Lore stood on the ramparts of Adobis looking out over the sandy landscape. Lore wore a black sleeveless shirt. and wine red pants, battered armor sat on his body.
Nine months has passed since Lore entered Adobis. Life was good for him right now. His magic had improved exponentially, and he had mastered the basics of the sword, and now studied fighting with different weapons. Currently his preferred choice in armament was two long swords. He could implement his mastery of the sword, and utilize his strength with both sword. A scarf made of flames hung around Lore's neck. He more than anything just liked how it looked and it kept him warm at night.
The moon was almost at its highest and so Lore began calling it a night. He made his way back to Lord Koba's house, and immediately sought out his bed. As always snoring was heard as soon as his face hit his pillow.
Lore woke up at his usual time before the sun had even crested the horizon. Only a faint pink lay near the eastern horizon. He ran the perimeter of Koba's home for nearly an hour. By the end he had worked up a sweat, and was short of breath. He removed a training chest plate that weigh seventy-five pounds, and some greaves that were twenty pounds each. He made his way indoors and washed himself off before departing for the dining hall.
Lore entered briskly, and looked up to see Lord Koba. He bowed and said "Good morning, Sir. Shall we eat and then work on my weaponry skills?" Lord Koba gestured for Lore to sit, and continued eating his breakfast, saying "Today we won't be doing weapons training, but going a hunting expedition. We're going to hunting mammotooth."
A mommotooth is a large feline animal. It's shoulders sat at about five feet. It's body is seven feet long. The bodies of such creatures were pure muscle, and you could see the power behind each movement.
"We shall be headed into the mountains for a month. There shall be three of us. You, Rita, and I shall all be there, but the brunt of the effort shall be on you. I'm expecting you to keep us fed, build shelter, and eventually hunt the Mammotooth". Koba finished his meal and departed the dining hall to prepare for the journey.
Lore started to contemplate what he should bring with him. He was going to bring his Advanced Fire Magic tome, which he studied practically religiously. He decides to bring two extra swords. His swords weren't high class so extras were a necessity. He'd bring extra garments, and some medicine for any ailments, and to help restore his mana.
Lore finally sat down and began eating a bowl of oats. with some fresh bread. Once his meal was finished he went to prepare everything he though he'd need. He decided to also bring a book on mental fortitude, and concentration which could increase one's mana capacity, and improve their mana output. Lore scrambled through his room grabbing everything he needed. He moved swiftly, and got a pack ready. Lore then made his way to the training hall to acquire his extra swords.
Rita and Koba stood waiting at the estates entrance, and an agitated look befell Koba's face.
Lore came running out of the estate, and hustled over Ms. Rita and Lord Koba. Everyone nodded at each other, and made their way out of the city. The mountain range they were headed to was named Dragon's Back Mountain; The peaks of the range looked like spines on a dragons back. If you traveled for a week farther south of Adobis you would eventually hit a frighteningly cold tundra, and this is where Dragon's Back was located. Snow faring creatures could be seen everywhere. Lord Koba's intimidating presence kept most low level creatures at bay, but any stronger monsters might attack. Luckily none were around currently.
After another whole day of walking through snow, Lore and the others could see Dragon's Back. They marched their way toward the mountain range. The explored the base of the mountains until they found a cave, and made camp. "We'll rest here, and begin our hunt tomorrow. Lore, start a fire and prepare some stew." Koba said swift and coldly. Lore removed one of the bundles of wood they brought, and created a cone of logs. He manipulated his mana to create fire and lit the logs. He placed a stand and pot over the fire with some water. Once the water began boiling, Lore the some potatoes, and dried meat prepared beforehand into the pot. He took some basic seasonings and sprinkled some in. He took a big spoon and stirred the contents. "Just a bit, and the food will be ready, Sir".