Post by Sedim on Nov 29, 2006 15:59:34 GMT -5
Today Sedim, Olaf, and Tilly took the six older Children out, and had a lesson in surviving in snow country.
(11/29/06-11:59:35) [PIC]
[PIC]
Sedim
Carinus' Woman
Seamstress
== within the main room of the hall ==
: says to ALL:.... *In the Main Hall, She sits with six Children. Petra, Kori, Sturla, Ravyn, Ignatious, and Eamon all pay attention....perhaps because Olaf is sitting nearby, scowling at Them any time They look toward Him. The lesson today is one of basic cold-weather survival...what to wear, what to take along when going away from the small settlement, and what to do if They get caught in a storm**
(11/29/06-12:07:37) [PIC]
[PIC]
Sedim
Carinus' Woman
Seamstress
== within the main room of the hall ==
: says to ALL:.... **She tells Her young Class that wool is better in cold weather, because it will keep Them warm, even when wet. She discusses putting on a few thin layers, rather than just one thick layer, showing example to the young Tuchuks, in how the rest of the Children are dressed.....flannel...light wool...heavy wool...fur-lined capes...then asks Ig and Eam how They could be better dressed. Their reply is to the effect that They are tough, They don't need such sissy things...proud and scornful. So teh tiny Woman winks at Olaf. He rises and grabs a li'l Tuchuk in each massive paw, then escorts Them outside and shuts the Hall door. The four Island Children wait, giggling softly, till They are escorted in again, shivering severely after only two ehn outside in the wind and cold. whne They are warming by the fire again, She speaks* It gets MUCH colder than this, Boys, and You need to know how to stay warm. Now, put on Your woolies and cloaks **They look confused, but obey**
(11/29/06-12:10:17) [PIC]
[PIC]
Sedim
Carinus' Woman
Seamstress
== within the main room of the hall ==
: says to ALL:.... **Again Olaf gathers Them up like nothing, and takes Them outside. When He brings Them in after perhaps four ehn, They are not shivering, and Their litle blue eyes are wide as They voice Their grasp of the lesson. She smiles, and thanks Olaf for His help. Now convinced, the little Tuchuks resume Their places and pay careful attention to Her**
(11/29/06-12:16:55) [PIC]
[PIC]
Sedim
Carinus' Woman
Seamstress
== within the main room of the hall ==
: says to ALL:.... **Six young voices recite the order of layers, then She asks what They think They should take on a trip in cold weather. The replies are both informative and entertaining** More wool! Fire Makers! A map! warm slaves! **At this last suggestion, She cannot help but giggle, then speaks** Yes, those are good things. A way to make fire and some extra layers for warmth are good to haveee. But, You should also take a weapon to defend Yourselves...or to hunt food...and something sturdy for digging in dirt and snow.....The Children ask why They would dig in cold snow...She explains that if the snow is deep, They can dig a little den and crawl in, that it will be cold, but out of the wind, and warmer inside than out in a blizzard...that Their breath and body heat will warm it up. Eyes wide, suddenly six voices clamor to go out and dig a snow den....wild plans for elaborate forts already being voiced. She looks to Olaf...and to young Tilly...Who both nod and put on Their cloaks**
(11/29/06-12:29:43) [PIC]
[PIC]
Sedim
Carinus' Woman
Seamstress
== is on one of the paths around Hulneth ==
: says to ALL:.... *When All are outfitted for warmth, one Adult grabs a pair of Children each and They All head outside. Nine people go trooping along the paths, till They come to the storage sheds. Tilly goes inside, and soon emerges with several shovels. These are passed to each Child, then the motley group heads for the base of the hills**
(11/29/06-12:33:58) [PIC]
[PIC]
Sedim
Carinus' Woman
Seamstress
== is within the forest, just past the small gap in the mountains toward the middle of the Island ==
: says to ALL:.... **At the litlte gap, there is a lot of snow piled up, more than enough for a lesson in den-digging. The tiny Woman pairs off Ravyn and Ignatious, Petra and Sturla, Kori and Eamon, then shows Them how to find the spots most protected from blowing wind. When three good spots are located and claims staked, one Adult guides each pair of Youngsters as the Children begin digging. Soon three tunnels begin to appear, each just large enough for a Child to crawl through. Olaf and Tilly watch with care, and show Their little Charges how to pack the tunnel walls tightly for better safety**
(11/29/06-12:37:44) [PIC]
[PIC]
Sedim
Carinus' Woman
Seamstress
== is within the forest, just past the small gap in the mountains toward the middle of the Island ==
: says to ALL:.... **Tilly had been taught these same lessons during Her first winter on Hulneth, and had practiced Her winter skills diligently, so at nineteen was perfectly capable of teaching the Little Ones these lessons. Now and then Olaf glances over at the young Tuchuk Woman, His face unreadable....but the tiny Seamstress notices, and smiles faintly to Herself. When one Child gets tired of digging, She has the Other of the team continue digging. When the tunnels are perhaps three feet long, She has them excavate upward for two feet, creating a "step" of sorts**
