

Quite nice." replied Rif, absent-mindedly. "Isn't the sky beautiful tonight?" asked Rhene, moving closer to the fire. Perhaps if she got his mind off of the Faire. Rhene knew her friend better than anyone, though, and she knew that in order for him to be at his best, he needed to be well rested. He had defeated all of his tribe's challengers at many types of games, and was now ready to take on the best of the other tribes. After all, Rif was the best puzzle-solver in the Fox Tribe. I've waited all year for the Puzzle Faire, and tomorrow we will be there." Rif’s eyes watched their dinner, but his mind was already into the next day.Īlthough Rhene did not share her friend's excitement, she understood it. "Then perhaps you should get some sleep." said Rhene. "If we leave at daybreak, we should arrive by mid-morning." replied Rif. "When do you think we shall arrive at the Faire, Rif?" asked Rhene. Rif, on the other hand, seemed to gather strength with each step, fueled by the excitement of the coming day. They were but three days journey out of the camp of the Fox Tribe, but already Rhene was beginning to show signs of fatigue. Rif slowly rotated a freshly-caught trout over the fire as Rhene combed the burrs and briars from her long, bushy tail. The campfire painted a warm, yellow glow on the surrounding trees, replacing the soft silver of the full moon. He eventually locates the true culprit and is able to prove his innocence,Īnd they lived happily ever after. (sometimes with the help of Eeah and Okk). Rif spends many days finding clues, seeking advice, outwitting foes, helping others and solving puzzles

Plus, the boars hold Rif's girlfriend Rhene as a hostage. Not to be outdone, the Boar Captain sends Sergeant Okk along To insure he completes his mission, the Elk Captain sends Lieutenant Eeah to guard/help Rif. Rif is able to convince his accusers that as a verified puzzle-solver, he is the best person to seek the true thief. Right after being awarded his second-place medallion, Rif is accused of stealing the Orb of Storms,Īn ancient relic of the legendary humans that the Morph use to predict the weather. Rif the Fox has traveled far from his tribe's home to compete in the Puzzle Contest. The following is a spoiler-free summary of Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb, the prequel to the comic strip. Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb Recap
