A R T E M I SspeA N O G W I N N
❝ Survival can be summed up into three words; Never give up.❞ | ❝If it has walked these lands, I can track it. If not, I will find it anyway.❞ | ❝There is no animal I won't tame. No beast I will not track. And no monster I will not slay.❞
Health: 100 - Early morning - Early Spring - Slight Chill, but Sunny - Location: Home in the forest - With: Fen (Father Figure)
Gender; Female Age; ~25 Human years Class; Ranger Race; Wood Elf +2 Damage Weapons; Longbow, Long Sword, Short Swords
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Mentions; None tagged; Fen
❝ Survival can be summed up into three words; Never give up.❞ | ❝If it has walked these lands, I can track it. If not, I will find it anyway.❞ | ❝There is no animal I won't tame. No beast I will not track. And no monster I will not slay.❞
Health: 100 - Early morning - Early Spring - Slight Chill, but Sunny - Location: Home in the forest - With: Fen (Father Figure)
Gender; Female Age; ~25 Human years Class; Ranger Race; Wood Elf +2 Damage Weapons; Longbow, Long Sword, Short Swords
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Mentions; None tagged; Fen
indentationArtemis released the arrow from her bow. She watched silently as the arrow struck the small doe in the side, exactly over where it's heart was. The arrow made a dull thud sound and the doe went down without a sound. Artemis remained in the shadow of the large tree she was next to, looking out for predators. These woods were often infested with Owlbears. Huge lumbering creatures with an awful temper. Artemis listened intently and scanned the forest around her, looking for any signs of movement. Nothing. Confirming it was safe, with one final sweep around the clearing and the trees beyond, Artemis stepped carefully out into the clearing. She had been watching this doe for over an hour now, watching as it moved away from the others.
indentationArtemis picked her way over to the doe, walking faster than most could while making no noise. That was one of the things she was grateful for her biological father. He had taught her how to step softly and conceal her presence. Artemis inspected the doe, moving carefully around it, looking it over, making sure there was no sickness. The arrow puncture was clean and looked like it had dispatched the doe quickly without a struggle. Good. Peaceful death. She thought to herself.
indentationPicking up the doe's limp body, she hoisted it over her shoulder, stooping slightly under the weight. Artemis began the trek back to the small cabin where she lived with her adoptive human father, Fen. Fen used to be a Ranger as well. He had taught Artemis most everything he knew, but he was still human, and as he grew older he wasn't able to move as well, or complete his tasks and missions. The gold that he was given let him and Artemis live comfortably. So when he was no longer able to complete tasks, Artemis took over in his name. She quickly exceeded him in her abilities, as she was able to see in the dark and sneak around while moving faster than a normal human.
indentationArtemis arrived back at the cabin. She made her way to the small barn near the back of the cabin. Artemis shrugged the doe off of her shoulder onto the table. She cleaned the doe and put the meat out to dry, reminding herself to come back to it later. Artemis rinsed her hands in the bucket of cold water sitting on the counter, drying her hands on a small rag-like towel that was sitting next to it. She left the barn and headed into the cabin.
indentation"Good morning, Fen." Artemis smiled at her father as she walked over and opened the curtains of the small windows in the cabin. "Morning." Fen grunted. He was sitting in his chair as per usual, going through letters that Artemis had brought home from the village last night. "Anything good?" She asked, coming over and looking over his shoulder. Fen grunted again. He was a man of few words. "This is for you." He said, handing Artemis a letter. Artemis took the letter from his hand and looked at it. "Who's asking now?" Artemis had gotten used to him handing her these letters. It was the requests for service from someone. Usually ended up in being payed a fair amount. Artemis ripped the thick paper of the envelope and shook out the letter. "Just the King of Dasfodel." Fen replied unfased.
indentationArtemis nearly dropped the letter in surprise. "Who?!" Artemis asked for him to repeat, wanting to make sure that she had heard him correctly. "The King of Dasfodel." Fen repeated simple, not looking up from the other letters. "Read it, it has his symbol on it. If it's from the king requesting your services, it can't be good.". Artemis shook her head. Requesting Your service." She corrected. "Same thing, you do most of it for me now anyway." Artemis chuckled at his response.
indentationArtemis unfolded the letter and skimmed the contents. "You were right Fen, not good news. The Queen and the two Princes have been killed by a mysterious assassin. King Echomer is asking for your help in catching whoever, or whatever, did it." Artemis summed up the letter. "He is offering 10 thousand gold to you and your party? What does that mean?" Fen looked up at her. smiling. "It means you are going to get experience in working with a team." Fen replied, grinning.
indentation"The King is requesting you. I can't go." Artemis said confused. Fen looked at her. "I am far to old to be involved in all those dangers and perils. You are far better choice than I am. You will go in my stead. I know that you will make me proud." Artemis shook her head, setting the letter down on the kitchen table. "No Fen. Neither of us are going. If I leave, who is going to take care of you? Who is going to hunt and bring back food?" Fen waved his hand, trying to dismiss the fact. "I'll be fine. You go, this will be good for you!" Artemis looked worriedly at the old man. She knew it would be useless to argue with him, especially once he had made up his mind. "Are you sure? You're going to be okay? Could you at least stay in the village while I'm gone, so I know you are taken care of?" Fen nodded, rolling his eyes. "Yes, yes, I will stay in the village if that will make you go. You have to do this, it will be very good for you."
indentationArtemis nodded. "Fine I'll go. Let me go pack my stuff, I will leave in the morning. Dasfodel is not far from here, only 2 or 3 days ride from here. I'm going to take Abraxas." Artemis made her way to her room and started packing. Once she had her bags packed, she went out to make sure that Abraxas had water and hay. Abraxas whinnied as she walked into the barn again. Hey, buddy." Artemis walked over and patted his neck. "You ready for another adventure?" Abraxas nuzzled Artemis' shoulder, bumping his head against her. "Do you know where Xerxes and Goblin went? Hmm, buddy? No? Okay, I'll go find them." Artemis gave Abraxas one last pat on the neck before walking back outside. Artemis whistled into the crisp air. There was silence for about a minute before Artemis heard the familiar pounding paw prints coming towards her from the forest, as well as wing beats. Good, they were together. Artemis turned and walked back inside the cabin to finish packing and preparing.