Everyone's missing, but at least the scouts are back
Raid Meeting
Everything was happening at the speed of light and Sparrow could hardly look in all the directions she felt like she was supposed to. She sometimes wondered why she ever wanted to be alpha at all, but she knew she was in too deep now and cared about those here, despite her wanting to pretend she didn't and deny any accountability. For trying to make a pack based around freedoms or something, she really wasn't feeling all that free anymore.
But by now the scouts should be back, and Pyralis was stepping down, and Eden was gone and there was blood, and just everything. She called the pack (and didn't even leash the pups this time) and waited impatiently, sending out another howl just to urge everyone in.
"Scouts, updates? Who's the target?"
![](https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/448183316005257228/950174016373653594/sparow_by_wolf_and_fig.png?width=959&height=854)
Sparrow has a female Harlequin Macaw named Pongolo and a male Capuchin monkey named Friar, and a hairless mushroom tuxedo cat named Beef Sandwich. She also has cat claws... and some weird leg spike things.
Sparrow's call today was much more emergent-sounding then the others of past and Artisan hurried to answer, arriving out of breath and panting hard but seemingly before any others. "Where's the fire!?" He croaked, glancing around the empty cavern and noticing that there seemed to be nothing immediately threatening them. He spread his limbs, sliding down until his stomach hit the cold floor and peering up at his awaiting alpha. "The fuck, Sparrow?" This was just a normal meeting? well, at least he was here - and first!
To her question Artisan shrugged (as best as he could from the ground). "The fish-looking wolves in the south have just... bamboo. Bamboo and bamboo and more bamboo and the shit is like supernaturally strong so you can't even cut it down and take any. Not worth our time, I don't think."
![](https://i.imgur.com/4IhNJD3.png)
Artisan wears multiple twine bracelets around his forelegs, each one with different colored homemade marble-like beads upon it. Each bead corresponds to a wolf who he has met and decided deserved a place on his wrist, and thus he might ask your character for a lock of fur, etc to add to his creation to remember your character by.
![Sparrow](https://i.imgur.com/UjqLIEI.png")
![Balian](https://i.imgur.com/hhflel9.png")
![Hanako](https://i.imgur.com/Aepo7Hq.png")
![Curls](https://i.imgur.com/fSo8TVK.png")
![Hyacinth](https://i.imgur.com/UMQECBK.png")
![Hyperion](https://i.imgur.com/RSaGSDz.png")
![Star](https://i.imgur.com/jfulwX5.png")
![Lorikeet](https://i.imgur.com/9ZQDozw.png")
![Percy](https://i.imgur.com/G253FHj.png")
![Cisero](https://i.imgur.com/kvUIrlG.png")
![Pyralis](https://i.imgur.com/v8xSzgb.png")
![Armando](https://i.imgur.com/KNX5aH7.png")
Unless otherwise stated, you can assume he is wearing them at all times.
Artisan's companions are two blue and yellow macaws, their names are Siri(F) and Cisco(M) and while they can be assumed to always be nearby, they're likely out of sight.
It was the second more urgent howl that brought Gilgamesh to his paws. The fact that Modesty had finally taken notice of Deluge's disappearance made his own worries eat at his insides. Did he really have time to be raiding when he needed to ensure his offspring were at least alive? Letting out a huff as he made his way toward the Cavern, thankful that his snapped ankle was finally healed enough to walk comfortably, he wasn't surprised to see Artisan there first. Nodding in the man's direction, Gil took his own seat with enough room to let Modesty sit near him and any of his pups that decided to show up. They weren't old enough to raid yet, were they? Ugh.
Pushing back his own personal matters, he listened to what Artisan had to say with another nod. He had enjoyed the man's company during their scout mission and wondered if maybe they could be good friends at some point. "We have enough access to fish that the bamboo really isn't interesting," he added with a casual shrug. "Maybe Armada is available for a raid? I'd like another go at that asshole," Gil's lip turned up into a smile as he eyed Sparrow carefully. Would it be too soon to go after them? Or would it be the perfect chance for him to snag Hanako and drag her back to win the bounty?
