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.
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= I Dropped My Halo = IP: 124.171.17.71 Posted on January 20, 2014 at 09:26:26 PM by Heyel
Truly I wonder what it is that Ava feeds these children, each of them, aside from perhaps Eden of whom I have seen no concrete proof to support such a claim…..revere their Mother as if she is an Angel in the true form, as if she is a Goddess of some kind, incapable of wrongs and free of fault. Hmm, it shall truly be a day of disdain when Anselm and Ava, at least, discover that despite Ava’s greatness…for she is indeed Great, she holds faults and indeed it is a fault to which I did not consider the night I sired her children. Her bloodlust is that born of another line, a bloodline that has never had the control of my own, the same line that bore Tobias into life and Jaidah before him. I have slaughtered the wolves of that line before, they are born powerful and proud and yet…..they lack the skill of the mind, they lack the intelligence of my own line and the control. It is the single fault of blood that would else be perfect. No control. It brought Apollymi and Jaidah after her to ruin, it destroyed Tobias from the inside. Had such a line held the control of my own…it too would have risen as mine did. To breed to Ava was to tie such lines together and though Jaidah’s blood has brought only disaster, when combined with my own there are few faults, mine adding to hers what is lacking and yet it would seem I have overlooked this single detail. Bloodlust. It is what made me the assassin I was, what helped my empire grow so high. We desire and we take and yet we have the intelligence to use it. Ava…..she is smart, yes, for Castor and Eris were unique in themselves yet even she has not fully heard my warnings, even she refused to control it and her children appear to be following suit, a double dose, I suppose, of a desire to kill….and only one part desire to control it. Shame. I snort, meeting Anselm’s gaze levelly, though truly it is like looking at myself. Hmm, I was rather handsome at such a young age now wasn’t I?
“Tunc plus de Ava et scio quia numquam erit. Vis credere, sed cum viderit in die illa vitia, non ita mirum est tibi, admonebantur.”
(I know more then you and I know things of Ava you never will. Believe what you want, but when the day comes in which you see her flaws, do not be so very surprised- you were warned.)
He is surely to foolish and headstrong to listen or understand- I was and my son is surely the same. I never knew my sire, I know what it is to reply on a Mother alone and the difficulty in believing them capable of anything less then perfection. To be an assassin would have suited this boy, pulled him from his Mother before he could bond to her to closely. Shame that. It is Eden whom comes next and already I know this one is smarter then his brother, this one, of all of them is the one to watch. Anselm- though made in my perfect image is a….darker version, truly an infusion of Ava’s blood, perfection and yet darkened. Ayal is Ava alone….but Eden- he is something else entirely, he carries the intelligence of my line and truly such a thing is a beautiful disaster. Eden will be the one I am assured though I would be foolish to discount Anselm entirely, he is- me and I always have had faith in myself. I turn to look at my other son, the one whom listens perhaps to the words I gives, the boy understanding already what his brother cannot see. I know far, far more then I offer and that which I do offer is hidden between other words, there to be found by only those who care to find it, by only those who are worthy of hearing it. I know what game it is I play, I have every reason for speaking as I do, for saying so much and yet so little and it would seem Eden alone has understood.
“Videbimus. Interrogatus si de te tu eam?”
(We will see. Yet is I asked it of you, would you deliver it?)
Of Anselms answer I am assured, yet if Eden I am curious, a shrug of sorts offered to show my lack of care about what his answer might truly be, Anselms words met with an evident eye roll, as if the child knows nothing and truly- he does. He does not see, at least not yet, though I find it curious as to the nature of his phrase. Perhaps he is smarter than he has shown so far, so entirely a creature of instinct. My attention drifts to Eden once more as he speaks, an easy smirk touching my lips as a chuckle hisses between my teeth at his words and the look upon his features. Silly, naive boy although truly I find him endearing in this moment as I lower my head to his own once more, meeting his gaze with the violet of my own.
“Perhaps I am none of those thing, perhaps you do not bow to me. yet I can still make you if I desire it. Perhaps you do not bow to me- but the Alphess of this pack does, of all the wolves in Diveen, Eden…over half exist because I command it so, over half are born from my blood or are loyal to me. I do not need you to bow when over half a pack will do it for me. Consider that Eden and you too Anselm. Perhaps I do need others, for it is others that call me great and it is they who give me power. A king is not a king without those to call him as such, is he?”
I smiled easily once more, the threat vield and yet clear enough. Let them do what they so clearly believed themselves capable of doing, let them best me- or try and let them fall to Devil or Azrael or Brooke, Micteca or Sage or Achilles or Isola…..I do not need to be King when I am still so very in command from the shadows.
“Wolves are foolish, Eden, make them believe what you desire to have them believe, do whatever is needed to make them call you great and the barriers of their own minds will stop them from ever seeking to harm you. If they believe you are ‘great’ they will believe the words you say and you may command both their minds and bodies in this way. I am nineteen years old and not a single wolf has ever come against me save for one. They will not touch me because they remember what I was- they cannot see what I am now. They fear me still and that, Eden- is power.”
Old and tired, yet within the minds of so many I am still the one whom did so much. If Eden understands the point I make then truly he will be more then he can ever know. Manipulation is Greatness and if he can master such a thing then he will go far, Anselm too, should he find it within himself to actually listen, the boy moving to stand in that moment as Eden did the same. I could almost swear he enjoyed putting his little frame above me. Let him. I am not nearly concerned enough to honour him by standing also. His perceived power is meaningless, he is a child and old though I may be- I am still stronger.
“Because I care not that Anselm spends time with a weakling girl of vile blood. Let him amuse himself with his toy. Solaris is another matter entirely and his interest to me is no concern of yours. That boy is not what he seems, if you desire to befriend him then so be it, perhaps you are more intelligent for it and yet I am entirely assured that no good will come from him. Remember that.”
If I must speak of the power of any mere child then it is of Solaris I will speak. He is the one they should fear and yet all are so very blind to him. Perhaps my own sons will see the truth the others do not. There is something….wrong with that boy and yet I cannot decipher it entirely. He thinks as others do not and it is this independence of mind I find so very unsettling. I know what is to come and I am running out of time to stop it.
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THE RANKS
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.
