Coniferous Forest Explore Encounters

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

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Universal Encounters

Universal Encounters

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

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 bird swoops down in front of you, startling you momentarily, before it rudely lands on top of your head.
Offer Acorn*	Since the bird is clearly getting physical, you offer it an acorn as a distraction. The cedar waxwing checks it out, lifting it up and judging it for a while in its talons. Finally, it flies back to its home branch, only to swoop back down to you with another item in exchange!	+1 Rare Amusement Item
		+1 Lucky Foot
		+1 Acorn Recipe
		+1 Lucky Foot Recipe
Shake	You grasp the ground with your claws firmly and begin to shake around! The cedar waxwing didn't expect this. After struggling a bit to catch its balance, it drops off from your fur and flies away.	N/A
Notes
* Option will only appear if you have an acorn
Found in: Coniferous Forest, Taiga

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

You hear a violent scrabble and various hissing noises coming from nearby! You wander over to see a fisher in the throes of battle with a lynx.
Intervene	You jump in to separate them before it gets too bloody. You doubt the fisher had much of a chance in this situation, so you choose to defend the weaker one. The lynx hisses in defeat and slinks off to climb a nearby tree, giving the fisher a chance to thank you. It's best you take what they were fighting over.	+1 Rabbit Carcass
	You jump in to separate them before it gets too bloody. You doubt the fisher had much of a chance in this situation, so you choose to defend the weaker one. The lynx hisses in defeat and slinks off to climb a nearby tree, giving the fisher a chance to thank you. It's best you take what they were fighting over.	result unconfirmed: 2 SC
Negotiate	You approach them, using your charisma and intimidating stature to separate them with words, rather than brute force. Touched by your wisdom, they give you the item they were fighting over and go on their separate ways.	+1 Snake Quest Item
	You approach them, trying to use your silver tongue to enforce a temporary peace. The lynx uses your distraction to deal their final blow and runs off with their fresh dinner.	N/A
Steal	You take cover behind some ferns, slowly creeping up while the animals fight. Gently, with the very edges of your teeth, you nip the fresh carcass they were fighting over and begin to drag it away, bit by bit, until it's safe for you to take it home.	+1 Small Doe Carcass
	You take cover behind some ferns, but the animals heard you! While the fisher runs away, the lynx manages to grab something from off the ground and climbs a nearby tree, leaving you left alone and empty pawed.	N/A
Found in: Coniferous Forest, Taiga

A massive, majestic great grey owl is landing right in front of you!
Playful bow!	You invite the owl to a hunting contest! The two of you set your sights onto the same weasel. The owl chooses to hunt from above. Needless to say, you were the victor. Impressive!	+1 Weasel Carcass
	(not recorded)	-1 HP
Taunt!	You growl at the owl, baring your teeth and insulting its hunting skills. You get into a small scuffle, but it takes only a few bites at its fragile wings for the bird to forfeit and fly away.	+3 Owl Feathers
	(not recorded)	-1 HP
Found in: Coniferous Forest, Taiga

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

Select a variant from the list below Warm Cold
A long-tailed weasel tries to slip past you, holding a rat carcass in its jaws.
Intimidate	You move in boldly, staring down the Long-Tailed Weasel with a curl of your top lip. It doesn't take long for the creature to drop what it was holding and run away. After all, who's boss around here?	+1 Rat Carcass
	You move in boldly, staring down the Long-Tailed Weasel with a curl of your top lip. It doesn't take long for the creature to run away. Sadly, it took its meal with it before you could stop it!	N/A
Kill	You don't waste a second and move to grab the poor weasel by the throat. In one shake it's dead, and you have a new meal!	+1 Weasel Carcass
	You don't waste a second and move to grab the poor weasel by the throat. Lucky for the weasel though, it sprints away at just the right second, leaving you alone, and with nothing to show for your attempt. Damn!	N/A
Found in: Mountains, Coniferous Forest, Prairie, Riparian Woodland, Swamp, Tundra, Rainforest

