Celebrate the Milestones
Pack and all family adopted or otherwise
Sirius
High Councilor
Master Fighter (240)
Master Hunter (275)
Bloodletter
11 Years
Male
38
Seadragoness
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They were encouraged to go and visit with the other yearlings present, and Talyssa would in due time. However, she couldn’t help but linger in earshot of her parents as they approached her grandfather. The Carpathius girl couldn’t imagine a birthday party being the place to exchange important information, but she couldn’t help but strain to listen just in case. But before her parents had arrived to interact with Sirius, a different source of movement caught her attention. Her pale blue gaze settled on a beautifully monochromatic fae as she managed to approach the warlord first. Out of all of those who had already gathered, she recognized most of them. This woman was entirely foreign to her, harboring a pack scent she did not recognize. It piqued her interest, but she was making her best attempt at trying to conceal just how much it had.
Talyssa watched as her brother went and found Andy and Charlton- who were only moments later joined by Kite. More Armadan wolves were slowly trickling in, some cutting straight to social opportunities, others raiding the magnificent spread of food. Such an event made her chest flutter but in a good way. It made her feel like there was so much to accomplish, and she had no idea where to start.
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Anxiety permeated the air all around Stratum, who had been struggling to come up with any kind of gifts for his siblings. They had turned a year old, and he still couldn't think of something that was good enough to present the rest of his litter. After all of the trauma that had struck them in their first year, what kind of gift would... would show how much love was constantly thrumming through his veins? he cared for his siblings deeply, and he worried about them every day, but how could he show that with an object? With a gesture? He certainly couldn't use his words, he wasn't the best at expressing himself. He sighed in frustration, staring at the collection of leather scraps and wire and polished metal. Most of his siblings were well equipped with beautifully constructed armours and weapons, nothing he could make would serve them nearly as well as what they already had.. A deep, booming howl rang out from the further reaches of the Armada's territory. His father was summoning his siblings, as well as the rest of their immense clan and pack. He'd have to come back to this internal struggle later. Off he went, trundling along with Pebble clinging to the thick fur of his ruff. Peabody was slung lazily across his broad hips, the pangolin preferring to soak up the sun and let his companion do all the legwork. Call it endurance training. The gilded prince plodded up to the party a bit late, and a crowd was already gathering. A massive spread of food was already laid out, and the boy had to swallow harshly to keep the drool contained in his maw. He hadn't gotten lean and muscular in the same way his siblings had, there was still a roundness to his form. Partly due to his appreciation for fine cuisine (and regular cuisine). He stood on the bluff that overlooked the beach party, knees locked up and toes digging into the dirt. "Do I have to?" he uttered softly, glancing back over his shoulder to see if anyone else could see him weighing his options. In response, the pangolin on his back dug a paw of sharp front claws into the thick skin of his ass, shocking the boy into an awkward downward skid from the bluff and onto the beach. He couldn't think to snap at his companion, because he was suddenly right in the midst of the party. He could hear the undercurrents of chatter and see the individual figures milling about. Lowering his blocky skull between his shoulders, he pulled his ears back warily and padded cautiously around the fringes. All of the faces were familiar, and most of them were family. But.. there were so many of them. More than he liked to see all at once. Mercurial gaze flicked anxiously from face to face, searching for one of his littermates. They were all huddled near their sire, and so Stratum slunk through the growing crowd to join them. Safety in numbers, and he could use Charlie's similar colouring and larger build to hide behind if more wolves showed up. "Hey, guys." he rumbled, ever deepening vocals coming out quiet and a little shaky. "How's everyone doing?" he asked next, checking in on them to avoid confronting his own anxiety. Andy looked... some type of way. Something in her eyes that he couldn't pin down, but her body language seemed entirely at ease. Maybe he was just trying to find something that resembled his own inner turmoil at the prospect of a gathering. Attention flitted to Kite, blind to the intricacies of the spread. He cleared his throat, drifted closer with a few small steps to lean against her shoulder. Keeping his voice low, he used a few nudges against her flank and foreleg to indicate directions as he pointed out the layout- "Dad has got a feast laid out just behind him, lots of cooked meats with spices set up around a big ass fire pit. There are a few other snacks made of plants and fruits that look pretty good. Goss just brought in a pronghorn, and there are a few wrapped packages set aside. Briar and the Aegis of the Hallows are here with their kids, and Empress Venom got here just before I did. The sun is out, there aren't that many clouds out- you should keep your blindfold on unless something really important comes up. The tide is out, I think it just finished receding, so there's a few hours before we'll need to leave the beach." he explained, leaning close enough that only another interested party would be able to tune into their conversation. "That's all I can think of, but I can keep you posted on who else shows up if you want. I'll bring you a snack, be right back." the offer was extended with a gentle pat of his paw over hers, and then he found himself shrinking back into that nervous young man as he meandered past their sire. He loved his