I have called you, and you have answered my call --
Do not mistake my silence for weakness, my forest kin. For I am willing to defend you with my fangs and claws, until the days come when am no longer able to. Keep an eye on the borders for Zelda and her sister Midna, because I will welcome them back into the flock on the day of their return.
The flood has left our forest home in a sorry state of disarray. I shall not tolerate this. Summer is here and we must rebuild our dens in time for winter. There is a lot of hard and dirty work ahead of us. But we shall face it together, as family, as a pack. Let's get back to work and then we shall hunt. I hunger for a feast.
into free [Luk/Family] IP: 98.183.14.181 Posted on April 30, 2015 at 07:27:45 PM by Amutaq
Time is running free and I feel like letting go
Home…
It was strange to think that of the forest, that this was home, the place where he belonged after having wandered for so many years before returning to Moladion. He never thought he would have thought that of these new lands. Diveen, or Taviora, or whatever these crazy names were nowadays. Trenus forever would be his first home but Taviora was about as good as home as it got anymore. It was where he had his first family, where, he hoped, his children still remained. He felt horrible for leaving them, Zeteri had wandered off and he still never understood why. One of his children followed, Luk, but the others…. They all remained hopefully waiting and hopefully not angry for the choices he had made.
He wanted things to work, he really did. It was impossible though, he was left hurt and a bit angry walking back home and again with his only perfect child in toe back towards the forest where he was born. A lot had happened in his year long absence from Moladion. He tried and tried to convince her to come back, not sure what mission she was on but he followed regardless leaving Tuari, his oldest child and only daughter to hold the pieces while he was gone… A whole year of Jinan, Yoska and Tuari’s life he had missed… He was sure they had grown, much like the black, white and gold boy that moved alongside him probably not to happy himself. He was sorry he had to be there for that, be there when finally he had to tell Zeteri he couldn’t follow her anymore, he couldn’t stay with her… He wanted his kids more than her tail and he never thought he would say that but hell, maybe he was less like his father than he thought he was.
Home though was in sight, hopefully home would be the balm to his sore pride and wounds and his children the bandages that would piece him back together and perhaps even bring him back to his former self but, Luk… He looked to his son, he wasn’t sure why he followed, perhaps he missed his siblings too… Amutaq wasn’t sure why he also had followed them into the wilds of the other lands. To learn? Because his siblings were a burden? He didn’t know, he just hoped he wasn’t to angry. Still the nearly fully black pelted male couldn’t let his son’s anger hold him back. He had more than him to think about, he had his siblings too care for and finish raising… at least he had Jinan and Luk to finish… he had to remind himself that Tuari and Yoska would be adults soon as Spring rolled around and that would be soon based on the warmer temperatures and the melting snow and urges also vanishing. Really his legs were crossed now, no more… no matter how… tempted he might be he found out he was a fertile creature and he cared far too much about the ones he had to well… have more.
They had been through a lot, his little family, and he was going to do his best to pull them back together. Maybe he would take them to meet their Aunt and other family at some point, he was sure they would like that… Maybe. For now his white toes touched the borders of Taviora, with its overly kind King’s scent still thick he didn’t hesitate to cross back in and start making his way towards the den he hoped was still occupied by his family.
Please still be here… Please be okay…
It was all he had now.
Amutaq
| No Heart | No Soul | Of Taviora || Father of Tuari, Yoska, Luk & Jinan |
The Alpha Male of Taviora. He will accept all challenges and block any steals. He has taken an oath to protect all within the forest, alive and dead.
THE KEEPER OF SECRETS
This will be Moonshade's chosen co-alpha. They will also be able to accept challanges and steals in order to defend Taviora.
THE KEEPER OF TRUTHS
This rank will belong to the chosen heir of Taviora. This wolf will probably share Moonshade's blood. This rank can be challenged for if you believe that you are a better candidate for the job.
