A cabin by the trees... [Closed! - DNP]

[CSMintCat]

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As you wander around the village, you're so caught up in enjoying the way your footsteps crunch in the snow that you're a bit startled when you find yourself facing a somewhat imposing cabin just at the edge of the treeline. Though it looked rather picturesque among all the snow-covered pines (much like the rest of the village), there was still something about it that made your hair stand on edge - and it wasn't just the cold. You stand there for a long moment, staring at the cabin, poised to make a run for it in case anything happens... (Though you weren't quite sure what you were waiting for.)
Still, your curiosity won over your apprehension in the end - after all, everyone in the village seemed to be very nice so far - and you carefully make your way towards the cabin.

You struggle a bit in the snow, internally cursing at whoever opted to not clear the path to the cabin, but you eventually arrive at the front door. As you're trying to make out whatever is written on the many, many snow-covered signs attached to the exterior of the cabin, you realize that the inside of the cabin is lit up and, even more surprisingly, there seemed to be people inside. Picking your way through the deeper snow by the windows, you stand on your tiptoes and peer through the foggy glass, your earlier concerns forgotten in your need for answers.

Through the frosted windows, you're just barely able to make out two blurry shapes sat at a table.

Right away you notice that one of them is tall, hulking figure, sitting still as the other - shorter and more animated in their movements - gestures vividly as they appear to be engrossed in their conversation. As you take in the taller figure's physique (seriously, what do they feed the kids up here?), your earlier sense of unease returns and you decide to quickly leave before either of them notices you. In that moment, just as you're trying to free your boots from the snow, the tall figure seems to spot you and whips their head around to stare you square in the eyes.

Even through the murky windows, you can feel their gaze pierce through you.

You're so startled by the sudden moment that you fall back, boots still stuck, flopping backwards into the (thankfully) fluffy snow. As you struggle to free yourself, heartbeat loud in your ears, you almost fail to notice how the door to the cabin flings open and the tall figure from earlier rushes outside.

Geez, how did they manage to move that fast?

They seem even taller up close, and you can feel your heartbeat in your throat as they start to speak.

"What're you doin' out 'ere?!"

You stammer out a reply that's foreign even to your ears, stunned by the sudden turn of events and the low rumble of his voice. The figure huffs, rolling his eyes, leaning over to pluck you with ease from the snowbank as the second figure from earlier rushes out the door.

"Hunter? Hunter what are you doing?"

The taller Kalon - Hunter, you manage to gather, still dangling from his wrought-iron grasp - huffs and fixes you with a steely gaze.

"They were bein' suspicious.
You know better'n most what those poachers do out 'ere, Sunil."

The shorter Kalon - Suni - rolls their eyes, sighing heavily as they move to tug at Hunter's arm.
You wobble a little as his grip loosens slightly.

"Hunter, they're probably just a tourist and got lost or something.
Look at them, I don't think they could do anything suspicious if they tried!
Better drop them before Toma catches wind of this and has a chat with you again..."

Hunter stares at you for a long moment, seeming to quietly weigh the implications of Suni's comment as you internally pray that he listens. After a pause, he lowers you back into the snow with surprising gentleness, even reaching out to dust some snow off your head after he did so. You flinch, of course, though that's to be expected given your recent experiences. Hunter at least has the decency to look a little guilty as you do so.

There's a long, uncomfortable silence as the three of you stare at one another, before Hunter mutters a quiet "sorry" and turns to briskly go back into the cabin. Suni gives you an apologetic smile as they go to follow him, half-jogging to catch up with his large strides. They pause right at the threshold of the door, hesitating slightly before turning back to you.

"Listen, don't pay him too much mind, alright? He means well but...
He's not the best with social interactions and he's been extra stressed lately."

You give them a shaky thumbs-up as their expression brightens a bit, before continuing.

"Say, I'll even tell you a secret for being such a good sport and not telling Toma about this little kerfuffle we had.
Hunter's not really a hunter or a fisher! Isn't that funny!
Anyways, it looks like a storm will be picking up soon, so you better head back into town before then.
I gotta go help Hunter with the animals."

With an almost too-cheery wave, Suni heads back into the cabin and closes the door behind them. You stare at the weather-beaten door for a long while, perplexed at the quickly-moving series of events, before giving yourself a shake and deciding to go back to the inn for some hot chocolate.
At least your blood was pumping now, enough to keep you warm until you made it back...





[Head back to the village square.]

[CSMintCat]

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While you're passing through the village on your way to get a hot chocolate from the Polar Espresso, you happen to see Hunter and Suni outside of their cabin, seemingly in the middle of a rather engaged conversation. Intrigued and somewhat bolstered by your positive recent interactions with the two (you had caught a glimpse of Hunter's soft side when he gifted you that knitted scarf), you decide to head over to see what was making them so heated. As you get closer to the duo, you can see that their arms are full with a number of papers and notebooks.



You also manage to catch a snippet of what they're saying.

