Desert Explore Encounters

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The explore encounters listed here can by found in the Desert biome. While some are also available in other biomes, many are exclusive to just the Desert!

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Universal Encounters

Universal Encounters

These encounters can be found in every biome, including the Desert.

You hear the faint twitter of birds somewhere nearby. You look up to the sky and watch them swooping overhead. What would it feel like to fly? You find a nice comfortable spot in the shade and rest for a moment.
Sleep	The sound is so soothing. You flop down and take a short nap.	+5 - 10% Energy
Rest	You decide to take advantage of this sound and settle down to rest, pondering your thoughts, and perhaps licking a few wounds.	+4 - 5 HP

Catching your breath, a small butterfly lands on your nose.
Watch	You watch as it pauses briefly, its pretty wings down flat, before fluttering away.	N/A
Chomp	Bugs are tasty.	+1% Hunger

You see some small critters running desperately in the opposite direction.
Keep Moving Forward	N/A	Automatic battle encounter with biome's wolf +5 levels from yours*
Turn Back	You take the hint and turn back, running after the critters. Well, while you're here, might as well try to snatch a meal.	+1 Random Single-Use Food Item
Notes
Grasslands - Eastern Wolf Deciduous Forest - Timber Wolf Mountains - Timber Wolf Riparian Woodland - Eastern Wolf Prairie - Eastern Wolf Coniferous Forest - Timber Wolf Desert - Mexican Wolf Taiga - Timber Wolf Swamp - Red Wolf Tundra - Alaskan Tundra Wolf Glacier - Arctic Wolf Rainforest - Red Wolf

You snuffle around in the dirt. It's here somewhere.. Yes! Jackpot!
Dig	You dig around in the dirt! The bad news is, you're now thoroughly covered in dirt. Yay..?	+1 Acorn
		+1 Bone
		+1 Owl Talon
		+1 Mollusk Shell
		+1 Random Bone Recipe
		<5000 SC: 1-3 SC

You briefly stop to smell the air, two diverging scents reaching your nose. Interesting.*
Follow the stinky scent	You race off after the stinky scent. Man, this is going to be such a good find! You keep chasing it, sniffing deeply.. Until it leads you to a pile of poop - probably fox poop. Oh. Guess you may as well roll in it now you're here! As you're rolling in the stinky poo, something prickles against your back.	<5000 SC: 1-2 SC
	You race off after the stinky scent. Man, this is going to be such a good find! You keep chasing it, sniffing deeply.. Until it leads you to a pile of poop - probably fox poop. Oh. Guess you may as well roll in it now you're here!	>5000 SC: N/A
Follow the delicious scent	You follow the trail of the delicious scent. It smells so good, you're excited as it gets stronger and stronger... And finally leads you to a small, scavenged carcass! It smells pretty fresh still, and you quickly finish off the rest.	+5 - 10% Hunger
Follow the rancid scent	You're not quite sure what led you down this route until you spot a large creature up ahead. Ew.. it's on the turn, but maybe it could be useful for your.. least favourite pack members.	+1 Meat Chunks [Large]
		+1 Meat Chunks [Medium]
		+1 Meat Chunks [Small]
Follow the bitter scent	Hmm, what could this be? You follow the scent for a while before arriving at the source.	+1 Bone
		+1 Large Branch
		+1 Large Leaf
		+1 Large Rock
Follow the sweet scent	You follow the sweet scent and it seems to lead you to a strange wolf...	Automatic encounter with befriendable wolf
	You follow the sweet scent and it seems to lead you to a strange wolf... Unfortunately, you cannot befriend this wolf, as you don't have enough territory space.	N/A
Notes
* Two random options will be displayed each time.

You catch a strange scent on the ground, a mingling of two different scents. You follow them until they part ways.
Follow North	You follow the scent, snuffling sniffing along the floor until you come to a rock formation.	+1 Random Single-Use Food Item
		+1 - 3 SC
Follow West	You follow the scent, which seems to lead you to a small copse of trees, rocks and plants.	+1 Random Meat Chunks +1 Random Cave Building Material

A small pool of water appears up ahead, and as you approach you notice that there is a dim blue light glowing from beneath the surface of the water.
Inspect	You take some time to examine the pool, and discover a trio of handy supplies!	+1 Large Leaf +1 Large Rock +1 Large Branch
	You take some time to examine the pool, but don't seem to figure out what it is. Having investigated, you found a small bundle.	+1 Healing Salve
Drink	You lap up some of the cool water and you feel refreshed. Some of your battle wounds feel restored.	+5 - 15 HP

You wander across some interesting plants growing from the soil. You give them a sniff.. oooh, herbs!
Gather	You spend some time gathering the strange plant.	+1 Random Biome-Specific Herb
Use	You pick the herbs and use your claws against the rock underneath to form a chunky paste. Mmm.. tasty.	+5 HP

