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Played by becuffin who has 879 posts.
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Morganna Archer-Lyall
RE- A recent heat wave has left the forest drier than usual.
  • can now feed on food that an adult provides.
  • capable of repeating four-syllable words. Competent enough to understand the concept of talking and listening, and joining a conversation while making relevant points.
  • eyes begin to gradually change from blue to their adult colours.
  • begin to accompany adults on hunts for a short time and are capable of returning to the pack den on their own.
@Vareth @Vaeda @Anduin @Caelia
TEACHING DEM 1/3
here we are, don't turn away now

Wrangling five children was nothing new to the Archer matriarch, so taking on @Caelia had been neither here nor there to her. Nobody had come to seek the child yet, and she had half a mind to declare the child one of theirs and turn anyone looking to take her away out. By all that they could reckon from her arrival she had been born to a loner, but children deserved to be raised in a pack.

Pushing the thoughts of what ifs and when's from her mind, Morganna picked up her pace to avoid the endless slew of coyotes. She was on her way back from the lagoon with a fat, young beaver dangling from her jaws (probably not that much older than the cubs themselves), one that still thrashed ocassionally, beating at her shoulder and chest with its broad, flat tail. She growled a warning to the tiring creature, ignoring the musky scent that filled the air, one of its back legs hanging uselessly, sealing its fate. Sure, it wouldn't make for a good meal now that it had musked, but this creatures death wouldn't be in vain. It was going to be useful. A tool, much like the woodchuck that had been thrown to herself and her brothers, perhaps even a little more dangerous for the sharp teeth and muscular tail that this particular critter carried to defend itself with, even now.

Finding her way to a shaded central clearing (to combat the recent heat wave), she dropped the beaver, pressing a paw down against its neck to hold it in place, watching as its chest heaved with exhaustion. She tipped her head back to call for the pups of the scowle. She wouldn't be surprised if some adults showed up to help her supervise. She had no intention of anyone walking away from this maimed after all, so she picked the beaver back up so it could thrash between her sturdy jaws. She didn't want it catching a second wind while she waited for the children.

we are the warriors that built this town
(This post was last modified: Aug 07, 2018, 05:27 AM by Morganna.)
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Played by becuffin who has 18 posts.
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Sedna Archer-Lyall
you rollin with us or you gettin' rolled over

The girl was poised, ready to pounce on her father, who she had been stalking trailing all morning when her mother's demanding howl filled the air. For a moment the girl scowled in the direction of the noise, greying eyes narrow as she considered ignoring it altogether... but then, what if it was something important? What if they were walking to the lagoon or learning about plants or fighting? Ma had promised them lessons in all that sort of stuff eventually, what if this was the day?!

Chewing the inside of her cheek, she realised she had been spotted, the small smile on her fathers face unmistakable. Well that decided it for her. With a raspberry blown and musical giggle, the grey girl spun before racing back to the familiar clearing her mother had chosen. Her white dotted brows drew tightly together as she tried to figure out just what the stinky wet thrasher her mother was holding was meant for. Usually the food she dropped for them was still and well... didn't nearly stink this bad.

Still she moved forward, jumping up to try and see what it was, earning her a solid thumb in the chest from the things tail as her mother jerked it away. The warning growl was answered with one of her own. Nobody hit her and didn't get hit back! Why was her ma on the stinky things side? She drew closer again, unwilling to wait for the arrival of the others to hear just what was going on here.

the gloves are comin' off
Played by becca who has 60 posts.
Inactive Pup
SeeJay




i'm skin and bone

just a king on a rusty throne














Most days she was a blob (still). Her pudgy form uninterested in being taught things that normal kids would have loved to learn. SeeJay (as she was 'officially' called now, for she did not remember her actual name) was wallowing near the willow tree root's of @Nellie's medic den. It was a place the child was pretty familiar with at this point in time. The young girl hadn't liked the amber yearling at first but...maybe she wasn't all bad.

