Atreyu wandered through the sparse woods of Aspen Dam, appreciating the beauty of the place and the bounty of the Austerean springtime. Birds sang in the trees and flitted around in the underbrush, squirrels ran up the trees and barked their warnings with their flicking fuzzy tails, she could hear the crooning song of a peacock not far away. She could smell the bovine scent of gaur in the distance, listening to the droning calls of the massive cattle with a lick of her lips. If her band could bring one of those down, they could feast for a week!

With birthdays right around the corner, Atreyu wanted to start preparations for the party and the remembrance feasts. Perhaps, after her morning rituals she could organize a hunt, or something to get her band moving. They would need it if Azriel's plans were to be fruitful. She certainly didn't want to send any of her wolves out just to get beat up. As a whole Judila needed some work, though they weren't in too bad of shape. If they were to become the weapons she needed though, they would need to hone their skills and talents. Letting out a call, Atreyu announced her need for company today. She wondered who would show up, perhaps a couple of healers or maybe her fighters would appear? Who ever it was, she would be glad to see anyone right now. Everybody counted toward keeping Judila afloat - ironically including the very man who tried to tear it down in the first place.

OOC: Anyone is welcome! Hunting or fighting skills encouraged!
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It was the distant howl that had Ganymede lifting his head from where he laid on his pelt, ears pressed forward and still bleary eyed. Sleep still weighed heavily on his mind as he took a moment to discern who exactly it was before it creeped in that it was Atreyu. A quiet huff through his nose turned into a yawn as he carefully stretched, favoring his injured legs and doing his best to not jostle the smaller bodies of Lailah and the children. And to not wake the cinnamon brute on his other side. He couldn't handle their fretting this early in the morning and he wanted to go see what Atreyu needed. It was a good of time as any to wake up.

He was careful as he slipped away, wobbling and careful with every step he took as he kept his front left leg an inch above the ground while pushing his pain from his back right down. He'd be damned if he let this stop him from moving around, especially with how at peace the world seemed for the moment. Bird songs flitted down from high in the sparse trees and the baleful lowing of cattle somewhere distant paired with the beauty of this place soothed his senses. It was the sight of his sunrise colored sister that had him picking up his pace to join her, shoving down any pain until he could make a show of not hurting. "You rang?" He hummed out, tone light and jovial.

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The small wolf walked through the fields, eyes of pink lurking over the humid territory where lakes and beaver dams were the main attarctions of the area, many good options for prey and water. A place such as this was the best for any wandering group, so she didnt blame Atreyu from seeking a home here for them. As her call rang to her ears, the scarred woman headed there, expression neutral as her ears were up and in alert of her surroundings. She was always in the constant state of fear of being ambushed, a thing that came from her traumatic experience that made her more weary than she used to in her puppy times.

She arrived, thankful of the other asking the same question she would had asked herself, meaning she didn't want to speak as she didnt have much wish to do so at the moment.

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Beauty was everywhere, dangling from the trees, the way the sun glittered through the tree tops. Twin peaks shifted upon the yearlings skull as the sound of her leader and best friend caught her attention. Two of the woman's siblings were near her already after Atreyu allowed her song of summons out. A yawn was released as she padded closer, but also carefully. Pink pools looking towards the brute and the quiet earthen toned female who looked almost like Vayne. She didn't know where that masculine was, maybe soon she would find out although she would not rush it at all. A wave of her tail as she pulled herself even closer. Awaiting for the command from her leader and best friend. Eyes sparkled with adventure and curiosity while she stood there silently.

OOC: Sorry, so short and crappy.

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Ultyr had opened an eye when the call rang out. Alert for any trouble. He immediately noticed Gany shifting to get up and heed the call and Ultyr was too sleepy-headed to grab him before he was already out of reach. The hobbling boy was a little too quick for the brute to realize what was happening. It took a moment when he realized the other hunters were heeding the call so he groaned and shifted roughly up with an aggressive stretch up his neck. He signaled Lailah to stay with the children before following Gany, blinking his eyes awake while smacking his lips.

It was the lowing of cattle that had him perking up and picking up the pace. Had a wild herd wandered close to the band? Excellent! He'll be damned if Gany overexerts himself though. He plopped his butt next to the stormshine boy, his eyes peering through the trees trying to catch sight of a good mark.

Alaric heard the call from afar while on a patrol with his cane corsos. His black tipped ears perked to the sound of Atreyu's call and he diligently followed the call. When he arrived on scene, a good chunk of the band had arrived as well. He offered Atreyu a dip of his head as his orange gaze trailed from member to member, counting everyone, before landing on the prey in the distance. A large type of of cow. It would be a good meal for them all. "Well, we have the man power." Alaric stated, staying mostly quiet as he waited for the game plan to be revealed.

Smiling wide, Atreyu greets each of her siblings as they show up first, her tail waving happily behind her. If Vayne had still been with them, she was sure he would have come too. This was as much for him as it was for the rest of the band, it was his birthday coming up soon too. Soon her hunters were gathered, each of them greeted by a friendly smile and a nod, even Ultyr. If they were successful today, the band would have something to eat today and smoke and preserve for the Morningstar birthdays - or anyone else who's birthday might be coming up. Once everyone had spoken their peace, Atreyu smiles again watching Ultyr. The more she understood the man, the more she came to respect him - if only he could keep his lecherous mind to himself. "I am glad you all came, we have something big on the menu as you may have guessed." Her voice was kept low as the gaur came closer, "These cattle are much bigger than the ones from home, with that they are more dangerous. Please remember to keep safe." With a smile and a wink at Gany, she added, "That means you, hop-along."

Looking to the rest of them, Atreyu makes a game plan for taking one of these massive cows down. Ultyr was already scouting the herd with his eyes, she could tell, wondering if he picked anything out yet. "Are there any limping or lagging behind?" She asked him, coming to sit by him so she could have a better view of the herd through the trees. Glancing to Alaric, she nodded, hoping their little throng would be enough to bring one down. Holographic eyes shift to scan over each one of the cattle she could see, though she left the decisions to her hunters. This was their show now. "Ultyr, Alaric, I want you two on point. You both will lead this hunt." There was no time to argue either as the herd drew closer.

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