Deciduous Forest Explore Encounters

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

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Universal Encounters

Universal Encounters

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

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 Deciduous Forest.

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 beaver appears startled at your sudden appearance, it seems to be in the middle of collecting materials.
Chase	You take off after the beaver, barely leaving it any chance to react! You reach it and kill it swiftly.	+1 Beaver Carcass
	You immediately take off after the beaver, prompting it to turn on its heels and run. Unfortunately it got away, and took its supplies with it!	N/A
Growl	You let out a low growl, glaring menacingly at the beaver. It takes no time in running away, clearly terrified of your presence. As you move forward, you notice it left something behind in its panic!	+1 Large Branch
	You growl at the beaver and in its haste to get away, it leaves you a strange item.	+1 Random Cave-Building Material Recipe
	(not recorded)	result unconfirmed: 1 Random Rare Jay Recipe
	You let out a low growl, glaring menacingly at the beaver. It takes no time in running away, clearly terrified of your presence. Sadly, it leaves nothing behind.	N/A
Found in: Deciduous Forest, Grasslands, Coniferous Forest, Prairie, Riparian Woodland, Taiga, Swamp

A blue jay is aggressively chasing and screaming at another bird - presumably one that got too close to its nest. In the chaos, you notice something fall to the ground in front of you.
Offer Acorn*	You ignore the feather and offer the bird an acorn instead. Distracted and curious about your gift, it abandons the intruder. After a few hops around you, the bird drops a small trinket before flying away with the acorn.	+1 Lucky Foot
		+1 Random Rare Amusement Item
		+1 Random Acorn Recipe
		+1 Random Lucky Foot Recipe
		+1 Random Toy Recipe
		+1 Random Jay Recipe
Take	You found a blue feather! You stash it away for later.	+1 Blue Jay Feather
	Oh! You found something interesting! You stash it away for later.	+1 Recipe: Blue Jay Feather Decor
	You couldn't find what dropped. But while you're here, you notice a herb!	+1 Random Herb
Notes
* Option will only appear if you have an acorn
Found in: Deciduous Forest, Grasslands, Mountains, Coniferous Forest, Prairie, Riparian Woodland

A small fluffy bunny sits alert in the grass.
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
	(not recorded)	+1 Rabbit Carcass +1 Lucky Foot Recipe
	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
Found in: Grasslands, Deciduous Forest, Riparian Woodland, Prairie, Coniferous Forest, Swamp, Rainforest

An Eastern Chipmunk is perched upon the tree trunk, gingerly washing itself. As it notices you it leaps from the trunk and scurries off.
Follow	You follow the scurrying critter and it leads you to its burrow. You find an acorn lying on the ground outside.	+1 Acorn
	You follow the scurrying critter and it jumps and climbs up a tree. Curious.	N/A
Sniff Around	You catch a scent of something yummy!	+1 Spicebush Swallowtail
	You sniff around the tree trunk but find nothing interesting.	N/A
Found in: Deciduous Forest, Grasslands

A groundhog is standing upright, checking for danger. At your approach it lets out a loud screech. What's up with that guy anyway? You're just walking through... You could've sworn you'd seen him yesterday, too.
This encounter does not provide any options	N/A	N/A
Found in: Deciduous Forest, Mountains, Grasslands, Coniferous Forest

Select a variant from the list below Warm Cold
You spot this small least weasel standing on a rock. How cute!
Play	The weasel jumps off the rock and darts around your feet, in a dizzying display of energy. It then mysteriously disappears and you feel more energised.	+10% Energy
Found in: Deciduous Forest, Grasslands, Mountains, Coniferous Forest, Prairie, Taiga, Tundra

You spot an opossum on a tree branch above. It watches you closely, wary.
Meanly Offer Acorn*	You nudge an acorn towards the opossum, suggesting you'll eat it and the duplicate opossums in its pouch if it doesn't scram.	+1 Acorn Recipe
Kindly Offer Acorn*	You nudge an acorn towards the opossum, suggesting it would be nice if it whispered a good word about you to other animals.	+1 Acorn Recipe
Notes
* Option will only appear if you have an acorn
Found in: Deciduous Forest, Grasslands, Riparian Woodland, Swamp