She seemed to sputter with surprise at a sudden call - wide eyed and almost looking fearful. Calls weren't good. Those scrawny things that attacked Laurel (@Lauraceae) and swept her away from him made calls. She ran through the dry lands, crunching twigs and leaves underfoot as she moved inland. SeeJay was rather unaware that the call had actually come from someone inside the territory.

The girl slammed on her breaks when she got to the sight of the older nice lady with something thrashing between her jaws. Frantically she backed up, only to tumble over and end up falling on her back.

(This post was last modified: Jul 21, 2018, 12:22 PM by Kerberos.)
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Played by Maeby who has 21 posts.
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Anduin Archer

It wasn't often that anyone outside of his own parents called for him, and that alone piqued the young Archer's curiosity enough to tear himself away from a relaxing session sun bathing. "Comin' " The chocolate youth mumbled, trotting toward the sound. This one came from Morg, he at least knew that much.

Anduin arrived just in time to watch SeeJay, rather petrified in appearance, stumble over herself and land flat in the dirt. Offering nothing more than an eye roll and a sigh, the boy simply stepped around her as he closed in on the other two. Observing the situation further, the pup noted that Morg had seemingly brought them a gift, how sweet. "This thing stinks." He grumbled. "Thought m' sister was here or somethin'."

Played by Pinn who has 460 posts.
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Celandine Argyris

The woman's head tipped up at the sound of her co-lead's voice, and her body turned to answer. It wasn't an issue of trust that set her paws in motion, but rather, the curiosity of what was to come. Whatever Morganna wanted the children for, Celandine was sure it was going to be interesting. She didn't have to wonder long, as the stink of beaver wafted towards her. From there the dots were easy enough to connect. An enigmatic smile graced the woman's features as she came upon the scene.

The creature was thrashing uselessly between Morg's teeth as though freeing itself might change it's fate. It looked to be injured, a good choice on the Archer's part since beavers trended on the unruly side. She might have questioned whether or not the children were ready for such a well armed foe, but this was life, and if things got out of control one of them could step in. Caelia's frantic back-stepping sent her tumbling over, but the other two cubs seemed either unphased, or excited to move things along. Celandine leaned down to nudge the girl up, and offer some small comfort. She wasn't as old as their biological children, but she had to be ready all the same. "Couldn't have picked something that smelled... less offensive?" The words left her lips a good-natured jest.

(This post was last modified: Jul 24, 2018, 08:07 AM by Celandine.)
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Played by Ghost who has 13 posts.
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Vaeda Archer

Vaeda tended to arrive late for things, this was just a fact that was already apparent to anyone who paid any attention. It wasn’t that she didn’t hear herself being called, or even the sound of paw steps nearby her hiding hole. Oh no, she heard that all very clearly. It was that she spent so long fretting over what they might be calling her for before she could convince herself to appear. Physically she was every bit as capable as her brother albeit slightly clumsier, mentally she was hindered by anxiety spurred on by a lack of confidence.

The pup had planned on hanging back and watching from afar, present enough to be counted on but not actively participating. That had been the plan but her brother’s mean comment had brought on a red flash of anger. It was partially soothed by her mother’s teasing tone but not enough to stop the gears of motion that were already turning.

Stomping directly past Anduin without even giving him a glance she walked right up to the smelly beaver. She had not seen what had happened to Sedna and was therefore unprepared. Reaching her jaws up she jumped and then firmly clamped onto it’s tail. Yet she hadn’t expected it to be so tough and leathery and to flail quite so hard. The beaver gave a few frantic but well aimed shakes and Vaeda went tumbling through the air. She landed hard on the ground nearby and though was wasn’t hurt she squeezed her eyes shut and didn’t move. Maybe if she just laid here and tried really hard to pretend that didn’t happen nobody would notice.

