【 ᴛʜᴇ ᴄᴏʟᴅ ғʀᴏɴᴛ - ᴏᴘᴇɴ 】

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( 6 y/o ) ( male ) ( alaskan malamute ) ( outcast ) ( tags: Nikki )
★. ── ❝ it doesn't matter what world you live in; what really matters is the world that lives in you. ❞


the large brute was barely visible where he lay, practically covered in a blanket of snow that made him look like a mound of the frozen ice rather than a living, breathing creature. about a month ago he had found this big tree, with a small hole at its base that he could just barely squeeze through, allowing him to curl up inside the hollowed out inside to get away from the direct line of cold. however the blizzard that struck this last night had been snowing down at an angle, and the snow had entered his little “home”, hence why he had the white sheet over his large body. waking up that morning to the light of the sun shining through the small opening directly into his eyes, he squinted as he shook the sleep from his eyes. squeezing his large form out of the small hole, he shook his entire body, causing the ice and snow to fall to the ground, revealing his dark gray and black coat underneath. honestly he didn’t even feel the cold under his paws anymore, his paw pads being covered in hard callouses that had frozen over long ago. he felt a pang in his stomach and knew he needed to eat; it had been days since he had caught anything, and if he didn’t eat soon his body would start shutting down on him. lifting his muzzle to the air, he breathed in deeply the crisp air and that’s when he caught the scent of a quail not too far away. he instantly went into hunting mode and crouched to the ground, stalking his way towards the direction of the bird as best as he could, taking extra precaution of his hind leg limp to not give him away. his mismatch eyes landed on the quail just a few steps away from him and he was about to leap when his back leg slipped on a small ice piece and the bird tensed. he didn’t have time to stop and think he just jumped at it and grabbed the bird by the neck, ending its life quickly. he licked his lips at the thought of his first meal in days, and that’s when his eyes landed on the small form of a Black and Tan pup laying down in the snow. immediately his ears perked and nostrils flared, seeking the presence of the tiny creatures parents but he was the only one that he could locate with his senses. Slowly he approached the pup, laying on his stomach and crawling up to him to appear smaller and non-threatening, and he places the quail down infront of the pup. ”hey little one. are you alone? are you hungry? I’m Elijah but you can call me Eli if that’s easier.”

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( 3.5 y/o ) ( female ) ( brittany spaniel ) ( lead gatherer ) ( tags: jagger )
❀. ── ❝ yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win. ❞


the petite brown and white spaniel has gotten a fair amount of sleep that night; she had grown used to the raging sounds of a blizzard happening just outside the den, and so to her it was a relatively soothing sound that helped her drift off to a deeper sleep. she couldn’t dream if it was silent, finding herself kept awake by the awkwardness of the atmosphere when it was too quiet. as she awoke that morning, she remained in her place, not so much as lifting her head. one thing she enjoyed about sleeping in the shared warrior/gatherer den was the supply of warm bodies to provide body heat for one another while they slept; she had longer fur but it wasn’t necessarily as thick as some of her packmates had, unfortunately. so she allowed herself to soak up the warmth for as long as she possibly could; her rest was ended by the familiar face of her alpha peering into the den to wake them all up for the morning meeting. pulling her petite frame to its paws, she shook out her fur, a few pieces of dirt flying, before making her way out of the den and up to the flat where jagger awaited the rest of the pack. she dipped her head to him in a silent greeting as she sat on his left side, leaving his right side open for the pack beta jasmine. ”morning jagger. with the prey dwindling, other predators are becoming more desperate. we caught scent of a bear last night not too far from the pack border. if you can spare them, id like at least one warrior on each gathering party for now, for safety reasons.” she made sure her voice was soft so that it wouldn’t be overheard by the pack; she didn’t want to worry them unnecessarily about a possible bear attack that may never happen.

[leaves]

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Nikki didn't notice the larger dog crawling towards him. Slightly camouflaged because of it's half white pelt. Nikki looked up as he heard the snow crunching, and then watched the dog place the bird in front of him. Nikki froze for a second, before the dog spoke. He just nodded at all the questions, a little afraid to talk. He hadn't encountered a dog for ages and this was certainly quick. Nikki shuffled his paws in the snow as he store at the bird. He wanted to eat it so bad, but knew those were not how you treat someone else's catch. Bringing up the courage he opened his jaws to speak, but hesitated. He then softly and a little quietly asked, "c-can I have some?" He shut his maw after that, waiting silently for the reply. If you looked closer he was skin and bones, with a stomach that wouldn't shut up.