You come across some poop... Normally, you'd roll all over it, but for some reason, something seems special about this poop.
Check it out	You dig through the poop and notice a small object buried within.	+1 Random Biome-Specific Herb
	You dig through the poop but it just seems like a normal deposit. Oh well, better roll in it!	Illness: Diarrhea
		If Immune: N/A

A figure appears up ahead of you, you raise your nose to the air and sniff.. another wolf!
Befriend* **	N/A	Initiates befriending with NBW
	Unfortunately, your territory is full. You will need to increase your territory size before you can befriend new wolves.	N/A (Only displays Attack)
Attack*	N/A	Automatic battle encounter with biome's wolf
Notes
* Order randomizes ** Only appears if you have an open adult wolf slot in your pack Grasslands - Eastern Wolf Deciduous Forest - Timber Wolf Mountains - Timber Wolf Riparian Woodland - Eastern Wolf Prairie - Eastern Wolf Coniferous Forest - Timber Wolf Desert - Mexican Wolf Taiga - Timber Wolf Swamp - Red Wolf Tundra - Alaskan Tundra Wolf Glacier - Arctic Wolf Rainforest - Red Wolf

Oh no! It's Tala! She seems to be taunting you for a little payback after the last fight. Are you brave enough to wrestle her?
Attack!	N/A	Automatic battle encounter with Wandering Tala*
Notes
* Tala is level 15-20.

You stop in your tracks - a very vulgar wolf is passing by, vandalizing the bird nests in the vicinity. Oh no, the eggs!
Clean Up	You huff and try to clean up the nests the best you can. Unfortunately some things can't be put back properly, so you decide you might as well take these.	+2 Nesting Materials
		+1 Random Common Egg
Intervene	You approach the wolf, using your charm in an attempt to calm her down. Softened by your comments, she considers you thoughtful enough to stop the destruction and even decides to give you something nice in return.	+1 Lucky Foot

A familiar scent reaches your nose before you can see its source. You see a large, dead cow. It's still very fresh and looks as if it only died moments ago.
Take it	You're just in time! It's all yours. Best to take it before it lures other hungry wolves.	+1 Bovine Carcass

With a flutter of wings, you are accosted by an American crow with the most unique looking pouch. It seeks to trade things, but when you ask where the wares are, it expresses they are well hidden, very, very high. Fine then, keep your secrets.
Give Big Cat Claw*	You show off a neat trophy and describe the cat that left it in your pelt. The crow seems impressed and offers a good healing cream for cat scratches.	+1 Medicine: Healing Salve
Give Lucky Foot**	You don't always resort to using these, but they seem pretty rare to the crow. You get some rose fruit in return. VERY tasty.	+4% Energy +50 EXP
Give Massive Pinecone***	You trade a big cone for other, shiny cones. It's a good day!	+4 SC +2% Energy
Give Owl Talon****	You gasp when the crow gives you fresh bird meat. The crows are serious about this trading thing.	+1 Large Bird Meat
Browse Wares	You demand to see the wares, but the crow won't budge. It tells you where to NOT find its hidden cave, however. Sounds like a lot of places to check out...	+50 EXP
	You just want to browse, really...! The crow debates for a bit whether or not you deserve to see the wares, but after a small journey to a warehouse cave, you become friends!	+1 Raven Traders: American Crow Buyer
Notes
* Option will only appear if you have a Big Cat Claw ** Option will only appear if you have a Lucky Foot *** Option will only appear if you have a Massive Pinecone **** Option will only appear if you have an Owl Talon

You find a spot where an adorable American crow is selling shiny things. You don't have your silver cones with you, but maybe you can offer something more specific?
Give Shoe*	You're not sure what this object is, but you present the shoe as a cool nest for small birds. The crow is very interested and offers you a scroll in return.	+1 Random Recipe
	The shoe seems a little odd, but the crow figures it could resell it as a house for a mouse. You get something nice in return!	+1 Vulture Eggs
Give Wealden Amber**	You show off a rare rock with insects trapped inside. The crow is mesmerized, shoving a familiar healing salve towards you as it glares into the amber's core.	+1 Medicine: Healing Salve
Give Nesting Material***	Nesting material is always in demand for birds, so the crow excitedly offers you a big meal in return.	+1 Swan Carcass
Give Crow Skull****	The crow gets upset when it sees the skull, and among the horrible screeching noises you get the pecking of your life! What a rush! It did take the skull, though... Wow.	+8% Energy -5 HP
Browse Wares	You sniff around, learning new scents, but find nothing worth trading for.	+50 EXP
	You sit down and ask about every single item in the showcase, enjoying all the stories! You become friends quickly!	+1 Raven Traders: American Crow Seller
Notes
* Option will only appear if you have a Shoe ** Option will only appear if you have a Wealden Amber *** Option will only appear if you have a Nesting Material **** Option will only appear if you have a Crow Skull