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

A red squirrel is perched on a branch, clasping what looks like a pinecone in its paws. It would be a shame if it dropped it...
Offer Acorn*	You think quickly and offer out an Acorn from your stash to the Red Squirrel. It seems excited by the prospect of a trade, and scarpers down to snatch it from you, leaving you something behind in the process!	+2 - 3 SC
	(not recorded)	+1 Random Acorn Recipe
Bark	You let out your loudest bark! The poor Red Squirrel clearly wasn't expecting that and was startled, dropping its pinecones in the process! Something falls to your paws! Hooray!	+2 - 3 SC
	You let out a loud bark, hoping to startle the Red Squirrel into dropping its pinecone. Unfortunately, it remained unperturbed and nothing dropped. Damn!	N/A
Notes
* Option will only appear if you have an acorn
Found in: Deciduous Forest, Grasslands, Mountains, Coniferous Forest, Riparian Woodland, Taiga

These two male Sharp-Tailed Grouse are making a lot of noise! Feathers fly as these ridiculous creatures viciously attack each other, scrambling for dominance over mating rights for a nearby female.
Break Up	You try to break up the fight, but they're too fixated on each other, flapping their wings in your face. Ack! You pftoo some of them out.	+1 Grouse Feather
	(not recorded)	+1 Grouse Recipe
	You growl and stand between them, absolutely done with the noise. They strut away, too proud to admit they're scared of being eaten.	N/A
Wait	You wait for the fight to finish, enjoying the drama. After the males are gone, you investigate the battlefield and find a very nice-looking feather!	+1 Grouse Feather
	You wait for the fight to finish, enjoying the drama. After the males are gone, you investigate the battlefield and find something interesting!	+1 Recipe: Grouse Feather Decor
	You wait for the fight to finish. Watching their weird mix between dancing and fighting is actually quite fun! One of the males seems to have a broken wing after it's all over, so you quickly end its suffering.	+5% Hunger
	You sit back and watch the fight, but after the males get tired and fly away, there's nothing interesting left.	N/A
Search	You decide to find the female they're fighting for. Aha! You kill her swiftly. The males don't even notice.	+1 Grouse Carcass
	You decide to find the female they're trying to impress, but she must have noticed you earlier. There's only a scent and some feathers left.	+1 Grouse Feather
	You search the area for grouse females, or.. anything, for that matter, but the plains are pretty, er, plain today.	N/A
Found in: Deciduous Forest, Mountains, Coniferous Forest, Prairie

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

This tom turkey is strutting and making drumming noises. Perhaps there are some females nearby he is trying to impress.
Stalk	You carefully and quietly follow the turkey, like a stealthy hunter in the night..	+1 Turkey Tom Carcass
	You carefully and quietly follow the turkey, like a stealthy hunter in the night.. You pounce, and.. Ow! Ouch.. damn! The turkey heard you coming and started pecking at you instead.	-2 HP
	You carefully and quietly follow the turkey, like a stealthy hunter in the night.. Aww. It seems to have heard you and has managed to escape! Maybe next time.	N/A
Found in: Deciduous Forest, Grasslands, Prairie, Riparian Woodland, Swamp

In a flurry of feathers, a robin flies in front of your face, startled into flight by your passing!
Watch	You're just as surprised as the bird! It flies circles around your head making a variety of sounds, as if it's scolding you for your intrusion. The bird eventually flies off, and you narrowly avoid the poop bomb it directs your way. Ha!	+3% Energy
	You're just as surprised as the bird! It flies circles around your head making a variety of sounds, as if it's scolding you for your intrusion. Eventually it decides you've been scolded enough and flies off to do its birdy business.	N/A
Snatch	You reach up with a paw and snatch the bird right from the air! Its cries cut off abruptly, and the silence is welcome. Now that's more like it!	+5% Energy
	You reach up with a paw and snatch the bird right from the air! Its cries cut off abruptly, and it drops limply to the ground. Easy meal! You finish it in one gulp, but the meat tastes wrong. Blech!	Illness: Diarrhea
		If Immune: N/A
Found in: Grasslands, Deciduous Forest, Riparian Woodland, Prairie

A large black widow has just started spinning its web as night approaches. It's hauntingly beautiful and almost hypnotizing to watch.
Get a closer look	Moving quietly, you pad closer to the spider and stop a few inches away to watch it work. It doesn't seem to mind, and you find yourself entranced for quite a long time. What a wonderful little worker!	+10 HP
	You inch closer to the spider, trying to be quiet and move slowly so as not to interrupt it. It seems your presence isn't welcome, though--the spider lunges at your nose and tries to take a bite, before quickly retreating to the top of its web to watch you from a safe distance. Gosh, that was lucky. That bite could have been nasty!	N/A
Keep back	Black widows aren't known for being very friendly, so although it's tempting to stay and watch, you decide to head in another direction. Scenting the air, your keen nose picks up an appetizing smell nearby. Dinner is served!	+1 Raccoon Carcass
	Black widows aren't known for being very friendly, so although it's tempting to stay and watch, you decide to head in another direction. Try as you might, you can't pick up any smells or hear anything of note. Maybe you should have stayed and watched the spider after all.	N/A
Found in: Deciduous Forest, Prairie

