The forest stands tall and lush here; ancient trees reach weather-twisted arms to the sky, fighting monster-like storm clouds back with their interlacing fingers. Shadow seems to lurk everywhere you look, but it spills calmly, coolly, inspiring a sense of stealthy calm or protection rather than unease. That is, if you've forgotten what kind of creature might be stalking just out of sight...Abendrot is a land cradled by the dark woods on all sides; in the center, some of the larger trees stay behind to reveal a small plateau - a citadel where this pack can gather and defend itself from invaders. There are, of course, softer sides to the land. Clearings here and there allow the sun to throw down its rays in incongruously resplendent gold showers. Ignore the lingering scents of blood spattered here and there along the borders: those do not concern you. The river on one edge of the territory is playful enough when it hasn't been gorged by violent rain. You can choose to note the ragged claw marks raked down tree trunks and the forest floor as friendly "Home Sweet Home" signs, if you wish.

All who treasure loyalty, order, victory, and the occasional indulgence of raw visceral pleasure are welcome, once they've been approved by the ever-watchful eyes of Abendrot's Alpha. But keep one thing in mind: no matter what your motive, this is not a fool's Paradise. This is the land of soldiers, assassins, and spies. This is ABENDROT.

Make up your mind quickly and prepare to prove your worth. You wouldn't want to add to those blood spatters, would you...?

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One of Kershov’s ears flicked back to catch the subtle crackle of forest underbrush as Scorpio came bounding over. The smoke-pelted army commander smelled faintly of sweat, the energy of exertion still gleaming in his eyes. Ker knew that he had ranked Scorpio fairly; the white-splashed brute had called the battle portion of the military together with Marx almost as soon as the last pack meeting had ended. Both males had earned their place—the Alpha held no doubt that Abendrot’s Gamma males would mold his military into greatness.

“I look forward to hearing your suggestions, Head Soldier. What do you make of this young doe at our border?” Kershov inclined his imperial skull toward the elegant little creature watching him with her savage green eyes. He half expected her to refuse submission, as many such viciously-souled animals did . . . but after a few moments, the girl rolled obediently to her belly, exposing the downy length of her abdomen. The sight inspired a small grin to curve the handsome un-scarred side of Kershov’s maw. Delightful. He did so appreciate when recruits showed proper manners. “Rise. As soon as you give me your proper title, Madame, I shall be glad to escort you over the wall.”

A new scent stirred the air. Ker glanced up to notice a dark shape stalking along the Abendrot border. Ice-pale hackles lifted . . . until the Regal realized why the distant cologne seemed so familiar. The young wolf charging closer was Scorpio’s son. Obsidian eyes widened in subtle amazement; Barrett had barely acknowledged the ivory King before diving joyously toward his father. Kershov almost flinched at the happiness radiating from Barret’s sable-hued fur. Though Barry had evidently grown in size, his mind hadn’t seemed to mature as fast . . .

“Sir Barrett, your absence is worthy of the term ‘desertion’ and you must . . . oh.” The arctic dragon had been in the process of coldly reminding the callow warrior that he was unwelcome until he submitted when Barrett flipped easily onto his spine, leaving Kershov to stare at his suddenly exposed belly and throat. A soft, vaguely irritated growl purred from between the Monarch’s teeth. “Your submission is appreciated,” Ker reluctantly rumbled. “I suppose I shall have to grant you forgiveness, since you left Abendrot at an early age. But make no mistake: if you ever abandon your post again without alerting either me or Beta Enigma, we will drag you back as a prisoner.”




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