A summer event!

The 2013 Treasure Hunt was held from June 9, 2013 through July 9, 2013. The clues were:

CLUE #1: Which rockshaper described the ability as: “It is like having... another eye.”
Answer: Stoneback (source "The Earth-Storm", story by Sarah C)

CLUE #2: This little brown creature makes its presence known in spring, and is named after the sound it makes.
Answer: Peeper (Source: River Twine Wiki)

CLUE #3: “We three were shown fishing on a pretty autumn day.”
Answer: Evervale, Windsong and Newt (source: Afke's 2011 October Calendar art)

CLUE #4: This game involves shooting or throwing at a target.
Answer: (Answer: Poke-hoop (Source; River Twine Wiki, Culture > games > Summer Games.)

CLUE #5: “I died in a mudslide while out hunting.”
Answer: Bowflight (Source: CIS blurbs, and the story "Landslide")

CLUE #6: Which of the Troll Houses declined to send a representative to observe an elf autopsy?
Answer: Tinkers (alternate answer Provisions) (source: from "Leftovers", story by Heidi H. & Chris T.)

CLUE #7: I was shown hunting this type of bird with a sling (tell us the type of bird).
Answer: grouse; source: art by Karena of Longshot, 2008 SeSa; (source: Karena's 2008 Secret Santa art)

CLUE #8: “We were the chief-wolves who were the parents of Whirl and Starlight.”
Answer: Moonmist and Cubsitter, wolves of Pathmark and True Edge. (source: River Twine Holt Wiki, Wolf page > Genealogy of the pack; alternately, on forum > Wolf Pack Genealogy post.)

CLUE #9: “I had red hair, and five children, one of them with white hair.”
Answer: Knifemaker (source: CIS blurbs)

CLUE #10: “I’ve been depicted wearing the most different hat designs!”
Answer: Flutterby, with at least 12 different hats (source: Preserver art gallery, multiple pieces of art)

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Stories and poetry attached to this collection:
List by timeline date (default), most recently posted or by title.

The Perfect Gift   *

Written By: Matt Di Carlo

Posted: 07/18/13      [4 Comments]

Home   0501.09.17*

Written By: Whitney Ware

(2013 Treasure Hunt) Winter was coming, and it was time for the wanderers to make a fateful decision.

Posted: 07/18/13      [7 Comments]

Potential   0560.06.22*

Written By: Lyn Cavalier

(2013 Treasure Hunt) Spearpoint knows potential when he sees it.

Posted: 07/18/13      [7 Comments]

Tribal Warfare   0703.06.18*

Written By: Whitney Ware

(2013 Treasure Hunt) A tribe defends its own.

Posted: 07/19/13      [8 Comments]

Forging Gifts   1278.06.09*

Written By: Whitney Ware

(2013 Treasure Hunt) (2013 Family Time Contest) Two siblings exchange significant gifts.

Posted: 07/10/13      [11 Comments]

Tidying Up   1502.07.19*

Written By: Razzle C.

(Trolls Story) (2013 Treasure Hunt) When a pair of nosy intruders set off a troll trap and leave rocks everywhere, someone has to tidy up.

Posted: 07/15/13      [6 Comments]

Doing it in Your Sleep   1742.05.20*

Written By: Matt Di Carlo, Mareike Heilemann

(2013 Treasure Hunt) (2013 Family Time Contest The best teachers don’t make things easy for the student, especially in rockshaping.

Posted: 07/10/13      [9 Comments]

Foreign Tastes   1753.06.10*

Written By: Whitney Ware

(2013 Treasure Hunt) With the common, lovelorn peeper came a far less common predator...

Posted: 07/11/13      [7 Comments]

Grandfathers   1937.09.28*

Written By: Lyn Cavalier

(2013 Treasure Hunt) (2013 Family Time Contest) You can learn so much about those that have gone before, and even more about those who are here now, just through time and patience.

Posted: 07/10/13      [9 Comments]

Hit Or Miss   2069.06.13*

Written By: Whitney Ware

(2013 Treasure Hunt) It was only when the bow was in his hand and he was sighting down the straight shaft of an arrow that Bowflight felt his doubts fade.

