The nuggalope herd arrives

[gatheringstorm]

FORM: Sending crystal
SENDER: Korrin Ataash
RECIPIENT: OTA
WHAT: NUGGALOPES
WHEN: Slightly backdated but not by much.
WHERE: Near Skyhold
NOTES: Referencing this log. That last thread is open to anyone.

[The sending crystal may not be able to actually show the big grin on Korrin's face when she speaks up, but it carries across in her tone, nonetheless. She has every reason to be smug, as she quickly reveals.]

So, remember how I've been going on about nuggalopes forever? Well, we found the nuggalope herd and brought them back with us. They aren't especially touchy but if you don't want to be trampled or gored by their horns, I'd still suggest treating them kindly. Those who haven't checked out the stables lately might want to do so now, if you've an interest in a different kind of mount. Horsemaster Dennet still doesn't know what to make of these, poor guy.

They're also--hey, stop that!

[She laughs as one grunts right in her ear, into the crystal's range. Evidently it wanted to say hello.]

Comments

[el_tybs]

I'd like to mention that some of them like hair. In the sense they like chewing on it, or just put their mouth near your head.

[gatheringstorm]

[Chuckle.]

...yeah, I just got that. They seem to find horn balm tasty, too.

[el_tybs]

Think that means I need to get a trim again.

... Is it ok if they eat that? Also gross.

[gatheringstorm]

I don't think it'll hurt them, but it'd do them a lot more good on their horns instead. It'd a nice way to bond with them, I'd think.

[in_death_sacrifice]

To finish that thought... they're also incredibly spirited and stubborn. I've never met more stubborn creatures.

[Though he means that in his own weirdly secretly-affectionate Kain-way. He knows stubborn after all.]

[gatheringstorm]

Even the dracolisks? That's an accomplishment. I'm glad you see you didn't get too bruised up during all that.

[in_death_sacrifice]

Yes, even compared to dracolisks. But their kind and I have a certain... understanding. Even so, I didn't end up too bad off after all of that. It wasn't too bad at all, all things considered.

[gatheringstorm]

Hey, that reminds me. Can you go help Kas out? He's a young Vashoth scout and very close to me. He's got a new dracolisk who seems pretty intent on not listening to him, so he could use some help from a dracolisk-whisperer.

voice;

[fightorfright]

Nuggalopes? What are they? ( A beat. ) Much like the name implies, I assume.

voice;

[gatheringstorm]

Yeah, pretty much. They're a much larger variant of nug, with big, curving horns. The nearby Avvar have used them as mounts at times, so I thought I'd lure them into helping us out.

voice;

[fightorfright]

How tall are they?

Re: voice;

[gatheringstorm]

Large enough that they suit me just fine for a mount. You should see for yourself.

[issala]

...you gotta be shitting me.

[gatheringstorm]

Nope. Not even a little. I have about eight other witnesses, too. Come on over and see them.

[issala]

Okaaaay...

[Pause.]

Guess I owe you a drink.

[gatheringstorm]

And I'll take that drink but first come over and say hi to them, alright?

[chainlightning]

Oh! What do they like to eat?

[ LET HER PET ALL THE NUGGALOPES ]

[gatheringstorm]

The one who picked me seems to love apples, but they seem like a variety of veggies and fruits and such. They also like to be scratched behind the ears.

[chainlightning]

How cute! Do they mind dogs?

[madame_de_fer]

[There's a soft chuckle from Vivienne. She personally would never use such a creature for transport, but she can appreciate Korrin's interest in them.]

I must say, my dear, quite the creative find you've acquired.

[gatheringstorm]

Well, thank you. The Inquisition needed more mounts and I needed to see these for myself. Why not get both in one shot?

[madame_de_fer]

They are in the stables now, I presume? I should very much like to see these creatures in person. Unless they are still too unsettled from transport.

[Vivienne might be used to Orlesians and their acquisition of all manner of collections, the more odd and rarer, the better. But this will be a first for her.]

[liberalum]

[ Activates his sending crystal expressly to make a plaintive sound over it. ]

[gatheringstorm]

...yes?

[liberalum]

A herd.