![](https://i.imgur.com/rYmEHCT.png)
gilgamesh is aggressive, don't trust him
Rivin hadn’t really spent time at the caverns but when what sounded like an important call went up from inside them the little girl could not help but grow curious what it was about. She had only really met some of the other kids in the pack, not even the alpha yet, so why the urgent call was so important was currently lost on her. Well, better to learn now than never, right? It wouldn’t look very good as she aged to ignore King pirate’s call to arms. Besides, she was interested in learning to raid and whatnot. Couldn’t exactly participate if she wasn’t at those meetings! So, little legs working to carry her to the caverns, Rivin made her way there. Three wolves were waiting for her, and Rivin knew none of them. Her ears perked forward as she stepped further inside. They were all really big, just like her daddy, but the brown-furred lady was the biggest of them all. The red-marked pup padded up to the pretty black, blue, and gold male, his colors being the most appealing to her as a kid and the fact he was more on her level (being flopped on the ground and all) a good enough reason to poke him and have him hopefully pay attention. “What’s going on? Why did the pretty brown lady call for everyone?” Even as she asked this her green eyes flicked to Sparrow before settling on Artisan once more. "Talk," 'Think.' |
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Pyralis returned from getting her affairs in order and promptly curled up in her den to rest. She had made the journey to visit her son one last time, having heard from Alkali that he was in the area. Much as he begged her to return to the Abraxas homeland she refused. She'd broken off ties with her past and had no plans to circle all the way back to the beginning for her inevitable end.
She didn't know how long she was asleep before Sparrow called them together for a meeting. Her ears twitched. There was a certain urgency in the alphas voice so Pyralis rose to her feet, stretching for a moment before grabbing her sheep hide and making her way over to the meeting place. She flopped the skin down and made herself comfortable as one by one the pirates trickled in. Sparrow asked for updates and Pyralis sat up a bit straighter, clearing her throat. "We found two packs in the north. A small, new pack that honestly isn't worth our time. The Armada is loaded as always. Word is they even have a marketplace. In the West we only found one pack. It's surrounded by a wall and has some lush hunting territory and livestock. I doubt they put in that effort to build a wall without resources to protect. Either the Armada or the Wall pack would make a good target." She rolled her shoulders, her spine cracking just a bit as she stretched. "Either is fine with me."
Hear ye! Hear ye! Beware her Ladyship, her Excellence (etc. ad infinitum), Captain Pyralis Abraxas. Thread with at yer own risk! This cutthroat savage stands accused though not convicted of heinous crimes including murder, maiming, brawling, cursing, kidnapping and an unspeakable event involving a newt, two coyotes and a distressed potoo. Ye've been warned!
Calico Jack
Raider
Master Fighter (430)
Master Navigator (285)
Marauder
3 Years
Male
85
Hermes
![Critical Dodge!](/images/awards/fighting/CriticalDodge.png)
![1K](/images/awards/general/1k.png)
![Pride - Pansexual](/images/awards/pride/pansexual.png)
![Ooh La La](/images/awards/fighting/OohLaLa.png)
![Samhain 2022](/images/awards/events/Samhain.png)
![Statue 5 Worship](/images/awards/events/Statue5.png)
![Overachiever](/images/awards/fighting/Overachiever.gif)
![Underachiever](/images/awards/fighting/Underachiever.png)
A yawn splits his maw and Cal mumbles to himself about silly noises when another call rings out. His mom is calling a meeting and it sounds urgent. With a grumble, Jack rolls onto his belly and stands, giving his coat a good hard shake before stretching out the kinks of sleep. Slowly, the tired pup trots to the meeting area, spying his scouting leader and gives her a great, big grin. She is really cool and it worries the pup that she is so old. Will he have to say goodbye to Pyralis before he even really gets to know her?
Pushing the thoughts from his mind, Calico spies the fire-streaked form of his friend, Rivin and moves to sit next to her. Plopping his butt down, the pup easily slides down to his belly and lets out another yawn before saying, “Hey Rivin. How are you?” Icy blue gaze turns up to Artisan as Jack dips his head in greeting and adds, “Hey.” The fatigue he feels seeps into his words and, with that, he turns his attention to where his mother stands and settles his head on paws to watch the meeting.
