing he gets from LWJ is "how boring"

• Wen Chao sucks, but I want to know more about this bird

• The look on Lan Wangji's face when he gets hit with bonding/binding! It's 100% "bitch, you didn't!" which moves into 90% "fuck my life" and 10% "this is kinda hot"

• Yin Iron signal!! You are headed in the right direction! Okay let's be real here - does this mean that they picked a direction and decided that eventually it would work out? Because why, exactly?

• Nie Huaisang: "I know that laugh! I will pal around with my good friend Wei Wuxian instead of going home!" Sweetheart, why do you do this to your brother?

• In all honesty, I do think that WWX and NHS do see a reflection of themselves in the other. Conversation is easy, inside jokes are created on a whim, they can see how smart the other is, and their reasons for not conforming to the "I am intelligent and capable" mold

• Jiang Cheng is sneeking out of Lotus Peir via the very obvious front door. Really? That's about a subtle and sneaky as a ball through a window. Oh summer child, you have much to learn.

• I kinda can see that Jiang Cheng is worried about Wei Wuxian, after all they are brothers and Wei Wuxian's overconfidence is super obvious to Jiang Cheng, but the main reason he leaves is so that he isn't left out. There's a super cute story about a similar thing I did following my sister on a tricycle, so I get it.

• Jiang Yanli (my treasure) has now been left by both her brothers to deal with home life. Yikes!

• Back in Tanzhou, we learn that Lan Wangji does not like crowds (unsurprising), but that he will still follow Wei Wuxian (as long as he is pulled along), and that Nie Huaisang is good at remembering things. Also that Lan Wangji is the best looking man alive. The look on WWX's face when NHS says that is perfect. It's a blend of "oh, I see now, yes!" And "why are you noticing that" and "just fell more in love, thanks!"

• The poor florist lady's place is entirely ash - Wen Chao super sucks, and I still want to know more about this "Dire Owl"

• Wen Qing is really trying, both in her attempt to herd Wen Chao (who sucketh) in another direction and her subsequent "fight" with Jiang Cheng to give him a direction. I do feel bad for the innkeeper though, poor man doesn't know who to serve and ends up not serving anyone

• Sure, let's follow the terrified old woman into the creepy ghost town, surely we'll find a place to stay for the night! It even feels weird to WWX, and they still continue on! But she said "spirit snatch" so off to obviously, now we climb a mountain (that's at least a mile straight up) to investigate

• Old man "you should leave, this statue (naturally formed btw) steals souls, but if you're going to stay, you might as well stay here. Night!" Old lady - here's some kindling

• Well, we're in for a creepy night in soul snatch temple! Might as well get what sleep we can until it all goes to hell

• In the fight with the statue we have impressive displays of teamwork and bravery (and hiding: NHS) and I love that bonding/binding is useful! I've also noticed it's now a gold color. At the end of it she's back where she belongs

• Zombies are here! Sorry, I mean puppets. I know that they are about to converge on the temple, but sir, why do you have a bucket? And what is that wheel going to do? It really just looks like they are headed to make camp somewhere.

• Trapped in a temple! Those doors are not sturdy, kids. Better figure out what your going do when they fail

[sparkofambition]

Monster Hunter Goals

Survival Mode Campfire, Frostfall, Hunterborn, iNeed

Superstitious no magic

Laryngitis no shouting

Lonely no followers

Leisurely no fast travel

Goals

There is in every being a desire that not even generations of civilization can fully repress. Most are content to delude themselves that city life, with its conveniences and comforts, is the proper way for men and mer to live. Yet, there are still those who hear the call of the wilds, who yearn to dwell among the crags and trees, who seek to test their skill and cunning against the other creatures that inhabit the land. These individuals are not bound by society, they find in plants and animals all that they need to survive.

Become Skilled in the Ways of the Hunt

Can you brave the fiercest cold like the snow bear? Can you move as quietly as the saber cat, or bring silent death as swiftly as the owl? It is true that a strong killer instinct provides a great advantage in matters of survival, but men and mer have been hunting for eons, and there are many techniques for you to learn.

