Scouts are the hardy men and women who know the secrets of the wilderness. They are able to survive and even thrive off what they can glean from the land. Their skills as hunters make them highly valued by individuals and armies alike.

Scout Skills/Abilities

Stealth

The primary function of a scout is to range ahead of the group to observe the situation unseen and report back. This skill reflects a scout's ability to move in the wilderness undetected. Techniques such as walking silently and using the cover of the land are the main elements of this skill. The ability for this skill is: Scout

Tracking

Living things move through the land and leave behind tracks and other signs of their passage. Knowledge of tracking allows scouts to recognize and interpret these signs to follow the tracks. The ability associated with this skill is: Track

Camping

Scouts must often spend their time in the wilderness. Knowledge and experience with the outdoors allows scouts to set up a comfortable camp each night and recover from the day's long journey. This skill reflects the scout's ability to choose an appropriate campsite and make it as comfortable as possible. Anyone can erect a makeshift camp, but only those with real knowledge and experience can get the most out of the land during resting times. The ability for this skill is: Camp

Foraging

Sometimes, scouts need to live outdoors and off the land for extended periods. The need to move quickly and pack lightly means that they must be able to provide for themselves while outdoors. The foraging skill reflects a scout's ability to find food and even crude weapons out in the wilderness. The ability for this skill is: Forage

Scout Abilities

• Scout
• Track
• Camp
• Forage

See the listed help files for more information about scouts!

See also :

camp, forage, scout, skills.scout and track.

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