ooc: Deadline 24th August!
One by one the wolves of Threar would begin to gather and what a sight they were. Novella would find herself disappointed and disheartened by the sorry state that many of them appeared to be in. The raid it seemed would need to be the first thing to be addressed, not for punishment for the most part but encouragement, particularly for those that had fought and lost their particular battles.
Though not everyone had arrived, Novella felt that she had waited for long enough and now at last it was time to begin the meeting. "Welcome all, thank you for gathering, I know some of you would rather be resting right now." She spoke kindly for her words, a gaze cast briefly to those still bearing the wounds of their battles. "As I'm sure you're all aware our lands were invaded recently. I care little about the results right now, for those of you that rushed to fight well done, your efforts and loyalties were definitely noticed."
Now her gaze lingered upon those that hadn't found themselves able to fight. "For those of you that remained behind don't be so hard on yourselves. Some of you aren't prepared and some of you are healers, utilise those skills, help the wounded." Luck of course was too young, lacking in any experience or confidence in herself. In many ways Novella would have preferred Fate to remain behind as well, though the bolder of the two there had been no stopping him.
"Now, as I mentioned at the last meeting there were chances for promotions this season and I will move on to announce those now. Fate and Luck, the pair of you are now old enough to take the rank of Prologue. As for Aslan, Varda, Herne and Miksa, you have been moved up to the rank of Chapter. Congratulations to all of you." Now came the bad news. "I did warn you that there was the risk of demotions as well and sadly we have had to act upon that warning. Although it does not concern any of you here today I feel the need to remind you that this possibility still exists, keep up the good work that you have these past couple of months and Frith and I will gladly keep offering promotions instead." Though her words were serious she tried to lighten the mood slightly, many of these wolves were already beating themselves up, she didn't wish to add to their suffering.
"I also wish to take this opportunity to address the fact that the pack will be growing again soon. Frith and I are expecting another litter. All the more reason for you all to keep working hard." Their children of course had been alerted of this already though it was good to let the rest of the pack know, and to end the meeting on a slightly lighter note, hope for the future rather than threats and knowledge of demotions. She would fall quiet now, allowing her mate to add anything she had missed and of course for the rest of the pack to ask any questions if they wished. |
