#darkrangercore

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A faint memory

Hello dear ranger, Long time no see. The snow is starting to melt and I know I have been away for a very long time. But I have come to check in again. You have met many creatures no, friends while I was away? That is great news to hear! You managed to grow this far I am proud of you dear ranger. You met with the mosslings of the forest and they welcomed you to their fair. Not only that You met with the dwarves of the iron hilts to earn new weapons and learn to mull their drinks! Now, dear ranger you not only met friends, but you learned new dangers and overcome them?  You fought against the Root King and his army. Saving the village of the mosslings. You saved the dwarves from the yonder dragon and finally the biggest challenge you overcame was the year. You know the villagers are saying it was the year of the frost night. Meaning now we ring in the new year of the Melt hopefully it is a wonderful one dear ranger. If not I am sure the new friends you have made so far will help you along your journey. Now you are setting off to the land of Gravos the land of the Lava barbarians. I heard they are a sturdy yet kind people despite their exterior. Good luck dear ranger until we meet again at the next night fall. I shall return dear ranger, No dear friend.  

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A little taste of spring

Hello dear ranger, remember as you walk along the path covered in Moss draping the cobblestone as a mosaic much as you wish to turn back. Think of how far you've come. Think of the little taste of spring, The little taste of spring. What is that you may ask? That is a little bit of crisp fresh air and morning dew hitting your face as you inhale the valley in front of you. Remember as you watch, the berries grow off of my My sister, she will guide you safely through your clearing in your path. Do not be afraid. Do ranger to also take a rest as needed when you tire, remember as you lay down your head next to fields and woods of animals playing as you listen to the birds trip their last chirp before their rain comes. You know dear ranger there is a saying when it comes to March the month of which we're in it goes on but there's also another saying some people choose to say in like a lion out like a lamb that also apply to many other months. You've scaled mountains and climbed peaks. You've danced with ghosts in the past few weeks, but also you've listened to stories of bakers and potters and little Millers who live with their daughters. But dear ranger, remember that this is almost the end of a very deep winter. It's not quite spring but once it is it will be the beginning. Life is going to flourish and so are you so do not give up to your ranger for there is another year in stored for you.

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Rangercore things to do this fall

Make pumpkin bread to take on travels

Carry corn for the crows you see to let them know you are a visitor and no threat

Feel the crunch of leaves under your feet as you travel through small forests

Walk through a pumpkin field near your companion

Pick fresh apples from trees as your friends catch them below as the fresh autumn air fills your lungs

Make acorn squash with warm butter and brown sugar roasted over a fire

Sip stew when traveling to keep warm during the night

Sew a new patch on your pants as the sky fades to night

Watch the village from afar put its Halloween festival on as you hum into the night on the road again

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Things to do during travels during a warm summer's night

A list for any adventuring party includes making merry with fellow travelers here are some things you can do  1. Make a meal, nothing beats a good meal next to a fire with a cool breeze gently grazing your skin as you help your friends make fresh meals with items packed and foraged  2.Stargazing it’s august-September the skies are usually crystal clear unless stormy maybe you may find a wish,a meteor, or a strange man with a pale woman running from some witches. 3. Conversation nothing beats conversation on a hot night its great distraction and you get to know your friends around you. It helps build deeper connections. 4. Listen just listen to the sounds around in silence before drifting to sleep wolves howling nearby, wind hitting trees, rivers running, or ocean hitting the sand, it’s an experience many must take in it’s your memory your stories no one else can experience or take it from you.

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A sleep in a tavern

Dear Ranger, As you lay on your feathered pillow listening to the wind of a cold winter's night. Think of your travel. Think of the beginning in a small little village in a small little country. Out in the open. Think of the steps you have climbed,The creatures you befriended, The ones you traded with, And the ones you passed. Think of the sun as it shined through the trees or the meadows you saw straw sticking out of. Think of the doe as she lay with her child. Think of the winter cold as it swept in touching all with a chilly kiss. Think dear Ranger as you pay for your lodgings. Being indoors does not make you less outdoors it can be an adventure as much inside an inn as it is out there. Think dear Ranger before you dream of the winter festival you enjoyed with the villagers of this new town. Now dream dear ranger drift off in your river of sleep. And for you dear ranger have a sweet dream of your happy holiday.

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A Rainy day

Dear Ranger, As you wake up this morning listen to the sound of the pitter-patter of rain as it hits your tint. Listen to the breeze rush through my canopy as droplets hang from my leaves like crystals. Remember the snow is beginning to melt as the grass starts to peak through. See the mushrooms beginning to spore on my body as the owls rest in my chest. Now, dear Ranger as you pack your watered-down things as you think today may weigh you down. Remember the silence and wonder in the rain. Yes, mud may swallow you as you tread up my hills or water slicks your footing on rocks. But soon you will reach the top as the rain dries there will be a pass as snow slashes at your face like emotions. You see the darkness of the night wondering am I alone? But you are not my dear Ranger you will never be fully alone. The owl is my watcher following you making sure you reach your destination safely. Those impasses mean they will pass. Soon the snow will melt forever and the rain will dry. Just like your tears and emotions, it leaves room for openness in the spring to come. Now My dear Ranger when you reach my meadow at the top my owl will rest in my chest again as the deer come to graze nearby. You may take solace in this, but you stayed determined and reached my valleys and meadows at the end. I am proud of you, dear ranger. Now, as you unpack, do not be frightened. The meadow my child will care for you until you are ready to tread on your next adventure. You may now rest and you may now breathe. 

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Rangercore Etsy shops for every casual ranger or more (warning little pricy will make a not so pricy list in the future)

Here is a list of Etsy shops I have recently bought from for working on my casual wear and Ranger fit Shop 1 Folk of the Wood mainly archery and elven themed they sell cowls and capes: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FolkOfTheWood?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=238720959  Shop 2 Fell and Fair more on the battlefield compared to high fantasy sells well made not just ranger is sold here but just overall armor and leathers: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FellAndFair?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=470098339 Shop 3 Moyamensing good arm bracers and cowls mostly accessories: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Moyamensing?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=656105307 Shop 4 is Cletic Fusion Design sells great winter clothes that are casual good for snow and water terrain: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CELTICFUSIONDESIGN?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=235956337 Shop 5 Cloak Closet a shop that has summer wear cloaks good for dry seasons for they are unwaxed and unlined: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CloakCloset?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=170628368 Shop 6 The Caped Companion sells mostly mantles and cloaks that are warm:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCapedCompanion?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1061681161 Shop 7 Valkyrie Custom wear mostly Norse inspired clothes made for SCA quality events: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieCustomWear?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=586841745 8 Chicken vicious shop that sells mostly Viking inspired and some ranger wear: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChickenVicious?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=825076868 These are all I have currently, I, will reblog when I update with more thank you for those who read 

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Things to remember when on travels

1. Do not just enjoy wildlife enjoy the locals they know about the area and can teach you 2. Respect the land and return rocks do not take without giving the earth is made on trades 3. Leave small tokens sometimes not everything has to be a trade but can be an offering the woods are peaceful and safe when taken care of 4. Do not disrespect those who reside in the woods they can be befriended if careful but do not give your name  5. Before entering a wooded area make sure of buddy systems and take someone with you especially in winter it's dangerous 6. When resting make sure to clean up after yourself  7. Remember to pack water and to leave creatures alone if they do not wish to be handled friendship with animals is built as if with a person