Posted: 07/14/13      [5 Comments]

Tears And Treasure   2154.09.12*

Written By: Kyna Hansen

(2013 Treasure Hunt) Shimmer discovers her inheritance as a rockshaper.

Posted: 07/18/13      [7 Comments]

A Hunter's Gift   2303.04.17*

Written By: Lea R.

(2013 Treasure Hunt) The night’s hunt had been very successful...

Posted: 07/14/13      [7 Comments]

A Father's Love   2305.08.12*

Written By: Lyn Cavalier

(2013 Treasure Hunt) Bowflight falls in love again.

Posted: 07/14/13      [9 Comments]

Learning Poke-Hoop   2333.05.18*

Written By: Lyn Cavalier

(2013 Treasure Hunt)(2013 Family Time Contest) First, you need the right size object...

Posted: 07/13/13      [6 Comments]

Only Some Are Willing   2341.03.17*

Written By: Lyn Cavalier

(2013 Treasure Hunt) Beetle wants to learn more about Preservers, but not all will cooperate with her.

Posted: 07/19/13      [7 Comments]

Splash   2420.07.29*

Written By: Lyn Cavalier

(2013 Treasure Hunt) Bowflight doesn't mind getting wet in order to have a little fun.

Posted: 07/14/13      [4 Comments]

Control   2433.07.12*

Written By: Lyn Cavalier

(Trolls Story) (2013 Treasure Hunt) Cog receives another lecture from Stillpoint.

Posted: 07/15/13      [4 Comments]

After A Challenge   2486.03.18*

Written By: Lyn Cavalier

(2013 Treasure Hunt) Kestrel and Bowflight observe a change in the wolf pack.

Posted: 07/17/13      [7 Comments]

A Different Name   2488.06.04*

Written By: Lea R.

(2013 Treasure Hunt) Sometimes, even Quick Fang has to submit to the obvious.

Posted: 07/17/13      [7 Comments]

Moonmist   2489.06.16*

Written By: Whitney Ware

(2013 Treasure Hunt) Pathmark had never asked for his friend to be chieftess-wolf of the pack...

Posted: 07/17/13      [8 Comments]

Thief!   2489.08.17*

Written By: Joanne P.

(2013 Treasure Hunt) Is someone playing a prank on Thornbow and Dreamflight?

Posted: 07/17/13      [5 Comments]

A Summer Hunt   2505.06.15*

Written By: Whitney Ware

(2013 Treasure Hunt) A hunter does not have to make a kill in order to contribute.

Posted: 07/16/13      [5 Comments]

A Last Taste of Summer   2508.10.26*

Written By: Whitney Ware

(2013 Treasure Hunt) Newt gets some help when testing a newly crafted lure at Badger Lake.

Posted: 07/12/13      [6 Comments]

Small Discoveries   2509.03.25*

Written By: Joanne P.

(2013 Treasure Hunt) Waking up to a big noise leads Chicory and Glow to a small discovery.

Posted: 07/11/13      [5 Comments]

Spearfishing   2509.10.14*

Written By: Joanne P.

(2013 Treasure Hunt) It's a beautiful day for fishing.

Posted: 07/12/13      [5 Comments]

Wedding Feast   2510.06.15*

Written By: Lyn Cavalier

(Human Tribes Story) (2013 Treasure Hunt) Nonoli thinks about a wedding as she plucks a grouse.

Posted: 07/16/13      [6 Comments]

The Mark Twice Hit   2510.09.05*

Written By: Kyna Hansen

(2013 Treasure Hunt) (2013 Family Time Contest) A parent-child game of poke-hoop.

Posted: 07/13/13      [6 Comments]

Moment of Hope   2511.03.14*

Written By: Lyn Cavalier

(2013 Treasure Hunt) Spring meant new life, warmth, and hope.

Posted: 07/11/13      [7 Comments]

Comparative Studies   2511.07.15*

Written By: Whitney Ware

(Human Tribes Story)(2013 Treasure Hunt) For all of their differences, each culture has familiar touchpoints...

Posted: 07/13/13      [5 Comments]

Boom!   2512.*

Written By: Joanne P.

(2013 Treasure Hunt) Thornbow has a bit of good luck.

Posted: 07/16/13      [6 Comments]

Deadfall   2512.04.20*

Written By: Whitney Ware

(2013 Treasure Hunt) A lot of different thoughts can flit through a youth’s mind in the moments between life and certain death...