[Cape]

❆ 𝒦𝒶𝒾𝓇𝒾
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xxkiari let a low grumble erupt from her throat. her groggy mind started fill with the noises of the surrounding wildlife that started to stir from their own slumber. sighing, the female rolled over onto her stomach, lifting her heavy head to survey the environment. her orbits landed on the large den that the warriors and gatherers slept peacefully. kiari did not sleep there. the karelian bear dog did not particularly enjoy being around so many other bodies. that had to do with the fact that most of her years had been spent alone anyway, but it did not bother her that much anyway if she was being honest. so instead she slept by herself, on the edge of the grounds. kiari’s nose twitched quickly as she picked up on the smells of a few pack mates. jägger and rhea. she watched them for a while out of curiosity, her ears perked intentively. a bear huh? psh. that is nothing to be worried about. the dame leapt to her feet, shaking the snow off her thick coat. bears did not scare kairi. the fae had a handful of encounters with those massive creatures. her master would have her tire bears out until the animal was too weak to fight anymore. after that they met there doom. poor things.

[carpe noctem.]

꧁ ❝ 𝐖𝐑𝐄𝐍 !!

⠀ ⠀ gender. unaltered female⠀⠀ breed. husky mix⠀⠀ age. five years of age⠀ rank. medic⠀ tagged. jägger, open
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Wren sniffed tenderly at a small pile of herbs, looking mildly troubled as she glanced at the browning features of some of the plants. The storage of herbs that she had gathered was already small, enough to sustain the pack, yes, but with very little to spare. Just like dogs, certain plants could sustain the cold weather much easier than others. Such things made the dying herbs especially worrisome for the medic, and the husky had already begun to plan her journey to find more later in the day.
⠀⠀⠀The husky lifted her head abruptly as she picked up on the gentle crunch of pawpads on snow, and she gave a respectful nod to Jägger, who had entered her den. She listened to him intently as he spoke, his voice a calming whisper. “Thank you,” she began softly, wearing a gentle smile as she looked at her alpha, “I will most certainly be there.”
⠀⠀⠀Their interaction was brief, though it was appreciated by the healer. She watched the alabai trod out her den and back to the flat, where dogs and begun to gather. She returned to her herb duties for a few brief moments, tidying them up and organizing them as she wished before making her way to where the pack communed, settling near the forming group and dipping her head in quiet greeting.
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꧁ ❝ 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐕𝐔𝐒 !!

⠀ ⠀ gender. unaltered male⠀⠀ breed. high-content wolfdog⠀⠀ age. five years⠀ rank. outsider⠀ tagged. open
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The black wolfdog walked alone, trudging through ivory-white snow, sharp claws raking into the cold blanket, leaving large paw prints in the snow. His stance was relaxed, though the canine still maintained a rather menacing look, considering his towering height and various scars. It had only been about half an hour since Corvus had awoken from his slumber, venturing out the small cave he called his den in search of his meal of the day. The morning seemed to be rather good in terms of weather, and the outcast prayed to the spirits that good prey would be near.
⠀⠀⠀⠀His ears flicked forwards at the noise of running water, and he soon began to approach the running water. It was a small stream, with various rocks jutting out past the water, which had been mainly frozen over. Deciding to pause and take a drink, Corvus began to reach the bank of the stream and lowered his head, lapping at the cool water.
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[vibrancy]

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wolfdog ● 3 y/o ● female ● warrior ● mentions: rhea, jägger

When the shared den between the gatherers and warriors began to stir as the day officially started, the ebony colored female slowly rose from where she lay in the far back of the large lair, pushing her paws out in front of her in an attempt to stretch her legs, and then she proceeded to give her pelt a good shake, a proper start to waking one’s mind and body. Though she had been awake since the very crack of dawn, she had not yet lifted herself from where she had spent the night asleep, thus her muscles had very much needed a good long stretch. She never minded the time she spent awake, waiting for the sun to fully rise. She was so easily swept up in her thoughts that the time passed quickly. Ada had always been an early riser. Her ears were far to in tune to the sounds of nature for her to sleep in. The howling winds outside hadn’t disturbed her slumber too much last night, though she found herself to be quite the light sleeper. That was part of why she chose to lie in the very back of the den, her bodice pressed again the wall at the end. Of course there were other reasons that played a part in her resting spot choice. It was dark, insulated, and farthest from the gusts that frequently would blow snowy dust right inside, a most unpleasant way to wake up from a dream, she can assure you that.

