#6
The paper is damp and crinkled. Eishona’s writing is smudged.
Oh my goodness.. the day I had..
I worked in the morning, through the afternoon. Oh, but my arms ache. Harb showed me the basics of what he requires. Tending to the tack - it’s leather, so it needs to be oiled. Followed by brushing their hides, applying oil on dry spots, checking toes, vents, and finally, walking some around on a leather rein.
I’d only ever seen kodo from afar. Weylo and I had no need to keep any. As he put it, it wasn’t practical. We have hooves and legs, we should walk the length of the land and appreciate the fact. I am learning now that Weylo was a bit close-minded, or just a jerk.
So these kodo are strong, oh my. Harb set me to walking one of his most docile, and I still struggled with it. Harb said it will take time to learn when to pull, or push and when to let them walk on their own. We were reaching the afternoon hours when he stopped for lunch (finally!).
Eating a simple meal, we discussed the concept of tribes, and the benefits of being part of one. “They can teach you of our traditions, practices, you can often explore with a tribe together, instead of on your own - which can be safer. “
He mentioned a tribe he considered strong, the Thundermoon Tribe, and they they meet on the second day of the working week. He suggested that I go meet with them, and try my luck at joining them. So instead of keeping me the rest of the day, he sent me off to the Bluff’s to find out if the tribe would be meeting soon. As it turned out, they were due to meet in the thousand needles. Using Harb’s name (with his permission), I asked a favor and was given passage on a wyvern. I’d only heard of these creatures. The one I flew on was eager, and it’s flesh was warm under the saddle. Astonishing to ride on somethings back! (Flying is terrifying, I really need to mention that.)
Such sights I saw - the world is so.. so large! I had no idea so many kinds of sand existed. I saw so many places I want to try to explore. I saw the length of the Barrens spread beneath this creature’s wings. I felt so homesick for a moment. But the farther we traveled, the better I felt, glad to be off and out in this world.
The Thousand Needles is an astonishing place. I saw great thorns, where it looks quillboar live (one of mine and Weylo’s greatest plagues, they used to attack at all hours!) Great stones rise out of this water so high, and so large people live on them. I think I saw fighting on some, so it’s not seeming very peaceful. There was an absolutely huge body of water with a jumbled looking boat thing on it, that we landed on.
It’s peopled by such small folks. I had no idea there were such a small people! I have learned they are called gnomes, and goblins. They squabbled a lot, and it was dreadfully hard to hear over the screaming. Eventually someone pointed me in the direction of some of my people. There were so many - I did recognise Torhua from our meeting in Orgrimmar. It was nice to see a familiar face! I met several from this tribe, all fairly friendly! There was Rushala, Meelo, Matron Dawnsky, a huge fellow called Luu-Muu and one more, A bull called Rak. Rushala was so forward and affectionate. I was surprised to get hugged so early in meeting someone - and curiously, when she touched my hand, I felt this warm sensation that I cannot explain. I must ask her about this if I meet her again.
One bull - Rak, he removed his pants and flung them at the other bull. I did my best not to look - you shouldn’t look at another’s nakedness after all, that’s what Weylo taught me. I saw a glimpse of his flappy though, which led to more questions. No one can give me a clear answer about it.
We rode around on little boats together, it was so awkward. I did my best though! The water felt so good, but I was careful not to fall in. I don’t think I can swim. Torhua stayed fairly close and offered guidance - she’s so helpful! We made our way to these massive turtles that function as boats for people. How they do that I am not sure. But it was amazing! It looks like they lead them on with carrots.
In a quiet moment, we sat around while the one called Rak told a story. As it turns out, flappies are uhm, weapons. AND, they’re somehow used in the making of calves, if I am to follow Meelo’s comments. I will find out how that comes about. I was asked to apply to Rushala for this information. I was so overwhelmed, so many people, so much information that I made a hasty exit. I had to be back in Mulgore for work anyhow. I hope I see them again. They seemed like nice people.