☐ Level Archery to 100

☐ Level Foraging to 10

☐ Level Sneak to 100

☐ Spend 7 points in the Endurance skill tree

☐ Level Skinning to 10

☐ Spend 7 points in the Camping skill tree

☐ Level Harvesting to 10

☐ Purchase a House Using Profits from Pelts, Meat, and Other Things You Have Harvested

The home of the true hunter is ever the wilderness. However, there are times when even the hardiest require respite and civilization. Ply your trade and acquire for yourself a haven behind strong stone walls.

Clear out Following Animal Dens

Though it is true, that the main task of the hunter has always been to provide food for kin and community, sometimes they are called upon for protection. There are times when an ill wind blows and even the noonday sun feels cold, times when nature itself seeks revenge on the civilized for their wrongs and causes the wilds to reach out, and the beasts to turn their attention to those who stand on two legs. In such times, the hunter must strike at the heart of this peril, and take the fight to the creatures' own lairs.

☐ Bleakcoast Cave

☐ Crystaldrift Cave

☐ Honeystrand Cave

☐ Bonechill Passage

☐ Darkshade

☐ Pinefrost Tower

☐ Bronze Water Cave

☐ Fallowstone Cave

☐ Pinepeak Cavern

☐ Brood Cavern

☐ Graywinter Watch

☐ Reeking Tower

☐ Clearspring Cave

☐ Greenspring Hollow

☐ Refugee's Rest

☐ Cold Rock Pass

☐ Greywater Grotto

☐ Steepfall Burrow

☐ Cronvangr Cave

Build a fully functional camp in each hold

A hunter must move with their prey, so it’s best to have many camps. Set up homes in each of the holds, and make sure that you have all the facilities you might need to prepare your wares for sale and keep your gear in top condition.

☐  Falkreath

☐  The Pale

☐  The Rift

☐  Whiterun

☐ Winterhold

☐  The Reach

☐ Hjaalmarch

☐ Haafinger

☐ Eastmarch

Accept the blessing of Hircine and thrive with it

The Daedric Lord of the Hunt long ago bestowed onto mortals the gift of lycantropy. For most, it would be a curse, but for you, it will be an unparalleled boon.

☐  Obtain the Ring of Hircine

☐  Become a Werewolf/Werebear

☐  Max out the perk tree

Obtain all perks in the archery trees

Your bows are your livelihood. The better you are with them, the more you will prosper. You must practice until your arrows can pierce the sun.

☐ Longbows

☐ Crossbows

☐ Bows

☐ Complete the Dawnguard quest line

The guards warily murmur about the rise in vampire attacks. The towns people don’t like to be out at night. There’s word of a group of vampire hunters cleaning up and old fort in the Rift to organize against this problem. Join their ranks and make their goals yours.

☐ Get all market related perks in the Speech tree

There’s more gold to be made for the same pelts if you know how to barter. Learn the art of bartering, and you’ll retire well.

☐ Defeat the scourge of monsters plaguing the sea of ghosts

Sailors have been landing ashore mad, raving about giant beasts haunting the sea of ghosts. At first, no one believed them, but the stories from different crews are matching up. Investigate the threat, and if you find one, remove it.

☐ Build a fully upgraded dragonslayer bow

Dragons are crawling from their ancient graves and growing flesh anew. You’ve found them susceptible to arrows, but perhaps something stronger would be better.

☐ Save the last of the Unicorns

You heard a drunk mage rambling in the inn about his freshly dead partner who’d managed to summon a unicorn of old. The story was likely hogwash, but if such a thing has been brought to life, it’d certainly be worth protecting. Perhaps someday you could find it a mate. After all, if one can be brought back, another might be as well.

☐ Collect all the unique bows

You’ve found a journal detailing the supposed location of several impressive bows. It seems most of them are rotting in dungeons. They would certainly be worth retrieving.

☐ Obtain a full set of Aesir armour

☐ Walk the path of the druid and become the champion of Kynareth

☐ Build a homestead, settle down, and adopt some children

The wild will always call to you, but eventually, your body will be old and weary. Build a home for yourself before that happens, somewhere in the wilderness. Find a partner, maybe adopt some children, and tame the beast within you.

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Based heavily on NalusaCheto1′s Goals for Role Playing