Hopeless Hunter

Hunter biography.

A man of slight build, with pale skin and expressive features. He has dark, wavy hair that reaches his shoulders, part of it is pulled back into a messy bun, he wears a light stubble and a thin moustache. He is dressed in a long coat made of thick green fabric resembling linen or wool, loose trousers of the same material and color, shortened just above the ankles. Under the coat is a light-colored shirt with buttons, slightly wrinkled, which emphasizes the casualness of the image. He is wearing soft, worn boots. His name is George. George comes from a village in the South Meadows, near the barley fields.

The world in which events take place.

The name given to this world is Constans. The world is divided into 6 natural zones: deserts, meadows, mountains, seas/oceans, forests, swamps. The world itself is about 3400 years old, but there are no special chronologies here; the week is divided into 5 days (associated with 5 higher beings): Mundana, Imperio, Ardens, Clamor, Cornutus. There are 3 seasons: Glacians - affects 94 weeks (looks like winter somewhere in late December - late January on Earth), Flosculus - 76 weeks (earthly early February - late August), Sonivius - 23 weeks (earthly early September - mid-December). The dates will be indicated like this: Tectae 17th week of Sonivius.

Deserts.

They are called Aureum if the burning sand underfoot falls strictly to the west and east; Parvus if the wind carries the grains of sand from the south to the north; they have no particular differences from each other. Vast expanses of desert stretch to the very horizon, a sea of golden sand dunes that sway like waves frozen in time. Bathed in the warm orange glow of the setting sun, the sand seems to come alive, its grains shimmering and reflecting the light in a mesmerizing sight. But the desert is not all sand. There are occasional patches of shrub vegetation, their dark green leaves standing out against the golden sand. These hardy plants have adapted to the harsh desert conditions, their roots penetrating deep into the sand to find water. Often a violent storm looms on the horizon, casting an eerie pall over the landscape. Dark, seething clouds, like a mass of angry beasts, rise and swirl, their underbellies a deep, menacing grey. In the far reaches, where the storm has not yet fully invaded, there remains a faint hint of the typical desert yellow. It is a pale, washed-out hue, a reminder of the presence of a sun that is now steadily fading. As the storm moves, the yellow gives way to a sickly greenish-gray. Lightning forks in the clouds, briefly illuminating the seething mass from within and sending jagged streaks of white-hot light across the sky. Each flash is accompanied by a low rumble of thunder that rolls across the desert, echoing off the dunes.

Creatures that live in Deserts.

Silentaris. Small, knee-length creatures with a rounded body and strong paws. Their fur is silvery-white with a slight golden tint, soft and thick, reflecting sunlight. The head is round, with large amber eyes that glow in the dark. The ears are long and flexible, similar to a mixture of a hare's and a bat's ears, with veins, reacting to wind and sound. The paws have soft pads and retractable claws, allowing them to move silently. The tail is long and fluffy, with a thickening at the end for camouflage. The fur gives off a light aroma of dry herbs, and there are webs between the toes, helping them glide on the sand. Overall, the Silentaris resembles a cross between a fennec fox, a meerkat, and a cat, wrapped in desert magic. Housing: Silentaris live in burrows under bushes, where the roots of plants create a strong arch. The entrances are almost invisible - they are masked by pebbles and sand. Inside there is a complex network of tunnels leading to the main chambers: nesting, food and common. The walls of the burrows are reinforced with special pollen from local plants and saliva - it makes the sand hard as clay, but still breathable. Daily routine: Silentaris are crepuscular creatures. They leave their burrows only at the border of day and night - when the sun touches the horizon. During the day they sleep, huddled together. At night they rarely come out - only if a storm is approaching. Their activity is short but intense: searching for food, caring for plants, cleaning their fur and, most importantly, “listening to the wind” - a meditative ritual in which they read the mood of the desert. Food: Silentaris feed on seeds, roots and insects. They collect water from dew that collects at the roots of bushes. Communication: Communicate with gestures and light vibrations. They can “read” body movements - every ear or flick of the tail has a meaning. Culture: Sand patterns near burrows are a memory of ancestors. Values: silence, balance, care for the desert.

Meadow.

