The strength of the pack

Rhyme howled alongside her, and the members of the pack quickly began to file in. She smiled at her apprentice, and tried not to let the smile be one of sadness. It was going to be hard to let go, but she knew that Actaea was ready. She looked to each member as they arrived, with Epitaph being the next to enter. He had grown well since entering Abaven. He had been wonderful in helping her care for her little ones, and she knew him to have a gentle soul, he would make an amazing addition to the healers among her pack. She smiled at Acere, who would hear soon that he wouldn’t be the only second ranking warrior, but she would talk about that with her members soon.

Tana arrived, and she tried not to feel any conflicting emotions with the girl. She kept a professional expression on her muzzle as her eyes moved to Vail. Her sister had said Tana was ready, so she too would be among those promoted today. Vail might not be able to see Shaye, but she would know that Shaye would return the warm smile.

Allegro would arrive next, and she knew that he had been placing a great deal of the kill on the winter pile. She was proud of him, and he was one of the first wolves to join her pack after she had become its Alpha.Odysseus turned up, sitting quietly at the back. He was another whos rank wouldn’t be changing today, he had not entered as an apprentice, but she did wonder if he might compete for the higher rank.

Cadence was a wolf she did not know well, she had only recently entered her pack, and Shaye was yet to speak to on anything other then ranks. Spider was one who had progressed the least in Abaven, he was still terribly skittish, and seemed, if anything, more frightened of her instead of less. She was at a loss on how to help him.

Rhea, Corvus, Cael, Ignis and Arpeggio where all wolves who would be moving up in the ranks today. She smiled at them all, including Gustav in the warm expression. Everyone had now arrived, and it was time for the meeting to properly begin.
“Thank you all for coming, Winter hasn’t been an easy season, but I have seen many wolves stepping up to face its challenges. It has been decided that there will be a great few changes in Abaven today. Tana, Epitaph and Spider. Today, you will be moving upwards to join the ranks of Ranked healers. It will be your duty to answer calls of aid within Abaven, to practice your craft, and to spread that knowledge to any in Abaven who wish to learn. In lieu of a new one, your rankl keep the name of Tansy, and the names for apprentices will become Saplings. Congratulations” she smiled at her new healers, “There is still room to grow, and those that wish to move higher in the ranks of healers, speak with me after the meeting” and she would explain what they would need to do to progress.

“Rhea and Allegro. You two will now be promoted to the Ranked Hunters of Abaven, it is your duty to know the herd movements around Abaven, and keep the kill pile stocked. You also will keep the rank name of Dionaea, with the universal name of apprentices becoming Saplings. Congratulations.” she nodded to them both, before continuing on. “I need a high ranking hunter position filled, if anyone among the rank of Dionaea wishes to move upwards, let me know after the meeting.” now she had a couple single rankers to speak to, and nodded first towards Caelestis, who had been eyeing up a higher rank in her chosen profession, and had proven her worth. “Caelestis, you are promoted to a Ranked Navigator, and if you wish to progress higher, speak to me after the meeting”
Now.. perhaps the hardest one for Shaye. “Actaea, you will now be promoted to a Ranked Diplomat. There is room to progress, once more, speak to me after the meeting if a higher rank interests you.”
Now.. for her warriors.
“Ignis, Arpeggio and Corvus, you have all shown initiative and a desire to learn, and I am proud to announce your promotion into the Ranked Warriors of Abaven, your duties are to patrol the borders of Abaven, Acere will set up shifts for border patrols, and the safety of Abaven is your highest concern. Congratulations.” but, that was not all. “There is room for promotions here, if you wish to move up the ranks one higher, speak to me after the meeting. For those who wish to set your sights higher… there is one position of Firethorn open, to work alongside Acere as our highest ranking warriors. There is only one more position available here, and there will be a competition to reach this high rank. If you wish to compete, please step forward now.”



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