(11/29/06-12:41:43) [PIC]
[PIC]
Sedim
Carinus' Woman
Seamstress
== is within the forest, just past the small gap in the mountains toward the middle of the Island ==
: says to ALL:.... **Olaf calls for a break, and explains to the Children that cold air stays lower than hot air, so having that little "step" upward will help keep cold air out of Their dens. When a few ehns' rest shows all six Children revived, They again take up the shovels. Now Olaf, Tilly, and the tiny Seamstress pay extra care, showing the Children how to dig out a cozy and secure little den in the snowbanks. They explain that a Den should be just tall enough inside to sit up straight comfortably, and wide and deep enough to lie down straight with a little wiggle room.**
(11/29/06-12:44:18) [PIC]
[PIC]
Sedim
Carinus' Woman
Seamstress
== is within the forest, just past the small gap in the mountains toward the middle of the Island ==
: says to ALL:.... **In less than an ahn, all three snow dens are complete, and two Children vanish into each. The adults watch, smiling as They hear exclamations of how much warmer it is already. Again Olaf looks to Tilly, and this time gives Her a gruff word of praise. Tilly's young face shows one pleased smile, a faint blush pinkening Her tanned cheeks**
(11/29/06-12:49:27) [PIC]
[PIC]
Sedim
Carinus' Woman
Seamstress
== is within the forest, just past the small gap in the mountains toward the middle of the Island ==
: says to ALL:.... **The Three let the Children hide in Their dens for a little while, then summon Them out. Again Each takes two Children in hand, and the little party heads back toward the main settlement. Along the way, They explain to the Children about keeping going, even when being cold makes Them tired...how They should exercise till They warm up and wake up again...to only sleep aftr Their den has been dug**
(11/29/06-12:53:12) [PIC]
[PIC]
Sedim
Carinus' Woman
Seamstress
== is on one of the paths around Hulneth ==
: says to ALL:.... **This lesson had been simplified, of course, giving only basic ideas and skills, but deeper lessons will follow. Along the way, Olaf tells the Little Ones about stopping as soon as They are lost, and staying put...digging Their snow den right there. Tilly explains about looking for landmarks, and has the Children name some off...and where things are in relation to those landmarks**
(11/29/06-11:59:35) [PIC]
[PIC]
Sedim
Carinus' Woman
Seamstress
== within the main room of the hall ==
: says to ALL:.... *In the Main Hall, She sits with six Children. Petra, Kori, Sturla, Ravyn, Ignatious, and Eamon all pay attention....perhaps because Olaf is sitting nearby, scowling at Them any time They look toward Him. The lesson today is one of basic cold-weather survival...what to wear, what to take along when going away from the small settlement, and what to do if They get caught in a storm**
(11/29/06-12:07:37) [PIC]
[PIC]
Sedim
Carinus' Woman
Seamstress
== within the main room of the hall ==
: says to ALL:.... **She tells Her young Class that wool is better in cold weather, because it will keep Them warm, even when wet. She discusses putting on a few thin layers, rather than just one thick layer, showing example to the young Tuchuks, in how the rest of the Children are dressed.....flannel...light wool...heavy wool...fur-lined capes...then asks Ig and Eam how They could be better dressed. Their reply is to the effect that They are tough, They don't need such sissy things...proud and scornful. So teh tiny Woman winks at Olaf. He rises and grabs a li'l Tuchuk in each massive paw, then escorts Them outside and shuts the Hall door. The four Island Children wait, giggling softly, till They are escorted in again, shivering severely after only two ehn outside in the wind and cold. whne They are warming by the fire again, She speaks* It gets MUCH colder than this, Boys, and You need to know how to stay warm. Now, put on Your woolies and cloaks **They look confused, but obey**
(11/29/06-12:10:17) [PIC]
[PIC]
Sedim
Carinus' Woman
Seamstress
== within the main room of the hall ==
: says to ALL:.... **Again Olaf gathers Them up like nothing, and takes Them outside. When He brings Them in after perhaps four ehn, They are not shivering, and Their litle blue eyes are wide as They voice Their grasp of the lesson. She smiles, and thanks Olaf for His help. Now convinced, the little Tuchuks resume Their places and pay careful attention to Her**
(11/29/06-12:16:55) [PIC]
[PIC]
Sedim
Carinus' Woman
Seamstress
== within the main room of the hall ==
