I fell in love today there aren't any words you can say He would be surrounded by little ones now, no doubt. Ever since his sister asked him to he was now a man in charge of the younger bloods and children. As such he needed to see their faces, know their names and they needed to know him and where he stood. Etern the blue armada clipped his head back, neck beautifully arching in a call for them. Once finished the expressionless warlord would wait for the little empire bloods and juvi's to gather. As such they needed to know the existence of their uncle anyway and he loved his brother and sister, it was the least he could do. Waiting was his expertise since the ex spy and warlord was used to such things. His tail flicked back and forth, paws situated in the ground. This would be called for a quick training exercise as well, he was not soft. He would not just let them go, though the younger one's would be exempt unless they wanted to. It was simple to climb a tree, but it was a good skill to have. Specially when trying to hide, conceal, and see in farther away places.

She had been back to the trees, strengthing her limbs in self teaching to climb the trees. It was hard but after a few days spending hours at it she was getting used to it. The aches in her body were less, sore from use but not throbbing pain. She had found eggs to bring back home to her mother as a treat, gathered large leaves to wrap up herbs in her mother's stock and other times just laying there. She liked the height, the dizzying feeling of being up so high. She wanted to climb higher but feared it she fell she would break something. A howl made her freeze at the trunk of a tree where a squirrel chattered at her. That was Uncle Etern! And he was close by too. Spinning around she darted off to the blue grey male. Blue and russet pup came to a sliding halt as she found him. At a walk she scampered over, nuzzling him under the chin and leaning her side into him.Whats going on Uncle Etern? She asked happily and she settled down next to him, rolling onto her back. After she had met him, she liked him at once. She felt safe in his odd silence. She vowed silently she would get him to smile, laugh and play one day. Speech,

Talvi still felt a little lost here in Glaciem, perhaps the main problem was the absence of her family. They'd been so close on the island but everything had swiftly gone pear-shaped afterwards. She'd met a few other wolves here, mainly fellow pups and though they were nice, they didn't fill the void left behind from her missing siblings. At the sound of a howl Talvi paused in her current wanderings. She had been looking for something to do and was once more at a bit of a loss in deciding. She wasn't sure whether to investigate or not, the sound called for some of the members of the pack and she thought for a moment, attempting to work out whether or not it was meant for her too. She highly doubted it really, but then she was fairly certain that she held the rank of Blood (whatever that meant), and that was who the call was aimed for. Curiously the silver and blue girl would venture forth, and eventually caught sight of a male and a pup. No one else was present and she would hesitate in her approach, now even less certain as to whether she should actually be here.

Vereux had been secretly busy if he had anything to guess. There wasn't much he could do with all these other siblings he was washed out. The scarred pup was at least having his uncle at his side though and now the knight was calling a meeting of some sort for them. The boy noticed two of his other siblings had already shown up, but one he was not acquainted with just yet. Though he realized it was one of his mothers pups and they were not Isardis', but if he had to guess that was to be kept a secret. It confused him, they all looked like the family's slate blue gene despite not being isar's children. Regardless he was mad at Argent not her kids. The male wandered close to Talvi just so that he could speak clearly. "Feeling nervous, sister?" he asked softly with a smile. His tail flicked, the man was nearly fully grown now. It was no doubt that he'd end up being a target for many things once he hit the age of a year old. Training would intensify, as would keeping his secret as well. Not that it was a very big thing at the moment. Vereux sat beside the youth with a flick of his tail. Talvi was his half sister, that was enough reason for him to be protective of her. Speech,

Muscles rippled and surged as the young wolf jerked his head roughly to the side. Between his fangs a tree limb was held fast. The tree itself was small, only about 8 feet high and six inches in diameter but it was a perfect training tool and Drashiel was only continuing to grow larger. Satisfied he dropped it at the entrance of his den. Licking his lips he shimmied his bulk into the den to get at the kill he'd stashed away. A beaver was the one responsible for felling the tree. Drashiel was just about to sink his fangs into the catch when a call rang out in a voice that he didn't recognize but the call itself was unmistakable. Were the warriors finally gathering? Drashiel was out of his den in a heartbeat and headed towards the gathering. He remained a bit suspicious as the call was clearly male. Was Argent unable to hold the meeting? He had to admit he was a bit disappointed. He'd heard of Argent's prowess in battle and her great deeds in the Siege. Argent, sight-stealer. Like Roman she was quickly becoming a hero of his and he hoped to meet and perhaps train with her some day but for now he'd settle for this stranger. Drashiel entered the gathering and noticed the slate colored male that made the call. The green eyes immediately gave him away as some sort of family member. The color nearly matching his own. He nodded in greeting before settling down. "Drashiel Armada. We're to begin training, right?" "Speech"

