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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Posted on February 23, 2014 at 06:59:32 PM by Scarlet Nights
The ivory ess was blunt, to the point, it made most wolves seem bitchy, but she owned it and Scarlet liked that. Her features couldn’t have said less, amber eyes hard and cold, like her king’s homeland and her features stale and unused, a clown like grin mixed with half a snarl permanently etched into her left muzzle. White, over-sharp fangs exposed. Weapons at the ready, as they say. Scarlet produced a shark like grin as the new bitch finished her words. My, what a polite, little lady. She was intriguing enough, Kershov would no doubt approve of her.
…say I’m in a welcoming mood. Why should Abendrot accept another mouth to feed? Another body to train? Another part of our puzzle?
From judging her, you wouldn’t think she had been Queen only a few weeks; she ruled and led with the confidence of a seasoned monarch. What most didn’t know, is that her entire upbringing had been about readying her for a position of power. She had led raids into foreign territory after her commanding officer had been killed or asked for the mercy of a clean death after being wounded beyond a healer’s skill. Dark amber hues canvassed her frame, seeing her physical form, seeing no fault- but that didn’t mean she was faultless. No wolf was perfection, even though their own Marx, high commander, seemed to be striving for that with his soldier army. Next thing you know, we are breeding our own recruits. The thought stopped her dead.
If Demonica can do it….so can we.
Hestia, it has been a pleasure. I’ll allow you to join, but understand this. You must show a drive to be part of this pack and in doing so, join on of our factions. Soldier, spy, assassin or healer- you choose, but choose well, for you will remain in that faction forever.
God, I sound like my father. So much for ‘lifelong commitment.’ Scarlet nodded at the female and turned tail- she had to find Kershov before she simply exploded at the idea of pups. That being said, he may not agree. Apparently, his last heirs were a bit of a hit and miss job – but Scarlet knew he would approve of heirs trained by him, his queen and protected by his entire pack. He would be in control of their lives from the moment they first drew breath- mutes, deaf and blind pups would not be tolerated, but killed mercifully. Scarlet picked up her pace into a gallop across the terra she was beginning to love; despite the pain her wounds caused her.
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- Play on Love - By Hestia February 23, 2014 at 11:09:18 PM