Played by Switch who has 44 posts.
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Vareth Archer-Lyall
it's in my blood, it's in my water

He squinted at the sun in despise. He had liked its light, but lately it just seemed like it made things hot. He hated panting. He hated the sticky feeling it caused between his toes. Why was it so different? Restless, he gnawed on an old bone, in what shade he found. His toy fell from his lips as his mother beckoned. Eager, he set off without hesitance. Forgetting all about how running made him hot.

Unfortunately his sister had beat him here. He clamped his jaws, realizing even Seejay had beat him. Whatever. He passed her as if she wasn't there at all. Cel could comfort her all she wanted as his attention went straight to the writhing, offensive creature. Right in time to see Vaeda attack it, and it her in turn. As she fell his eyes widened and his mouth was agape. He almost went to her. That didn't look like it felt good, but instead of offering her help, his eyes turned to Morganna's. It was evident he was thinking what the hell? He didn't care for the smell of it either and couldn't help wonder what mom was up to. But he also didn't want to hang back, afraid. He wanted to pass this test. He eased a little closer but not as close as the girls. He let his eyes trace over the details of this animal. Studying. But its large teeth made him a little uneasy.  

i have been blessed with a wilder mind
(This post was last modified: Aug 06, 2018, 07:42 PM by Vareth.)
Played by Switch who has 389 posts.
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Renier Lyall
now i'll be bold, as well as strong

One day Sedna may just follow him without his knowledge but it wasn't today. Still he was impressed how quiet, and patient she was managing to be for her age. As Morganna's voice rang out he turned in time to spy her. A knowing smile, he encouraged her to go. He was slow to follow. He had a few more markers to get to before he moved to the crowd.

His gold eyes took in members, and it didn't look like he had missed too much. All the pups were here at least, and the beaver intact.  As his eyes fell upon Morganna a smile he could not help strectched his lips. His quiet hello, and something more. But, he remained behind the pups, letting his mate take the lead. After all he planned to just be here for moral support. Well, and to watch his youngest children in this new lesson.

and use my head alongside my heart
(This post was last modified: Aug 24, 2018, 05:44 PM by Renier.)
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Played by becuffin who has 879 posts.
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Morganna Archer-Lyall
No post order, round 2
Teaching dem 2/3
This is my kingdom come

Her daughter was a foolhardy thing, racing head first towards the prize her mother had offered. She waited just a moment too long to pull the beaver away, allowing the critter a chance to land a warning blow on the growing childs chest. It hardly served as a deterrent as the girl continued to lunge and nose at the unfortunate critter. Morganna had half a mind to let it go and see how well the hellraiser faired on her own.

SeeJay wasn't nearly so prepared to jump in, she smirked around her mouthful at Anduin's words, thinking the boy certainly took after his oldest brother in some respects. Celandine's question was answered with a snort. It seemed that Vaeda wasn't to be outdone by Sedna, though she seemed less willing to retaliate as the beastie fought for it's life. Vareth approached with caution followed closely by his father, and Morganna returned Renier's smile in turn, dropping the beaver to the ground with a thud.

Time seemed to freeze as the creature registered it's new position on the ground and the children stared in wide eyed wonder. "What'er'yer waitin' fer? Get it!"

All hell was about to break loose.

this is my kingdom come
(This post was last modified: Sep 14, 2018, 09:58 AM by Morganna.)
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Played by becca who has 60 posts.
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SeeJay

Truth be told, SeeJay didn't want anything to do with the bucktooth flailing creature. In fact the moment she got up she scooted backwards away from the group and away from the beaver. Even at the bold order of Morganna, SeeJay was seeking a way out. Sadly she seemed pretty crammed in between the adults and the children. Adults she could deal with mostly but the fellow children only heightened her rambunctious nerves.

Maybe if she found a hiding spot behind one of the bigger adults that were present (@Renier) she could hide out until the coast was clear. Then it would be a straight away back to the medical den.

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