He was reluctant to answer the call, his mind muddled up by the worry he felt for his mother and the growing distance he felt with his family. Still he knew his duty, as one of Isardis' children he had to answer the summons. With a sigh he lifted himself to his paws and trotted off in the right direction. It did not take him too long to find the gathering of his siblings. He cast his gaze about the congregation and did his best to stifle the disappointment he felt at not seeing Rin there, he and his brother had not spoken much since the incident but he did not want that to go on forever. Right now, more than anything they needed each other. With a sigh he maneuvered his way through the seated pups to sit beside Irune, brushing up against her lightly as he did so in a small sign of affection, though he did not look at her, he couldn't if he did she would see the pain in his eyes and that was the last thing he could handle right now. So instead he sat with ebony gaze fixed upon the blue man standing before them, no doubt an uncle or other such relative of his. Talk like this

I fell in love today there aren't any words you can say The Warlord would be rather disappointed in the audience, but showed no signs of distress on his body. Looking like an emotionless doll as he waited and waited until it appeared this was all that was going to show. The Armada dipped his head to Vereux as he entered, and then his eyes wandered to Irune giving her a small flick of his tail in response to her words. He then stood up tall above these young ones. "For those of you who do not know me I am Ortzi Eternally Armada brother of Isardis, for all sake's and purposes you will call me etern. I have been tasked with training you, and when you need it take care of you. If any of you have questions or problems and your father is busy feel free to come to me. I don't bite....hard." He stated, but still showed rarely an emotion in his well muscled body of his. "We will be learning to climb tree's today, even the youngest of you should be able to learn. It is a vital skill not only for surveying, but sometimes to get the higher ground on your enemy. Those of you who think they already know how to climb please step forward." Etern said with a flick of his tail. As he then turned to the nearest tree and dug his claws in. Easily climbing to the first branch and balancing his weight on it looking at those below. This was an easy first task, he had no doubt they'd learn fast.

Lysis Armada was still largely unaccustomed to many of the Glaciem wolves. She had grown healthy again, only to succumb to another brief bout of illness; but soon it would disappear as summer breathed new life into her soul. She would grow strong once again, still a slender thing, but no longer frail and sickly. As a call sounded out across the lands, meant not just for her, but many others, her hazel eyes would grow bright with excitement. The journey was not long, and she approached the small gathering with a light heart and a gentle smile. She did not know this man that had called the gathering, nor did she know most of the others. The babe's gaze danced about, finally landing on Drashiel. Her smile would grow at her brother's presence, and with ease she would come to settle beside him, resting her head against his shoulder. "I seem to be late," she noted so softly into his ear, hoping she wasn't; but not truly concerned either way. The man before them introduced himself as her father's brother. An uncle! The family was rather large, and she was not at all surprised that she did not know all of them. "I am your niece, Lysis." Her words were as sweet as honey, laced with pride that was not at all unfamiliar to most of the Armada bloodline. The man instructed that they would be climbing trees today, and she couldn't help but shiver. Drashiel was skilled at such things, but climbing so high was a feat she had yet to master.

They had gathered, one by one - after the call of their Knight, his uncle. Kyarst Armada moved swiftly, as swift as his consistently ailing lungs would allow. He'd gotten used to it, the burning sensation - the constant desire to cough and hack whenever he overexerted himself. Oddly enough it only pushed him to train harder, to fight the pain and the ailment in order to better himself - to beat the odds. Kyarst Armada would never be easily beat. His blue-hued form came into view a few yards behind Lysis. He would bring his bodice to her right, twisting his fur into her own in stark contrast. She was so much lighter than he, it was remarkable that they could claim to be of the same line. She most certainly took after her mother, he assumed. His tail sought to intertwine with hers, playing at affection before the wraith moved past her, closer to his uncle. So close, in fact, that he very nearly heard every breath that Ortzi took. ?Uncle,? he breathed, proudly and confidently. ?I am ready.? His lungs burned just from the travel, but he didn't let it show. The task seemed simple enough, it was something he'd done before: climbing a tree. Still, he was nowhere near perfect, and practice was an essential thing. Tail wagged once to display his eagerness before he focused his emerald stare upon his uncle. ?speak,?

