Aurielle Adravendi

As Cairo had mentioned, later that day, during noon, Aurielle called for the hunters and hunting-inclined to gather. Teams would be announced – or they would announce who they’d chosen to hunt with – and she would set them on their way to their various competitions. From bison, to deer, to hares to fish and anything in between. Skinning competitions, food preservation contests… She sat beside the river, patiently waiting. Eyes scanning the rippling grasses and the distant festival grounds. The Dancefloor was vast, and the prey animals had simply ventured further north, but hadn’t left. The fish, of course, couldn’t care less unless someone splashed right into the middle of them in the water. It would be interesting to see how the hunters worked with one another, both friends and unknown. Walk ---- "Speak" ---- "Labhair an Sean-Teanga." ---- "Hear" ---- Think

He was quick to heed the call of the Spirit, loping easily and coming to a stop before her with a grin as he lowered his haunches to the ground. “I’d like to take a random set of team-mates, I think. Bison and Deer, and Skinning, as well as preparation? We can mix those, right?” At her nod he grinned, stepping back and wondering who she’d put with him as he waited to see who else would come. He had an idea of who all might come to hunt. He was in his daily armor, bracers included, and ready to work. He knew that after the hunters were sent off, Aurielle would be starting off the first teams of the racing competition. He’d be busy hunting bison and deer, but he’d be at the finish lines in time to see who came across first, no doubt. Walk ---- "Speak" ---- "Hear" ---- Think

Ardyn Cadeyrn Aodhán Phoenix Adravendi

His mother was calling the hunters to sign up, and Ardyn was quick to follow the howl. His tail was a firebrand as he went, and he’d gotten some practice in on Justice. He’d even made her jump! He slid to a stop beside Cairo, almost squirming with excitement as he chattered out, “Can I hunt the bison? I can try hunting hares! I’ll get all the hares!” He heard a snort of laughter quickly muffled from Cairo and his mother gave him a bemused smile. He’d at least get to hunt something today, though. Finally he plonked his rump down, though he vibrated with energy that begged for release. Walk ---- "Speak" ---- "Labhair an Sean-Teanga." ---- "Hear" ---- Think

Úflr scampered after Valdís, anxious to try his paws at the hunting contest. He was also getting kind of hungry. True, he had lunch but that was like an hour ago. He wanted more lunch. He arrived to see another pup and he immediately grinned at the younger boy. At least he wasn't the other pup here. Maybe they could hunt together. He looked at the glowing lady but wasn't quite sure what he was supposed to say so he just took a chance. "I'm Úlfr and I want to try everything!" He glanced at Valdís who sat some ways away to indicate that she was there to watch her child and not to participate herself. She'd missed the instructions and instead looked to Aurielle, informing the other that she was fine with Úlfr participating in anything age appropriate.

While he hadn't been entirely confident in entering the fighting tournament, he was more than interested and eager to join in on the hunting festivities. When the howl went out for the hunters to gather he was quick to respond. The only wolves that had beaten him here were Cairo and a pup that he believed was Aurielle's as well as another pair he didn't recognize that showed up about the same time he did. He'd hunted with Cairo in his brief stay with them in Valhalla so he knew that his cousin by name would be a worthy competitor in what ever games they had planned for today. He gave Aurielle a nod and a small smile before settling on his haunches. He didn't particularly care what their prey was, he just hoped that whatever it was it would be a challenge of some kind. Of course he would prefer some sort of large prey, but he wasn't going to cause a fuss over it... not that he'd ever really caused a fuss over anything in his life. He waited to see who else would join them. At the very least he expected his cousin Nolan to show up, but he wasn't entirely familiar with who else had come to the festival to even hazard a guess of who would show up. "Talk" Think

The howl for hunters made his ears perk and without hesitation he dropped what he was doing and turned to go answer it so he could join in. His lanky limbs carried him to the area that wolves had begun to gather near the river and he wore a wide, eager grin on his lips. He of course saw Cairo, which he expected, but there were already a decent sized group and he was sure it would only grow since he was pretty early to the party. He grinned at Aurielle with his tail wagging and told her, "Throw me wherever you want! He knew that she would know he was agreeable so he'd be happy to be a part of whatever group needed another set of paws. He turned to Cairo and playfully bumped his head into his buddy's shoulder with a chuckle. He looked down at Ardyn with another grin, saying, "Hey, little bud! This will be fun, huh?" Then he looked up and noticed Casso sitting off to the side and he felt immediately determined to include his cousin into the group. He walked over to the scarred man with determination and went behind him so he could shove him forward with a few firm head buts. "Come on! To the group with you! There's not going to be any brooding at the edge of the group as long as I'm around!" Once he had Casso sitting near Cairo he went ahead and plopped down onto his haunches as well with a chuckle. "Talk"

Wyndelin was resting when amongst the grasses before the hunting challenge was to start. He'd eaten a good sized breakfast for energy and was content to rest and conserve what he'd gained. As he had goods to manage he had more free time on his paws. Flikkr was curled up next to him. He was glad to have the little magpie back. They were a team and though he wasn't sure if Flikkr could help in the actual competition he knew the bird would be cheering him on from the sidelines. Wynd eyed the position of the sun. Gently rousing his companion the duo took off toward the designated meeting spot. There were several wolves already present. Wyndelin nodded a greeting and took a seat. "Talk"

With a spring in her step Dantalian raced towards the group of gathering hunters. Her papa was going to be watching but she'd made him promise to keep his distance and let her do this on her own. She wasn't a baby; she didn't need a babysitter. He didn't seem to believe her when she said she was going to be the best hunter at the party, but she didn't bother being offended by that. She'd show him. He'd see. She was great and she'd hunt circles around the other puppies!

