takren hunter and tanner pose with their howling spirit trophies.
the dark striped spirit is a juvenile male, while the white one hoisted up is an adult female. they were mother and son. spirits are notorious takren eaters, and as a result, takren have made it their mission to destroy nesting grounds, kill adults, and either kill or capture their young. in this instance, juveniles are sought after due to their soft and unique hide.
Takren hunters use bolas to trip and incapacitate spirits.
Spirits need a running start to take flight, giving a hunter the perfect opportunity to take one down. howling spirits nest along highland cliffsides. young takren scale these cliffsides and spook the family, usually causing the parents to defend while their young flees into the tall grass. since juveniles can't fly, they're taken out first, and in a panic, the adults attempt to flee as well. it is extremely dangerous. once a spirit is incapacitated and secured with rope, a hunter will plunge a boar spear into their air sac, killing them instantly. from these harvests come clothing, hide, meat and jewelry. hunting these animals is very expensive and usually reserved for wealthy individuals. in this piece, the hunter on the right is wearing a cape made from at least two juvenile spirit.