dad, but so often lately he caught an odd look in his eyes when they were together. With the cold shoulder he didn't see his other siblings receive... well. It made him want to impress the man, but it also made his skin itch with nerves when he was close by. Near the feast, there was that blue lady that always seemed to be lingering around the family lately. A slave, but one who didn't get in trouble for mouthing off to their sire. One who spent a lot of time trying to replace their mom. The boy wasn't one for dark feelings or a bad attitude, but it sparked some strange sensation in his chest that he didn't like feeling. So when he found himself getting too close, he skirted around her with his eyes glued to his own paws until he was safely out of her way. And then, the holy grail. A whole sage grouse, spiced and cooked to perfection. Oh yeah, that was the ticket. Without much thought, he grabbed the entire steaming carcass in his massive jaws and carried it over to where he'd left Kite. It was fine to take the whole thing if he was planning to share, right? It was a relocation, not a theft. The blond yearling deposited it on a small hide between the small gathering of his siblings, and looked around at them. "Want some?" he asked with a tiny smile. |
As they approached the dark sands of the cove, she spotted several of her siblings–including one of her littermates–as well as the Ashen Empress and a blue-marked woman that she wasn't familiar with that was working on the food. Of course their first stop was to greet her father, Artorias greeting his father-in-law first and once he stepped back Briar leaned in with a smile to press an affectionate kiss to her father's cheek. "Hello, dad. It's good to see you." She didn't linger long, knowing that her father had a party to host and there would be other's she'd want to see–as well as pups of their own to keep an eye on. They hadn't given them the usual warning to behave themselves, trusting that their near yearlings would know to be on their best behavior, but that didn't stop her from being her usual protective self.
It would hardly be a surprise that Crux was one of the later arrivals, he didn't exactly move quickly even when he tried to he was barely faster than most wolves walking at a brisk pace. It didn't help he'd been deep in the woods trying to go over what stores he needed to replenish and which he could do from there when he'd heard the call go up, so of course he would take a while to get there, didn't look like he was late to start of the festivities though, thankfully. Dread and Vanta were also still missing so honestly he'd take what victories he could. Riya trotted along beside him but when he arrived at the shores, steely gaze roaming over the already growing gathering the big cat gave him a friendly hip bump and wandered off, the message clear, spend time with his family without her hovering over his shoulder. He hoped she'd stick around at least, looked like it was going to be a celebration of some sort but he wasn't going to beg her either, he wasn't exactly shy, even if the grief that had marked his early life had mellowed him some.
The boy took a deep breath, trying to map the easiest map to the gathering of his litter mates and a few of his nieces and nephews but he wasn't sure there would ever be ground solid enough that he wouldn't feel like he was sliding around on the beach. One more breath and he made his slow, awkward and stumbling way over to the group, arriving only a moment after Stratum returned with food. He hoped no one had watched what was undoubtedly a very unbecoming display but well, it wasn't his fault that the strange rock sand of the beach refused to stay still under his paws! He settled himself on his haunches, giving the group a genuine if small smile before reaching forward to snag some of the food. "Thanks." He said to Stratum as he started to snack a bit, he took a moment to take a look around the group, noting who was helping Ky right now and the emotions that were playing through the group. Though he read Stratum's anxiety more than anyone else... Maybe he should talk to his brother and see if there was anything he could do, he'd heard that Lavender could help with anxiety, and he made a mental note to ask Halo where he might find some.
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Crux has a 6 inch long burn scar on his throat, most of his art does not reflect this.
Andy sticks close to Charlie, moving to steal food from the spread but never straying too far from him. Just as she pops a rather flavorful piece of meat into her mouth and melts, Thorn calls out to her. Surprise paints her features as she turns to catch his gaze, waving the boy over as she quickly chews and swallows her piece of food. He has gotten tall and her keen pale gaze finds a wooden sword buckled to his back in a makeshift scabbard. With a bright laugh she ushers him over and happily greets him, “Thorn! Holy moly, you are getting tall! How goes the sword training?”
As she listens to Thorn, Kite appears and touches her gently. Looking to her blindfolded sibling, a gentle smile tugs at her lips as she offers, “There is a huge spread of food and dad is standing near it. Isa is also near the food which, by the way, is phenomenal. Charlie is standing on your right and Thorn, our nephew from the Hallows, is standing in front of me. There are torches lining the sand and it seems like there are presents waiting for us over there.” Lightly she taps the part of her sister’s paw where the presents are.
A monochrome woman appears and Andy remembers her from their visit to Ashen. Leaning toward Kite she supplies the name and location while keeping up the conversation with the small group. At Artorias’s arrival, she again offers the name and location before whispering for only Kite to hear, “I wonder if they are talking about our visit.” A soft gust of air that may be considered a laugh is expelled as Taly appears and she passes off the information to Kite before calling out, “Hey Taly! Come over here and say hi!” Another bubble of laughter, this time louder, is offered and Stratum appears, moving to join the growing group.