Beginning to move toward the opening of the lair, her sharp eyes cause the sight of her good friend Rhea heading out, no doubt getting a brisk start to the day, as always. A smile touched the fae’s face at this site. Rhea always seemed to have her priorities straight, with an optimistic get-it-done kind of attitude. Inhaling a deep breath of the frigid morning mountain air, Ada exited the den, heading to the spot where it seemed the pack was beginning to gather, now doubt waiting for an address from the alpha himself, to start the day.

[direwolf.]

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xxxxMakoto woke to the shuffling of paws and groaning of those who were not morning risers. Fluttering his eyes open, he peered around the den as others began to stir and leave. It was nice waking up in such a large den surrounded by other canines; it was always warm. He released a yawn as he stretched within the den, hearing his joints pop from being so stiff. He padded outside the den and shook his fur before taking in the scenery. He could see their leader, Jagger, with a few other canines, most likely the leads of the warriors and gatherers. Blinking his eyes sleepily, he followed the rest of the pack where they were gathering near the leader. He sat back on his haunches, his eyes closing as he awaited for the announcements. His ears would flicker every now and then whenever he heard something. His head bobbed forward slightly, sleep beginning to claim him once more as he awaited for the morning announcements to begin.

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xxxxAn ear flickered as others moved around Ansa. Opening her eyes and lifting her head, she squinted as she watched the gatherers and warriors stirring from their slumber and leaving the den for the morning announcements. The last canine she saw leaving was Makoto. A loud yawn escaped her as she pulled herself to her paws. She stepped over the remaining sleeping bodies of the pack as she left the den. She walked passed the Akita mix who appeared to be soaking in the sun for a moment. A brief nod was exchanged between the two of them before she continued to where Jagger and the others were. Upon arriving, she got comfortable as she waited for everyone to show up. She was ready to get the day started and go on a patrol. Perhaps she would see her dear friend Elijah today.

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( female ) ( four years ) ( karelian bear dog ) ( warrior )
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[ʟᴜᴄɪᴏᴜs]

( ⌖ ) ── 𝔍 ä 𝔤 𝔤 𝔢 𝔯

. unaltered male . alabai .alpha male. blissful . his pack, rhea .mentions jasmine, ansa, kairi, bear, gemini, wren
xxjägger watched as his pack came to life, the cool stone ground of the flat no longer visible as for warm bodies huddled beside one another, their beady orbs peering up to capture his orders. it was a healthy amount for him to begin, the others would have to rely on the present for their orders. a subtle frown crept across his maw as his trusty beta was no where to be seen. her absence was a shock to him, despite that he had no time to waste. before his orders could be initiated, he was cut short by a gentle mutter. the nimble frame of the lead gatherer caught jägger's attention. "good morning rhea.." he began, her presence bringing a warm smile. on the contrary, a lead rarely confronts jägger without an underlying problem. so what could it have been now? the word bear caused the masculine to tense. externally he presented a relaxed demeanor. "that can certainly be arranged, thank you for the information rhea." he calmly responded, his orbs returned to his gathering comrades. "good morning to the lot of you." he gently stated, his massive frame arising to his pillars as he asserted a powerful stance. with that stance followed his deep, velvety vocals. "the days are dwindling, and competition is only growing stronger, we mustn't waste anymore time." his orbs scanned the crowd without particularly picking an individual. "i need all of my gatherers to follow rhea who will then divide you up evenly to her liking. there as been talk about predators nearing our borders therefore, for every group comes a warrior". he gazed around the crowd for two particular dogs, ansa and kairi. kairi was already a gatherer who withheld the potential of a warrior due to her background knowledge of the creature. ansa was a little off the tracks but always guaranteed success within a bear hunt. he knew the both of them would fit the job title perfectly. "i'd like to reserve ansa for one of your hunting parties and though kairi's a gatherer, she will promise you both the knowledge of hunting and the brawn of a warrior." he stated before gazing at his last victim, the massive chow chow that promised a hard hitting blow. a coincidence of course, for his name was bear. "lastly, i'd like to reserve bear for the gathering party. that'll be all for the gatherers" a gentle huff exhaled from his maw before he continued on. "for my warriors, gemini will lead a healthy amount of warriors while deciding who she wants to break up. with the freshly fallen snow, comes old scent marks. i'd like the lot of you to renew them." he stated as his orbs scanned the crowd for the missing fae. she'll be filled in when she arises. "i know the winter is claiming much, but, wren, i'd love for you to either join the warriors or take one with you while you scavange for anything that has withstood this cold." his gentle words rolled off of his tongue as he made eye contact with the husky mix. with a swift nod he dismissed the crowd. "questions, comments or concerns? come to me, i will be in my den." jägger stated before whirrling around to stride into his cavern, the darkness enveloping his massive frame.

