With Medusa shifting him into the lead role of Wraith for Insomnia, the pair have finally decided to let the pack know about the change. While this is all a ‘dry run’, so to speak, for when she will train Redrum to lead, it is still important to let everyone that any and all issues will be referred to him so that the pair can figure out the best way to make it into a lesson. Taking a deep breath, he looks to Medusa as the pair stroll to her throne of bones and he offers her an excited grin. He hadn’t even let Tazzy in on the secret yet and he is eager to see what his boyfriend will think.

Next to Medusa’s bone throne, a somewhat smaller, but no less impressive, high backed chair that is made out of a mixture of bones and logs has been set up. It had been his idea to create it and he had insisted on incorporating logs into the design until he could gather enough animal bones for his own seat. Leaping nimbly up into his fur padded seat, he seats himself beside to Medusa and looks to the skeletal marked woman. With a nervous smile, he asks, “Okay. Will you do the honors?”

A call from Medusa will not be suspicious in the least and Enki wants to surprise Tazzy with the fact that he is sitting up here, next to woman in a similar throne. A huge, joyful grin splits his maw as he waits for her to summon the pack.





OOC: Mandatory meeting! Deadline to enter is 5/14. Please wait to enter until after Medusa's post.


"Enki Klien"

She grinned and giggled as she walked with Enki to the meeting spot in the Dancefloor of the Gods. She had decided to let him take the lead for a while so she could focus on Red and the others. Honestly, all those alpha duties was getting to be a lot to do on her own, and she wanted more time with her kids, dammit! Not only that, but she felt it would be best so she could put her focus and time and attention on teaching Red without really worrying about the other stuff. Of course, she would still help and do what needed doing, but she honestly felt this was the best course of action in the meantime. Ghoul had...vanished. Along with most of his new little family. Widow was out and about chasing her own endeavors, and the only other one she trusted along with those two, ironically, was also from her arch-nemesis' brood. Enki was a kind soul. A strong soul. She had no doubts he'd be able to manage, and if she was wrong weeelll...nobody ever said she made smart decisions all the time! Still, she trusted the pack was in more than capable paws, and she'd be right there to "help" guide, and teach, and whatever it was she was trying to do. Enki already knew this was a dry run, what she was trying to do, and that it wasn't for the long term. She was still an Insomnian alpha, just not quite the head honcho, so to speak. She spotted the makeshift throne he had made himself right beside hers, and she grinned and giggled at the sight of it. "Medusa loves it!" She exclaimed as she moved to sit on her own, taking a more relaxed posture as she settled down, forelegs crossed over one another as Enki asked if she'd do the honors. There was a lot to discuss today, especially with the changing of hands, her litter turning a year old, what they were gonna do for the Winter season...her mock raid against Avalon hadn't gone too well, and she had been watching where they needed to improve. Insomnia had been doing pretty well for themselves, but she needed a little more from them. Throwing back her head, she let loose a strong and loud call for the pack to join them. "Speech"

The season's change had come. And with it, his turn from boy to young man. A teenager, a bit bolder, a touch more mature in the grand scheme of things; but only just. Crimson-furred and self assured, he stood tall in light of the change. His eyes, a fiery golden, glimmered with intrigue as he listened intently to the echoing call of his mother. What could it be?

Confusion mingled with curiosity as Redrum trotted through the underbrush, his agile vermillion form darting forward towards the summons. He had never known his mother to summon the pack without reason, and the mystery of the gathering intrigued him.

As he arrived at the meeting place, his eyes fixed on the imposing figure of his mother at the center. And next to her… Enki, atop his own throne. The boy, easygoing as he could be, bristled at the sight. He approached with heavy steps, his crimson frame, which had long outgrown his mother's, now took on a protective rigidity, as if shielding himself from the unsettling prospect before him. Musculature twitching all over as his eyes betrayed his uncertainty, questioning the unfamiliarity of the situation. Lacking proper socialization, his instinctual aversion to change rendered him feral in his reaction. His jaw snapped a few times, teeth clicking and clacking as he fought off an excited series of spasms. Was his mother stepping down? Had she come to her senses of his faults and decided the pack was better off with a different heir? Regardless of the answer, he kept a solid stare on the pair, waiting for the purpose of the gathering to be announced. He could manage that much out of respect, lest he relinquish control to his hormones and allow them to dictate his actions before he got an explanation out of them.