A northern goshawk is flying through the forest clearing. The squirrel it was chasing just dashed between your legs!
Hide It	You quickly sit down on the squirrel, mindful not to put your entire weight on the poor thing. You feel it wiggling and squirming under your butt. The goshawk circles above the trees, but eventually abandons the lost prey. Only once you're confident the bird is gone do you stand up, letting the squirrel go free. Confused, yet grateful for the rescue, the squirrel gives you something as a token of gratitude.	+2 Grouse Feather
	(not recorded)	(not recorded)
Eat It	The squirrel chose death by wolf.	result unconfirmed: 3% Hunger
	(not recorded)	(not recorded)
Reveal It	You bark at the goshawk to get its attention and show where its prey is hiding. The bird swoops down and grabs its dinner, not judging your moral choice. Something had to die so something else can live. To help you live longer, the goshawk shows you where it spotted a useful item.	+1 Healing Salve
Found in: Coniferous Forest, Taiga

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

Select a variant from the list below Warm Cold
As it gets darker and darker, you notice a snowshoe hare quietly hopping around its burrow, getting ready to forage for the night.
Ambush	You approach the hare's den, when it suddenly lets out a disturbed squeak. You try to grab the running critter by the leg before it's gone down the hole... Ack!	+1 Lucky Foot
	You dash through the shrub, but the hare hides in its burrow! Digging only uncovered some shiny items, but sadly not the animal.	result unconfirmed: 2 SC
	You dash through the shrub, but the hare hides in its burrow! Darn, it got away.	N/A
Follow it	You follow the hare into its burrow and find a lot of unsettling things, like hare feet, hare skulls... What happened here? Who knows. You grab something and quickly run away before the hare jumps at your throat.	+1 Lucky Foot
	(not recorded)	+1 Random Lucky Foot Recipe
	You attempt to follow the hare, but before you can find the entrance to its burrow, a raptor swoops down and grabs it!	N/A
Found in: Coniferous Forest, Taiga, Tundra, Glacier

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

A two-barred crossbill is chilling on a branch. It has quite a special-looking beak. Perhaps it can use it to find special things?
Offer Acorn*	You give the bird an acorn. As the bird tries to figure out what to do with it, a butterfly lands on your nose, making you go a little cross-eyed for a second. When you look back at the ground, the bird is gone, and the acorn is, too. Drat!	+1 Baltimore Checkerspot
	(not recorded)	+1 Acorn Recipe
	You give the bird an acorn, then watch as it hops around the object in confusion for a bit. It then flutters towards a rotten log and scratches at it. You approach and use your big paw to crack it open to find... a big, juicy larva! You eat it. Hm... Slimy, yet satisfying.	+5% hunger
Notes
* Option will only appear if you have an acorn
Found in: Coniferous Forest, Taiga

You have the feeling of being observed. When you look around, you notice a small bird watching you with curiosity.
Chat	You start a friendly chat, trying to look as harmless as possible. The bird feels quite confident when it's out of your reach, and it doesn't take long for you to laugh together and exchange news. One bit of news is the location of an interesting item the bird suggests checking out.	+1 Large Branch
		+1 Large Leaf
		+1 Large Rock
	You try to start a small chat, but you're not very skilled at it. After an awkward cough, you're about to give up when the bird becomes quite talkative all of a sudden. It seems it needed some company, and the fact that it's far beyond your reach gives it a lot of confidence. You end up having a good time and catching some interesting news about animals in this area.	+2 HP
	You sit right under the branch, testing out your small talk skills. However, the bird looks surprised and shy, unsure of your intentions or whether you're plotting something. Suddenly, it flies away without saying anything. That's rude!	N/A
Catch	You sit under the branch, trying to appear uninterested. Without warning, you turn around and catch the bird with one swift movement. You almost want to congratulate yourself for this flawless success.	+5 HP
	Step by step, you try to get as close as possible before making your final move. Suddenly, something cracks under your paw, making a noise that scares the bird away. Damn!	N/A
Found in: Tundra, Taiga, Coniferous Forest

A curious otter asks you to play! You're busy, but...the otter is too cute to resist.
Offer Acorn*	You offer the otter an acorn, curious about what they might need it for. In return, you receive a tightly rolled piece of paper. Interesting!	+1 Recipe: Playful North American River Otter
Have fun	The longer you look at the otter, the more it reminds you of a puppy. At this point, it would be just wrong not to play with them! You let the curious creature play with your fur and ride on your back. In return, they scratch you behind the ears in this annoying spot you always struggle to reach. The otter looks sad when you decide to leave, offering a small gift and asking you to come back sometime.	+1 Large Branch
		+1 Large Leaf
		+1 Large Rock
	Everyone needs a moment to relax, and it may as well be right now. You spend some time with the otter, chasing it around and hiding behind the rocks. You have no idea how much time has passed, but it doesn't matter. You needed that!	N/A
Notes
* Option will only appear if you have an acorn
Found in: Tundra, Taiga, Coniferous Forest, Riparian Woodland, Swamp

