Hedgehog Empire

[KingKovu44]

Lyco thought for a moment. "How about I show you some of the stuff we do in our home village? I can teach you to throw a spear or throwing stick," she said.

[Sixshot1988]

"That sounds fun." Hope said with a genuine smile.

[KingKovu44]

Lyco nodded. "The throwing sticks are how we hunt birds, and the spears are how we hunt extremely large herd animals called Terrapods," she explained.

[Sixshot1988]

"Can you show me?" Hope asked.

[KingKovu44]

Lyco nodded. "Of course I can. If you like, I can tell you everything about my pack's culture," she said.

[Sixshot1988]

" I'd love to hear about your pack." Hope said as she started to socialize with the whole pack.

[KingKovu44]

Lupe stepped in. "Well, we are the descendants of a great tribe that lived long ago. We live by taking only what nature provides for us: fish from the sea, birds from the air and the meat of the giant Terrapods. The Terrapod is an important animal in our culture. Many of our ancient art depicts them," she said.

[Sixshot1988]

"what are Terrapods Aunt Lupe?" Hope asked.

[KingKovu44]

Lupe smiled. "Terrapods are very large, herbivorous herd animals that roam the land regions of this part of Mobius. They stand thirteen feet tall at the shoulder and weigh about 15,000 pounds. Their meat is extremely tasty and provides the pack with food for the winter. As well, we use their skins for leather and their bones to construct our dwellings. Historically, they were featured in our tribe's art," she said.

[Sixshot1988]

Hope quivered. " Are they mean?" She asked.