Summer has arrived. The world has been well at peace, and others seem to be trying to take advantage. They believe we are lazy and complacent. We are no such thing. Remain vigilante, friends and family.
Give your congratulations to Maiko. She has been promoted to Blizzard; she earned it.
We also have an activity check going. Please reply so I can make adjustments accordingly. Check will go for an entire month so we can hopefully capture everyone.
As always, if you have need of me, do not hesitate to find me.
= Heaven Help Me = IP: 202.159.145.16 Posted on June 21, 2013 at 11:26:15 PM by Azrael
I spoke smoothly, softly, the words actually given to be said in a level tone for once in my existence as I attempted to explain the tradition to Andromeda, after all, I hardly expected her to do something she didn’t understand, then again, I probably wasn’t explaining it very well and seriously, it’s not like I’ve done it before either as I tried to explain to my Father, I’m not from his homeland, this magical place where the wolves and white and the world is perfect. Honestly, one day I’ll have to make the trip there, it does sound rather exceptional and apparently my Angel Marks will be given the reverence they deserve in such a land…then again, I doubt Stella will want to come, maybe I’ll take the boys and…..I’m getting distracted. I shook the snowy white of my handsome head a moment, opalescent eyes falling back onto my black-pelted companion as I regarded her, speaking the final words of the explanation as it was told to myself, Kael and Lucifer when we were small. Hell, I’d always thought Kael would be the first of us to find a mate, or at least, the girl he wanted to be his mate. Lucifer was loud and proud and bold, but Kael was gentle and soft, courageous to be sure but….there was a lot of Mother in him and I’d planned on asking him about this whole Dance business, I hadn’t thought I’d be the first, I hadn’t thought I’d lose my brothers…..all of them. Ferox is still travelling, Seraphiel we can’t find and my litter brothers are gone in smoke and flame. It’s just me and hell, like there wasn’t pressure on me before to be something I’m not, let’s take all the others away so Heyel only has me to focus on. I would have groaned if not for the fact I remembered once more what it was I’m actually doing. Heyel…doesn’t matter, not tonight anyway, tonight it’s just about…her.
I nodded at her words, smile once more touching my lips in a passing motion before my gaze returned to something more serious, after all, this was a serious matter that required dignity and grace and….I was still fairly sure I was going to do it wrong. I shook myself, tossing the flakes of snow that had settled into my pelt away, the thickness of my fur bushing against the lighter strands of Andromeda’s own as she fell into step beside me, our forms already moving as one, already gliding softly and silently across the snow. Heyel had always said I’d know when it was right and maybe I’ve known for a long, long time that it always was her, I mean….how can it not be? She is my soul, my other half, that part of me I was always destined to find. Can anything be more right then that? I smiled once more, just to myself, content in this knowledge for a moment as we moved, eyes sliding towards her in silent appreciation of everything she was. I already knew what it was like to lose her and sure, maybe we fight all the time about every little thing but that’s just….us. I never love her any less, yeah I love her, I’ve loved her for a long time but I just never say it. That’s pansy stuff. I’ll tell her though, one day. That I love her and our sons, all three of them, that I love that she lives with me and sleeps beside me, that I’m sure I’ll love the children to be born from my covering of her this season even if I am a relatively poor Father when it comes to actual parenting. I hope she’s having more boys. I smirked momentarily at the thought, an extra spring finding it’s way into my step at the thought before Andromeda’s form shifted into a predatory mode.
Hey, I haven’t even said go yet, I’m fairly sure I’m supposed to be in charge. The look she gave me caused a scowl to form on my face, jaws parting to speak again before I closed them with an audible snap. Right, silence. She’s just lucky my own rules mean I have to remain fairly quiet. Didn’t mean I couldn’t offer a derisive snort though. My attention moved from the female beside me to the pronghorn that grazed on the moonlit plain ahead, my own form shifting, muscle coiling and rolling beneath the thickness of my fur. I hunt all the time, rather well if I do say so myself, after all Andromeda had been looking very…well fed for a while now thanks to my valiant efforts, as for the female herself though, I’ve never actually seen her hunt, the thought a surprising one that lingered a moment before I brushed it away again, allowing her to take the lead tonight, violet blue eyes carefully watching her as she moved to circle wide, her dark frame hugging the earth and blending with the moon shadow, my eyes drawn so easily to her form, forgetting, just for a moment, that I was supposed to be doing something. Right.