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

Coniferous Forest-Exclusive Encounters

Coniferous Forest-Exclusive Encounters

You hear high-pitched chirping and fluttering. A northern long-eared bat is flying around you among the spruce trees! You can tell there are many more not too far away, but this one is really annoying.
Catch	You try jumping at it, but the bat flies away. You lean against a tree marred with claw marks from a bear, when the air around you suddenly smells quite sweet. The bear must have torn up a beehive earlier! You lick whatever is dripping down the bark. It makes you feel very warm inside.	+2 HP
	You wiggle your rump in place, then... jump! Tiny bones crunch in your jaw. Such a scarce snack isn't worth bringing home, so you finish it right where you stand. Not bad!	+5% Hunger
	Impressive jump! But... you missed.	N/A

Bloop! A little barn spider drops on a silken thread in front of your nose. Well, that's one way to make an entrance! You can feel its tiny eyes on you.
Blow on	You gently blow on the little friend, and when you do, the remains of a butterfly fall from its web above your head. The spider crawls back to the safety of its web, and you take the gentle wings of the butterfly with you.	+1 Butterfly Wing
	When you blow on the spider, it releases its hold on its thread and sails through the air, landing in a patch of herbs. What luck!	+4 HP
	The spider does not appreciate you blowing on it, and quickly scrambles back up into the safety of its web.	N/A
Say hello	You wonder how loud your voice is to the spider; you must sound like a giant! It waves a leg at you in response, and tells you of a tasty carcass nearby. When it was building its web last night, a fellow predator took down a deer and didn't finish all of it. Sweet!	+1 Whitetail Carcass
	The spider lands on your nose and taps its legs in a friendly manner. It requests a helping paw to a nearby tree to spin its next web, and you happily agree. It's nice to help a small friend from time to time.	+1 HP
	Its voice is very tiny, but the spider returns the greeting before retreating to its web. You're a bit too big for comfort!	N/A

A majestic owl flies past you in a grand manner, as if showing off. It lands nearby and twists its head around to look at you in interest.
Show off	The owl isn't the only one that can show off! You puff your chest out and stand as tall as you can, trying to look strong and fierce. The owl seems to approve, because it tosses you the remains of its leftover meal. What a big, bad wolf you are to impress an owl.	+3% Energy
	You raise your tail and hold your head high, strutting toward the owl confidently. It peers at you and chirps a soft hoo before flying off. Its approval fills you with pride and you hold your head high as you continue on your way.	+3 HP
	Putting on a show for the owl, you puff your chest out and let out your best howl. When it comes to an end, you notice the owl has disappeared. Maybe you need to work on your singing voice...	N/A
Play	It seems like you've caught the owl on a good day. As you leap into the air, it flies up and dives at you before flying up again and repeating the movement. It's like a dance of air tag! It doesn't last long, but you feel refreshed as you bid the owl farewell.	+7% Energy
	You bow down, inviting the owl to play. It puffs up and leaps into the air, striking at your face with its talons before flying off. Jeez, guess it didn't want to play!	-3 HP
	The owl stares at you when you try and coax it to play, not budging from its perch. Eventually you give up and leave the owl to do its grumpy owl things. You'll just find someone else to play with!	N/A

