Antler Ring Synergy

He hadn't seen two packs work together in a hunt before and the red male was curious to see how this all went down. Who among the leaders was going to take charge? It wasn't like they couldn't all work together but that might take more time for them to get everything straightened out and where they wanted everyone to go. Unless they had talked about this ahead of time and figured out what was going to happen in the events that would follow the arrival of everyone. Perhaps they had even discussed what type of prey they would be bringing down because Reid hadn't been in the area before and wasn't quite sure what to expect.

Lach led the pack towards there destination and Reid noted that some of the other pack had taken up residence. He glanced at each face noting expressions and appearances. He didn't know anyone here besides Lach and Sana. His friend's mother was here as well he noted darkly as he watched her give the girl lick. She had come back and Reid seemed to barely see his young friend anymore. Pushing his sudden sourness aside he found a spot closer to the pair to sit and wait. He didn't know how long it would take for everyone to meander to their places.

Neko was still tired, having just recently found her way back home after getting lost in the mountains southeast of the fields, but she wasn’t going to this hunt. She wasn’t much of a hunter herself, but she certainly enjoyed the stalking and chasing aspects of it, though she still preferred not to have to do the actual killing.

More than the hunt, she was eager to meet the members of the allied pack, especially the healer who led that pack. Several members of her own pack had told her of Lachesis, and Neko hoped he could teach her a few things about her job while they were gathered. Her one concern about the big hunt was that she wondered if anyone from either pack would try to show off for the other and end up getting hurt. She hoped that wouldn't be the case.

She followed her pack to the meeting location, a place she had never been and didn’t even know existed even though it was so close to home. She was very interested in the circle of antlers on the hill and wondered how they ended up being arranged in a circle like they were. Some other time, she might have to come back again to check it out, but now was not the time. For now, she would keep her attention on the hunt and whatever role she would have in it.

let ‘em say what they gonna say

Lilliana Stark

It was odd for Lavender to be so... Well she supposed they were travelling with the pack. She wasn't nearly so excited as everyone else. She didn't know why they had to get so many wolves together when they managed to hunt just fine on their own. She didn't understand the complexities of diplomacy or the need for boring meetings that went on and on. She was almost certain they'd spend more time going blah blah blah than actually getting the thing and trying to get the thing was her favourite part. She gave the gathered wolves a passing glance, sitting by Lavender's side with a sigh. She would behave herself, but only so this part didn't take any longer than it had to.

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The young bird had been about to burst with excitement for this day, ever since his dad had first told him of it. The promise of a hunt, a real hunt like the adult did for deer, but something bigger! It didn’t even matter that they were ‘only to watch’, it was still far more exciting than anything the little Avalon had ever experienced in his life. He practically flew over the grass as they set out, dancing along without even considering making trouble, too caught up in this, permitted adventure. It was only once they arrived at the meeting place that things started to get boring, half the adults heading out to scout while the others just sat and waited. Gale felt every hair on his body start to twitch; How long’s this gonna take? Pale green eyes scanned the group, new joiners still trickling in, and a broad grin spread on his face as they fell on the two girls at the back - the larger of whom, at least, looked to be just as bored as him. Wagging his tail high, Griffin trotted over, smiling widely. “Hi,” He barked, easily; “‘m Griffin, y’ can call me Gale!” Hopefully the river pups were up for a bit of fun, to pass the time while the adults jabbered. Word count: 219 ”Speech" Thoughts “They never look to see me fly”

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(This post was last modified: Dec 28, 2017, 09:52 PM by Griffin.)

Sorry for taking a bit long on this one guys. Hoping to get to 3rd round a bit quicker xD
I'd say no post order, though tag for @Aleksei to lead them out, and lets get the actual hunting started in this round.

He didn’t have to wait long before the River wolves began to arrive. First a woman he hadn’t met before, but who’s greeting received a nod and a soft smile nevertheless. And she was soon followed by Lachesis, who brought a full on grin to the dark mans face. “Lachesis,” he replied warmly; “Good to see you too!” Others followed quickly: A young female who he guessed to be Kisla’s daughter Inna, with a dark pup by her side, her own child; Then Adelayde, who’d made up the rear of his own group, joined them with Laike by her side; Just as Aleksei returned from a quick scouting, further ahead. Drestig turned his smile on the young Baranski, ears perked eagerly as he gave his report. “Good, very good,” he breathed, a twinkle in his eye. Then he looked back to inspect their numbers. A few more stragglers had come from both sides, and a bit down the small hill, the pups were making friends. The elder man continued to smile, looking back to Lachesis now, as the other leader. “Plenty of us to make a good dent in any herd, I’d say,” he started confidently, then went on: “I reckon the pups will just observe, keep their distance? It’ll be safer all around.” With so many adults, the youngsters were more likely to get in the way, and keeping them a safe length from sharp antlers and trampling hooves would give their parents more piece of mind. Once that was dealt with, the greying man looked around at the others again, his tail giving a quick, excited wag. Much like his son, the Rye king had looked forwards to this day, though maybe for different reasons. He would be happy to strengthen the relations between the two packs, and get some fresh meat in their caches along the way. Clearing his throat, he turned back to his young scout, smiling a little fiercer now; “Lead the way then Alek.” Already his nose was full with the scent of caribou, but there were plenty of other beasts in the vicinity, and Aleksei had the best idea of where they all were. “Something big.” Once they’d started moving, he’d put himself shoulder to shoulder with the River leader, discussing tactics in a low voice; “I say once we find the right target, we split in three to cover it from all sides, put the bigger, slower hunters at the back to drive it forwards and have the faster wolves flank it either side, keeping the course and doing damage where possible. If we go for a bull ox or bison, the best move is to tire it out before going for the kill.” A brow raised towards the other alpha, asking his opinion, all while half his attention remained on Aleksei up ahead, and whatever prey might soon appear as well. Word count: 480 Thoughts ”Speech”