A big American crow with a curious-looking pouch lands in front of you, asking if you have cool items to trade. Let's see...
Give Broken Antler*	The quality of the antler does not impress the crow, but you get some interesting mushrooms and cones as payment anyway.	+2 SC +8 HP
Give Canine Claw**	The crow gasps, pecking at the claw and then your feet to make sure its not yours. It seems very interested in it, so you get a refreshing drink in return!	+5% Energy
Give Bone***	The bird checks out the bone, weighing it in its beak. Apparently it's a solid one - you get a man-made treat in return!	+1 Sausage
Offer Acorn****	The crow looks at you intently. "An acorn? I'm not your average trader. Here's your average trader!" It scoffs at you, shoving a raccoon carcass in your face and flies away.	+1 Raccoon Carcass
Browse Wares	You check out what the crow has to offer, but it's all rodent junk you're not into. After a talk about the local economy, you thank the trader and move on.	+50 EXP
	You ask if you can check out what the crow is offering but it seems very nervous when you shove your nose into its pouch. It starts to giggle and peck at you; long story short - you're best friends!	+1 Raven Traders: American Crow Trader
Notes
* Option will only appear if you have a Broken Antler ** Option will only appear if you have a Canine Claw *** Option will only appear if you have a Bone **** Option will only appear if you have an Acorn

Multi-Biome Encounters

Multi-Biome Encounters

These encounters can appear in multiple, but not all, biomes, including the Desert.

A barn owl swoops overhead, clutching something in its talons. Maybe something tasty?
Leap	You take your chance and leap into the air, snapping upwards to try and catch the owl in your jaws. Of course, the owl is flying far too high in the sky for you to catch - but the sudden motion startles the poor creature, causing it to momentarily lose its grip on its prey. The dead mouse drops from the sky and straight into your eagerly awaiting jaws! What a tasty snack!	+5 - 10% Hunger
	You take your chance and leap into the air, snapping upwards to try and catch the owl in your jaws. Luckily for the owl, you don't even come close, and it soars away, its prize still clutched tightly in its talons. Boo...	N/A
Found in: Deciduous Forest, Grasslands, Mountains, Prairie, Riparian Woodland, Desert, Swamp, Rainforest

A small herd of collared peccary are moving through a rocky passage, trying to stay unnoticed. There could be more predators nearby.
Climb the rocks!	N/A	Automatic battle encounter with a cougar.
Found in: Desert, Rainforest

This angry Raccoon seems to be guarding something. Hmmm...
Investigate (Spring)	You move closer and investigate what this silly creature is guarding. Ah... a litter of raccoon kits. Eat the kits > You waste no time in mercilessly killing and eating all of them. The mother raccoon screams, but manages to get away in time. Rummage in stores > You take the opportunity of the mother raccoon being defensive over her kits to rummage around in her stores. Mmmm, yummy fruit.	+10% hunger
Investigate (Summer)	You can see now! On closer look, this silly creature was hiding an item from you. Since you're bigger and stronger, you move in and take it anyway. Hah!	+1 Random Common Egg
		+1 Acorn
		+1 Quail Carcass
Investigate (Autumn)	You move closer and see that the raccoon appears to be guarding a stash of Silver Cones. In panic, it starts swiping them all up in its paws and dashes away. The silly creature forgot these, though...	<5000 SC: 3-4 SC
	You move closer and see that the raccoon appears to be guarding a stash of Silver Cones. Unfortunately, it swipes them all up in its paws and dashes away before you can grab a single one!	>5000 SC: N/A
Investigate (Winter)	You can see now! On closer look, this silly creature was hiding an item from you. Since you're bigger and stronger, you move in and take it anyway. Hah!	+1 Random Common Feather
		+1 Acorn
		+1 Large Branch
		+1 Large Leaf
		+1 Large Rock
Found in: Deciduous Forest, Grasslands, Mountains, Coniferous Forest, Prairie, Riparian Woodland, Desert, Taiga, Swamp, Rainforest

A raven swoops down over your head and seems to be trying to get your attention.
Follow	You curiously follow the raven who leads you around for a little while. It caws excitedly and lands on top of a large rock. Behind the rock lies a pleasant surprise!	+1 Acorn
		+1 Bone
		+1 Random Common Feather from Raven's biome pool
		+1 Random Critter Carcass
		+1 Random Herb
		+1 Random Toy Recipe
		+1-2 SC, 4-6 SC
	You curiously follow the raven who leads you around for a little while. It caws excitedly and lands on top of a large rock. There's nothing there.	N/A
Found in: Deciduous Forest, Grasslands, Mountains, Coniferous Forest, Prairie, Desert, Riparian Woodland, Taiga, Tundra

This looks like an interesting, perhaps tasty creature... On second thought, it smells bad. Very very bad. Rancid, even. Time to run away!
Hold Your Breath	You take a deep breath and keep your head low, following the skunk for a little while. It departs after a short snack. You check out the disturbed ground for a shiny thing that caught your eye.	+2 - 4 SC
	You stop breathing for a while and stalk the skunk, but every time it stops to sniff around, you get a little nervous. It's best to move on.	N/A
Found in: Deciduous Forest, Grasslands, Coniferous Forest, Prairie, Riparian Woodland, Desert, Taiga, Swamp