Bumblebees cluster around some flowers, bouncing gently in the air as they go from bloom to bloom, harvesting nectar.
Explore the flowers	Where flowers grow, there's bound to be more useful things, like herbs! You sniff around the clusters of flowers, taking care not to disrupt the bees. A bit of mullein is growing nearby and you gently pluck it and leave the bees in peace. Time to stash this!	+3 Mullein
	Searching through the flowers, it's mostly weeds, but you manage to find a small bit of yarrow staking its claim in the dirt. Definitely more useful than flowers.	+2 Yarrow
	As you sort through the flower patches, you let your nose distinguish between the different shades of yellow to what you're looking for: dandelion! The bees aren't very interested in it, but it will be handy to your pack.	+1 Dandelion
	You try and investigate the flowers, but the bees begin to get agitated. They swarm angrily around your face, and you're forced to back off. One even manages to sting you, but you resist the urge to swat at them. The bees are grumpy today and want nothing to do with you.	-2 HP
	As the bees float from flower to flower, you're hopeful that there will be some herbs around. You scent everything, but ultimately move on without finding anything. Only pretty, useless flowers!	N/A
Watch the bees	The sight of the bees is peaceful, and you decide to sit nearby and watch them for a while. They go about their business and don't seem to mind your presence. As time passes the bees slowly move off to find other flowers, and once the last one is gone, you decide to get back to your patrol. The glint of cones catches your eye, and you scoop them up on your way out.	+3-5 SC
	It's so peaceful to listen to the bees as they hum and go about their work. It makes you tired just watching it! You're lulled into a restful state and when you notice the bees moving off, you have to force yourself to your paws. You could stay here all day! Setting your paws on the path ahead, you feel refreshed as you set out.	+4 HP
	The bees going about their business is fascinating to watch, but it makes you feel inadequate. You can't let them work harder than you! You only stay for a brief moment before moving on.	N/A
Season: Spring

The sounds of clashing antlers and angry snorts lead you to two stags locked in combat. They don't notice you at all. As they charge at each other again, their antlers become interlocked.
Wait for the winner	Both stags are intent in their fight, becoming more and more aggressive with each second. It's a show you want to watch until the end! Suddenly, with a strange cracking sound, their antlers fall to the ground, leaving both creatures surprised when they discover their suddenly harmless state. They both run away in opposite directions, as if ashamed to be seen.	+1 Entwined Antlers
	You don't even need to hide yourself; both stags are too absorbed in their fight. The more you watch, the more interesting it gets. You even begin rooting for one of them in silence. After a while, they stop and start chasing each other to fight again somewhere else. Now you can't see who the winner is! When you check their fighting spot, you notice something shiny in the dirt.	result unconfirmed: 1-3 SC
	You decide to stay and wait for the fight to end. Stepping in would be too risky at this point. The deer would make for a good meal... but the show is so captivating that you genuinely start rooting for them instead of worrying about your appetite. After a long and exciting fight, the winner triumphs, but you're upset that it isn't the stag you rooted for.	N/A
Use the opportunity	Both stags are tired and unaware of your presence. You decide to choose the winner of their fight yourself. The chosen one will return to its herd, while the other one will become your meal.	Whitetail Carcass
	It's a risky step, but the reward is worth it. You step in, attacking one of the stags in the hope that it's already tired. To your surprise, it not only evades you but also charges at you with fury. A sharp pain spreads through your body, leaving a bloody mark. You will need to visit your herbalist.	Illness: Open Wound
		If Immune: -4 HP
Season: Autumn

Bright spots of light blink in and out of existence in the warm dark air of the forest. What a pleasant show!
Follow their path	The bugs seem to form a line as they bob in the air, and you do your best to follow. There's a certain thrill in not knowing where you'll end up. The bugs settle in a clearing, and your nose leads you to a familiar scent. Good thing you followed the lights, eh?	+2 Redwood Sorrel
	As you follow the blinking lights, you can't help but wonder where your path will lead. You weave through the trees, and the bugs pause near a cluster of herbs, as if showing you the way. How nice!	+1 Goldenseal
	The bugs don't give much light to your surroundings, but they're easy enough to track. Placing your paws carefully, you make your way after them. You end up tripping over something small, and eagerly snatch it up. By the time you look back up to follow the bugs, they have disappeared.	+1 Lucky Foot
	You're not sure where the line of lights will lead you, but you decide to follow them anyway. Their path varies and doesn't follow a normal pattern, and before long you're far off from any path you know. Perhaps it's time to turn back.	N/A
Catch!	With a happy yip, you leap into the air and bat at the fireflies, trying to catch them in your paws. It doesn't really work very well and they quickly fly off, but at least you had fun!	+5 HP
	The lights beckon you, and you can't just leave them be. They're practically begging to be caught! With powerful leaps you jump at them, managing to catch a few and trap them between your paws on the ground. The success gives you a rush, and you keep catching them until you eventually tire.	+2 HP
	Every time you leap at them, the fireflies fly higher and higher into the sky until they're far too high to even waste the energy trying to get them. They dance through the air and seem like they're teasing you--but surely, bugs can't tease... right?	N/A
Season: Summer

