The meeting had gone as well as she expected, even though there had been a couple of members who hadn't attended. Still, she promised a raid and after stewing on it for a few more days, she decided it now was a better time than never! Whether or not they were ready didn't matter, it would be a good experience as well as their first raid. They had been on the receiving end of one some time ago, and now they'd be the ones to deliver! After scoping out some potential targets, she ultimately decided on the reclusive pack down South. Waaaay down South! Those Koi fellows wouldn't know what hit 'em! Or maybe they would...she didn't know, nor did she quite care. She wasn't exactly going for blood, had nothing against 'em, but she was curious to see if they could be drawn out of their hidey holes. With fall hitting Boreas, that meant Auster's Spring was in full swing, no? Surely all sorts of herbs and prey and other goodies were teeming there! And she wanted to know what they were hiding in that bamboo of theirs! Though she hadn't quite decided yet if they were going to march into that mazey mess or lure them out elsewhere, but she still had some time to decide. The Wraith stepped up to her Bone Throne and threw back her head, calling together those who wanted to partake in this little venture! OOC// Raid Meeting! Members interested in raiding get yer butts in here! Deadline is March 14th!!! Fighting skill, no fighting skill, Medusa doesn't care as long as you meet requirements! "Speech"

When he woke up, it was to the feeling of wings slapping him in the face. Eraithus slotted his eyes, regretting the heaviness of them. When he heard Kespie screeching at him that Medusa was calling a meeting. Well he knew he hadn’t done much last season. One raid probably wasn’t enough. Stretching himself he grow used to his scars in fact he felt more alive than he had in his life.

He made his way to the meeting spot. Kespie settling between his shoulders. Eraithus looked at Medusa and gave a smile towards her. Dipping his head before he went to find a spot to sit. Settling closer to the front but not outright in the front. He felt perfect there and he found himself craving blood in such an annoying way.

His mother had said in the last meeting that a raid was a comin'! So when she called out for them, Ripper was eager and ready! He didn't know exactly what a raid entailed, but it sounded fun! He was with his brother, coming back from yet another brotherly bonding experience of some sort! "Mom is calling...we are raiding!" He cackled gleefully at the thought. The skeleton painted boy scurried over to the Gorge, his wide, unsettling grin plastered to his face as he slunk along the paths that led to the Gorge's main room. There, he spotted his mother on the Bone Throne. Had she moved it from their other territory? Honestly, it looked better here than it did out there in the bright sun! The torches that lined the ground against the walls gave it a more eerie ambiance, one that Ripper could appreciate. With the way his eyes were, the darkness was far more welcome than the bright light of the sun! Definitely easier on his eyes. He approached and sat at the front, head hanging low as his shoulders hunched, eyes looking hungrily up at Medusa like a hyena ready for his first meal! "Ripper||"Menace"

Redrum knew the raid was coming, but was he ready for it? It was as exciting as it was troubling, wondering if he could prove himself. Those kinds of cloudy thoughts were tossed out the window however. The boy was infected by his brother’s cheer, and as quickly as his troubles appeared did they ebb away like a rotten scent on the breeze. Or maybe that was just how Ripper smelled. Ew. Anyways. The call had rung out, and as proper good sons they took off at a lightning pace to make it there early!

As he raced after his brother Redrum let their boyhood freedom wash away his worries, a wide grin spread across his face by the time they made it to the meeting within the Gorge. Really, he actually couldn’t stop smiling. Nerves, maybe? Coming up alongside Ripper, the boy greeted his mother with his stuck-on grin, skull swiveling to take in the other occupants of the main cavern, then cocking a brow at the ravenous appearance of his brother.

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It was no surprise when Medusa called the pack together to formerly plan a raid. It was even less a surprise that Veigar was quick to answer her call - well, as quick as he was able. Navigating Insomnia's lands was something he'd grown accustomed to, and for him the Gorge in particular was a bit less tricky than other places. The sound of his claws against stone was one way he could orient himself, though his movements were slower as he waited for someone else to head down to where Medusa was waiting.

That someone just happened to be Redrum. It didn't matter who, but he latched onto the noise of their movements and followed carefully, slowing once the scent of the others who had arrived previously grew stronger. Once he felt he was close enough to the group he settled in, silent with his head bowed to the ground, waiting for the meeting to begin.

She didn't have to wait terribly long before the interested began to arrive. Eraithus was first, which surprised her because she hadn't seen him at the meeting a few days ago. Maybe he was in a funk. Maybe he was sick. Maybe he was too far away to have heard her at the time? Either way, he was here now and that's all that mattered. Ripper and Redrum showed up next, and she grinned at her lovely (not so little anymore) boys as they joined her. This would be the very first raid for them! And she was eager to see how they fared more than anything. Would she step in to help? Nah. Throw them to the wolves! They were capable of handling themselves, she was sure. Veigar arrived last, and she was pleasantly surprised to see him. He was pretty reclusive, but honestly, she didn't blame him there. He couldn't see after all, though she was curious on whether or not a blind wolf could live a normal life, or if maybe that was the reason he kept to himself...either way, no harm no foul! If he preferred to be alone, then she didn't find anything wrong with that. She waited a few more minutes, but to her disappointment, nobody else arrived. Oh well, perhaps this would help the others that were here try their hardest even more! Perhaps the others just felt they weren't ready...or at least, beyond the ones that were too young to go raiding. Ghoul and Cricket, too, were quite busy raising their own squad of pups. So honestly, she understood. "Welcome, welcome! Medusa mentioned the other day at the meeting that we are going raiding! It will be fun!" She exclaimed. While she had hoped for more to show, this would simply have to do. Which also meant a change of plan, perhaps? "Medusa had planned on taking us way down South for that pretty koi pack, buuut...since there's only..." She pointed a paw at each member as she counted them, "Five of us, change of plan! We are going to raid Avalon! Medusa already spoke with Corbie, and this way Medusa knows that we will not try to rip each others body parts off! I dunno about Koi pack, so with a smaller number, Avalon is the best choice for now. Next time, we'll go for the bigger fish!" She giggled at her joke before taking a deep breath and standing, "Medusa wants a goat! Or a sheep! Or maybe one of each! We can capture one that isn't Avalon's, yes, but this way it's more fun! Just try not to eat them all if we win, k? Oh, and no maiming! Medusa will maim you herself if you do that to Avalon, mkaaay? Mkay. Get ready, we leave in the morning!" "Speech"