The meadow is a lush expanse of green that seems to go on forever. The grass is a vibrant, almost electric shade of green. It sways gently in the breeze, creating a rippling effect that adds a sense of movement and life to the scene. Scattered throughout the meadow are wildflowers of every color imaginable. Among them are bright yellow daisies, delicate pink roses and deep purple irises, among many others. The flowers add a splash of color to the otherwise monochrome landscape. The sky above the meadow is clear, bright blue, with a few fluffy white clouds lazily floating by. The sun shines brightly, casting a warm glow over the entire meadow. Light reflects off the grass and flowers. Houses with sloping roofs and whitewashed walls spread out across the meadows. Each has its own room and a fenced garden with flowers and fruit trees.

Dwellers of the meadows.

The meadows are mostly inhabited by people who plow the land and raise cattle. Their life is measured: work during the day, sleep at night. Little people run around the vast expanses every now and then - people call them their "children". In the center of the village there is a spacious building made of light stone and dark wood. The roof is high, gabled, topped with a weather vane in the form of a winged plough. The windows are large, with stained glass depicting scenes from village life and wanderings. On the first floor there is a notice board, maps, a place for rest and receiving assignments. Travellers, locals and wanderers, gather here. The second floor is the Council Hall, where the elders decide important matters. Sometimes seekers are called for advice or assignments. In times of peace, feasts and meetings take place here, in difficult times it is the center of decisions and protection.

Mountains.

The mountains are a spectacular sight, rising majestically from the valley below. They are a series of imposing peaks, their snow-capped tops piercing the sky like sharpened daggers. The rocks are weathered and worn, their surfaces marked by the passage of time and the forces of nature. The lower slopes of the mountains are covered in a thick blanket of lush greenery, a mixture of pine trees and other vegetation that seems to cling to the steep slopes. The branches of the trees sway gently in the wind. As the eye moves up the mountains, the vegetation gives way to bare rock that is a rich earthy brown color. At the very top of the mountains, the snow-capped peaks are a sight to behold. The snow is pure white, sparkling in the sun like diamonds. It seems to be a permanent fixture of the mountains, a reminder of the harsh conditions that exist at high altitudes. The peaks are surrounded by a halo of clouds.

Mountain Dwellers.

Chiroptera - tall, 3-4 meters and very thin. Their entire body is covered with thick, dense plumage, amber-earth color with silver veins. Their arms are bulky wings 1.5-2 times larger than the body. Their faces are elongated with sharp features, noses are long and pointed. The eyes are narrow, golden-blue, can change the shape of the pupil: calm state - a small circle, danger - a wide circle, and when hunting - a wedge-shaped oval. Housing: They live in caves and crevices high in the mountains. Inside are nesting ledges made of branches and feathers. Some build nests on open ledges, overlooking the valley. Diet: They hunt in the air - for birds, small animals and insects. Sometimes they descend for berries and moss. They fly silently, orienting themselves by sound and movement. Communication: They communicate with clicks, wing gestures, and echo-like sounds. “Songs” convey emotions and calls. Culture and Values: They revere heights as a symbol of purity and fortitude. They respect silence, observation, and balance. They rarely interfere with the affairs of the valley.

Seas/Oceans.

The water is clear, turquoise, a color that seems to glow with an inner light. It is calm and still, its surface reflecting the surrounding rocks and the sunlight that filters through. , allowing the sunlight to penetrate all the way to the bottom, where it illuminates the sand and pebbles. Elsewhere, the water is deeper, creating a sense of depth and mystery. Sunlight also reflects off the water, creating a dazzling display of sparks and ripples. Their depths reveal the vibrant and vibrant underwater world of the coral reef, a kaleidoscope of colors and life forms. Some corals resemble graceful, branching trees, their structures stretching gracefully in all directions. Others look like rounded mounds covered in a thick layer of polyps, giving them a furry appearance. The colours of the corals are simply breathtaking - there are hot pinks, electric blues, sunny yellows and soft purples, creating a bright and charming palette. A diverse range of marine life thrives among the corals. Schools of small, brightly colored fish dart between the coral branches, their bodies shimmering in the filtered sunlight. Some are striped, while others are spotted or have iridescent scales that catch the light and create a dazzling display. Larger fish, such as angelfish and parrotfish, swim more slowly, their fins flapping gently as they explore the reef. There are also sea anemones, whose tentacles gently sway in the current.

Inhabitants of the seas/oceans.

In water, life is deprived of diversity. Fish, anemones, corals and sponges. Many other races use water resources: they catch fish for food, make decorations from corals, and use the water itself for various purposes.

Forest.