The boy takes over informing Kite of where things are and, for a brief moment, Andy bulks at allowing him to take over. However, the protective part of her lets go as she realizes, this may be one of the last times Stratum gets to be Kite for a while. Offering him a wink, she whispers low so that only Kite can hear, “I’m right here if you need anything.” Finally, Briar appears and Andy’s face lights up as she waves enthusiastically at her sibling. Later, she will seek her out.
Crux joins the ever-growing group and she flashes him a huge grin before posing a question to all of her littermates, “So… anyone thought of what den they want to take?” Now that they are a year old, surely, they will get their own space!... not that she will be quick to find claim her own. Her observation post will do just fine for now.
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Andy has an Eastern Chanting Goshawk named Aquila and two Snow Leopards named Leo and Gemini. They are always nearby.
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On the journey up north, Bramble did nothing but enjoy herself. An excuse to adventure and leave the pack lands was an instant yes to her! She vibrated with excitement as she entered along the beach with her two companions, Bristle and Berry, in tow. The small weasel clung tightly to her neck fur as he poked his head up above hers. Berry was a lot more curious about these wolves rather than Bristle who preferred to fly around with the other avian companions. Bramble’s attention first went to the group of youngsters as she got closer. Having gotten somewhat distracted when they’d reached Armadan lands, she was almost the last of her siblings to show up. First though she had to greet her grandpa! Rushing past Artorias and Briar with swift nudges of her nose, Bramble approached Sirius with a wagging tail and a floppy tongued grin. “Hi grandpa Sirius! It’s nice seeing you!” She nearly chirped as she shifted on her weight and then glanced over to Venom. “Hello! I’m Bramble Carpathius, it’s a pleasure to meet you,” her voice is an attempt at being regal and put together, but her youthful energy is hard to hide. Once the adult greetings were over, Bramble excuses herself politely and makes her way over to the group of yearlings. “Hi guys!” Bramble looks at each one as she moves to stand wherever there is room. As she looks around, she notices one of them who is blindfolded. “Oh, I’m Bramble, by the way!” She greets Kite, hoping to help the girl feel included. Bramble Carpathius
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bramble's companions are to be assumed near her unless stated otherwise.
From seemingly out of nowhere (even if it was just from inside the shed), Bas struck. "Oof-- hey!" Her eyes went wide, turning to tackle him right back. "Oh my god you're home," the words came all at once, holding tightly to him. Her best friend in the whole world, and he'd been gone for too long. "Holy shit you're home." The words muffled against his chest, clinging like she'd never let go again. Hazel had missed him more than words could even begin to say. It was the yearlings' birthday party, but she'd gotten the best gift of them all.
His gaze on the gathered crowd, Dread prefers to hang back a bit. Gaze on all of them, but particularly seeking out Kite and Crux. They looked like they were getting on okay, at least. "You hungry?" He cast a glance at Deluge, taking a single step in the direction of the massive meal they'd managed to pull together. "Isa's a great cook, and Halo makes the best snacks." He recognized some of each of their handiwork within the spread. Honestly, he's glad that he's not showing up alone, that she's here. The whole thing is overwhelming.
Deluge
The Nightmare
Master Fighter (290)
Master Navigator (400)
Saboteur
Fleet-footed
3 Years
Female
33
NachoMumma
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The young pirate held her head high, bumping shoulders with Dread and offering him a lopsided smile. He wouldn't have to worry too much about anyone staring at him if she was there to be glared at instead, right? “Any 'scuse fer a party is a good one.” She quipped back playfully. The crowds and noise didn't bother her to the extent that they clearly bothered her companion, but she was more than happy to take on the brunt of the socialising for the both of them. She lowered her voice and leaned in closer, “Lemme know if yer need somethin' ter take the edge off.” Apparently not all packs were as liberal with their yearlings as the Pirates were, but if she wasn't here to be a bad influence, who was?
She kept half an eye on her seagull circling overhead. He was on the lookout for an opportunity to liven this party up properly, she just had to get Dread on side once a target was acquired. With all these bodies, it'd be tricky to pull off solo. Checking out the food would be a good excuse to scope the place a bit more. “Sure!” She responded with a wave of her shortened tail, pressing her shoulder closer to Dread to make sure she wouldn't lose track of him in the crowds. “Oh I got yer a present too, but I'll have ter give it to yer once things quieten down.” her tone was light and teasing as her eyes zeroed in on the smorgasbord laid out before them. “You guys really know how to throw a spread huh?”
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Sirius
High Councilor
Master Fighter (240)
Master Hunter (275)
Bloodletter
11 Years
Male
38
Seadragoness
![Legendary](/images/awards/general/Legendary.png)
![Wealthy](/images/awards/general/Wealthy.png)
![Samhain 2022](/images/awards/events/Samhain.png)
![Statue 1 Worship](/images/awards/events/Statue1.png)
![The Ooze Participant](/images/awards/events/TheOoze.gif)
![The Ooze - Variation 1](/images/awards/events/Mushroom.gif)
![Wordy](/images/awards/general/Wordy.png)
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![Trick 2019](/images/awards/events/Trick.png)
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