AS I’ve mentioned before, Ashe has a natural talent for the hunt. Her proficiency in archery, her eidetic memory --- it all lends to the sort of gifts that some argue only a descendant of Avarosa herself could be fortunate enough to bear. This all pales in comparison, however, to Ashe’s actual love of the hunt. It’s true that Ashe has a strong distaste for needless bloodshed, & longs for a future where war & rivalry don’t dictate her people’s every interaction, but hunting is a completely different category for her as well as her people.
Bear in mind that Freljordian culture is still her culture, even if she wishes to disentangle the previously inseparable blend of culture & politics. She’s been raised to believe that every death should serve a purpose, & in terms of wildlife, that purpose is food & resources --- clothing, weaponry, tools & even shelters. She does not, however, treat hunting as a sport or frivolous activity, because it isn’t . Her tribe never hunts & kills more wildlife than they deem necessary, & use up every piece of their game. Beyond its practical use, however, a hunting party does fulfill some social needs; some of the strongest bonds within a tribe are formed during these outings, & they often serve as proving grounds for the tribe’s youth. In a similar vein, it isn’t unusual for one’s worth to be showcased in their amount of kills or encounters --- particularly if the animals are of the more ferocious or useful variety. In that regard, hunting can serve as a badge of honor --- but even so, the tribe is highly pragmatic with each kill. As you can imagine, the social worth stretches far beyond the actual hunting party; some of the best fireside stories throughout the Freljord begin with ‘ while on a hunt . . . ’
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