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Veigar fucking hated change. Still, he was used to it - nothing in his life ever stayed the same for very long at all - but that didn't mean he liked it. Hearing a call from Medusa wasn't something that was particularly alarming but the pack being gathered always made him feel uneasy. It could be something routine, or maybe they were planning to raid again, or... he didn't like imagining what else such a meeting could mean. He'd deal with it when it happened. Slowly, almost begrudgingly, he made his way to where she'd called them to gather. The scents that he found once he reached the group were all familiar, nothing surprising. He moved to settle down on his own, accidentally brushing close against Redrum as he navigated blindly closer to the throne. With a quiet grunt he leaned back onto his hindquarters and sat, still and waiting for the meeting to begin, completely oblivious as to what it might entail.

Cadaver had been resting within the outskirts of their territory when the call came, the deep echoing resonance immediately seizing his attention. Change was in the air; he could smell it, taste it, feel it prickling the hairs on his back. He was no stranger to change in his short life, but this felt different. Grim curiosity tugged at him, pulling him from his solitude towards the gathering. His colossal form moved with a predatory grace, the stark contrast of his black and white coat visible even in the diminishing twilight. The sight that greeted him stirred both his interest and contempt. Enki was on the throne?

"Cadaver Nightwing"

Feelings were a fickle thing for the man. Yet, he felt content in his life the best he could. Eraithus wanted to get back out there, maybe do some exploring. In no way shape or form was he ready to retire. Yet today when this meeting was called as he and Kespie made their way into their fellow friends he turned in surprise to see Enki there with Medusa. There was only one word to describe how to feel when he saw that. It hit him so hard Eraithus grinned maybe a bit too madly.

pride

Eraithus gave a happy nod towards Medusa in greeting. "I don’t know if it means anything coming from me Enki, but I’m proud of you." With those words said he turned to the crowd and sank into them. Finding his usual spot near the front with a fur he had laid. Sitting he stretched his shoulders letting the snowy owl Kespie land in his shoulders settling there with a soft hoot. 

Despite being a member of Insomnia by technicality, Havoc hadn't done much but use it as a base camp for her to return to occasionally as she flitted about here and there without a plan or a care, so when she heard Medusa call the pack together and she popped in to answer it she didn't recognize a single face there. There was Medusa there on a bone throne (ha) which was a very Medusa thing that made Havoc grin fondly at her older, odd friend. There was some other guy there too, on a somewhat less bony throne, but she had no idea who he was so she ignored him - and the rest of the few strangers who'd gathered - to bound up to the front of the group and flop down on her belly, hind legs sprawled behind her and forepaws crossed in front of her chest, as she grinned up at Medusa as if to say 'look at me being such a good little pack member'.

É R E B O S


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still, he held a harshness towards medusa-, a lingering itch he could never satisfy. the place he would inevitable begin to call home yet it seemed unfitting. for while he trailed behind the call of the bone queen, his enormous frame did not fit here amongst the circus of her heathens. he cannot hide the disdain that filled his binary gaze as it shot towards medusa and the one atop the throne. for a moment, his ears swivel, curious of the reasoning behind the gathering but it gave way to be lame; as erebos would rather be anywhere else than here. standing, he made it clear he was distrustful of the strangers around him. giving only an ear for the brief moment of this meeting before intending to dismiss himself as soon as it was over.


"talk" 'think'

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Tazzy had been out collecting various small animals to practice his taxidermy on when he heard his mothers voice call out and beckon them all to a gathering. He wondered why, honestly, but abandoned his task anyway to attend. He was a bit later than the others though, but he certainly noticed others missing. He didn't even notice Enki sitting on the throne as he looked around, assuming to find his large, pale brindled boyfriend sitting amongst the crowd instead of before them. He briefly frowned until he noticed that he was actually sitting on Medusas throne with her sitting beside him! What was going on!?

A puzzled look was spread across his face as he moved to the front of the crowd to be as close to Enki as possible. Was he the alpha now? Had he challenged Medusa for the role? He couldn't see injuries on either of them so he was confused but thankful neither of them were hurt. There also didn't seem to be any tension or animosity, so he let himself relax and breathe while he waited for the others to arrive so he could figure out exactly what was happening.

"Speech!"