I moved in the opposite direction, lowering my own form to the earth, the white of my pelt blending with the snow, though indeed I aimed to remain away from the moons light as much as possible, the touch of such a glow giving my pelt an unearthly sheen that would warn even the most foolish of prey animals of my advance. I moved in the same motion as my partner, mirroring her actions from the other side of the field though truly I wasn’t aware I did it nearly so well, violet blue eyes aglow in the dim light as I pressed closer to the shadows, waiting for Stella to take her position before moving to find my own. Hmm, apparently the girl does know something about hunting, impressive. My large, toned form glided softly, silently across the earth before lowering once more, concealed within the snow, my fur allowing me to appear, well, rather like a snow drift actually though I am far more attractive them a common lump of earth- a conversation for a later day. For now I simply waited, muscle taught and ready, eyes fixated upon the animal as adrenaline teased at my blood and saliva coated the knives the remained concealed in the sheath of my jaws, ready for Stella to drive them towards me, or at least, I hoped that was what she was doing….seems logical to me.
AZRAEL
"6 years ~ No Mate ~ Soul of Andromeda ~ Heyel x Zeivah ~ 41in 177lbs ~ Sire of Starfall & Guardian ~ Diveen "
Lightning Queen
The Queen of Diveen. She may accept all challenges and block any steal. She is the sworn protector of the pack and all who reside here.
Thunder King
The Lightning Queen's mate and second-in-comman. He may accept any challenge and block all steals. He may accept new members. This position cannot be challenged for but is currently empty.
Whirlwind
This rank belongs to the closest advisor to the Lightning Queen. This wolf can block steals and accept new members. When there is no Thunder King, this rank may accept challenges. This rank cannot be challenged for.
Stormfront
These wolves are the protectors of the borders and are personal guards to the Lightning Queen. They may help to gauge new wolves and are essentially the domestic protector. In certain times they may be called upon to resolve domestic disputes, but generally they are tasked with watching the borders or staying close to the Lightning Queen. At times, information may need to be brought to the Stormfront who will personally deliver messages to the Lightning Queen.
Quake
The Quake is the lead warrior and in charge of the Tremors, who make up the brute force of the pack. This wolf is a protector of the borders and may accept new wolves. They may be called upon to help gauge a new member. They train the Tremors. Haze
The Haze is the head thief and secret keeper of the pack, charged with acting in the pack’s best interest and operating with a low profile. They train the Mists. They also act as a scout, relaying and finding out information. They work closely with the Tsunami. This wolf may block steals. Monsoon
The Monsoon is the lead healer and caregiver of the pack. They are tasked with healing wounds, assisting with births, and making sure that the pack remains happy and healthy both mentally and physically. They may also be called upon to boost morale through storytelling or other means. They train the Rains. Tsunami
The Tsunami is the lead diplomat and peacekeeper, tasked with protecting the pack from internal and external strife, as well as form treaties and ally with other packs in conjunction with the Lightning Queen and Whirlwind. They report directly to the Lightning Queen, and train the Tides. Blizzard
The Blizzard works closely with the Haze, but is more of an information gatherer. They may act as a thief at times, but are largely tasked with spying and scouting, reporting their findings to their superiors. Hurricane
The Hurricane is the head hunter of the pack. They train the Wind and organize pack hunts.
Rainbow
This wolf is the joker of the pack. Their job is to bring a smile to everyone's face and try to keep a light mood. They will be tasked with caring for pups and keeping an eye on them. They are the keeper of all types of fun and games for the pack. Gale
The Gale is concerned mostly with keeping track of the history of the pack, collecting stories and learning of events that might have happened long ago. They might tell history as stories to pups or create events in honor of those who have gone before.
Tremors
These wolves report to the Quake and make up the protectors and warriors of the pack.
Mists
The agents of the Haze, these wolves are tasked with maintaining order through more secretive means.
Tides
The Tides are diplomats and report to the Tsunami, they may be tasked with updating treaties or contacting allies.
Rains
These are the healers and caregivers of the pack, and they report to the Monsoon. They may be called upon as healers or babysitters. Winds
These are the hunters of the pack, responsible for feeding each member. They report to the Hurricane. Snows
These are the scouts of the pack, reporting to the Blizzard- they are involved with information gathering, both internal and external, and may be called upon as guerilla fighters of sorts should the time come.
Dusk
The general members of the pack, those who have not yet chosen a path or rank. However, they are still highly valued and may be called upon for other things.
Twilight
The apprentices of the pack, pups older than one who are in training.
Dawn
The innocence and the future of our pack.
Day
Esteemed guests of the pack.
Sun
Those allied with the pack, to be treated with respect and offered assistance.
Moon
Those who shine down upon us and guide us with their light.
Eclipsed
Those who have proven themselves enemies of the pack, they should not be trusted.