The sight of the long ears makes you tighten your jaw unconsciously. Your instincts have kicked in and you feel the need to chase the rabbit!
Chase it	There's nothing that can stop you now! It's almost too easy as you grab the jackrabbit by its neck. A perfect snack for later.	+1 Jackrabbit Carcass
	You try to predict where the jackrabbit will move, but you fail to remember how long the jump of a jackrabbit can be. It changes direction at the last minute, slipping from your paws. What a relief that no one witnessed that!	+1 Lucky Foot
	You leap after the jackrabbit with a short, excited bark. Despite calculating all possible outcomes, the jackrabbit somehow outsmarts you, and you miss it by a whisker. Damn!	N/A
Found in: Mountains, Grasslands, Deciduous Forest, Prairie, Desert

Spiky and with a face only a mother could love, a porcupine perches on a rock and stares you down.
Pounce	This lumbering thing is so slow that it's not even a challenge to take it down. A tasty reward! If you avoid the spikes, that is.	+1 Porcupine Carcass
	You pounce at the spiky prey, but it's ready for you! It bristles in warning, taking advantage of your pause to run away to safety. Pff! You don't like porcupine meat anyway!	N/A
Approach	The porcupine eyes you warily as you approach, bristling in warning. A step further and you've apparently gone too far--an acorn flies toward your face, smacking you in the head! The distraction works, and when you get your wits about you, the porcupine is gone.	+1 Acorn
	The porcupine eyes you warily as you approach, bristling in warning. A step further and you've apparently gone too far--something flies toward your face, smacking you in the head! The distraction works, and when you get your wits about you, the porcupine is gone. You look around to see what it threw at you, but no luck. Since when do porcupines throw stuff? How rude!	N/A
Found in: Tundra, Taiga, Coniferous Forest, Mountains, Grasslands, Deciduous Forest, Prairie, Desert

Balancing on its front legs, a skunk raises its bum in your direction, ready to spray!
Back Away	No way you're getting close enough to get sprayed! You back away quickly, and the skunk lowers back onto all fours. Once you're a good distance away, it runs off. It looks like it was in the process of making a den before you so rudely interrupted. Well, more for you!	+1 Large Branch
		+1 Large Leaf
		+1 Large Rock
	No way you're getting close enough to get sprayed! You back away quickly, and the skunk lowers back onto all fours. Once you're a good distance away, it runs off. Good riddance!	N/A
Approach	You approach the skunk, baring your teeth. It squeaks and disappears into the brush, leaving a tasty surprise behind. It's not much, but it makes for a good snack!	+2 Rat Carcasses
	Making your way toward it, you manage to stay far enough away to avoid the spray that it sends your way. That was close! You're no dummy--skunk spray takes weeks to get out of fur. No way you're letting that get on you! The skunk runs off, knowing it doesn't stand a chance.	+1 Recipe: Playful Spotted Skunk
	What does it think it's going to do to you? You're so much larger! No way it poses a thread. You stalk toward it and get a face full of wet, smelly spray. Gross! The skunk runs off, leaving you to your smelly demise. Ugh!	-3 HP
Found in: Mountains, Grasslands, Deciduous Forest, Riparian Woodland, Prairie, Desert, Swamp

Desert-Exclusive Encounters

Desert-Exclusive Encounters

You catch your paw on a stone and stumble, kicking it across the path in front of you. It reveals a scary, spiky looking creature that tries to scurry away.
Eat	You quickly snaffle up the crunchy, weird creature. It tastes funny.. And you feel strange.	+10% Energy
	You quickly snaffle up the crunchy, weird creature. It tastes funny.. And you feel strange. Oh no... this is a bad one.	-5% Energy

An odd-looking, vibrantly coloured bird flutters around a flower, probably feeding on the nectar. Birds are weird.
Watch	You decide to watch the bird for a while and find a nice spot to lie down. After a beautiful visual show in the air, you get up to yawn and stretch... and you end up bumping into something.	+1 Large Branch
		+1 Large Leaf
		+1 Large Rock
	(not recorded)	+1 Random Cave-Building Material Recipe
	You sit down and watch the bird at work, buzzing like a bee. Not only do they get to fly, but they get to hover in one place, too? Amazing creatures.	N/A
Eat the flower	If it's good for the bird, it's good for you! You devour the flower, noticing it has quite a sweet taste. On top of that, its fragrance is quite alluring, boosting your mood and your immune system!	+8 HP

A common chuckwalla emerges from its desert burrow.
Check Burrow	You check out the burrow, catching a specific scent. You dig out a rotten hare leg, and... a centipede! You yelp and step back, but the lizard excitedly chases the vile creature away from you.	+1 Lucky Foot
	You check out the burrow, catching a specific scent. You dig down, uncovering some shiny treasures, and... a centipede! You yelp and step back, but the lizard excitedly chases the vile creature away from you.	result unconfirmed: 2-4 SC
Grab the Tail!	You bare your teeth and approach slowly enough to snatch the lizard's tail! You eat it on the spot, since sand gets into these carcasses too easily.	+10% Hunger

