The time has come!(Xenios)
03-07-2013, 08:59 PM
The land of Tortuga was truly a survive or die type land.Ulrike stood at the top of the mountain, looking down upon the land that rested below him. To get to that valley of grass and prey you must endure the steep climb down the mountain side. This held the risks of loosing your footing,and getting injured, or even killed. It also held the risk of a rock slide, it consisted of all sized rocks, ranging from a small pebble, to a boulder, bigger than several grown wolves together. Ulrike's black eyes scanned for the perfect place to begin Xenios training. His eyes soon landed upon a small edge of the mountain that stuck out further from the rest,a ledge if you may call it. It was defently big enough for his daughter to stand on an make movements with ease. He did not want her to fall off of the rock ledge during the training.
Ulrike decided that he would go down, and check out the spot to make sure it would work. His paws gently placed them selves one in front of the other, and carried Ulrike's massive frame down the mountain.Loose rocks rolled down the mountain as Ulrike's steps disturbed there rest. He soon came to the ledge that he was looking at from above. He stepped on the ledge, it was indeed big enough, well over big enough for this lesson, He looked up at the top of the mountain, and saw some good sized rocks that rested peacefully. Ulrike took his paw and slammed it down on the ledge. This triggered some rocks to fall towards him. They were good sized rocks that came up to the middle of his legs. As the rocks picked up speed rolling towards him, smaller rocks soon joined in on the race.
Ulrike took a ready stance, his back right leg slid back a bit, giving him a more sturdy balance. His head was lowered for both concentration and balance. His tail was held straight out also keeping ulrike balanced. His black eyes watched as the rocks rolled faster and faster towards him. He did not brake eye contact as it drew nearer and nearer.Once the rocks were about a few inches from him, he took his huge frame and with one swift motion he slid out of the first rocks way. More and more rocks rolled in his direction, Ulrike did not once break stance, he dodged one rock after another, jumping over a few here and there until they stopped coming. Ulrike came back to a normal standing position. This was perfect for her lessons. The lessons he will be teaching here consists of Agility, training, and balance. Ulrike knew the order he was going to use. He stood there waiting for his daughter to show for her lessons.
Ulrike
03-11-2013, 12:00 PM
Excitement filled my growing body as I rushed over the terrain of Tortuga. Thankfully I was in the valley right now so running was easy. Once I reached the sides of the mountain though I slowed. It was a treacherous journey. Kaien had chosen a great place for our home. It meant it was less likely for other wolves to come invade us. It also made pack life harder for the rest of us. It meant we had to be strong and powerful as well as careful to live in this valley. We were right by a volcano too. Not too far from one at least. I shuddered at the thought, but pushed it away and kept going.
It kind of sucked being the only pup in Tortuga. I would have had siblings, but no one told me what happened to them. There were no other pups in the pack and I was somewhat lonely having only myself to play with. I hadn't seen my mother in forever. I strove for her approval, but I couldn't help but feel she didn't like me. It was a reason to work harder. My father had been my sole provider as of late. Then again I was now a yearling. That thought made my chest puff out with pride. I could technically take care of myself. That and my father would start my training today! I was gonna grow to be a powerful adult.
My paws seemed to do all the walking for me. It was better to let my instincts do all the work when picking my way up on the mountain. I was less likely to slip and fall that way. By the time I reached the top He was cursing me telling me I went too slow and that my father would be disappointed in how I was turning out. I let out a growl yet it still sounded feminine and puppy-like near the end. I sometimes didn't appreciate His input.
He went silent as I reached my father on the ledge. I looked at him golden eyes staring at his powerful form. My tail wagged softly. I admired him. He was everything I wanted to be.
"Good morning Daddy!" I said with enthusiasm. "What will we be doing today?"
I couldn't be more excited. I was finally getting to learn to be a warrior. perhaps I could take over my father's position?! That would prove to be fun. I sat down and continued to look at him eagerly waiting to begin.
It kind of sucked being the only pup in Tortuga. I would have had siblings, but no one told me what happened to them. There were no other pups in the pack and I was somewhat lonely having only myself to play with. I hadn't seen my mother in forever. I strove for her approval, but I couldn't help but feel she didn't like me. It was a reason to work harder. My father had been my sole provider as of late. Then again I was now a yearling. That thought made my chest puff out with pride. I could technically take care of myself. That and my father would start my training today! I was gonna grow to be a powerful adult.
My paws seemed to do all the walking for me. It was better to let my instincts do all the work when picking my way up on the mountain. I was less likely to slip and fall that way. By the time I reached the top He was cursing me telling me I went too slow and that my father would be disappointed in how I was turning out. I let out a growl yet it still sounded feminine and puppy-like near the end. I sometimes didn't appreciate His input.
He went silent as I reached my father on the ledge. I looked at him golden eyes staring at his powerful form. My tail wagged softly. I admired him. He was everything I wanted to be.
"Good morning Daddy!" I said with enthusiasm. "What will we be doing today?"
I couldn't be more excited. I was finally getting to learn to be a warrior. perhaps I could take over my father's position?! That would prove to be fun. I sat down and continued to look at him eagerly waiting to begin.
03-13-2013, 05:04 AM
Ulrike looked up to see his daughter walking towards him. She was late but he did not scold her this time about it, he understood the climb of the mountain was difficult. Ulrike walked up to his daughter and nuzzled her on to the platform. Once she was on the plat form he looked at her once more before he begun to speak."Good morning Xenios, To day we will be working on balance and agility. So keep a close eye as to how i hold my self and move, because i will only demonstrate it one time. You understand." He said as he stood next to Xenios, his black eyes focused upon his daughter as he begun to show her a stance that will let her use her body for both power and balance. "Now first you need to take you're back right leg and slide it backward a few inches like so." He said as he moved his back leg. "Ok then take your left uper leg and slide it foreword like so" He said as he demonstrated it.
Ulrike looked at her and nodded. "Ok now lower your head, not to far down, or to high up. If it is to low you can misjudge the distance of the object and loose balance. If your head is to high the same thing happens. With that you will want to use your tail as a instrument for balance, because that is what your tail is there for." He said as his body was in the correct stance. He stood up and looked at his daughter, He walked around her and adjusted her stance a little bit to make sure that she was in the right stance. "Ok the stance is good, now i am going to climb up the mountain and you stay here. I will start a rock slide, you must dodge each rock that comes your way. Keep your balance, keep your eyes focused, and most of all, don't loose your footing. if you do happen to fall, i will catch you."
Ulrike made his way up the mountain and soon he stood directly in front of his daughter about three feet away from here. Ulrike took his paw and slammed it on the mountain. Rocks of all sizes begun to fall down towards his daughter. Ulrike stood there and watched as his daughter attempted to dodge the rocks that rolled down in her direction. He was ready to take off in a sprint just encase she loose her footing and begins to fall down the mountain.
Ulrike