Drashiel grinned as Lysis appeared and rested his head on her shoulder. He leaned over to give her a gentle lick on the ear. Lysis and S'alkrie, what would he do without them? They were literally the sunshine in his life, his best friends, and he couldn't even begin to imagine what life would be like without them. He frowned a bit though as the meeting got started. Where was S'alkrie? Kyarst then appeared and Drashiel nodded toward the younger male. Well at least one of the heirs had made it too the meeting. Kyarst was definitely more outgoing, he imagined Jigsaw was still probably too shy to attend without his mother. To Drashiel's surprise Kyarst came up to them and snuggled right up to Lysis. Oh, now when had they met? He grinned though there was a slight tug in his stomach. A streak of protectiveness over his only full-blooded sister. He knew he shouldn't though. Kyarst was his brother after all and the young one was still ill from that disaster with the volcano. Just the memory was enough to make Drashiel feel sick to his stomach. The adult male would introduce himself as Ortzi Eternally Armada, an uncle apparently? Curiosity peaked, Drashiel would subconsciously lean in to hear what the male had to say, excitement running through his limbs. Finally he'd be instructed in the art of battle. And then?. Ortzi mentioned they'd be climbing trees. Really? Drashiel frowned. He knew how to climb trees. He'd been climbing trees for ages and was far more interested in learning to fight. Heaven's above why would no wolf in Glaciem teach sparring! Drashiel almost made a face but kept himself calm and under control. He knew the importance of climbing trees. Hell, not that long ago he'd avoided being trampled by a moose by shimming up one and Lysis needed a bit more help in that area. Though Drashiel still felt frustrated. He'd been waiting since spring to begin sparring training and nothing. Patience? pateince? Drashiel took a deep breath. Maybe the older ones would spar after tree climbing? He leaned over to nuzzle Lysis gently before getting to his feet and stepping forward. "I've have extensive practice navigating the trees of the mile-high woods and have used the skill successfully to avoid danger." "Speech"

She had fallen ill for quite some time and now she was back. She was wide awake, venturing out to find someone she was familiar with until a call would tingle at her ears. Since boredom struck, S'alkrie turned around and slowly made her way towards the call. Was it important? Her eyes would scan the terrain, keen to see what the lesson would hold; the call was one the placid girl was not yet familiar with, was it another new wolf that a high ranking had collected. She would spend long thinking about it, coming across the small group and the lesson of 'climbing trees?' was that even possible? She would look straight to Drashiel, happy to see he still ventures out and about, what she was doing little of. She would approach quietly before licking at one of his ears playfully. "Drash!" Another girl was beside him, and S'alkrie knew nothing of her. Was she one of many siblings? taking a moment aside, the youth would glance towards an adult that looked a lot like Sendoa. But there was a lot of wolves around that had the title of Armada. S'alkrie was one of few who didnt own the last name.

I fell in love today there aren't any words you can say More would appear, which made him more happy than the bit of grumpy attitude he felt bubble inside him before. Though, no one, seemed too impress with the training exercise he had built. Well Etern did suppose they had received training from others before him or learned on their own. Being armada's, most of them anyway, it did not surprise him. He was still disappointed in the lack of interest in learning among these young ones. Though once Kyarst did speak, a small hint of a smile curled at the corners of his lips. It was not entirely noticeable, but clear to Etern that Kyarst had grown to be a bit of his favorite among the boys if not for Vereux. Though his head would swivel in turn towards Drashiel who spoke of his skills and made Etern realize, he had been a bit of a fool to start them off in such a way. His head dipped towards Lysis though, a lovely young woman by the looks of it. "I am glad more showed up rather than leaving me with bones and scraps of the great armada's" he said, happy more had shown up. He wasn't calling them week, simply slightly scattered. Though with a flick of his tail, the man stepped off the branch. "Change of plans, for those who just arrived, I will be explaining how training will go. And ALL of you will participate, those who are not here I will speak to them, and give a warning if you do not show up for training meetings a punishment from your queen or king will be discussed." Etern spoke clearly raising his chest. He looked to Kyarst, then towards the others with the same expressionless face he always wore. "You will be split into groups of interest. Fighters, Healers, Hunters, or otherwise even if you wish to simply grow into someone your father or otherwise superiors will notice. Meetings and sessions will be held regularly for each of your groups. I will ask those who are better in some groups to help. You will be telling me now your names, and what you wish to do. If you feel the need to keep it secretive then swallow your fear now. Also the elder of you will be expected to show explicit example for the younger." Etern finished speaking as he searched the faces. Who would grow to hate him, who would grow to love him. He was not entirely sure. ooc:; So permission from Andy with training, every week or so multiple threads will be held for training for the groups bloods and juvi's have chosen. They will have deadlines unlike this thread, and this is to try and boost activity as well as to give them something to do. Please make sure to post in these threads, otherwise Etern will go to Sendoa or Isardis for some sort of punishment. Unless of course there is a valid reason for not showing up. Thank you ^w^!