Posted: 07/12/13      [5 Comments]

Grimtooth's Traps   2512.06.14*

Written By: Whitney Ware

(Trolls Story) (2013 Treasure Hunt) Candlewick steals some time with a historical document of immense value.

Posted: 07/15/13      [6 Comments]

Recollecting Mothers' Hugs   2512.11.10*

Written By: Lyn Cavalier

(2013 Treasure Hunt) (2013 Family Time Contest) After fishing with Windsong, Newt and Evervale reminisce.

Posted: 07/12/13      [5 Comments]

Artwork attached to this collection:
Most recently posted art is shown first.

Character names in bold are adoptable, click the link for more information!
Telling Rill stories about Uncle Whitestag (color by Mareike) Mareike Heilemann, Peggy B. 4 Comments	Ringtail & young Rainpace in RTH 2266 (2013 Treasure Hunt) Peggy B., Holly H. 5 Comments
Knifemaker, Swan, Fisher and Barkmoss in RTH 577 (2013 Treasure Hunt) Beth K., Peggy B. 5 Comments	Easysinger, Windburn & Thornbow (RTH 2147) (2013 Treasure Hunt) (2013 Family Time Challenge) Melanie D., Peggy B. 6 Comments
Bowflight, Finch, Pathmark & Willow in RTH 2361 (2013 Treasure Hunt) Peggy B., Megan McCarthy 3 Comments	Flint and Pebble (young Stoneback) in RTH 993 (2013 Treasure Hunt) Mareike Heilemann, Peggy B. 2 Comments
Visiting Newt's cocoon (Birdcatcher, Windsong, & Evervale in RTH 2481) (2013 Treasure Hunt) Melanie D., Peggy B. 4 Comments	The Race (RTH 2487) (2013 Treasure Hunt) Megan McCarthy, Heidi Henderson 4 Comments
Axehand & Flash in RTH 2125 (2013 Treasure Hunt) Peggy B., Heidi Henderson 4 Comments	Flutterby (2013 Treasure Hunt) Kyna Hansen 4 Comments
Whispersilk & Flutterby (RTH 2502) (2013 Treasure Hunt) Annika K., Kyna Hansen 3 Comments	Flutterby (2013 Treasure Hunt) Mareike Heilemann 2 Comments
Flutterby, Muckabout & Fadestar (2013 Treasure Hunt) Melanie D. 3 Comments	Hasn't it always been obvious? (Otter, Greenweave, Flutterby, Whispersilk, Starskimmer in 2503) (201 Peggy B. 2 Comments
Flutterby scolding a wolf cub (2013 Treasure Hunt) Razzle C. 4 Comments	Knifemaker (2013 Treasure Hunt) Annika K. 2 Comments
Knifemaker in stone (2013 Treasure Hunt) Kyna Hansen 4 Comments	Knifemaker (2013 Treasure Hunt) Megan McCarthy 3 Comments
Knifemaker, Swan, Fisher and Barkmoss in RTH 577 (2013 Treasure Hunt) Peggy B. 2 Comments	Snaptwig tells Newt a story about Knifemaker (RTH 1911) (2013 Treasure Hunt) Rachel Vardys, Melanie D. 3 Comments
Illustration for "Spring Thaw" (2013 Treasure Hunt) Razzle C. 1 Comment	Moonmist & Cubsitter: pack leaders RTH 2486 - 2490 (2013 Treasure Hunt) Annika K. 1 Comment
Moonmist & Cubsitter: pack leaders RTH 2486 - 2490 (2013 Treasure Hunt) Kyna Hansen 2 Comments	The Race (RTH 2487) (2013 Treasure Hunt) Megan McCarthy 2 Comments
Moonmist & Cubsitter: pack leaders RTH 2486 - 2490 (2013 Treasure Hunt) Melanie D. 2 Comments	Telling Rill stories about Uncle Whitestag (2013 Treasure Hunt)(2013 Family Time Contest) Peggy B. 1 Comment
"Catch me if you can!" (Sketch and colors by Annika; inking by Kyna) (2013 Treasure Hunt) Annika K., Kyna Hansen 2 Comments	Grouse feather (2013 Treasure Hunt) Kyna Hansen 2 Comments