The forest is a dense and enchanting expanse of nature's splendor. Towering trees stand sentinel along the path, their trunks reaching skyward like giants. The bark is a rich, dark brown, rough and textured, bearing the marks of time and the elements. The branches of the trees interlace overhead, creating a thick canopy that filters the sunlight, casting dappled shadows on the forest floor. The leaves of the trees are a riot of colors, a symphony of greens in various shades. Some are a deep, forest green, while others are a lighter, lime green. There are also hints of yellow and orange, indicating the changing seasons. The leaves rustle gently in the breeze, creating a soft, soothing sound that adds to the tranquility of the forest. Underneath the trees, the forest floor is covered in a thick layer of moss and fallen leaves. The moss is a vibrant green, soft and spongy to the touch. It carpets the ground, creating a plush and inviting surface. The fallen leaves are a mix of browns and reds, their edges curled and dry.

Forest creatures.

Rhizomas live in the forest. Their height varies from 40-50 cm (Rhizomas acta) to 6-7 meters (Rhizomas trunkpods). Rhizomas acta lead a quiet life and do not particularly show themselves, in appearance they look like a horned stick with many sticks coming out of the body; there is no head as such. Rhizomas trunkpods: Their bodies are covered in thick bark, similar to a tree trunk, with twisted fibers, moss and growths. The color varies from dark brown to gray-green, depending on the season and age. Small shoots, lichens or even flowers often sprout from the shoulders and back - these symbolize health and the cycles of life. They feed through roots that go into the ground: they absorb moisture, minerals and forest energy. Sometimes they consume spores, plant juices or pollen. They honor the cyclical nature. They count time in circles: flowering - growth - fading - rest. They keep their memory in “moss stumps” - special patterns of plants that grow in the rhythm of past events. The highest wisdom is considered to be the ability to listen to the forest, and not to speak yourself.

Swamp.

The beauty of the swamps is mesmerizing and overwhelming. The water is a transparent, flowing mass, its surface broken by what appear to be openings. These openings are whirlpools or small eddies created by the complex interaction of the river current with the river bed or underwater objects. The water around the holes has a slightly different texture. It swirls and foams, creating a mesmerizing pattern. The clear water allows us to see the depth in some areas where the riverbed may be rocky or sandy. The sunlight reflects off the water, creating sparkles and reflections that dance across the surface. The trees rising out of the water are a sight to behold. Their trunks are gnarled and twisted, as if they have been through centuries of battling the elements. The bark is dark, weathered, grey, covered in a thin layer of moss that gives it a soft, velvety appearance. Some trees have branches that hang low into the water, creating a sense of mystery and foreboding. The leaves on the trees are a mix of colours - dark greens, browns and shades of yellow, indicating the passage of time. The swamp is a place of contrasts. Despite its somewhat eerie appearance, it is also teeming with life. Insects buzz in the air, their wings catching the light as they flit from plant to plant. Frogs croak at the water's edge, their cries echoing through the silence of the swamp.

Swamp inhabitants.

Auritus acutis. They are mysterious creatures, their appearance has no external differences by sex, males are similar to females, although they have a slight difference: their ears are slightly curved. Their bodies are smooth, pale and thin, with long fingers and their distinctive feature - long pointed ears that turn green at the tips. Their face has sharp features, there are green spots on the eyelids, forehead, bridge of the nose and lips; the eyes are pale but they see perfectly, Auritus acutis has four of them, two are located like a person, and the other two are a little lower, on the cheekbones. The hair is long, black, mostly straight, but there are also individuals with curly hair, they are more dangerous. They feed on everything that is in the water and on the ground, including a person, and sometimes they can taste their relative, they can easily gnaw through armor and bones. They do not lead a life as such. Somewhere around the 63rd week of Glacians, they begin Caviar: the process when the female lays eggs, and the male marks them, at these moments it is extremely dangerous to be near Auritus acutis, because they awaken concern for the offspring and they will protect it in all ways.

5 supreme beings.

Mundana - a large wooden idol standing in the buckwheat meadows. The entire body of the idol is covered with carved prayers, charms and amulets. Imperio - a falcon with a bloody muzzle, white feathers and blind eyes. It is worshiped by the Chiroptera, who sacrifice other races, cut open their bellies and gut their brains. Ardens - a never-fading fire in the desert. It can give instructions or confuse on the way, depending on the intentions of those who come to it. Clamor - a waterfall in the valleys of the swamps. Living water flows in it, which heals wounds and can satisfy hunger. Cornutus - the skull of a large animal, an elk or a deer. On it lie flower wreaths and juicy berries.