The call from Medusa woke Terror up with a groan of annoyance. Why couldn't he just sleep all day? It seemed like everytime he wanted to lay around and cuddle Grue there was a meeting or something else they got called on to do. He was slow moving as always but eventually began the trip from their den to the meeting place. It was strange to not see Medusa on her usual throne but some other guy he recognized but barely knew, but he wasn't that interested enough to care.

Once he and Grue found a place to sit among the others, he leaned into his much larger brothers side and settled in to doze until the meeting started. Every extra minute was worth it to him, though if he could get away with it, he'd sleep through the entire meeting without shame.

"Speech!"

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Since the mysterious disappearances of several of her family members, the small pink pup had decided to hide herself away. Maybe, just maybe, if she is a good girl and doesn’t get into any trouble then they will all come back home to her and Hag. But staying away from trouble is a difficult thing for a small, excited pup to do, so Coho had decided to confine herself to the family’s den in the Whistling Willows, hoping against hope that they will come back to her.

Small pink face is pressed into the soft dirt of the den, eyes squeezed tightly shut as tears make tracks through the dirt that covers her face. Coho hates to admit it but she is scared and feels utterly alone out here, away from other Insomnia members. As if reading her mind, a summoning howl rolls out from the neighboring land and the girl sucks in a breath while her heart leaps into her throat and she ponders if she should answer the call.

In the end, she detaches her small form from the earthen corner she had tucked herself into, unfurling as she slinks out from her family home and toward the area where the call had issued from. She is a filthy mess having not bothered to bathe since there were no parents around to force her to so. With matted, dirty fur, she approaches the gathering, realizing that most of the pack is already here and she quickly slips into the crowd somewhere near the back.

Wide eyes scan the faces of those around her, wondering if they knew what had happened to her family. Making herself as small as possible, Coho waits for the big ones at the front of the group to talk.


"Coho Klein"

Since Rory had returned with their mother, Gru has never been far from his twin’s side. Right now, his large form is wrapped gently around the smaller form of Terror, neck draped over the slender shoulders of his twin as they dozy. A call has his pale blue eyes blinking open and he lifts his head to look in the direction of the summons.

Rory stirs, groaning in annoyance and Gruesome looks back at the smaller boy reaching down to drag his tongue down the fur between his twin’s ears. It is an attempt to help him wake up and he only stands once Terror has found his paws. Slowly, carefully, he walks to the meeting place with Rory, tempted to either scruff his brother and carry him or invite him to ride on his back.

However, Gru knows that Terror needs his space to able to do simply things again since his horrible illness so, with that in mind, he slowly treks alongside his smaller twin. They arrive and find a meeting place, settling into the soft grass together. Lowering himself onto his belly, he allows Rory to snuggle deeply into his side as they wait to see why they were called.


"Gruesome Nightwing"

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Triss had been spending some time exploring, knowing she was set as one of the pack diplomats meant it was important she understood the layout of the world around them. She also of course spent a fair bit of time with Crux, or looking for him. He had left the Armada, and she was worried about him.

She trotted back into Insomnia territory just as a call sounded for a meeting. Hearing Medusa’s voice, she was quick to respond. Heading to where her Godmother was holding the meeting. She arrived to see many more of the pack already there. There were so many wolves she only knew in passing. She was not the most social of the pack. She knew that, but seeing these wolves, she reminded herself that it was important to try.

"Speech"

Ugh, she was so late to the meeting. She wouldn't have been if she didn't have to get Ripper out of trouble, but the little brat had gone and gotten himself in a bit of a bind and it was only by luck that she had been passing by when she found him. The dumb ass had gone and gotten stuck in a hole that had been too deep for him to climb out on his own, and since he clearly didn't have enough brain on his own, she had to save his sorry ass. Were it not for Medusa, she probably would've just left him there to stew on his dumb decisions. But she had opted to help, and now because of it, they were both late to the meeting their mother had called. The moment they reached the plains, she broke away from him and huffed, heading toward the group and finding a seat on the edge. Her head tilted with curiosity when she found both Medusa and Enki sitting at the front. Hmm? What could her mother be planning now? "Speak"