Chicory cleans a grouse (2013 Treasure Hunt, Family Time Contest) Mareike Heilemann 2 Comments	Family Hunt (RTH 2511) (2013 Treasure Hunt) Melanie D. 7 Comments
Ringtail & young Rainpace in RTH 2266 (2013 Treasure Hunt) Peggy B. 2 Comments	Tinker Trolls (2013 Treasure Hunt) Kyna Hansen 2 Comments
Quickturn Mareike Heilemann, Megan McCarthy 2 Comments	Illustration for "Grimtooth's Traps" (2013 Treasure Hunt) Melanie D. 2 Comments
Fear In the Tunnels (RTH 2208.06.12) (2013 Treasure Hunt) Peggy B. 4 Comments	Illustration for "Tidying Up" (2013 Treasure Hunt) Razzle C. 2 Comments
Illustration for "A Father's Love" (2013 Treasure Hunt, Family Time Contest) Annika K., Kyna Hansen 4 Comments	Illustration for "Splash" (2013 Treasure Hunt) Kyna Hansen 4 Comments
Illustration to "A Hunter's Gift" (2013 Treasure Hunt Joanne P. 3 Comments	Illustration for "Overdrawn Expectations" (2013 Treasure Hunt) Megan McCarthy 2 Comments
Young True Edge & young Bowflight in RTH 2020 (2013 Treasure Hunt) Melanie D. 2 Comments	Bowflight, Finch, Pathmark & Willow in RTH 2361 (2013 Treasure Hunt)(2013 Family Time Contest) Peggy B. 3 Comments
Cider & Boar playing poke-hoop in RTH 1966.06 (2013 Treasure Hunt) (May/June 2013 art tr Melanie D. 4 Comments	Playing Poke-Hoop (RTH 2512) Mareike Heilemann 1 Comment
Axehand & Flash in RTH 2125 (2013 Treasure Hunt) (2013 Family Time Contest) Peggy B. 2 Comments	Poke-Hoop (2013 Treasure Hunt) Razzle C. 1 Comment
Illustration for "Recollecting Mothers' Hugs" (2013 Treasure Hunt, Family Time Contest) Annika K., Kyna Hansen, Lyn Cavalier 2 Comments	Evervale, Windsong and Newt in RTH 2511 (2013 Treasure Hunt) (2013 Family Time Contest) Kyna Hansen 2 Comments
Going Fishing (Evervale, Windsong & Newt in RTH 2509) (2013 Treasure Hunt) Megan McCarthy 4 Comments	Illustration for "Deadfall" (2013 Treasure Hunt) Melanie D. 4 Comments
Birdcatcher, Evervale and Windsong at Newt's cocoon (RTH 2481) (2013 Treasure Hunt) Peggy B. 2 Comments	Lacewing & a peeper (RTH 1915) Annika K. 2 Comments
Peeper Kyna Hansen 3 Comments	Peepers (Evervale & Longshot) (2013 Treasure Hunt) Mareike Heilemann 1 Comment
Cinder & Glow in RTH 2512 (2013 Treasure Hunt) Megan McCarthy 3 Comments	Dusk in RTH 846 (2013 Treasure Hunt) Melanie D. 3 Comments
Easysinger, Windburn & Thornbow (RTH 2147) (2013 Treasure Hunt) (2013 Family Time Challenge) Peggy B. 2 Comments	Illustration for "Small Discoveries" (2013 Treasure Hunt) Razzle C. 3 Comments
Young Stoneback (RTH 1006) (2013 Treasure Hunt) Annika K. 4 Comments	Stoneback & Kestrel in RTH 1592 (illustration to "Purple Haze") (2013 Treasure Hunt) Joanne P. 4 Comments
Stoneback (RTH 1740) (2013 Treasure Hunt) Kyna Hansen 4 Comments	Young Stoneback (RTH 1036) (2013 Treasure Hunt) Megan McCarthy 3 Comments
Stoneback & Cloudchase (2013 Treasure Hunt) (2013 Family Time Contest) (illo for "Forging Gifts") Melanie D. 4 Comments	Flint and Pebble (young Stoneback) in RTH 993 (2013 Treasure Hunt) (2013 Family Time Challenge) Peggy B. 5 Comments