( ⌘ ) ── 𝔇 𝔢 𝔪 𝔦 𝔱 𝔯 𝔦

. unaltered male . borzoi . gatherer. shy, infatuated . the pack .mentions kairi
xxthe nimble brute sluggishly aroused from his slumped state, his orbs scanning the almost barren den. there were still a few bodies that were curled but most had treaded out into the beautiful morning to get their orders. the cool breeze welcomed him as he exited the safety of his den. demitri loved the winter and the snow! the snow always brought him joy. and kairi.. she looked so beautiful as her onyx pelt boldly outlined against the fluffy... err fluffy land clouds! the booming of his alpha hand't distracted the infatuated male one bit. his orbs were locked upon the powerful physique of the karelian bear dog. her power of course quite astonishing but deeply respected. his audits flickered back in a shy state as he realized what he had been doing. just one simple glance would cause him to collapse into shambles. his lean frame slightly lowered down, his slim undercarriage pressing against the snow as he gazed up at his alpha. he couldn't allow himself to be distracted throughout the whole speech. but of course, he couldn't help to peer over her once and a while..

[Cape]

❆ 𝒦𝒶𝒾𝓇𝒾
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. 3 years
. gatherer
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xxNoticing that the other dogs were following behind jäggger the fae quietly slid into a small group of dogs that had been making their way over to where the announcements were held. kairi, being her distant, unsociable self, found a secluded spot right at the back. she noticed that most of the mutts sat close as close to their leader as they possible could; their bodies being a dead give away that they were alert and excited. kairi sat comfortably on her haunches whilst she intently looked up at alabi. the karelian bear dog empathised with the other dogs’ feelings towards their alpha. this pack offered security and safety, which mostly had to do with jägger’s kind persona. her dark orbits glazed over slightly as she remembered her first encounter with the cream-coated alabi; the brute had opened up his frozen sanctuary to the dame and many other souls too... kairi forced to her wandering mind to zone back in as the ringing of her leader’s deep velvety vocals pierced through the sky. however the fae quickly lost interest at the mentioning of this rumoured bear in the desolate lands. kairi had become numb to the conception that bears should be feared for they are ferocious beasts, for she had dealt with countless bears just like her ancestors. the karelian bear dog scanned the faces of the surrounding dogs with her dark orbits, hoping to catch their reactions on this shocking news. that is when her gaze locked onto one of the most bizarre dog breeds the damsel had ever seen. a borzoi. borzois, to kairi, appeared to be a very fragile breed with their nimble stick legs and slim body. on the other hand their abnormally large snouts must be excellent at tracking. she cocked her cranium to one side slightly, curious. had he been staring at her all this time? why? almost everyone’s attention seemed to be fixated on jägger expect for this guy. kairi quickly convinced herself that he was just being weary for he probably thought she could attack him at any second. then again, borzoi had every right to think that she thought. having never been socialised as a pup, the karelian bear dog developed sever aggression problems. kairi had turned vicious at previous dogs in this very pack when they had accidentally over-stepped her boundaries, and over time everyone just started to stay away. suddenly her ears perked at the sound of her name, her head quickly snapping to the front. the dame’s paws shuffled uncomfortably in the snow. this wallflower now had to interact with others again; one of the things her private personality despised. her eyelids slowly shut as she took a controlled breath in, feeling the sharpness of the wind almost burn her throat. kairi then commenced with what she knew how to do best; sitting there, stone-cold, waiting to be told what to do.