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

A beautiful red cardinal sings its song on a branch above your head. How lovely!
Listen	You pause to listen to the sweet melody. The bird eventually flies off, dropping something useful for you!	+1 Butterfly Wing
	You pause to listen to the sweet melody. It lulls you into a sleepy state, and you rest for a short while. When you awaken, the bird is gone but you feel refreshed!	+3 HP
	You pause to listen to the sweet melody. After a while the bird flies off into the distance, its voice fading behind it.	N/A
Jump at	You leap up at the bird, successfully surprising it and taking it down with one bite! Delicious!	+1 Small Bird Meat
	You leap up at the bird, but you're far too slow. It avoids you easily and flies off in a flurry of feathers. The tree is a good place for a nap, and now you don't have to worry about bird poop, so you stretch out under the branches for a respite.	+2 HP
	You leap up at the bird, hoping for an easy catch, but you're too slow! The cardinal shrieks and flies off, disappearing into the distance. Drat!	N/A
Found in: Grasslands, Deciduous Forest, Prairie

Small and brightly colored, a little painted turtle stretches out on a nearby log, looking out over the territory. Is it watching for predators?
Inspect the log	The turtle slinks into its shell as you prowl around the log, looking for anything interesting. There! It's tiny and delicate, but it's a little fish skull! The turtle doesn't come back out of its shell as you scoop it up and head on your way.	+1 Catfish Skull
	Surely a hollow log like this must have something stashed in it! You inspect every inch of it, but come up empty-pawed. The turtle peeks out of its shell as you turn away, looking happy that you're leaving.	N/A
Play with the turtle	You shove your nose at the turtle, trying to encourage it to come out. It stays locked in its shell, and with a huff you flop at the base of the log, determined to wait the little creature out. It's not long before your eyes grow heavy and you begin to drift off. Your body jerks awake after what only seems like seconds--but the turtle is gone, and your body is sluggish with sleep. Ugh...best be on your way.	+4% Energy
	Trying to be gentle, you rock the turtle back and forth, trying to get it to come out. After a minute it pops its head out and you quickly shove your nose at it. What luck! Maybe--chomp! The turtle bites down on your nose and retreats back inside its shell. Your nose throbs and your eyes water. What a rude little reptile.	-2 HP
	The turtle disappears into its shell as you approach, and no matter how hard you try, you can't coax it out. Just a little game of kick the turtle shell, it's not so bad!	N/A
Found in: Coniferous Forest, Grasslands, Deciduous Forest, Riparian Woodland, Prairie

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

A familiar shape catches your attention. It's an owl, staring at you so intensely that it's a bit unnerving.
Bark	You start barking at the bird to scare it off, not wanting to be under its spooky gaze. The owl flies away, not willing to risk your wrath...	+1 Owl Feather
	You bark at the bird, and or good measure, you run after it for a while until its long gone from your territory. You pause mid-step when you notice something shiny on the ground.	+1-4 SC
	Feeling a bit uneasy, you start barking at the bird, but the owl ignores you and stays on its perch. What did you expect?	N/A
Chase	As you start running after the bird, you're able to gain ground after only a few strides. After nearly catching it more than once, the owl changes tactics and promises to give you something more interesting if you leave it alone. Hard to say no to that!	+1 Lucky Foot
	With a short bark of excitement, you run after the owl. Something shiny in the corner of your eye distracts you, causing you to lose sight of the bird. You shift your attention away from chasing the owl. Shiny is more interesting than a silly old owl, anyway.	result unconfirmed: 1-3 SC
	You try to chase the owl, but it vanishes within the blink of an eye. You're left wondering if the owl was even there in the first place.	N/A
Found in: Coniferous Forest, Grasslands, Deciduous Forest, Riparian Woodland, Prairie, Swamp

