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The snow was pelting down in fat, fluffy clumps as the herd pushed onward. They’d left the mostly-frozen lake behind and we were heading into the foothills of the valley where the trees were denser and provided more cover from the weather. If they were lucky, they’d also find a nice cave to bed down in until the worst of the storm had passed. Faramir squinted against the wind and shook out his mane, sending snow flying in all directions.

”I can see the treeline now. Not too much further.” he said to his Lieutenant, Loki.

Loki nodded and turned his head to shout to the rest of the herd, ”Everyone keep moving! We’re almost there!”

The mares hunched their shoulders and dug their hooves deeply into the snow, placing one hoof in front of the other, heads down to the task. Mares with foals tried their best to shield the young ones from the worst of the wind, but it seemed to be coming from all directions at once. The foals shivered as they walked, pulling their knees to their chests to step through the deepening snow. Suddenly, Sigyn cried out. Sif turned to see her daughter tugging at a back hoof.

”Mama, help! I’m stuck!” she whined, looking positively miserable as she shook.

”It’s ok little one, I’ll help you.” Sif said calmly as she walked around her.

Sif braced her shoulder against the foal’s rear and shoved gently. With a flurry of snow, Sigyn’s hoof was freed. The filly sighed with relief and nuzzled her mother.

The other foals, Reyna, Aria, River and Chel, all siddled a little closer to their mothers, fearing they would become stuck next.

Toward the back of the herd labored Aisling and Auri. The two mares were very heavy with foal and struggling to keep up. Luckily, Firefoot noticed their plight and alerted Faramir and Loki. The two stallions slowed the herd until the two pregnant mares could catch up.

Luckily, it wasn’t much longer until the reached the trees. The horses all hurried under the protection of the trees, where there was less snow and it was even a little warmer, especially as they all crowded together.

Faramir nodded, pleased with their swift progress. He looked out over the valley and sighed to himself. It looked as though it was going to be a harsh winter.

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The snow was pelting down in fat, fluffy clumps as the herd pushed onward. They’d left the mostly-frozen lake behind and we were heading into the foothills of the valley where the trees were denser and provided more cover from the weather. If they were lucky, they’d also find a nice cave to bed down in until the worst of the storm had passed. Faramir squinted against the wind and shook out his mane, sending snow flying in all directions.

”I can see the treeline now. Not too much further.” he said to his Lieutenant, Loki.

Loki nodded and turned his head to shout to the rest of the herd, ”Everyone keep moving! We’re almost there!”

The mares hunched their shoulders and dug their hooves deeply into the snow, placing one hoof in front of the other, heads down to the task. Mares with foals tried their best to shield the young ones from the worst of the wind, but it seemed to be coming from all directions at once. The foals shivered as they walked, pulling their knees to their chests to step through the deepening snow. Suddenly, Sigyn cried out. Sif turned to see her daughter tugging at a back hoof.

”Mama, help! I’m stuck!” she whined, looking positively miserable as she shook.

”It’s ok little one, I’ll help you.” Sif said calmly as she walked around her.

Sif braced her shoulder against the foal’s rear and shoved gently. With a flurry of snow, Sigyn’s hoof was freed. The filly sighed with relief and nuzzled her mother.

The other foals, Reyna, Aria, River and Chel, all siddled a little closer to their mothers, fearing they would become stuck next.

Toward the back of the herd labored Aisling and Auri. The two mares were very heavy with foal and struggling to keep up. Luckily, Firefoot noticed their plight and alerted Faramir and Loki. The two stallions slowed the herd until the two pregnant mares could catch up.

Luckily, it wasn’t much longer until the reached the trees. The horses all hurried under the protection of the trees, where there was less snow and it was even a little warmer, especially as they all crowded together.

Faramir nodded, pleased with their swift progress. He looked out over the valley and sighed to himself. It looked as though it was going to be a harsh winter.