Well, he had gone and done it. He had tried to make a trap to catch some prey but he ended up doing it wrong and had apparently trapped himself in the pit. He wasn't sure how long he had been stuck out there, but it had been a while. Luckily, his older sister had found him, but it had taken a bit of begging and pleading (and then some threatening) to get her to help him out. She agreed finally, and then they made their way to the meeting that Medusa had called several minutes ago. He knew Rue wasn't happy with him, but honestly he didn't really care. He wore a smug look as the pair made their way back to Insomnia lands. Were they late to the meeting? Absolutely. Did he care? Mm...just a little. As soon as they arrived and Rue went ahead, Ripper went his own way and bounded straight over to Red. He plopped down next to him, bumping his shoulder against his brothers as he perked his ears. What was Enki doing up there? Had he missed anything? "Ripper||"Menace"

One by one they arrived, with Red being the first. Medusa watched him with interest. Watched his mannerisms as she could see the questions in his feral gaze. Her lips quirked up in the slightest of grins. She knew that reaction quite well for it was as familiar to her as it was to him. She had been there before, questioning what she did not understand. Challenging the unknown. He would be pleasantly, surprised, however, in due time. She waited for the others to arrive, and she noted that some had deigned to arrive. Ghoul among those missing. Along with Cricket, and majority of their new brood. What had happened to them? Had they finally decided to abandon her? What a shame...she supposed she had been foolish to trust him. Maybe he wasn't so different from the bitch that birthed him. Or maybe she was overthinking and he had his reasons, whatever the case, he wasn't here. But still, there were others that needed her attention. She stood, ready to address the smaller crowd before she spotted Rue and Ripper bringing up the rear. She tsked at their late arrival, but hey, better late than never! Clearing her throat, she grinned at the crowd. "Medusa thanks everyone for coming! There is much to be shared today!" She briefly glanced at Enki before turning her gaze back to them. "First, Medusa wants to say that she has decided that Enki will help lead Insomnia for a little while! And Medusa's reason is so she can have more time to teach Redrum..." She turned her attention to her feral (not so little) child, her grin widening. "Because Medusa has decided that Red is going to be Insomnia's heir, and she wants him to lead when he is ready! And for him to be ready, Medusa needs to focus on that, so Enki will help with the other things while Medusa does that. Medusa will still be a leader with Enki as the Daemon, but Enki will be helping Medusa as we all learn new things!" Mmm...she wasn't sure how to explain it, so maybe when Enki decided to chime in he could explain it better! "This is just for a little while while Medusa is teaching Red. So on that note, Red's first task will be to lead Insomnia's next raid!" Her attention turned to the boy again, her cheshire grin as wide as ever as she giggled. "You are all old enough now, so hopefully, we will do better this time! Those that went to raid against Avalon did well, but Medusa knows Insomnia can do better! Medusa wants those that want to raid to do some scouting and figure out who they want to raid next! Report to Red since he will be in charge of it!" She took a breath to let what she'd said so far sink in. To let Red know that she was proud, and entrusting him with such an important task. His first test as Insomnia's future leader! Continuing, she added "There is a lot changing...and the pack has lost some members..." She was sure the absence of some of the members had not gone unnoticed. Ghoul...Cricket...etc etc etc. "Widow has decided to seek her own crown, so her pups may go with her when that happens. Just don't forget to visit Medusa, m'kay?" There. That was her permission for them to go with their mother should they decide to. With that out of the way, there was another thing that she wanted to do. "Before Enki and...Red speak, Medusa wants to also add, that with Redrum's promotion, she is also promoting Rougarou to Dream. Cadaver and Ripper will now be Reapers. Medusa will have bounties for you two soon," She winked. After all, what good was having bounty hunters but no bounties to find? "Medusa wants everyone that wishes to stay in Insomnia to train and work hard. Help recruit others to Insomnia, and those who succeed will have great reward! Insomnia knows that Medusa loves you all, but she cannot keep it alive on her own." In other words, shape up or ship out. She needed those who weren't, to step the fuck up or get the fuck out. She loved them, yes, but she also didn't want to be taken advantage of and the freeloaders could go freeload somewhere else! "Now Medusa is done, so it is Enki and Rum's turn. If anyone has anything to say, they can talk after them." And with that, she turned the floor to them. And she even scooched over to allow space for Red to sit beside her if he so chose. After all, he was Insomnia's prince now. He had earned his spot up front with her! ooc//sorry for such a late meeting post! Time got away from me T_T Next to post is Enki, and then Red. After that, the floor is open to whoever if anyone has anything else to add. 2nd rounds not mandatory except from the aforementioned chars! Medusa is now expecting members of Insomnia to start being more active, raise their skills, and overall be a productive member of the pack or they will get the boot with or without warning! There will also be a recruitment drive! Anyone who manages to recruit a new member will receive a reward! Bounty board will have bounties up and going this week (if you'd like to volunteer a char for a bounty let me know! Could add some fun drama or somethin idek). Raid meeting will follow within the next couple of days! "Speech"