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

Deciduous Forest-Exclusive Encounters

Deciduous Forest-Exclusive Encounters

You spot a green Carolina anole resting on a tree branch. Its throat is enlarged, and its vivid colouring may mean it's not so good to eat.
Snack	You try to bite down on the lizard anyway. It's gone before you've even noticed - you've clenched your jaws around nothing but air. You sniff and dig around to try and find it, but there's nothing save for some branches.	+1 Large Branch
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What a struggle! This long-eared owl just caught a gray ratsnake!
Follow	The owl sits on a big oak to eat. As you observe in the hopes of getting some leftovers or a cool snake skin, the owl gets into a fight with a raccoon! You hear something fall to the ground in the commotion, so you steal it.	+1 Bone
	You try to follow the owl, hopeful for some leftovers, but the big bird claws you with its talons angrily!	-4 HP
Bark	You bark and growl at the big, fluffy owl. Spooked, it lands on a branch where a turkey is sleeping! Needless to say, the fowl fell right onto your head.	+1 Turkey Tom Carcass
	You bark and growl at the big, fluffy owl. It flies away, indifferent to your noises.	N/A

Loud, rhythmic knocking makes you feel like something is drilling into your head. A red-bellied woodpecker is the source of the irritating noise, of course.
Offer Acorn*	You offer it an acorn and ask if the bird could keep the noise down. It agrees and flies to a different branch, causing something to drop onto the ground.	+2-3 SC
	(not recorded)	+1 Random Acorn Recipe
Tap the Tree	You sit up and start tapping at the tree with your paws. They make quite a sound, too! The woodpecker starts a beat, and you bongo a melody. That was fun! The bird gives you a reward for being so musical.	+1 Snake Quest Item
	You sit up and start tapping at the tree with your paws. The bird watches you from above, utterly confused. You tap some more, but the bird flies away. At least it's quiet now.	N/A
Notes
* Option will only appear if you have an acorn

The forest is always full of various scents but only one type of creature feels foreign every time you feel its presence. When you follow the unusual scent, you discover a group of humans talking in front of an artificial structure that appears to be their place to sleep. How long do they plan to stay here?
Hide and sniff around	No need to reveal yourself; humans can be dangerous even without their weapons. Maintaining a safe distance, you sniff around the tent. One unsupervised bag remains open, and the scent is too tempting not to investigate. Shoving your nose in, you struggle a bit, but the effort is worth it. You discover some fresh fruits inside, definitely not like any you've seen before, but so tasty!	+3 HP
	It's best to remain hidden. Humans are full of surprises, and anything they use could be potentially dangerous. However, their bags may contain some tasty treats. Sniffing around the tent, you discover an unsupervised bag. The scent coming from the inside is so tempting that you put almost your entire head in. Suddenly, a voice and footsteps reach your ears. One of the humans must have heard you! In a panic, you manage to get rid of the bag and escape before they can discover you.	N/A
Approach	The humans could be dangerous, but this group seems quite harmless with their empty hands. Taking a step forward, you reveal yourself, and immediately sense a wave of fear emanating from the group. They start talking quickly, rummaging through their bags. You have no idea what they are saying, but the result is a piece of fresh fish thrown in your direction. Within seconds, all of the humans lock themselves in the tent, pretending that they have disappeared.	+1 Delicate Meat
	It's not easy to decide, but you take a step forward, ready to see what happens. Humans are unpredictable, and it's better to be prepared for anything. As expected, they stop talking, looking at you as if you planned to eat them. They aren't in a friendly mood and lock themselves in their tiny tent. No fun this time.	N/A
Season: Autumn

The sound of two tiny birds catches your attention. When you look up, you see them right above your head, focused on their flight and unaware of your presence.
Offer Acorn*	You're quite surprised to receive a small piece resembling dried meat with a faint scent of various herbs. The bird advises you to eat it, and suddenly everything becomes clear. Whatever it is, it possesses some healing properties.	+8 HP
Chase	There is no time to think twice about it. It's now or never! You run as fast as you can, trying to keep your prey in sight. Suddenly, you trip over a protruding root, which forces you to rest for a while. You don't catch the birds, but another familiar scent reaches your nose. A consolation prize and not at all delicious, but your herbalist will be happy about it.	+1 Burning Bush
	You start to run, determined to have at least one tasty snack. Suddenly, you hear a tiny voice from above. The bird proposes a trade: treasure if you leave them alone. Well, why not? It's not much, but the bird's idea of buying their life is so amusing that you decide to spare them both.	result unconfirmed: 1-3 SC
	With a wide smile, you start chasing the birds. You treat it as an excuse to stretch your legs and a good fun time. Everyone needs to relax from time to time.	N/A
Notes
* Option will only appear if you have an acorn

