It was strange to see that the purple clouds and begun to dissipate, floating very thinly against the powder blue sky. N​ó​ttin had been exploring the lands just beyond the vale's borders, making sure to wake in the early morning hours so that he could get a glimpse of the sunrise. With Autumn now creeping on in, it was time to think about long term planning for the coming Winter. Food stores needed to be replenished and their healers needed to be focused on stocking up their herbs and other things necessary for their work. And now that they were getting a bit of a break from the plague, it was the perfect time to venture out just slightly from his home.

But due to what happened the last time he was out here alone, the Pillar of Courage kept his wits about him while looking for the elk and deer herds. No bear would catch him off guard this year, no sir. N​ó​ttin kept on trekking through the thinly patched up fields, grass barely hanging on as it slowly began to whither. The scent of elk was drawing him in, nose and eyes keen on the game trails that his pack had used so many times. They were close, but still distant enough that he wouldn't spook them.

On the way, he would mark a trail with his scent so that the others could follow him in they so wished. Howling at this point might be dangerous, lighting an unnecessary beacon to his location for any problems that might seek him out. Blue eyes kept a good watch over his own hide, all the while keeping pace with the herds. Finally he had spotted them from a distance, a steady gaze watching as they dispersed and he could get a good look at their individual conditions. Not too bad so far, from the look of things. A promising start for sure.