Between the leaves of some desert brush, you see a small brown bunny absently chewing on some leaves..
Stalk	You stiffen up each time the rabbit moves. After some time, you attempt a leap of faith, and... success! The meal may be small, but your ego is big after catching such tricky prey.	+1 Rabbit Carcass +1 Lucky Foot
	You try to stalk the rabbit, but alas, it notices you and darts away.	N/A
Chase	You dash forward and cover a lot of distance before the rabbit spots you. You manage to tire it out with your amazing wolfy endurance!	+1 Rabbit Carcass +1 Lucky Foot
	You try to start the hunt, but the rabbit saw you immediately from a distance and hid itself away in a tunnel.	N/A

A large, spiral-shaped object is resting on the ground, completely still. What is this weird creature?
Eat	You sniff the desert millipede carefully and discover that it's dead. It's definitely not toxic to you in this state! You crunch through the chitin and get some satisfying moisture out of it.	+3 HP
	You sniff the desert millipede carefully, but detect this creature is still alive. It's releasing a foul odour from the toxic substance along its body. Better not eat it!	N/A
Touch	You swat the desert millipede, rolling it around playfully. When it tumbles into a dry bush, it uncurls and skitters away, making a lot of noise. You investigate, curious as to what caused the sound. It's an old detached snake rattle!	+1 Rattle
	You bap the desert millipede and it rolls. Whee! You bap it again! And again! You chase the rolling ball until it falls into a small opening between rocks. There's something shiny in there, so you get digging!	result unconfirmed: 2-3 SC
	You lift your paw and bap the desert millipede. It uncurls and runs towards you! Yipe! You jump up and scoot off. Nope!	N/A

A slow, stumbling creature ambles through the desert. It looks hard and difficult to eat.
Protect It!	You huff and bark softly, escorting the tortoise to its destination like a hired guardian. The animal may have a tough shell, but something could still crush it, or snatch it with talons and drop it from the sky... At least, that's what the tortoise says. It really happened to its father's brother's cousin! You've even been given a feather to prove it!	+1 Condor Feather
	You join the tortoise on its journey, listening to a long, long story about cactus flowers, a snake, and a coyote. You don't really get it.	N/A
Kill It!	You judge the age of the animal and know you cannot bite through its tough shell. Wolves are resourceful, though. You climb up onto a cliff that crosses the tortoise's path and manage to drop a hefty rock onto it. A loud crack can be heard. When you drop down to check out your prize, you're sad to see its innards spilling out onto the sand, rendered inedible. At least the top shell is still decently intact.	+1 Tortoise Shell
Follow	You decide to make a reconnaissance tour and follow the tortoise, taking your time to sniff every rock and shrub on the way. Good for you! You find something in the bush!	+1 Snake Quest Item
	You follow the tortoise for a while, but its slow pace and uneventful journey is too much for your attention span.	N/A

A tiny elf owl peeks out from its enclosed cactus home. You wonder if you can reach it.
Offer Acorn*	You decide it would be easier to lure the owl out with a gift. An acorn definitely seems exotic in this area! The owl hops around, then decides on its second approach to stuff the nut into its cactus. Your gain of the trade? You get a tip on an abandoned cougar kill, easy to see from the owl's vantage point!	result unconfirmed: 1 Beaver Carcass/Boar Carcass/Caribou Calf Carcass/Grouse Carcass/Muskox Calf Carcass/Turkey Hen Carcass/Quail Carcass/Small Doe Carcass/Swine Carcass
Notes
* Option will only appear if you have an acorn

Among the desert rocks a greater short-horned lizard is cooling itself. You try to climb up to see it better, but the sandstone falls apart beneath your paws, causing the lizard to scurry away.
This encounter does not provide any options	N/A	N/A

You see a strange bird scurrying at high speed across the desert floor.
Meep Meep	Following the bird determinedly is a very skinny coyote who is clearly exhausted. Poor guy. He was carrying something to make a bird trap, but decides to give it to you instead.	+1 Large Branch
		+1 Large Leaf
		+1 Large Rock
	(not recorded)	+1 Radom Cave-building Material Recipe
Corner It!	You dash to the left, cutting the bird's path off. The coyote chasing it manages to catch up right on time to grab the bird by the tail. You both split the meal.	+2% Hunger

A long-faced Mexican long-tongued bat is feeding on an agave plant.
Chow Down!	You crunch the bat's fragile body. It's a small snack.	+5% Hunger
	You snap your jaws in the air. The bat was too fast and flew away!	N/A

You hear clicking and chattering. After locating the source of the sound with your mobile ears, you spot a ring-tailed cat on a branch!
Wag tail	(not recorded)	+1 Bone
	(not recorded)	+1 Bone Recipe
	You wag your tail to show you're friendly, but the ring-tail slips into the darkness of nearby rocky cliffs.	N/A
Growl	(not recorded)	+1 Rabbit Carcass
	You growl at the ring-tail, but it barks back at you and disappears into the night.	N/A