Oh my goodness.. the day I had..
I worked in the morning, through the afternoon. Oh, but my arms ache. Harb showed me the basics of what he requires. Tending to the tack - it’s leather, so it needs to be oiled. Followed by brushing their hides, applying oil on dry spots, checking toes, vents, and finally, walking some around on a leather rein.
I’d only ever seen kodo from afar. Weylo and I had no need to keep any. As he put it, it wasn’t practical. We have hooves and legs, we should walk the length of the land and appreciate the fact. I am learning now that Weylo was a bit close-minded, or just a jerk.
So these kodo are strong, oh my. Harb set me to walking one of his most docile, and I still struggled with it. Harb said it will take time to learn when to pull, or push and when to let them walk on their own. We were reaching the afternoon hours when he stopped for lunch (finally!).
Eating a simple meal, we discussed the concept of tribes, and the benefits of being part of one. “They can teach you of our traditions, practices, you can often explore with a tribe together, instead of on your own - which can be safer. “
He mentioned a tribe he considered strong, the Thundermoon Tribe, and they they meet on the second day of the working week. He suggested that I go meet with them, and try my luck at joining them. So instead of keeping me the rest of the day, he sent me off to the Bluff’s to find out if the tribe would be meeting soon. As it turned out, they were due to meet in the thousand needles. Using Harb’s name (with his permission), I asked a favor and was given passage on a wyvern. I’d only heard of these creatures. The one I flew on was eager, and it’s flesh was warm under the saddle. Astonishing to ride on somethings back! (Flying is terrifying, I really need to mention that.)
Such sights I saw - the world is so.. so large! I had no idea so many kinds of sand existed. I saw so many places I want to try to explore. I saw the length of the Barrens spread beneath this creature’s wings. I felt so homesick for a moment. But the farther we traveled, the better I felt, glad to be off and out in this world.
The Thousand Needles is an astonishing place. I saw great thorns, where it looks quillboar live (one of mine and Weylo’s greatest plagues, they used to attack at all hours!) Great stones rise out of this water so high, and so large people live on them. I think I saw fighting on some, so it’s not seeming very peaceful. There was an absolutely huge body of water with a jumbled looking boat thing on it, that we landed on.
It’s peopled by such small folks. I had no idea there were such a small people! I have learned they are called gnomes, and goblins. They squabbled a lot, and it was dreadfully hard to hear over the screaming. Eventually someone pointed me in the direction of some of my people. There were so many - I did recognise Torhua from our meeting in Orgrimmar. It was nice to see a familiar face! I met several from this tribe, all fairly friendly! There was Rushala, Meelo, Matron Dawnsky, a huge fellow called Luu-Muu and one more, A bull called Rak. Rushala was so forward and affectionate. I was surprised to get hugged so early in meeting someone - and curiously, when she touched my hand, I felt this warm sensation that I cannot explain. I must ask her about this if I meet her again.
One bull - Rak, he removed his pants and flung them at the other bull. I did my best not to look - you shouldn’t look at another’s nakedness after all, that’s what Weylo taught me. I saw a glimpse of his flappy though, which led to more questions. No one can give me a clear answer about it.
We rode around on little boats together, it was so awkward. I did my best though! The water felt so good, but I was careful not to fall in. I don’t think I can swim. Torhua stayed fairly close and offered guidance - she’s so helpful! We made our way to these massive turtles that function as boats for people. How they do that I am not sure. But it was amazing! It looks like they lead them on with carrots.
In a quiet moment, we sat around while the one called Rak told a story. As it turns out, flappies are uhm, weapons. AND, they’re somehow used in the making of calves, if I am to follow Meelo’s comments. I will find out how that comes about. I was asked to apply to Rushala for this information. I was so overwhelmed, so many people, so much information that I made a hasty exit. I had to be back in Mulgore for work anyhow. I hope I see them again. They seemed like nice people.
Comments
Post a Comment