Enki watches as the wolves file in to the meeting area and, when he spies Tazzy, a huge grin splits his maw while his tail thumps his bone made throne once. As the final wolves arrive, he takes mental note of all those present and some that he remembers seeing in the pack but that have not showed up so that he can keep tabs on his pack mates. When Medusa stands and calls the meeting to order, the pale pink man remains sitting on his slightly smaller but almost identical throne while he allows his sweeps his gaze over the crowd.

A grin is offered to Red as Medusa names him heir and he tosses the boy a wink. News is shared and Enki remains quiet, waiting until the skeletal-marked woman opens the floor for him, to speak. Remaining sitting, he slowly moves his bright blue gaze over the crowd, meeting each eye wolf’s eyes as he says, “For those of you who I have not met officially, my name is Enki and am here to help you with anything you might need. Please do not hesitate to come to me for anything. Now, I want everyone to be ready to learn as I will be working to set up lessons.”

Medusa had told them to skill up so it only made sense to give them all ample opportunity to learn however, it will be up to them to follow through. Pausing a moment to take a breath, Enki then continues on, “If anyone would like to volunteer to lead any lessons, please see me after the meeting and I will do my best to help set things up for you. Remember, we are all here to learn and grow so please, seek me out for anything you might need.” With his piece said, the man turns his blue gaze to Redum and says, “And congratulations to Redrum!” With that, the pink wolf allows the teenage to speak up.


"Enki Klien"

Redrum remained fixated on the dual thrones, briefly distracted when his brother, Ripper appeared and sat with him, returning their usual shoulder bump greeting as he fought to maintain his composure. Questions swirled in his head, golden eyes a bit too wide, fur a bit too bristly.

Redrum's heart pounded in his chest as his mother, Medusa, finally stood before the pack and made her announcement. His fiery golden eyes were fixed on her, taking in every word with a mixture of anxiety and apprehension. It was an announcement of his promotion to Heir, but also that Enki would be helping to lead Insomnia from now on. Redrum felt a jolt of surprise. His mother had always been a formidable leader, and now she was entrusting part of that role to Enki so she could focus on him. The weight of responsibility began to settle on his shoulders. Was it his fault? Did she need to sacrifice her time and energy that much? Shame settled deep within the pit of his belly, but he stamped it down and tried to hold his head high.

He glanced at Enki, who offered him a reassuring grin and a wink. The boy felt a rush of gratitude for the support he was being shown, but it was tainted by an uncertainty he couldn’t quite put his finger on. ’So on that note, Red's first task will be to lead Insomnia's next raid!’ This made Redrum’s heart drop. The responsibility of the next raid. He nodded, tail lashing behind him and he sat there, taking in his mother’s words and commands. But the enormity of his new role hit Redrum like a tidal wave, silently he steadied himself. This was his chance to prove himself, to show his mother and the pack that he was ready for the responsibilities of leadership. Medusa continued, speaking on the lost members, which left Redrum feeling a bit more irritation than his mother probably did. He did not like that.

Then, she announced the promotions of his elder sister, his brother, and his friend, Cadaver. Which he was infinitely more pleased about. Redrum could feel the shift in the pack's energy. When Medusa finished, she turned the floor over to Enki, who spoke with the same calm authority, reinforcing the importance of learning and growth.

Finally, it was Redrum's turn to speak. He took a deep breath, stepping forward to stand by his mother and address the pack. “Thank you. Mother.” He began, his voice steady, he was fighting to keep his voice from breaking or halting. “And thank you. Enki. For your. Support. Redrum is honored. to be named heir. Redrum is ready.” His gaze swept over the pack, meeting the eyes of his fellow packmates. “Do your part. For the raid. Give it your all. Redrum will.” With that he fell silent, his head high, a grin on his face like that of his mother’s.

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