A Togruta ventures into the slums of Viscara, immediately immersing herself in the community. She initiates conversations with the locals, dedicating time to listen to their personal stories and engaging deeply with their experiences. Discussing the area’s history before its reconstruction, she connects with each person, offering to share the basic Togrutan survival skills. Her offered lessons include how to hunt in harmony with the environment, gather daily necessities, and construct shelters using the stones and wood found in their surroundings.
This approachable and easygoing Starfang forms a first group of newfound friends and leads them into the wildlands. She educates them on observing the various animals without disturbing them, explaining each creature’s role in the ecosystem and the impact of removing too many of one species. She stresses the importance of diversified hunting to maintain ecological balance.
As they explore, she points out different plants, teaching them to identify and harvest nourishing roots, while also addressing their apprehensions about insects and animals often dismissed as pests by civilized societies. She gently alters their views, helping them see these creatures in a new light.
Together, they gather essential materials like stones, wood, and plant fibers for crafting simple tools. “Wealth isn’t necessary to live in harmony with nature,” she remarks with a smile. “Tomorrow, I’ll demonstrate how it’s all done. And when we start hunting, we’ll also practice making fire. While some meats can be consumed raw, others cannot.”
She guides them back, organizing a communal storage space in their shelter area, laying the foundation for a community built on mutual support, respect for nature, and the shared knowledge of sustainable living practices. This first visit marks the beginning of a transformative journey for the slum dwellers, offering them not just survival skills but a new way to view and interact with the world around them.