A Salicet sphinx moth is stretching its wings, getting ready to hide from the incoming day.
Poke It	You poke the moth, but your clumsy paw squashed it. Aw.	+1 Butterfly Wing
	You poke the moth, causing it to flap its wings angrily! Angry fuzzy night butterfly.	N/A

You spot a zebra-tailed lizard on a warm rock.
Observe	You lower your head and observe the lizard, when suddenly the change of perspective made you notice something dark lurking behind the rock! Time to clean up the desert!	+1 Peccary Carcass
	You lower your head and observe as the lizard lifts its legs from time to time, very comfortable in your company. When you tilt your head, however, the critter darts away!	N/A
Bap Its Head	You lift your paw very, very slowly... and pin the lizard to the rock! Oh, no, it squirmed away! You sniff between the rocks, trying to find it to no avail... but, you found something else!	+1 Bone

You can't mistake these ears for anything else. It's a jackrabbit running in your direction! When it notices you, it jumps to the side, trying its best to avoid meeting you.
Follow	You decide to follow the jackrabbit and are quite impressed by its stamina, as it keeps running for a long time without stopping. However, it becomes boring after a while, so your thoughts start to wander. You get distracted by the first thing you notice in the corner of your eye and charge course to check it out.	+1 Aloe
	Without hesitation, you decide to follow the jackrabbit, curious about its destination. It keeps running for a long time and you start to wonder if it's a desert mirage. Suddenly, something on the ground catches your eye, drawing your attention more than the jackrabbit.	+1 Rattle
	You follow the jackrabbit, trying to stay hidden. Unfortunately, something pulls your attention away for a second, and you lose track of it. How is that possible?	N/A
Catch	Your reaction is quick and your senses are as sharp as ever. The jackrabbit tries to find a spot to hide but it is not easy in such an open area. After a short but intense run, you successfully catch it, ready to enjoy a snack on the spot.	+4 HP +10% Hunger
	You're skilled, and the jackrabbit is likely tired. You jump after it, but harder to run on the sandy terrain, and you're not as fast as usual. You'll have to find something else this time.	N/A

Sunbathing on a nearby rock, a little horned lizard has its eyes closed as it enjoys the warmth of the sun. When it senses your movement, its eyes snap open and lock you in a deadly stare, as if daring you to disturb it.
Chase	Leading you on a grand chase, the lizard darts between rocks and practically skips over the ground. At last it scuttles into an abandoned den of some animal and disappears into the darkness. No matter--you'll take this bone left behind instead!	+1 Bone
	Much to the lizard's dismay, you shoo it off of the rock and begin to give chase. It has such a funny run! It darts back and forth, giving you a good show. It finally dives into a hole in the rocks and your fun is over. You notice something glinting among the pile of rocks and scoop it up happily. Winner winner!	result unconfirmed: 2-5 SC
	The lizard moves faster than you expect. It's built for covering the rough terrain and is small and agile, whereas you...well, you're not. You lose sight of it and find yourself perched on a sunning rock. If it's good enough for the lizard, it's good enough for you! You sprawl out on your belly, enjoying the warmth from the rock and the sun on your back.	+3 HP
	Much to the lizard's dismay, you shoo it off of the rock and begin to give chase. It has such a funny run! It darts back and forth, giving you a good show. It finally dives into a hole in the rocks and your fun is over. Oh well.	N/A
Investigate the rocks	Lizard-smizard! It's not worth bothering the tiny thing. There's bound to be something tucked away among the rocks. After a few moments of searching, you unearth a tiny little skull. Wicked! The skull seems to scare the lizard, and it darts into a hole, not wanting to risk being eaten by a long-dead bird.	+1 Crow Skull
	The lizard can keep its warm sunning rock; you want nothing to do with it. It watches as you poke around the rocks, following your nose to a bright feather of a roadrunner. Your joy at finding something is lost on the lizard, and its gaze seems far too judgmental for your tastes.	+1 Roadrunner Feather
	The rocks are rocky and...more rocky. Your paws only get dried out and scuffed up as you search, ultimately revealing a whole bunch of nothing. The lizard seems quite amused as it watches you fail. You swipe at it in irritation, causing it to dart away.	N/A

Snow in this area is a rare sight, and you feel a wave of excitement. This is something that won't happen again anytime soon!
Run!	You jump into the snow, running and rolling around in it. It feels so good that you don't want to stop, and you almost force yourself to gather your thoughts again and think like the responsible wolf you are.	+10% Energy
	Running in circles and rolling in the snow brings even more joy than you expected. You're so focused on having fun that you completely forget the ground may be slippery and dangerous. You suddenly land on your side, feeling a sharp pain.You have to be careful next time!	Illness: Open Wound
		result unconfirmed: If Immune:
Sniff	A faint scent reaches your nose. The cold air and wind make it a bit harder to keep track, but after some time, you finally see the tasty source of the smell.	+1 Donkey Carcass
	A strange scent catches your attention, and at first, you're not sure if you should follow it. Unidentified footprints are partly covered by the snow, and you follow them. After some time, you discover a strange item that clearly belongs to a human. But what can you do with it?	+1 Rusty Pickaxe
Season: Winter