"It's not healthy for someone to work this much, Hunter!
You've barely slept and lord knows your workload will only get worse closer to the festival!
I know you want to do things right but-"

"An' if I rest, who'll end up doing it?
Don't say you will, because I know you're overloaded with work too."

At that moment you step on a branch, and the sudden noise startles the both of them enough that they lose their grip on what they were holding. Books and pens and papers go flying. Hunter curses under his breath as he starts to lean down to pick up the fallen items. Suni smooths a hand over their ruffled hair and lets out a shaky laugh.

"Hey there! Wow, you really startled us!
Dunno how much you heard, but bossman over here just insists on taking on too much work and refuses to rest properly. Help me convince him to take it easy for once, eh? Everyone's busy with the festival, but that doesn't mean he's gotta break his back trying to get everything done in time."

You bite your lip, hesitantly piping up to say that you could maybe help them with some of their tasks, if they were okay with it...? Hunter's face immediately sours with distrust, and he's just about to open his mouth and say something when Suni reaches out and firmly covers his mouth.

"I think that's a great idea!
We sure could use the help, huh Hunter?
Sure would be nice if we could have someone helping us and you could finally sleep for more than two hours for once,
huh Hunter?"

Hunter makes no move to dislodge Suni's hand, though his expression doesn't change. Suni makes a pained noise, face crinkling into a grimace, and tugs Hunter closer so they can whisper to him in a hushed tone. You can just barely make out what they're saying over the sound of the wind in the trees.

"Listen, if it makes you feel any better, you can check over their findings when they get back.
I'll even double-check them too! But you need to calm down and get some rest, and I am not budging on this."

There was a long moment of silence as Hunter's steely gaze roves over Suni's face, then yours, and then finally to the notebooks and papers scattered around them. Finally, with a quiet sound of resignation, Hunter reaches up and dislodges Suni's hand from his mouth.

"Fine. Suni'll tell you what to do."

With that, he picks up his things and, with one final look towards you and Suni, enters the forest. Suni lets out a long sigh, all the tension training from them. They take a moment to gather themselves before briskly collecting the rest of their scattered papers and notebooks, turning to hand one to you. As you open it, you can see six detailed illustrations of various animals, along with some partially-filled out notes alongside them.






"Nice, right? Hunter drew 'em!
Anyways, this'll take some time but it's not too difficult when you get the hang of it. All you need to do is track down each of these animals in the forest, observe them, and record your findings. It might be hard to match the tracks you find to the specific animals, but I know you can do it. Hunter and I will check over your work once you're done, so don't worry too much about it."

With one last encouraging pat on your back, Suni turns to follow Hunter into the woods.


Well, you better get to work!


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[CSMintCat]

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It's a thick leather-bound book provided to you by Hunter and Suni.
It's crammed full of loose papers and sure to contain important information, so you better read it carefully!

This post contains important information on how to play the game!
For additional information, please consult the sign!
(Feel free to message CSMintCat or Baylin with any other questions/concerns.)

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✦ Deep in the forest, there are six animals you need to find!
These are in the form of animal track images hidden at the bottom of posts!
You can find two tracks each in the posts of CSMintCat, Baylin, and Takura!

✦ Once you find all six animal tracks, you can PM links to their locations to CSMintCat,
along with matching the tracks found with the names of the animals provided!
Please use the form below!

✦ Please title all PMs "Animal Tracking" so they are sorted correctly!

✦ Please only send one PM with your answer; additional PMs after the first one will not be counted.
You may not add answers or change answers once your message is opened!

✦ Everyone who finds all the tracks and sends a valid PM will be given 8 for their hard work!
Every correct match will net you an additional +2 each!
If you manage to match all 6 tracks correctly, you'll get a bonus of +5 !
(A grand total of 25 wow!)

✦ No cheating!
Hunter hates cheaters and will chase you down.
(You will be disqualified.)

✦ There is no time limit on finding posts (other than the closing of the game as a whole).
The game lasts for 7 days and you have until April 9th at 8pm EST to send in your findings!

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[b]I've got the info![/b]
[b]Username + ID:[/b]
[b]Link to sign-up:[/b]
[b]Team:[/b]
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[b]Link to [url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/584162428493889543/957412700902813746/bird_drawing.png]bird[/url] tracks:[/b]
[b]Link to [url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/584162428493889543/957412701213163530/bear_drawing.png]bear[/url] tracks:[/b]
[b]Link to [url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/584162428493889543/957412701481619516/hare_drawing.png]hare[/url] tracks:[/b]
[b]Link to [url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/584162428493889543/957412701762629683/fox_drawing.png]fox[/url] tracks:[/b]
[b]Link to [url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/584162428493889543/957412702198853672/wolf_drawing.png]wolf[/url] tracks:[/b]
[b]Link to [url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/584162428493889543/957412702484037642/deer_drawing.png]deer[/url] tracks:[/b]

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Good luck!


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[CSMintCat]

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There's a wooden sign here, partially covered by snow.
Looks like it lists some information about the history of the village.