After taking one last peek at her dad to make sure he was keeping his distance like he was supposed to, Dantalian leaped into the gathering. She made a beeline for the only wolf she knew - Ardyn. Dantalian flopped down beside him and then shot him a grin. "Long time no see," she teased. It had only been what, a day since she'd seen him last? Something like that.

Halla lingered near one of the tents, staying on the side with shade so she could rest her legs. It was a shame there were so few trees, if any, here in the dancefloor. That would've been her preferred shelter but she would take what she could get. Halla had considered just digging a den but it seemed a lot of work for something that would only be used for several days. She looked to her make shift sun dial, left out in a sunny patch nearby. It was about time to go for the hunting challenge. Halla got to her feet and moved to where the hunters were to gather. She wasn't a chatty sort and so she simply nodded to the other wolves present before sitting by herself as she waited for instruction.

Aslaug was late,too late it seemed as by the time she arrived several wolves were already there. Smiling she approached lowering her ears ,firstly approaching her alpha. "Sorry for being late! I got distracted!" She said  before taking a seat near Nolan her cousin. She eyed the rest of the gathered many unknown but others were recognized from past encounters.In silence she smiled and turned her head back to Aurille waiting for the team-up. She nodded to Cairo and ready she waited for whatever was to start here,this would be her first hunting contest and she saw this as the best time for assessing her skills so far. "Speak"

Aurielle Adravendi

[ooc] Okay, this festival will be running well into summer ooc, I think, but dammit I am going to make this work. Bear with me, loves! Cairo and Ardyn were the first to arrive, and Aurielle nodded at Cairo’s words, jotting him down for a randomized team. Ardyn received a bemused, semi-proud, semi-exasperatedly loving stare as he announced his desire to hunt bison. Not this year, boyo. She had plenty of trust in her children’s strengths, but there were points in life where mother did indeed know best. She had to repress a shudder at the thought of her son trampled beneath the hooves of a bison, turning her attention to a pair – woman and pup – as they arrived. It was clearly the child entering, and Aurielle smiled down at the boy with a nod. “It’s lovely to meet you, Ulfr.” Casso and Nolan arrived next, and Aurielle chuckled as her cousin chivied the older cousin into the crowd. “I’ll be sure to do that, Nolan. Hello Casso,” She added with a smile as the darker male was nudged into easy earshot, “How are you doing in Winterfell?” She wasn’t sure where her alliance with Winterfell would go. The consideration that Acere would raid a perceived ally at the behest of a band of slavers worried her, made her reassess her character evaluation of the northern King. She didn’t know yet about the raid on Ashen, though that had no effect on Valhalla regardless. A young man arrived next, though she thought she smelled Lirim on the breeze, and smiled warmly at him. A young girl from Aerie pranced up, and Aurielle realized that this was one of Ardyn’s friends. To be young and innocent again… hah. The girl wasn’t alone, a man that was obviously her father hanging back. She flashed the man a grin before another woman arrived, a loner by her scent, and finally, Aslaug. “No one’s late in this.” The glowing white Spirit waited for a few minutes more, scanning the distance before she turned to the group, pleased that they had even numbers enough that everyone would have partners in their team. Running her eyes over the group she made the random, snap decision of who would be with whom. She announced the teams for each competition, with some overlapping for the bison hunt. Then she turned to the pups, completing, “Ardyn, Ulfr, and Dantalian, you three will hunt together, as there are only the three of you.” She turned to the group as a whole and said, “You may work out among you who will be team leader of your teams. Work out your strategies. Hunt well, and have fun. For those wishing to also do solo hunting and skinning, you have that option as well between team hunts.” [OOC: Though they weren’t all posted here, I’m listing those that entered via the Plotting festival announcement. Teams are in charge of posting their own hunts so you won’t have to wait on me to start you off <3] Teams List Bison: • Halla, Aslaug, Wyndelin, Sunder • Cairo, Nolan, Casso, Red Deer: • Nolan, Halla, Aslaug • Red, Wyndelin, Sunder • Cairo, Casso, Regulus (To even things out) Hares: • Ardyn, Dantalian, Ulfr • Halla, Cairo • Wyndelin, Red • Aslaug, Sunder • Nolan, Casso Skinning: • Cairo, Wyndelin • Halla, Red • Nolan, Sunder • Aslaug, Casso • Ardyn, Danta, Ulfr Walk ---- "Speak" ---- "Labhair an Sean-Teanga." ---- "Hear" ---- Think