Empty Nest Syndrome
10-03-2016, 01:42 PM
(This post was last modified: 10-03-2016, 01:45 PM by Bass.)
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10-15-2016, 02:13 PM
I SEE ANOTHER MOUNTAIN TO CLIMB BUT I GOT STAMINA
Sunlight spilled through the trees and fractured upon the rocky forms of the mountains. The day was unusually warm for autumn and Karabela was taking the good turn of weather to her advantage as she scrambled across the rock faces, a piece of buffalo hide she'd been curing swinging from her jaws. The Chieftan slid into her den and laid it out, flopping down atop it to give it a try. Ahhh…. nice and snug. Though to warm for this weather. Slipping back out again she went to check on the hunting stores. The small size of the pack would make it reasonably easy to provide for but they were still new to the terra and Dagmær was her only full time hunter. Thankfully there were numerous outcroppings, crevices and caves that served as decent shelter. They'd just have to watch out for bears though the terrain was trecherous enough that she didn't imagine many large ursines would bother to tread so high. Of course with the drought…. well who knew.
Sliding down toward the base of the mountain where the hunting would be less strenuous she heard the familiar howl of Bass. Grinning she shot towards it. She'd been curious how he'd been getting on as well as the state of Abaven and she'd been meaning to discuss trade terms with them but with all the settling in she hadn't been able to make the rounds as she wished.
"Bass! It's good to see you how are you?"
"Speech"
I'll take my throne, lay it on a mountain and make myself a king
10-16-2016, 02:58 PM
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10-21-2016, 07:17 PM
I SEE ANOTHER MOUNTAIN TO CLIMB BUT I GOT STAMINA
It was a strange feeling to be standing in front of Bass as his equal, as a fellow alpha. In many ways it hardly seemed real. He stated that he was still trying to keep Abaven going strong but she could sense something in his undertone that made her wonder just exactly how it was doing. She wouldn't press though, she didn't want to dwell on the negative. It seemed like he was managing fine despite his earlier concerns though she was curious if he still planned to have someone succeed him or if he would rule for another year or two.
"Ivory Ridge is doing well. We're a bit small yet and I think everyone is still settling in. The terrain is brutal and breath-taking all at once though I hope to expand eventually into perhaps a smoother terrain that might serve as a better hunting ground though I can't deny that the challenges of Fenrir's Maw are keeping our wolves sharp and on their toes." She settled on her haunches as well, tail wrapping around her paws. "You know I'm glad you stopped by. I've been meaning to visit to talk about alpha matters as well. I'm interested in getting a trading route established with Abaven and I was wondering if you'd be interested?"
"Speech"
I'll take my throne, lay it on a mountain and make myself a king
10-23-2016, 12:30 PM
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10-27-2016, 08:12 PM
I SEE ANOTHER MOUNTAIN TO CLIMB BUT I GOT STAMINA
Karabela felt silent to give Bass a chance to speak. She felt like she was rambling in her excitement and hoped that her words were making sense to him. The pride on Bass' face would not go unnoticed by the young woman and her tail would way lightly back and forth as she basked in it. Though, she knew better than to let it go to her head. Fenrir's Maw was waiting every second of every day to teach her humility. She felt a stab in her heart at the mention of her mother but hid it well. Would Dægmar be proud of her? She certainly hoped so… but even then she didn't feel that restlessness lifting. It still plagued her dreams. It still slipped unbidden into her thoughts if she dared to let them drift. But then, she had only just started. She just had to stick with this and keep going and eventually she would fine the peace she longed for, she was sure of it.
He would lean forward, his nose brushing against her shoulder and she would smile at him. "Thanks Bass." The conversation would turn to matters of trade which Karabela was grateful for. "At the moment we have only what the land provides us. Skins and bones of mountain mammals such as bighorn sheep and mountain goats as well as a number of rare and hard to reach herbs. We also have some minerals and stones if you're looking for something more aesthetic." Raba meant to let her talk end there when it suddenly occurred to her that they did have more than that to offer. "Kassander Xanilov has recently joining my pack. Birna was telling me that he made some rather interesting drinks that he traded to Imperium when he was part of Yfir. I would need to see if he would be interested but that is a possibility as well. What of you? Are there any resources you'd be willing to trade?"
"Speech"
I'll take my throne, lay it on a mountain and make myself a king
11-08-2016, 02:16 PM
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11-20-2016, 05:42 PM
I SEE ANOTHER MOUNTAIN TO CLIMB BUT I GOT STAMINA
Talking alpha business with Bass had a way of making her feel more grown up than she had in awhile. It was true she was 3 years old and more than an adult in her own right but having spent so much of her time as a drifter and wanderer she'd never felt the burden of responsibility like this before. It was strange having an entire pack depending on her to do right by them. Karabela nodded, she'd make note to talk with Kassander about the supplies and time he would need to make the beverages. She had a feeling it was a bit late in the year to start but better late than never. She mulled over the offer of water. It was a thought to keep open for now though it wasn't something she felt was pressing just yet. "I appreciate the offer of water but the maw has a fair number of streams and I imagine we'll find out when spring rolls around what we have for spring melt but if we have another harsh summer I may take you up on that." She nodded at the mention of her members being on good behavior. She would certainly enforce it and remind them of the pack rules about bringing danger to Ivory Ridge by poor behavior with other packs. That wasn't the sort of thing she was about to tolerate. "Game would most welcome! We're still settling into our new territories and while I've recently claimed a new hunting territory it will take some time for us to get situated and there's something to be said for the luxury of prey that is not native here." She would nod again at training. "Wisdom and experience is always a welcome resource. I plan to meet with my members as winter gets underway and I'll be sure to ask them. I do know my niece is looking to expand her knowledge of hunting so if any of your members would be interested in teaching her I'd be happy to trade herbs for a lesson. I'm sure Qualm and Kassander have good stores stocked by now."
"Speech"
I'll take my throne, lay it on a mountain and make myself a king
12-02-2016, 03:34 PM
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12-02-2016, 07:55 PM
ooc: no worries!
Karabela nodded. She might may Abaven a visit later in the winter if their stores started looking bare but she felt confident that she and her members could pull through the winter. "Thanks for meeting with me Bass. Don't be a stranger! Maybe sometime in the spring we can get our packs together for an event of some sort. Take care!" She grinned as she watched him go but then her smile fell just a little bit as a lump settled in her stomach. No matter how excited she was for her new pack and her new life she couldn't help but feel just a little bit homesick.
"Speech"
I SEE ANOTHER MOUNTAIN TO CLIMB BUT I GOT STAMINA
Karabela nodded. She might may Abaven a visit later in the winter if their stores started looking bare but she felt confident that she and her members could pull through the winter. "Thanks for meeting with me Bass. Don't be a stranger! Maybe sometime in the spring we can get our packs together for an event of some sort. Take care!" She grinned as she watched him go but then her smile fell just a little bit as a lump settled in her stomach. No matter how excited she was for her new pack and her new life she couldn't help but feel just a little bit homesick.
"Speech"
I'll take my throne, lay it on a mountain and make myself a king