![](https://i.ibb.co/Ld2kYbW/Calico-Jack-Pirate-Signature.png)
![](https://i.imgur.com/Kv5S2wj.png)
Modesty
Raid Queen
Master Navigator (306)
Master Intellectual (260)
Fleet-footed
Professor
5 Years
Female
296
NachoMumma
![Wordy](/images/awards/general/Wordy.png)
![1K](/images/awards/general/1k.png)
![Raider](/images/awards/fighting/Raider.png)
![Dream Weaver](/images/awards/general/DreamWeaver.png)
![Teacher](/images/awards/general/Teacher.png)
![Student](/images/awards/general/Student.png)
![Double Master](/images/awards/general/DoubleMaster.png)
![Samhain 2022](/images/awards/events/Samhain.png)
![Statue 5 Worship](/images/awards/events/Statue5.png)
![The Ooze Participant](/images/awards/events/TheOoze.gif)
![](https://i.ibb.co/cyBq8Ns/2-ADFF732-054-B-4281-81-B9-DA45-EA628-D5-B.png)
Modesty was antsy, she had been all over the territory looking for any trace of her children and it seemed Flurry was the only one with enough sense to stay put. She would have to come up with some sort of rewards for the girl. When Sparrow called, she made her way to the meeting and took the space that Gil had saved for her by him. “I’m heading north in the morning to look for Deluge, if we’re thinking Armada, I’ll meet up with you all there. Livestock is easy but where would we put it? Not like we have a lot for grazing here, or any way to contain it.”
“Speech.”
![](https://i.ibb.co/8PFC9Py/sigil-not-fuzz.png)
![](https://i.ibb.co/BBnW40f/FatMod.png)
Sakana
The Sawbone
Master Healer (270)
Master Navigator (240)
Anatomist
3 Years
Male
422
NachoMumma
![1K](/images/awards/general/1k.png)
![Samhain 2022](/images/awards/events/Samhain.png)
![]() Though still a tad too young to raid, Rexx approached the meeting anyways with curious eyes and a small smile hidden behind his ever growing tusks. Man, those things were still growing - and twice as sore it seemed. Lifting up a paw to rub at his jaw with a soft grunt in discomfort, nevermind that his spiked back was constantly spasming on account of the crystals, the burly boy took his seat amongst the adults and kids alike. His siblings weren’t here yet. He did see his parents, and Calico Jack, and another kid he assumed was Sparrow’s. Everyone was discussing grown-up stuff - something eh would’ve normally ignored, but he listened with an attentive interest, leaning in as if to catch all the words he could hear. Something about bamboo being too strong to cut, and another place his father mentioned he’d like to go. What was an Armada, though? He frowned. Maybe it was something to do with that moldy spiked wolf that kicked his sister. Yeah that was reason enough to want to beat them up. He sat rather quietly upon his haunches, drinking in the words and hoping his brother would sit beside him. |
![](https://i.imgur.com/ooSmrTs.png)
They'd arrived home relatively safely and while Scald didn't really mind if his parents were worried about them, he was glad they hadn't gone looking either. With Sparrow's howl echoing along the beach, the lanky boy made his way lazily toward the caverns. They still had time before they were allowed to attend raids but since his other siblings were going, he figured why shouldn't he show face as well. Eyeing the growing crowd with mild interest, his gaze lingered on the brown-coated pup of Sparrow's before he meandered his way to his tusked brother. Plopping himself down beside Rexx, he sprawled out until he was lying on his belly and leaning against Rexx's thigh. S C A L D
|
![](https://i.ibb.co/25WczVH/Scald-Noodle-Wolf-png.png)
Baby Ajax was a little late but eager all the same as he arrived on scene and made a beeline for his Mother. She wasn't the most doting and that was okay, he still loved her very much and had to say hello before melting into the crowd to listen like a good boy. Tippy-tapping the ground with happy steps beside her, he offered the Pirate King the biggest smile and fiercest tail wag he could muster before bounding off to go hang out with Sakana. His brother was very brown, unlike the dappled colours of Jack. But they all suited one another, he thought, a colourful sibling soup. "Adults do like to talk." Ajax agreed easily enough, as he flopped down onto his rump, careful not to catch his tail beneath. "And raiding is important." Hopefully they'd let him join in on the fun someday soon, he could hardly wait! |
