Post by Shadow on Jan 16, 2009 13:43:00 GMT -8
Are you wondering who lives in these snow covered lands, past the Windswept Plains's border on the west side? You are correct in the assumption that creatures live there. Many do, probably more than easily thought of. A Village and a Herd spend their days here- in harmony, but separated at the same time.
It can sometimes be a bit unnerving when you first enter their territory. The wind is still there, the snow muffles the sound, and it's hard to see anything over the white glare. You shouldn't worry, though, for not many would attack a stranger at first sight unless they had a good reason. Now, will you turn left or continue on straight? Yes, let us go forward. We will visit the Pegasi of the Ice Herd first.
As you keep walking, you'll start to notice a hint of black in this white wonderland. It's a cave, very much standing out against the rest of the territory. A couple of Pegasi are standing guard, matching with the snow more than their dark colored home. They'll probably let you by without much trouble, and you can enter through a tunnel that will lead to their camp. The snow gradually subsides until there is nothing but moss, grass, and rock under your feet.
This clearing, almost identical to that of the Fire Herd's, is many feet wide and just as high- if not higher- up. Conversations echo off the walls, giving the whole place a busy, comfortable feel. Now that the snow is gone, it is easier to see- and what a sight it is. Pegasi of many colors- mostly shades of white, gray, and sometimes black- milling around, doing whatever they feel like.
I hope you aren't too intimidated seeing all of the entrances to separate tunnels around this main clearing. See the biggest one? With the moss tied together, draping over it? That's the leader's room. Yes, you heard me right. All the tunnels lead to members of the Herd's rooms. No, there aren't that many Pegasi, though I'm sure they would like that to be the truth. Some lead to other important rooms, like relaxing places for Retirees, nurseries for energetic foals, and places where the sick can recover without being disturbed. Members of the Herd are free to go where they please, but visitors are accompanied by another until they are known to be trusted. The Ice herd isn't as hostile as the Fire Herd, but they are intelligent, and know whether you're to be easily trusted or not.
When the leader wants every Pegasus's attention, he or she will bellow out a call. Amazingly, it will travel through all the tunnels and reach every member. It's quite beautiful as they all file out, different colors, shapes, and sizes but with all the same excitement to hear what their leader is telling them. When the clearing is filled- with all it's members- it is a somewhat intimidating sight.
Now you shall travel to the Village, a very different side of the Ice Territory. The village is almost as guarded as the Herd's, because they cannot get out of their forest home as easily if attacked.
Yes, a forest. A lot of trees surround their camp, the roots displacing some of the snow. Barriers, mostly of wood, are built where the treetops do not cover, and around the clearing as well. This is to keep it warm, for it is winter all the time in the Ice territory. Do not worry, there are no cases of frostbite, hypothermia, or anything like that. Most of the humans are accustomed to living this way.
In the clearing, hunters return with their catches of buffalo, children play, people chat, and family pets are seen wandering around. The village is very close, interacting with each other on a daily basis, like the family they are. When the leader calls attention, they show their respect by instantly being silent and going to wherever he or she is to listen.
On another subject, the village people have jobs, much like us. Some are hunters, some healers, builders, and even babysitters. One who comes from outside- the "real" world, at it is called many times- would not notice as much difference as first expected.
Now you have explored all there is to explore in the Ice territory. It would be smart to keep this knowledge to yourself. You don't want them finding out if you spread it unwisely.
It can sometimes be a bit unnerving when you first enter their territory. The wind is still there, the snow muffles the sound, and it's hard to see anything over the white glare. You shouldn't worry, though, for not many would attack a stranger at first sight unless they had a good reason. Now, will you turn left or continue on straight? Yes, let us go forward. We will visit the Pegasi of the Ice Herd first.
As you keep walking, you'll start to notice a hint of black in this white wonderland. It's a cave, very much standing out against the rest of the territory. A couple of Pegasi are standing guard, matching with the snow more than their dark colored home. They'll probably let you by without much trouble, and you can enter through a tunnel that will lead to their camp. The snow gradually subsides until there is nothing but moss, grass, and rock under your feet.
This clearing, almost identical to that of the Fire Herd's, is many feet wide and just as high- if not higher- up. Conversations echo off the walls, giving the whole place a busy, comfortable feel. Now that the snow is gone, it is easier to see- and what a sight it is. Pegasi of many colors- mostly shades of white, gray, and sometimes black- milling around, doing whatever they feel like.
I hope you aren't too intimidated seeing all of the entrances to separate tunnels around this main clearing. See the biggest one? With the moss tied together, draping over it? That's the leader's room. Yes, you heard me right. All the tunnels lead to members of the Herd's rooms. No, there aren't that many Pegasi, though I'm sure they would like that to be the truth. Some lead to other important rooms, like relaxing places for Retirees, nurseries for energetic foals, and places where the sick can recover without being disturbed. Members of the Herd are free to go where they please, but visitors are accompanied by another until they are known to be trusted. The Ice herd isn't as hostile as the Fire Herd, but they are intelligent, and know whether you're to be easily trusted or not.
When the leader wants every Pegasus's attention, he or she will bellow out a call. Amazingly, it will travel through all the tunnels and reach every member. It's quite beautiful as they all file out, different colors, shapes, and sizes but with all the same excitement to hear what their leader is telling them. When the clearing is filled- with all it's members- it is a somewhat intimidating sight.
Now you shall travel to the Village, a very different side of the Ice Territory. The village is almost as guarded as the Herd's, because they cannot get out of their forest home as easily if attacked.
Yes, a forest. A lot of trees surround their camp, the roots displacing some of the snow. Barriers, mostly of wood, are built where the treetops do not cover, and around the clearing as well. This is to keep it warm, for it is winter all the time in the Ice territory. Do not worry, there are no cases of frostbite, hypothermia, or anything like that. Most of the humans are accustomed to living this way.
In the clearing, hunters return with their catches of buffalo, children play, people chat, and family pets are seen wandering around. The village is very close, interacting with each other on a daily basis, like the family they are. When the leader calls attention, they show their respect by instantly being silent and going to wherever he or she is to listen.
On another subject, the village people have jobs, much like us. Some are hunters, some healers, builders, and even babysitters. One who comes from outside- the "real" world, at it is called many times- would not notice as much difference as first expected.
Now you have explored all there is to explore in the Ice territory. It would be smart to keep this knowledge to yourself. You don't want them finding out if you spread it unwisely.