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 June 19, 2016 at 05:40:16 PM by Halina
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After a moment, more bodies entered the scene, and Halina was surprised to find that this pack meeting was more prolific and active than the last one that had occurred. The first one after the fall of the Ice King. The one that Halina had called together, where Grey Wind had taken hold of the reins of the pack. New comers entered, a femme dancing in as if she owned the place and Halina purred, all the while rubbing against Ygritte. Though she had a mate now, she would never stop appreciating the feminine form openly - knowing that her mate would trust her never to cheat upon her. But even though she purred, dark seas looking the ess up and down, her hackles raised and her muscles tensed, for she bore the scent of Malignant Felicity. Halina recalled hearing that an ess from Malignant Felicity had come by before, asking for an alliance between the two packs... But were their wolves really so blatantly arrogant as to cross pack boundaries without an invitation? And then the oddest thing happened - the fae bowed before the King and kissed the paws that graced the throne, her vocals caressing everyone's pinnae with sweet lyrics... And more than that, news of the pack she hailed from, which apparently was in ruin, with Lucifer no longer leading it. It was interesting really, considering the devilish brute had not only taken the pack from Carnival, but also had brought in his own personal army to bolster the ranks. And hearing that this one was one of those personal body guards was interesting. First, that they would abandon their leader - it spoke to the very leadership of said devil. If he could not imbue his own soldiers with a sense of loyalty, it was a wonder he had ever led the land at all. But also what struck Halina was their honesty - that they were open about their past, their use, their intentions. They made no attempt to hide their appetite which appeared to consist of only lupine delicacies. It was interesting... And attractive. What a delight it would be to have them around, especially given the effect they seemed to be able to have on those around them. Azures swiveled to Macaria and Halina grinned devilishly - one meeting with this fae and the weakling seemed to have been born anew. But then the eboness inhaled sharply and her grin only widened... For the fae apparently had an identical twin, though he be brute and not femme. If the pair held true to the promises made, they would no doubt prove to be a wonderful addition to the pack. Before she could introduce herself, her protege appeared and moved next to her after greeting Grey Wind silently. Halina pressed her nose to Lupin's side, acknowledging his presence, and examining him slightly - now that he was a teenager, it was time to truly set to his training. So far, she had been testing his will power and endurance, which was secure... Now it was time to strengthen him and teach him skills now that his awkward period As a pup - with feet too large and small amount of muscles - was over. As she considered how best to start the training, she quietly observed those around her. Azula, who entered without a word and moved silently to Mabbit's side - the ess had never made herself well known or tried to befriend any, but she had showed her worth in the fight against the Cougars. Mabbit, who had shown only dedication and perseverance. Ambrosia, who had grown quickly before Halina's eyes and to whom Halina owed the same promise as she had made Lupin - to train. Ygritte - her mate who had changed her very way of life in order to live with Halina by joining a pack. And then Lupin, who even as a pup had shown tremendous initiative. And as her eyes fell on her protege, she noticed that his eyes were on Macaria. For a moment, she though it was attractive that drove his singular focus... But it was something more. Intrigue? Curiosity? Jealousy? For a brief moment, Lupin peered up at Halina and she stared back at him even when his gaze flitted away back to its intended target. Finally, Grey Wind addressed Halina, he confirmed Halina's words but gave nothing away. "Ygritte and I went on an impromptu vacation, both for some alone time and to see how these two would fare without us. As I expected they did just fine - Afterall, they got along fine before more, there is no reason for them not to be fine without me." Small talk blathered on and Halina closed her lids and leaned against Ygritte, enjoying her warmth even though it was quite warm enough outside. She listened to the chitchat of those around her - ah yes, the oddly painted twins were accepted. shocker. And then at long last Grey Wind addressed the group as a whole, doling out ranks, and Halina was proud that Ambrosia was given one. "Lupin, you too will get a rank once you are old enough to earn it. It is after all not the rank that matters, but the deeds that earn the rank." Her words were a whisper in his ear, only his to hear, just as she then turned to Ambrosia and whispered words only for her. "I am proud of you dear, for earning your first rank. After this meeting -" Halina had been speaking in the silence between the Alpha's two monologues, but fell silent as the latter began. "- I Of course will lead the training, Grey Wind. After all, I am the best warrior in this pack, aren't I?" Her pools flashed at him with a wink before turning to nip at Ygritte. "I think it is time you and I sparred anyway, dear. What is love without a bit of pain and suffering?" Her paws moved her forward into the circle formed by the members of the pack. "Lupin, Ambrosia, both of you would benefit from training now that you are older, but I will not stop you if you instead wish to train as a spy. Do any of the rest of you wish to train with me? I can promise you skills, exhaustion, and bruises galore, fear not. But I cannot promise you will leave my ring unscathed..." ________________________________________________________________________ |
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