![[Image: XS42GKr.png]](https://i.imgur.com/XS42GKr.png)
Ignis
Hellhound
Master Fighter (625)
Master Hunter (240)
Juggernaut
Mangler
9 Years
Male
79
Dragon Mod
![Snake Eyes](/images/awards/fighting/SnakeEyes.png)
![Loser](/images/awards/fighting/Loser.png)
![Ooh La La](/images/awards/fighting/OohLaLa.png)
![Winner](/images/awards/fighting/Winner.png)
![Samhain 2022](/images/awards/events/Samhain.png)
![Statue 3 Worship](/images/awards/events/Statue3.png)
![Overachiever](/images/awards/fighting/Overachiever.gif)
![Socialite](/images/awards/general/Socialite.png)
![Critical Observation!](/images/awards/fighting/CriticalObservation.png)
![Critical Attack!](/images/awards/fighting/CriticalAttack.png)
![Ooh La La](/images/awards/fighting/OohLaLa.png)
![Scarred](/images/awards/fighting/Scarred.png)
![Critical Block!](/images/awards/fighting/CriticalBlock.png)
![Dream Weaver](/images/awards/general/DreamWeaver.png)
![All Oozed Out](/images/awards/events/AllOozedOut.gif)
![Double Master](/images/awards/general/DoubleMaster.png)
![Pride - Bisexual](/images/awards/pride/bisexual.png)
![The Ooze Participant](/images/awards/events/TheOoze.gif)
![The Ooze - Variation 3](/images/awards/events/Sparkles.gif)
![1K](/images/awards/general/1k.png)
![Volcano](/images/awards/events/Volcano.png)
![Valentines 2020](/images/awards/events/Valentines20.png)
![Critical Hit!](/images/awards/fighting/CriticalHit.png)
![Christmas 2019](/images/awards/events/Christmas.gif)
![Trick 2019](/images/awards/events/Trick.png)
Ignis is unpredictable and may become violent with little or no provocation due to his "demon"
*Ignis' tail is docked, and his left ear has been torn away and now resembles a Battle crop style.
![](https://i.imgur.com/AxJh5T9.png)
Ares
Master Fighter (240)
Intermediate Hunter (30)
Saboteur
9 Years
Male
0
Dragon Mod
![Underachiever](/images/awards/fighting/Underachiever.png)
![The Ooze Participant](/images/awards/events/TheOoze.gif)
![The Ooze - Variation 2](/images/awards/events/Crystals.gif)
![Treat 2019](/images/awards/events/Treat.png)
She gave some consideration to wall pack, but other than killing their livestock what was there to do? It would be a good winter raid, probably. "I say we visit their market for some food stuff we can't get here on the coast, but keep your senses out for anything that might hint at our missing members. Until then, beach is closed for visitors and pups under one year are to remain in the pack or you'll be made to walk the plank or wear a leash for the rest of your life, understood?"
Sparrow let out another sigh, her brain working through the list of to-do's so fast it left no room for her normal bravado and humor. "Also, this raid will be Pyralis's last at the Ultimate Sin, she's stepping down after this. So if anyone wants to gun for her spot, do good in the raid, maybe we'll have a tourney later- lets have fun with it."
Was there anything else? She could hardly remember. "We leave to raid the Armada in the morning. We'll secure the pups in the ship with anyone who wants to watch them until we get back."
Beach is now CLOSED to the public and pups are on LOCKDOWN! Just post here to confirm your character going to raid or nah before you post in the raid. Xoxo Iko
![](https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/448183316005257228/950174016373653594/sparow_by_wolf_and_fig.png?width=959&height=854)
Sparrow has a female Harlequin Macaw named Pongolo and a male Capuchin monkey named Friar, and a hairless mushroom tuxedo cat named Beef Sandwich. She also has cat claws... and some weird leg spike things.