Board Thread:Role Plays/@comment-5999656-20170705042341/@comment-5999656-20170715220707

Lustra noted Cyzarine's improved conversationalism with a little amusement. Still, she was glad that she'd succeeded in prying the younger Huntress out of her shell a little bit. Her comments about Dust were rudimentary but interesting. Generally, Lustra was very minimal on Dust in combat herself, but if Cyzarine could teach her more about their practical usage, then that would certainly be a good discussion to have.

"What species, huh? Well..." Lustra repeated thoughtfully. She wanted to word her answer in a way that wasn't just comprehensive, but interesting as well.

"Well, Vale's a nice place, right? Green, lots of trees, a flourishing ecosystem. The organisms there are adapted to an environment with lots of resources. Vacuo, on the other hand, is a harsh desert, inhospitable in some places. Here, there's less species diversity, and the organisms that do dwell here are especially competitive. They have to be, in order to survive."

Lustra paused, surveying the rocky crags and cliffs that towered ominously before them. In the large shadows that stretched from these misshapen shapes, there were certainly deadly creatures nesting inside.

"Grimm work the same way. Here, they're more vicious, more cleverly adapted, more monstrous. Take the Vladikoff, a giant vulture that preys on wounded Hunters. Or Mandrakes, historically referred to as the 'Tree of Death'. And Puppeteers, which can inhabit fresh corpses and raise them as undead hosts. I mentioned that we would stop at an oasis. Around water sources is where the majority of Grimm gather, since those places are where their prey can most likely be found. Even in the Spring, we have to run regular checks to make sure no species have lodged underwater and are waiting for an unsuspecting visitor."

Lustra gave a wry smile.

"Not much cannon fodder around here, I'm afraid. Ursai and Beowolves aren't local to this region. It'll be peaceful until we get to the rocks. I'll tell you when to put your guard up."

Lustra fell silent. She felt that she was doing a pretty good job explaining so far, which boded well for the future. Still, after her mention of the Grimm, a tiny part of her wished they had brought a few more Hunters along.

"I'd recommend getting a look on the online Grimm registry while we're walking. They'll explain everything in more detail than I can."