THE FOREST COUNCIL
Although the Alpha's have the final say in all matters, Taviora is still a pack, we are still a community. These wolves are the most senior members of our ranks. Their role is to guide, serve and protect. All of them have earned their place here and they should be respected at all times. Every position on the council can be challanged for by a subordinate pack member. However the council has the right to block a pack member from gaining the position if they have concluded that the individual has placed their own selfish desires before the best interest of the pack as a whole.
THE TUSKS
The packs lead fighter. One of the strongest and bravest in our ranks. They will answer the call to protect the forest if either of the Alpha's are absent.
THE JAWS
The packs head of defence. They are our chief hunter and guardian to all within the forest borders. They know every inch of Taviora and every wolf within.
THE HORNS
The packs most senior teacher. They are responsible for teaching and guiding all of our young and new members so that they will reach their full potential.
THE EYES
The packs trusted informant. This wolf spends a lot of their time outside the forest borders, keeping their eyes, ears and nose peeled for news or potential trouble. Due to the secretive and dangerous nature of this rank, only a wolf that the pack can trust with their lives will obtain this responsibility.
THE DARKDWELLER
This is Taviora’s Head Healer. This wolf is responsible for treating the pack's wounds, injuries and illnesses. They are also expected to be one of the first on scene when a mother goes into labour. Along with their counterpart, The Soothsayer, they will train future healers for the service of our pack and our allies.
THE SOOTHSAYER
This is Taviora’s Head Counselor. Their knowledge of healing and herbal remedies are equal to that of their counterpart, The Darkdweller. This wolf specializes in helping us conquer the unseen demons in our heads and our hearts. They are also expected to help bring all children of the forest safely into this world.
NIGHTWATCHERS
Our trusted packmates that guard the borders while the rest of us sleep safely in our dens. If something is amiss within our lands, they should be the first to intercept any threat and call for back up when needed. Some might not call themselves soldiers, but they will spill blood if push comes to shove.
DAWNSTRIDERS
The most diligent and selfless of our pack. They are up at first light and leave our inner sanctum every few days in search of prey. They hunt far and wide in order to make sure none of us go hungry. While not out hunting, they are free to relax or assist the Nightwatchers, Daylightres or Dawnstriders with their tasks.
DAYLIGHTERS
This group will make up the bulk of our pack, they are our beloved family. They are generalists and commoners who are charged with looking after the most central and sacred parts of our home. Along with The Horns, they are expected to watch out for our children. We are happy to keep all within our ranks that love and respect the forest of Taviora.
DUSKWALKERS
Rumoured to be the most free spirited and independent members of our pack, they guard when no other eyes are available. They wander down all the winding dirt paths and have been known to explore into the freelands. They are envoys and ambassadors who assist The Eyes with their duty of keeping us all safe.
ANCIENT PINES
These wolves are older and have retired from active service. We thank them for all that they have done for our pack, however long or short their tenor was. They shall live out the rest of their years with the best food, shelter and company we can offer them.
THE BRIAR PATCH
This is the name for Taviora’s nursing mothers and their litters of puppies. Once they are born, at least one parent is expected to temporarily step down from their role in order to raise their pups for the first 6 months of their lives. An exemption can be made if another mother is willing to look after the young while the parents resume their service to the pack.
THE SAPLINGS
Too big for the briar patch but not yet old enough to be called a daylighter. These are all puppies between the age of 1 and 3. Pups can start their training from 2 and above if The Horns has found a suitable Mentor for them.
THE WELCOMED
These wolves are welcome within our borders anytime of the day or night. Blocking their access will be met with disapproval and possible punishment.
THE BANISHED
They are enemies of our pack and their presence will not be tolerated within or near our home. Those caught in contact with a wolf on this list will likely share the same fate.
THE SACRED TOMBS
Our brothers and sisters that have sadly left us for their next adventures. We give thanks for their lives and we send them on with all our love, hopes and dreams. Moonshade will accept the bones of any wolf that has ever called Taviora their home and will find them a special place within our hallowed grounds. Every burial mound is individual and sacred. Tampering or messing with one will not be tolerated. A crime against the dead will be treated as though it has been committed against a living pack member.
Remember, we are always watching from the shadows ...