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He watched, silently, as more wolves joined them. The Raven was not far behind him, as expected, with her daughter in tow. Her punctuality was impeccable, as per usual, and he was pleased to see both of the dark Baranski’s, especially since the older of the two did not have the best relationship with the Rye wolves. Perhaps this hunt would help smooth things over, as he knew Inna had kept her distance from the golden fields.  His chartreuse gaze followed Aleksei’s tawny form as he returned to the group, a soft smile tracing his dark lips as he nodded a greeting in the male’s direction.

Adelayde and Laike were not far behind, and Lachesis couldn’t keep his tail from wagging behind him at the pale male’s appearance. Things had ended on good terms between the two; the change in pack had not effected the relationship between them. The male was still a good friend of Lachesis’, and while his presence was missed in Hearthwood the Stark knew that he was happier with the blue-eyed agouti. And you, he hummed in response to Adelayde, his gaze flitting over to her as a soft smile tugged at his lips.

His own children were not far behind, making (surprisingly) silent appearances. The newest recruit, courtesy of Oksana, had also joined them, along with a dark female from the Fields and a young agouti rounding out the group (who was quick to introduce himself to the other younglings). He turned back to Drestig as he spoke, suggesting that the cubs sit at the sidelines for this hunt. He nodded. Yes, I think that would be wise, he commented with a lazy grin, his plume sweeping behind him.

He sidled up next to the peppered Fields leader as they followed Aleksei, his ears cupped in the older male’s direction as he spoke. Again he nodded, excitement fuelling his movement as his pace quickened. Sounds good to me, he responded, his tone light. Inna is quick on her toes, along with Reid, he added, pointing to the two wolves as he spoke, they can join the wolves at the side. He was good with either position, for the aging Arctic still moved with the grace of a yearling.

(This post was last modified: Jan 25, 2018, 12:00 AM by Lachesis.)

stick with those who stick with you

Inna did have some reservations about meeting the rye wolves for a hunt. Too many to really name if she were honest and staying at Lachesis flank seemed to he the best place for her to be. She also felt that he would probably feel more comfortable with her there, he could keep an eye on her more easily. She watched as each wolf joined them and listened as Drestig and Lachesis spoke. She even remained silent as her brother informed the rye alpha of the herd.

She nodded to Laike when he arrived and took notice of Reid joining her and Oksana. She could see the other pups gathering and bent her head to her daughter. “Why don't you go and play with the other pups while is adults decide what we are going to do.” She didn't want Oksana to miss out on anything the other children were doing.

Her attention was brought back to the two alphas as Drestig started to explain the plan. She nodded as her name was mentioned and moved with Lachesis as the followed her brother to where they would he hunting.

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The little crow was very curious about all of these new wolves that we're arriving. Then there was the stranger ring of antlers that she had noticed and wanted very much to investigate. Even more exciting was that her uncle Laike was there, she'd missed him. Reid had also come and had come to sit with her and her mum. There was just so much going on Oksana had a little trouble keeping track of it all.

Then her mother spoke to her, telling her to go and see the other pups. At that moment she turned her orange gaze to where Lavender and Lilliana were talking to another pup. She licked her mother's nose before bounding off to where the others were. Hi, I'm Sana, she said greeting the pup she didn't know.

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Well, this was going to be boring.

A frown graced the little Stark’s features as she trailed behind her father, her chartreuse gaze scanning the group that had gathered. There was a cub she did not recognize—a green-eyed agouti boy from the Fields pack. Her pace slowed as she (reluctantly) joined him and Oksana, but not before she nudged her twin to accompany her. If she was going to be forced to join the hunt she should’ve been allowed to participate… not observe from the sidelines. But there was nothing she could do—she didn’t want to argue with her father. Especially not in front of strangers.

She arrived just in time to hear the boy introduce himself with not one but two names. Huh, interesting. Her bottom jaw fell open, her name threatening to tumble off her tongue as Oksana chimed in, introducing herself as Sana to the agouti boy. Lavender, she added, her lips falling into a soft frown as she gave a dismissive shrug, her peridots returning to the adults in the distance. She was curious as to what they were going to hunt, for she could feel the familiar pang of hunger throbbing in the pit of her stomach…

(This post was last modified: Jan 26, 2018, 05:51 AM by Lavender.)

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He smiled warmly, acknowledging Lachesis and his look-alike daughter. There was also the familiar forms of Oksana and Inna who earned a gentle smile. He remembered the confession of the tensions that stirred between his brother, Inna and the Rye wolves. It made him wonder how the felt about him. Alas, Lorcan was nowhere in sight and Laike was not here to start a confrontation. In fact, he did not fully care what the duo thought of him. He had left on good terms with Lachesis the leader of Hearthwood and that was what mattered.

Laike knew he'd find himself towards the rear end, being heft in size he would do rather well at pushing forward the large beast of their picking. With the children settled off to the side the male was content to move forward. A low woof and smile were given to @Adelayde with the intention of inviting her to follow him for at least a little bit before the hunt truly began.

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