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'''Woodland foraging''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Forester (sage study)|Forester]], similar to general [[Foraging (sage ability)|foraging]] but more effective in temperate and subpolar forest ranges. The ability allows the search for naturally occurring food, including mosses and lichens, berries, wild grasses, herbs, nuts, acorns and fruits. The amount found is far more than an unskilled person might glean while looking over the same tract of land. | '''Woodland foraging''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Forester (sage study)|Forester]], similar to general [[Foraging (sage ability)|foraging]] but more effective in temperate and subpolar forest ranges. The ability allows the search for naturally occurring food, including mosses and lichens, berries, wild grasses, herbs, nuts, acorns and fruits. The amount found is far more than an unskilled person might glean while looking over the same tract of land. | ||
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| − | The time | + | The standard time allocated for foraging is '''10 hours''', but characters have the flexibility to forage in increments of 1-hour. In cases where characters choose to forage for a shorter duration, the food found is proportionally divided based on the 10-hour standard. For instance, let's consider Makran, who opts to forage for three hours. He rolls the amount of food he would have obtained if he had foraged for the full 10-hour period, and he receives 3/10ths of that total amount. |
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Woodland foraging is an amateur-status sage ability in the study of Forester, similar to general foraging but more effective in temperate and subpolar forest ranges. The ability allows the search for naturally occurring food, including mosses and lichens, berries, wild grasses, herbs, nuts, acorns and fruits. The amount found is far more than an unskilled person might glean while looking over the same tract of land.
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The standard time allocated for foraging is 10 hours, but characters have the flexibility to forage in increments of 1-hour. In cases where characters choose to forage for a shorter duration, the food found is proportionally divided based on the 10-hour standard. For instance, let's consider Makran, who opts to forage for three hours. He rolls the amount of food he would have obtained if he had foraged for the full 10-hour period, and he receives 3/10ths of that total amount.
Foraging Table
| Latitude | Range | Nov 8 to Apr 14 | Apr 15 to 21 | Apr 22 to 30 | May 1 to 11 | May 12 to 24 | May 25 to Sep 7 | Sep 8 to 30 | Oct 1 to 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| taiga | 1 in 6 | 2 in 6 | 4 in 6 | 1d4 | 2d4 | 3d4 | 2d4 | 1d6 | 5 in 6 | |
| Range | Dec 11 to Feb 15 | Feb 16 to Mar 7 | Mar 8 to 31 | Apr 1 to 21 | Apr 22 to May 7 | May 8 to Oct 15 | Oct 16 to 29 | Oct 30 to Nov 12 | Nov 13 to 26 | Nov 27 to Dec 10 |
| woodland | 3 in 6 | 1d4 | 3d4 | 3d8 | 5d8 | 7d6 | 8d4 | 6d4 | 4d4 | 2d4 |
The Foraging Table is systematically organized based on geographical range and the time of year. When a chance is specified, denoted by phrases such as "1 in 6," it signifies the likelihood of discovering only 1d4 pounds of food. Conversely, when a roll is indicated using "d" for die, for example, 3d4, it means that you should roll that number of dice to determine the pounds of food you find.
The provided dates are tailored for the northern hemisphere, and these should be reversed when considering the temperate and subpolar regions in the southern hemisphere. In polar regions, which are regarded as sub-polar during the summer months, specifically from May 8th to October 15th, foraging opportunities abound. However, for the rest of the year, foraging becomes impractical.
It's essential to differentiate woodland foraging from hunting or catch fishing techniques, as it doesn't involve the use of weapons or fishing lines. While fish may be captured using traps or nets in streams, foragers do not have the luxury of selecting their preferred type of food. They must make do with whatever sustenance nature provides.
During certain periods of the year, it is feasible to gather a substantial amount of forage within a single day. However, it's crucial for characters to recognize that foraging is labor-intensive, and they are susceptible to the adverse effects of heat and dehydration. Consequently, there are instances when it's advisable not to forage all day, as collecting more food than necessary, especially when it's abundant, may not be the wisest choice.