Drashiel turned at the nickname and a smile immediatley spread across his face as he caught sight of his friend S'alkrie. Tail wagging lightly as she licked at his ear. "Hey S'alkrie! Glad you could make it." He leaned over to bump her right shoulder playfully with his right before turning his attention back to their instructor, Ortzi as the other mentioned a change of plans. Oh? He looked at the other male hopefully. Drashiel listened intently and grinned when the older male finished. Now that was more like it! Bloods in particular were too know the arts of war and it seemed like finally they were going to train in the skills that would help shape their future rolls in the pack. Drashiel waited for a moment for someone to speak when Ortzi had finished and figured he might as well, being one of the younglings to have previously stepped forward. "I like this change in the lesson plans. I'm interested in becoming a warrior. I need practice in sparring and training in the elements of it such as setting defenses, preparing attacks? strategy? I want to learn it all." "Speech"

Glad for the comfort of her brother, Talvi waited quietly as other began to arrive and Etern eventually spoke to them. Climbing trees? It certainly wasn't something that she had any experience in and remained seated in place. Others began to arrive a little late including the girl she recognised to be Lysis. She approached another wolf though and with the lesson beginning, Talvi certainly thought it best not to wander around the others in the group and stayed put, gaze watching as Etern began to demonstrate climbing. He would drop from the branch as he began to speak once more, welcoming the others to the lesson and announcing that the plan of action for today would change. Now the groups of interest had Talvi slightly confused, she personally wasn't sure which area she wished to specialise in, had never really given it any thought before now. Her life hadn't really head down a straight path to this date, and never had it seemed like a necessary thing. She'd been more worried about settling in than learning about fighting, healing or hunting. She had to make a decision though and glancing briefly at her paws the young girl recalled some words her mother had once spoken to her; ?There are dragons out there, little one, who would love to take you away. When you are big and strong, you will be able to fight them off. For now, I have to protect you,? Well she wasn't big and strong yet, though certainly more so than when Argent had said those words. There were others around to protect her now, though with her mother missing it seemed logical to learn to protect herself. Her gaze lifted once more and she looked towards Etern again. "My name is Talvi. I wish to learn how to fight." It was a lot shorter than the more detailed answer that Drashiel had given, though having only just made up her mind it was only to be expected really. "I don't have any experience." She added as an afterthought, she was the second to state her choice though it meant little really. Talvi was certain after all that the confident Drashiel had more experience than she did.

Ah, her two favorite boys in the entire world -- besides her father, of course -- and they both seemed equally as joyed at her presence. Kyarst's tail briefly sought to graze against her own before he moved, and Drashiel licked at her ear. Her smile was genuine to those two, and spoke of her affection and love for them. The male that had called for them finally spoke up, and she found her ears perking in interest that she could not hide. They were to train. Behind her, her tail began to wave slowly where it lay at the earth. If they did not show up, punishment would be inflicted upon them. Her mind reeled as she wondered what it was that she ought to study. It would be a lie to say that her brother's vote did not influence her own, but truly she had no particular trade in mind. "I will fight, as well," she declared matter-of-factly, tilting her head to the side.

Kyarst remained near his uncle, hearing the voices of others disliking the current arrangement. To be honest he wasn't thrilled with the idea of climbing trees as training, but he hadn't thought about it enough to object audibly like the others had. Perhaps he ought to have done so before they did. Still, he had been the first to volunteer, and so that had to count for something. As Etern explained the situation and what they would be doing, Kyarst perked immediately. They would get to choose their own path. Fighting, Hunting, Healing. But what if he wanted to learn it all? He supposed that healing wasn't really on the top of his to-do list, and so he exed that off mentally. When a few others spoke their piece, he chimed in in a moment of silence. ?I will fight, but I want to hunt too.? After all, everyone needed to eat sometime. Oh, how clever he was to think of that when no one else had. ?speak,?

Etern was satisfied, giving a short sigh. He could see the fighting spirit in all of them if any. His attention turned towards Kyarst a soft smile growing on his face. Then turning serious as he turned towards the others. "I expect all of you to show up to the meetings. I'll hold one soon, have a nice day, try not to get into too much trouble." Etern would flick his tail before jumping off the branch he was on. Time to rethink his methods. Things would be changing from now on he felt it. He started off in a different direction. -exit etern- Speech,