✦ What is this game, exactly?

It's a two-part finding images and matching game.
First you search through the posts of the listed staff members and find the required images, and then you match them to the names of the animals listed on the form.
After you've finalized your answer, please PM CSMintCat with the filled-out form.

Multiple people can find the same image; there is no time limit other than the closing of the game as a whole.

✦ Will the images be in Kalon-related posts only?

They can be in any post made by the user.

✦ Can I send partially-complete forms/do I have to find all of the tracks?

You can send in whatever you find, but you will not get the base 8 Snow Shines; you will only be given +2 for however many matches you get correct.

✦ What time does this close?

Animal Tracking will close at CS rollover exactly on the 9th.
Any PMs sent to me after this time will not be counted.

Rollover/8pm EST is 00:00 CS time, which you can check on this handy clock.

✦ Where will the results be posted?

The locations of the hidden images will not be revealed (due to the nature of the game/images being edited out of posts at the end), but the correct answers to the matching as well as final results will be posted by Suni (Baylin) at the end of this thread.

✦ Any other things to keep in mind?

Please only send one PM with your answer.

Additional PMs after the first one will not be counted.
If you have any concerns/need to make any amendments to your message, please DM/PM CSMintCat separately.
(Amendments may be allowed on a case-by-case basis.)
Please make sure your PM is titled properly!

Anything other than the proper title will not be sorted into the correct folder, and may not be counted!
Please do not share answers to the image locations/matching.

(You have a lot of time and it is easy, please chill.)
If it is discovered that links or answers are being shared, all parties involved may be barred from further participating in any games run by CSMintCat in the future.
Please do not post your answer forms on this thread!

Please PM the answer to CSMintCat with the proper title!

✦ Are we allowed to pretty up our PMs?

You can, but please make sure the relevant information is still present and that it is legible.

✦ What can we win?

Varying amounts of Snow Shines.
"They're nice and cool to the touch."

Used to purchase items from the Shop.

✦ Yo, who did the pixels?

Got 'em from here, as well as here and here and here and here.
Snow Shine art was made by Red, and all other booth art was made by Schnuff.

[CSMintCat]

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Pixel credits.

[CSMintCat]

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Pixel credits.

[Baylin]

Animal tracks is now closed, Submissions sent after this post will not be eligible for rewards!
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As you finish the last entry, you let out a sigh of relief. This task was a lot harder then you thought it would be, but leave it to Suni to find a way to pawn off their work on you again...

Walking up to the cabin, you drop the well-worn notebook through the mail slot and you're about to knock when you hear what sounds like snoring coming from inside the cabin. Perhaps you should come back later.

[Baylin]

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The next morning you find yourself walking through the woods again, coming across two familiar faces who seem much more relaxed then the last time you spoke. Suni seems to be chattering on about something, with hunter giving disinterested one worded answers, too busy looking over the journal you returned. You're not quite sure what they're talking about but Suni seems to be the first to notice you approaching and wave you over.



"Good job on the animal tracking, I couldn't have done it better myself, Im sure Hunter thinks so too ",
Suni grins elbowing the stoic man in his side.

Hunter mutters something, pretending to look at something in the book
"Sorry, what was that? Think you're going to have to speak up ".

"Thanks...You did good".
You notice the pair look well rested, with Hunter no longer swaying on his feet. You might even go as far as to say he looks pleased.
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Answer Key:


Results:

Broccoli_Bento | 965616 - 25 Snow Shines
Cinnamon Heart | 814593 - 25 Snow Shines
Clementine Cloud | 476020 - 6 Snow Shines
Cosmic_Dragon | 1031466 - 8 Snow Shines
deerbroken | 641378 - 25 Snow Shines
Deercan | 776756 - 25 Snow Shines
DragonOfEmber | 695530 - 25 Snow Shines
elf_of_the_hollow | 352032 - 25 Snow Shines
khvoxtic | 323740 - 25 Snow Shines
Kris Dreemurr | 186503 - 25 Snow Shines
Kyar | 320861 - 25 Snow Shines
Madziu | 840708 - 25 Snow Shines
MirrorMask | 29018 - 25 Snow Shines
nermal1999 | 214589 - 25 Snow Shines
Peppermint Mist | 718588 - 25 Snow Shines
quiche cat! | 430690 - 25 Snow Shines
raiden | 739226 - 25 Snow Shines
riddlestyx | 55522 - 25 Snow Shines
skywishes01 | 742710 - 25 Snow Shines
Sobble | 918599 - 25 Snow Shines
SolarSam | 836917 - 25 Snow Shines
stan. | 693205 - 25 Snow Shines
Starshimmer | 313505 - 25 Snow Shines
ThatPinkThing | 300398 - 25 Snow Shines
waffle02 | 153327 - 25 Snow Shines
WitchHazel | 148605 - 25 Snow Shines

Results have been banked. please message me (Baylin) if you have any concerns

Booth art by schnuffel