A group of brightly colored birds sits among the leaves of a tree above your head, chatting up a storm. You don't speak bird, but they seem to be gossiping about something.
What are you gossiping about?	The birds immediately stop chatting and glare at you. Your nosiness is not appreciated, it seems. One of them tosses something down to you and rudely tells you to go away. Fine then!	+1 Feverfew
	Little daggers shoot from the birds' eyes as they abruptly stop talking. It seems you're not welcome here. Too much wolf, not enough bird. You turn away, and they start up again, but softer this time so that you can't hear a word.	N/A
Pester	Time for a bit of fun! You leap at the tree, swatting at the dangling tail feathers of one of the birds. Your claw hooks into a feather and with a shriek the bird flies up as its plucked from its bum. The rest of the birds fly away before they meet the same fate, but no matter. You got your prize!	+1 Blue Jay Feather
	One by one you jump at each bird, but they're too high up for you to really pose a threat. They watch you in amusement as you leap into the air joyfully. Eventually you tire, and lay down beneath the tree for a break. What fun!	+2% Energy
	Birds are always up for a good game! You leap at them and with irritated cries they fly off to another tree, glaring at you from their beady little eyes. See? Fun!	N/A
Season: Summer

At first glance, this deer looks almost as if it's alive, but when you move closer, you realize that it's completely frozen and already torn into by another predator. What's most surprising is that you notice a tiny fawn by its side. It doesn't look at you and pretends to be invisible.
Check it out	You ignore the fawn, having a much bigger meal just in front of your nose. To your disappointment, the deer is hard as stone, almost as if it is made of ice. Trying to taste it would be a waste of time, so you instead investigate the area. It's calm and silent for now, but you get the feeling something may be lurking nearby. You spy something that you can take to your den.	+1 Large Branch
		+1 Large Leaf
		+1 Large Rock
	The deer looked promising from afar, and you don't want to believe that it would be impossible to take a bite, but the meat is hard as stone, and you don't have time to wait for warmer weather. You see some claw marks on the snow, and you see that you are not the first who wants to have a free meal. The fawn looks at you with fear, but you're not interested in it right now. Your eyes catch something shiny under the young deer's leg. It seems that someone lost some valuables. The fawn quickly runs away as soon as you lock your gaze on something else.	result unconfirmed: 1-4 SC
	When you move closer, you discover that the meat is so hard that trying to take a bite would end badly for your teeth. You want to try it so badly that with a heavy sigh, you lick it a few times in disappointment. You consider going after the fawn instead, but its skinny, scared frame wouldn't be much of a meal anyway.	+1 HP
	Happy and excited at first, you notice that the deer is hard as stone, and no matter where you try to take a bite, it's simply impossible. At least it will be equally impossible for anyone else. Perhaps you can come back here later? You consider going after the fawn instead, but decide to leave it in peace.	N/A
Try to take a bite	The task is difficult but not impossible. There are some parts of the deer soft enough to at least taste it. The meat is fresh and delicious, but you don't have enough time to struggle with it for more when it's almost completely frozen. You briefly think about taking the fawn, too, but your hunger is satiated for now. This little one is lucky today..	+4 HP
	You sniff the carcass, trying to find a softer spot that would allow you to take a bite, but no luck. You don't have time to wait for warmer weather, so you leave, disappointed that someone else will have a nice meal instead of you. For a brief moment, you consider going for the fawn, but you decide against it. It's not like it will be much of a meal anyway.	N/A
Season: Winter

Two very young fawns are having fun prancing around. They haven't noticed you, and there is no sign of other deer nearby. Do they know that it's dangerous to be far away from their herd?
Join them	You have to face the facts: your legs are not meant for prancing but you try your best, giving the fawns plenty of entertainment as you keep stumbling. There's no way for you to repeat their graceful jumps. The fawns can't stop laughing! Successful or not, it relaxes you enough to keep moving forward with fresh energy.	+4% Energy
	You join the fawns, trying to mimic their graceful jumps but your legs are definitely not meant to spring upwards like theirs do. You continue anyway and you realize after a bit that the fawns are observing you as if you've gone completely crazy.	N/A
Hunt	It's your lucky day. You don't even need to think about the strategy or calculate the chances when the fawns are so young. Hunger won't be an issue today.	+1 Meat Chunks [Small]
	What could go wrong? They're babies! You start chasing the fawns without putting much energy into it. Your lack of attention nips you in the butt, and both of them suddenly vanish as if they were never there. It seems they're smarter than you today!	N/A
Season: Spring