A beautiful merlin has landed in front of you! Its wise gaze beckons you to exchange knowledge.
Attack!	The bird doesn't expect your speed; it tries to get away, but a well-placed paw puts an end to that idea. Maybe you'll get smarter just by eating it.	+1 Merlin Carcass
	You don't need any bird knowledge! Your brain is far superior. In one swift movement you leap at the bird, but it takes to the air faster than you thought possible. Something shiny glints where it was sitting, and the lure of riches is too much for you to ignore.	+1-4 SC
	You may be fast, but you're not that fast. The merlin isn't quite the easy catch you thought it would be, but it did leave behind some scraps of a recent meal. Better than nothing.	+10% Hunger
Speak	As you approach, the merlin flicks something off of its perch at your paws and flies off without a word. Huh...guess it didn't need these?	+2 Amusement Scraps
	The bird tolerates your presence as you move closer, intending to see if it knows anything useful. When it doesn't make a peep, you mention a rodent nest you happened upon nearby. This piques its interest, and it shows you a patch of herbs before flying away. Your herbalist will love these!	+2 Carrionflower
	The merlin knows better than to trust a wolf. Before you can open your jaws to speak, it takes to the air, diving at your head briefly to make a point, and disappears into the sky. Jerk.	N/A

You spot two ravens flying around each other and tussling on the ground. It appears as if they are fighting, but upon second glance, you realize they are just having fun.
Join	Careful not to scare the birds away, you express your friendly attitude with a wagging tail and a smile as you join them. Rolling on the ground, you invite the ravens to land on you and play. They're essentially little wolves with wings!	+10% Energy
	You cannot contain your excitement, and you let out a soft whine as you approach the birds. The ravens can feel your friendly attitude, and they accept you by starting to tease you playfully, using you as a giant, moving toy. You have a lot of fun, but after some time, you start to feel unwell and bid them farewell.	Illness: Influenza
		Already Sick: N/A
		If Immune: -2 HP
Chase	The longer you observe the birds, the more you want to have some fun, too. With an excited bark, you start chasing the ravens, completely ignoring their cries of annoyance! They actually seem upset but it only adds to your fun. Eventually, the birds vanish among the trees, and you notice they left something behind.	+3 Amusement Scraps
	You enjoy observing the ravens but being a part of the fun is even better! You jump at the birds with an excited bark, chasing them around. After a while, a strong, tasty scent reaches your nose, making you forget the birds. As you watch them flying away, you wonder if it was their plan to lead you here so they could ditch you. Even if it's true, you don't mind...	+1 Moose Cow Carcass
	Your definition of fun is a bit different, and the birds don't respond well to your excitement when you charge at them with a smile. The chase is intense but short-lived as the ravens quickly outsmart you, vanishing among the trees.	N/A
Season: Winter

A woodpecker clings to a nearby tree, it's head buried in a hole. Suddenly it yanks back, a squirming insect trapped in its beak! The bug disappears in one swallow and the woodpecker watches you with interest.
Sniff	The hole its foraging in is large, and your nose picks up some goodies lying in wait--but first, the bird has to leave. Once it realizes you're not a threat, it goes back to looking for bugs. You patience pays off when it finally flies off and you're able to investigate the hole. Herbs!	+1 Feverfew OR +2 Garlic
	Waiting for the bird to leave feels like an eternity. It finally flies off and you nearly get your nose stuck in the hole in your excitement. Something tangy like an herb sits in it, and you nibble on it curiously. Refreshing!	+5 HP
	Once the bird leaves, it's time for you to reap the rewards that are in that hole. Or...were. It's barren when you investigate it; not even a tiny little bug remains.	N/A
Pounce	The woodpecker is low enough that you can reach it, and you wait untl it ducks its head back into the hole to pounce. It never stood a chance! It falls to the ground limply, a bug still in its beak.	+1 Woodpecker Carcass
	Waiting until the woodpecker is distracted by the hole again, you pounce as its head disappears. To your dismay, the woodpecker manages to escape your grasp and flies off high out of your reach. So much for that idea! you decide to check out the hole instead, and find some scraps left behind by the bird.	+2 HP +5% Hunger