: says to ALL:.... **Six young voices recite the order of layers, then She asks what They think They should take on a trip in cold weather. The replies are both informative and entertaining** More wool! Fire Makers! A map! warm slaves! **At this last suggestion, She cannot help but giggle, then speaks** Yes, those are good things. A way to make fire and some extra layers for warmth are good to haveee. But, You should also take a weapon to defend Yourselves...or to hunt food...and something sturdy for digging in dirt and snow.....The Children ask why They would dig in cold snow...She explains that if the snow is deep, They can dig a little den and crawl in, that it will be cold, but out of the wind, and warmer inside than out in a blizzard...that Their breath and body heat will warm it up. Eyes wide, suddenly six voices clamor to go out and dig a snow den....wild plans for elaborate forts already being voiced. She looks to Olaf...and to young Tilly...Who both nod and put on Their cloaks**
(11/29/06-12:29:43) [PIC]
[PIC]
Sedim
Carinus' Woman
Seamstress
== is on one of the paths around Hulneth ==
: says to ALL:.... *When All are outfitted for warmth, one Adult grabs a pair of Children each and They All head outside. Nine people go trooping along the paths, till They come to the storage sheds. Tilly goes inside, and soon emerges with several shovels. These are passed to each Child, then the motley group heads for the base of the hills**
(11/29/06-12:33:58) [PIC]
[PIC]
Sedim
Carinus' Woman
Seamstress
== is within the forest, just past the small gap in the mountains toward the middle of the Island ==
: says to ALL:.... **At the litlte gap, there is a lot of snow piled up, more than enough for a lesson in den-digging. The tiny Woman pairs off Ravyn and Ignatious, Petra and Sturla, Kori and Eamon, then shows Them how to find the spots most protected from blowing wind. When three good spots are located and claims staked, one Adult guides each pair of Youngsters as the Children begin digging. Soon three tunnels begin to appear, each just large enough for a Child to crawl through. Olaf and Tilly watch with care, and show Their little Charges how to pack the tunnel walls tightly for better safety**
(11/29/06-12:37:44) [PIC]
[PIC]
Sedim
Carinus' Woman
Seamstress
== is within the forest, just past the small gap in the mountains toward the middle of the Island ==
: says to ALL:.... **Tilly had been taught these same lessons during Her first winter on Hulneth, and had practiced Her winter skills diligently, so at nineteen was perfectly capable of teaching the Little Ones these lessons. Now and then Olaf glances over at the young Tuchuk Woman, His face unreadable....but the tiny Seamstress notices, and smiles faintly to Herself. When one Child gets tired of digging, She has the Other of the team continue digging. When the tunnels are perhaps three feet long, She has them excavate upward for two feet, creating a "step" of sorts**
(11/29/06-12:41:43) [PIC]
[PIC]
Sedim
Carinus' Woman
Seamstress
== is within the forest, just past the small gap in the mountains toward the middle of the Island ==
: says to ALL:.... **Olaf calls for a break, and explains to the Children that cold air stays lower than hot air, so having that little "step" upward will help keep cold air out of Their dens. When a few ehns' rest shows all six Children revived, They again take up the shovels. Now Olaf, Tilly, and the tiny Seamstress pay extra care, showing the Children how to dig out a cozy and secure little den in the snowbanks. They explain that a Den should be just tall enough inside to sit up straight comfortably, and wide and deep enough to lie down straight with a little wiggle room.**
(11/29/06-12:44:18) [PIC]
[PIC]
Sedim
Carinus' Woman
Seamstress
== is within the forest, just past the small gap in the mountains toward the middle of the Island ==
: says to ALL:.... **In less than an ahn, all three snow dens are complete, and two Children vanish into each. The adults watch, smiling as They hear exclamations of how much warmer it is already. Again Olaf looks to Tilly, and this time gives Her a gruff word of praise. Tilly's young face shows one pleased smile, a faint blush pinkening Her tanned cheeks**
(11/29/06-12:49:27) [PIC]
[PIC]
Sedim
Carinus' Woman
Seamstress
== is within the forest, just past the small gap in the mountains toward the middle of the Island ==
: says to ALL:.... **The Three let the Children hide in Their dens for a little while, then summon Them out. Again Each takes two Children in hand, and the little party heads back toward the main settlement. Along the way, They explain to the Children about keeping going, even when being cold makes Them tired...how They should exercise till They warm up and wake up again...to only sleep aftr Their den has been dug**
(11/29/06-12:53:12) [PIC]
[PIC]
Sedim
Carinus' Woman
Seamstress
== is on one of the paths around Hulneth ==
: says to ALL:.... **This lesson had been simplified, of course, giving only basic ideas and skills, but deeper lessons will follow. Along the way, Olaf tells the Little Ones about stopping as soon as They are lost, and staying put...digging Their snow den right there. Tilly explains about looking for landmarks, and has the Children name some off...and where things are in relation to those landmarks**