A spinning cloud of dust moves with dizzying speed across the desert plain. It's coming right toward you!
Run!	You've got to get out of its path! There's not many places to hide in this place, but you manage to brace yourself behind a tall rocky cliff. You curl into a tight ball to avoid the dust and sand being blown into your eyes, nose, and mouth. The cliff keeps you safe, but it takes some time for the air to calm down. When you stir, you're covered in sand, but at least the sand nap was nice.	+4% Energy
	You're running so fast and without thought that it's not the dust devil that's nearly your downfall; a poorly placed paw leaves a slice in your pad from a sharp rock. You manage to find cover, but barely.	-2 HP
	You tear across the landscape in the opposite direction, not stopping for a breath. At last you slow, coming to a halt to suck in air like a fish gasping for breath. The dust devil is far off now, and can't hurt you. Now... where were we?	N/A
Take cover!	A small cave in a nearby rockface gives you the opportunity you need. By the smell, the den is clearly inhabited, but it's empty for now. Looks like whoever owns this place has stashed some den items at the back for safe keeping. Sweet!	+1 Large Branch
		+1 Large Leaf
		result unconfirmed: 1 Large Rock
	You manage to squeeze yourself into a crevice, avoiding the majority of the debris. Once the devil passes, you stumble out into the aftermath. The landscape has changed, and you sniff around for a while to see if there's anything that got churned up. There!	result unconfirmed: 1-3 SC
	You manage to squeeze yourself into a crevice, avoiding the majority of the debris. It may not be the most comfortable position, but it lets you rest your paws for a bit while the dust devil passes. Talk about being in between a rock and a hard place.	+2% Energy
	You manage to squeeze yourself into a crevice, avoiding the majority of the debris. Once the devil passes, you stumble out into the aftermath. The landscape has changed, and you sniff around for a while to see if there's anything that got churned up. Just dust, dust... and more dust!	N/A
Season: Summer

A peculiar looking quail struts in front of you, looking like it's very busy doing...quail things. What do quails do, anyway?
Approach	Such an interesting looking bird! You approach it, crawling low to show you mean it no harm. It eyes you warily and the closer you get, the more agitated it grows. A paw step closer and with a loud trilling it flies up, throwing an herb right in your face as it makes its escape.	+1 Oregano
	Such an interesting looking bird! You approach it, crawling low to show you mean it no harm. The bird doesn't notice you, seemingly preoccupied with something at its feet. As you move closer, the quail suddenly notices you and leaps away with angry chirps before flying off. You see something glinting in the dirt and snatch it up. Jackpot!	+1-5 SC
	You'd like to chat, but the bird is having no part of it. It flies away, leaving you to your own devices. Oh well. It's a nice spot to sit and recouperate some energy, at least.	+2% Energy
	The bird notices you before you've even taken a step toward it, and disappears into the sky.	N/A
Follow	The quail seems precoccupied, so you take your chances and follow along at a distance. It inspects the discarded meal of a condor before moving on. It may not care about the condor feather laying nearby, but you do!	+1 Condor Feather
	Following the quail doesn't pique your interest nearly as much you thought it would. It struts around aimlessly and your frustration grows. A familiar scent draws your attention, and you change paths to bring a useful herb back to your pack.	+1 Chaparral
	You follow the peculiar bird. After a while you grow bored, and decide that it's a better idea to relax before heading on your way.	+1% Energy
Antagonize	Birds are fun to chase--especially ones as funny looking as this one. You pounce at it, and receive a face full of dirt for your troubles as it kicks it up while flying off. After coughing out brown spittle, you notice the bird's quick getaway has unearthed a treasure.	+1-3 SC
	Oh, what a perfect opprotunity! You bide your time, and with a great leap you come so close to the bird that you can almost taste it. With a loud shriek it flies away, but no matter; your blood is pumping and a thrill runs through you. What fun!	result unconfirmed: 5% Energy
	This quail looks rather bored. Time to spice things up! You leap at it and nearly succeed in snatching it up, but the quail darts away and disappears into the brush.	N/A

A very busy Gila woodpecker is sitting on the top of a cactus, looking around nervously, as if it has something to hide
Wait	You observe the bird until it flies away, and discover a huge hole in the cactus, which serves as the woodpecker's nest. You don't find anything particularly valuable, but you do come across something that could be useful later.	+1 Aloe
	As soon as the bird is gone, you leave your hiding spot to investigate the cactus. You find a hole that serves as the woodpecker's nest, but there is nothing interesting inside. Despite your disappointment, you don't give up because you can still detect a faint scent of something interesting nearby. You find it a few steps away from the cactus.	+1 Bone
Intimidate	With a lowered head and bared teeth, you display your most intimidating side, threatening to attack if your demands aren't met. All you want is what's hidden in the cactus; a small price compared to sparing the bird's life, right? The woodpecker sighs and takes out a small item, which it later throws at you with the greatest disdain it can express.	+1 Vulture Talon
	Waiting for the bird to disappear would be a waste of time. You step out with bared teeth, but the woodpecker laughs at you and flies away. You aren't a threat, and now you feel a bit embarrassed.	N/A
Season: Spring

