A very heartfelt suggestion

[arlathvhen]

FORM: Written message posted on the board
SENDER: Beleth, but she didn't put her name down. People who know her well enough to recognize her handwriting can probably figure it out.
RECIPIENT: Everyone in Skyhold
WHAT: A friendly request to not harass the halla, in the tone of a beleaguered retail worker.
WHEN: Put up on the board in the middle of the month, probably will be kept up there for a while.
WHERE: Skyhold
NOTES: humans are gross

[ The letter, hanging from the message board, has this to say:

'Due to several incidents that have occurred, this is a reminder for everyone that the halla currently with the Inquisition should not be approached unless you are accompanied by one of the Dalish. Furthermore, you are generally discouraged from attempting to poke, prod, ride, shave, and otherwise aggravate the halla.

This letter is not due to any ill will against any members of the Inquisition, this is simply the nature of the halla, and the Dalish will not be held responsible for any bitten fingers, broken limbs, and miscellaneous gorings that occur to those who disregard the advice given here.

Thank you for your time and support.' ]

Comments

[wickedchase]

Someone please bother the halla.
Maybe shave funny words into them.
That would be great!

Love,

T.F.

[eolasemah]

WHO DID THIS

WHO TRIED TO SHAVE THEM

[eolasemah]

[Written underneath, in a delicate and vaguely exotic hand:]

Nuva Ghi'lan'nain then asa shud ove arsyl o 'tarasyl, i dirash na in masa dur su an'banal.

[amygdalae]

[A very neat postscript attached at the bottom of the notice:]

If there are any injuries that occur due to the halla, please don't hesitate to come to the healing tents for treatment.

No matter where the injury may be at.

also attached to the bottom

[mythalenaste]

Anyone curious about the halla can approach Pel (the grey-haired woman with the tree on her face) and she will take you to meet them.

doodled in the margins

[byblow]

[degenere]

[Attached beneath:]

It troubles me greatly that there are halla being kept by the Inquisition, or if not by the Inquisition, then by those who live in the Inquisitions good graces. While I find the effort of this notice admirable - indeed, remarkable - I find that I am moved to pose a series of questions in return.

- Who tends to these creatures and where do they stay? In the stables, with the horses?
- Where did they come from?
- Why were they brought in to Skyhold at all?
- How do these creatures bear the harsh climate of the Frostbacks as they are not native to this region?
- What special care is taken to ensure their good health?
- Why bring them in at all if they are not to be ridden?
- And, if they ARE to be ridden: why, when there are horses, which are beasts far more suited to the demands of battle and hard travel, having been BRED to serve such a purpose?

I understand that the herding of these halla are a traditional custom of some of the Inquisition's number. But we must consider that such practices, easily sustained in a more natural setting, do not belong in the confined walls of what is ostensibly a city. If nothing else, we must consider that the freedoms of open herding suit beasts such as these far better than dwelling within a paddock or enclosure. Have pity for these creatures, held within our walls.

In concern, I posit these questions and eagerly await logical and reasonable rebuttal.

Vᴀʟ Dᴇ Fᴏɴᴄé

[kallian_endris]

Why would anyone want to hurt a halla?

[dalishious]

How about this: you touch the halla, you lose a finger
no need to be so long winded

[qunari]

You figure after the first few times one of them got chomped on, they'd learn.