Ornaryn & Shalash
Ornaryn
Got any wild ideas about what unseen beasts might be hiding in the eastern ridge? I keep a few traps up there.
Shalash
Maybe a pack of silver‑backed jaguars stalking the ridge, or a giant snake that hides in the rock fissures. If it’s something bigger, think stone‑giants that burrow underground. Set a baited net and a decoy, and when it comes you’ll know you’re ready.
Ornaryn
I already have a squirrel on the ridge who told me the only thing stalking there are restless owls, not silver‑backed jaguars. Still, I set a decoy with a little feathered lure—just in case the owls want a fight.
Shalash
You’ve got a squirrel on guard—good. Those owls don’t bite, they’ll just swoop in. If you want to keep the ridge clear, just put some fire or bright lights at night, and maybe toss a bit of pepper or oil around the trap. That’ll make the owls think twice, and if anything else shows up, you’ll be ready.
Ornaryn
I prefer shadow to bright lights, but if you’re going to burn, set a small ember on the ridge and keep the scent low; owls are smart, they’ll avoid any heat or odd smell. Pepper and oil are a good distraction—just keep the scent away from my path, the way you keep my own trail hidden.
Shalash
Keep the ember small, light it from a distance, let the smoke drift up the ridge. Stick the pepper and oil on the sides, not in front of your path, and watch the owls keep their distance. If they come close, just let the smoke do its job and they’ll back off before they see your trap. Stay quiet, stay hidden.
Ornaryn
Got it, I’ll light the ember from a good distance and keep the pepper on the edges, just in case the owls get curious. They’ll back off before they spot my traps, and I’ll stay quiet and hidden.
Shalash
Sounds like a plan—just remember the ember’s light is a warning sign, not a beacon. Stay low, and if those owls get bored, you’ll still have the bait ready for the next challenge.