A large and very hairy tarantula eyes you from a nearby rock.Hmm...friend or foe?
Pounce	This spider isn't so big! You pounce at it, aiming to squish it under your paws. Ha! Piece of cake. You're such a big, ferocious wolf. That spider didn't stand a chance.	+10 HP
	You're not afraid of a little old spider! You pounce at it, but the spider is faster. It leaps for your face and a sharp sting pierces your muzzle. Ouch! By the time you get your bearings, the spider is gone and you're left feeling like you just ate something rotten.	result unconfirmed: Illness: Poison
		Already Sick: N/A
Poke	What a funny little thing! You boldly pad up to it and give it a good poke. Just before the spider leaps for your face in annoyance, you leap away with a laugh. Too slow!	+4 HP
	What a funny little thing! You boldly pad up to it and give it a good poke. The tarantula isn't in the mood to be messed with and before you can pull away, it bites you square on the nose and scuttles away.	-3 HP

This vibrantly colored gecko is hard to spot among the rocks. It's so tiny, too!
Poke	The gecko skitters away from your pestering, revealing a partially eaten butterfly. The wings are so pretty! You could make something with this.	+1 Butterfly Wing
	You prod the gecko gently with a paw, and it wiggles away, staring at you with curiosity in its gaze. You go to poke it again, but it darts around the rock and disappears. Peering over the ledge where it disappeared, you spot something oddly shaped and shiny. It kind of looks like a hoof! But why is it made of shiny human metal? Huh.	+1 Old Horseshoe
Chase	It may be faster than you, but who cares! Gecko chasing is good fun. You pursue the little creature across the dirt for a while before your nose picks up something delicious. Food! Gecko forgotten, you follow your nose to the carcass of a bighorn sheep. What a meal!	+1 Bighorn Sheep Ewe Carcass
	A chase is only fun if there's a reward at the end... and this time, you win! The gecko nearly got away, but your quick pouncing skills stopped its retreat in its tracks. Hmm... chewy and stringy.	+10% Hunger
	You begin to chase the gecko, but it soon tires of the game and disappears into a dark hole under a nearby rock. Now you'll have to find some other way to amuse yourself.	N/A

A rolling tumbleweed makes a rattling sound as it crosses your path. It moves with a purpose, almost like it's alive!
Check it out	You run toward the dried sphere. Your curiosity just won't let you ignore it. When you look closer, you clearly see that something is trapped in the maze of thin, dead branches.	+1 Large Branch
		+1 Large Leaf
		+1 Large Rock
	You quickly catch the tumbleweed, investigating it for a bit. There's nothing extraordinary about it but it's still fun to play with it. It's one of those rare moments when a toy finds you instead of the other way around.	+2 HP
	You catch the tumbleweed, absolutely certain that you saw something between the branches. It takes some time to check it carefully, but you find nothing. It seems it was only your imagination. Is the desert already playing with your senses?	N/A
Chase	When the tumbleweed rolls quite close, you catch a familiar scent that you need to check out. You run after the plant, noticing something trapped between the branches. Your nose has never failed you!	+2 Tobacco
	You let the tumbleweed roll for some time, and then you start chasing it, letting your inner puppy take control for a while. Not everything in life needs to serve a higher purpose. Small pleasures are important, too.	result unconfirmed: 2 HP
Season: Autumn

A small rodent walks quickly through the sand in front of you. It's so tiny that it doesn't even make your mouth water. No meat on that little thing. It freezes upon noticing you.
Offer Acorn*	The rodent is suspicious at first, but when you show it the acorn and place it in front of you, it feels encouraged enough to come closer and show you something in return. Oddly enough, it also looks like an acorn but has a herbal scent and tastes like medicine. You feel refreshed.	+10% Energy
Chase	While you don't plan on killing the rodent, there's nothing like a good chase to keep your skills sharp. You run towards the creature with a wide smile, but it manages to hide surprisingly fast. You keep trying to find its scent, but an overlapping scent from another direction distracts you. You have to check it out!	+1 Chaparral
	You jump after the rodent with one intention only: to sharpen your hunting skills and have fun. You have no intention of killing the little creature, but it's completely mortified when it notices you approaching. When you are close enough to hear its voice, it asks you to spare it and promises to give you something worth your while.	+1 Lucky Foot
	As soon as you take a step towards it, the rodent tries to escape, triggering your hunting instincts. You chase it for a while, but the creature knows this area way better than you, and it quickly hides so well that you have to give up. It's too small for your effort anyway.	N/A
Notes
* Option will only appear if you have an acorn