[varkaita]

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❖ 6 y/o ❖ male ❖ american akita ❖ outcast ❖ tags: open

large paws pressed surprisingly soft into the harsh ground below, a soft crunch barely audible to his own auditory range as he carried his weight lightly forth. flecked amber orbs stared intensely ahead of him, focused. his prick ears flicked slightly before finally lowering against his cranium. a crisp, cold wind bit at him, but his thick double coat bit back. despite living most of his life inside a home, the rugged outdoors phased him not. in fact, he quite liked it. the snow could get annoying at times, but it was truly exhilarating to be with his wild self. his nostrils flared, and he came to a halt, there in front of him - a hare. finally, thought the brute. he had been tracking this thing for a little over a mile, following its tracks and its scent. and finally, he found it. upon seeing the hare nervously search for food, unaware of roux's presence, his stomach gurgled. a soft pink tongue darted out from his maw to lap at his chops. his ears would tilt slightly, gathering the sound all around him. it was like time stood still for a moment, as he watched the hare slowly calm down from atop a mound of snow. he waited. he was uncertain of when he should make his move. rouxgaroux was not the most skilled hunter, and he often missed a lot of opportunities. but he was cautious, and quiet, and could often sneak up closer to most animals than a lot of others could.

he just went for it. projecting himself forward swiftly off his hind legs, a burst of dry snow flew upward and forward once clinging to his front paws. he landed not so gracefully but managed to regain his footing promptly enough to snag the hare just by the ear. it let out a horrid screech that echoed through the mountains terrain. growling, rouxgaroux swiped a paw downward and pressed into the hare's nimble frame - he let it die quickly and painlessly with a quick snap from his jaws. part of roux disliked hunting... he wasn't fond of ending somethings life, but he enjoyed the thrill of the chase. but he knew that he needed to eat, he had no human to feed him any longer - and he was aware of this fact, so he need not dwell on it. large paws with unkempt, overgrown nails pressed into the body of the rabbit while his teeth did the work to access the meat... after taking the most valuable portions of the meal, roux left the rest of it in the open, available to any hungry scavengers that might be present. rouxgaroux preferred to keep a sense of peace with nature, he assumed somewhat of an agreement with it, if you will. he would not take unless he planned to give in return.

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( 6 y/o ) ( male ) ( alaskan malamute ) ( outcast ) ( tags: Nikki )
★. ── ❝ it doesn't matter what world you live in; what really matters is the world that lives in you. ❞


the large brute allowed his mis-matched eyes to look over the small pup while he waited a verbal response from him, and he couldn’t help the desire to frown that overtook him. the poor thing was tony, practically skin and bones with a thin layer of fur on top that even in itself wasn’t as thick as a normal shepherd pup would have at his age. it was clear he was under-nourished but as his blue and brown eyes looked over the small black and brown form, he noticed how truly tiny the pup was. He couldn’t be more than a few months old, so how in the world was he out he all alone? of course he answered his own question before even asking it; the pups mother and/or siblings likely had succumbed to the cold like many other canines, leaving him alone in this harsh world. nudging the dead birds body towards the pup, he spoke softly to him. ”please eat as much of the quail as you can little one. can I know your name?”

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( 3.5 y/o ) ( female ) ( brittany spaniel ) ( lead gatherer ) ( tags: jagger, ansa, gatherers )
❀. ── ❝ yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win. ❞


the petite spaniel waiter patiently for the response from her leader, not trying to hurry him or pressure him into anything. he barely spoke to her before addressing the pack as a whole, but she was used to that, and sat tall and proud at his side as he began the brief morning meeting. as her alpha spoke, she allowed her own warm eyes to wander through the pack and landed briefly on the black form of the wolf dog who had become one of her closest friends and most trusted confidants in the pack: she and ada, upon first glance, wouldn’t seem to have much in common, but upon deeper conversations, they had really connected. she gave a warm smile at ada before turning back to jagger as he assigned warriors to her patrols. as he called the meeting to a close, she took that chance to speak up herself, voice loud and pure, ringing through the hilltop. ”gatherers and assigned warriors, to me! I’ll be splitting up the gathering parties.” leaping down to be on eye level with her fellow pack mates, she continued to speak. ”kairi will take makoto and captain to hunt the southern territory. ansa will take demetri and lilian to hunt the northern territory. I will take bear, autumn, and tadao and we shall hunt the eastern territory. we shall all meet back here by midday with our kills for the pack. I shall see you all then. Be safe; be alert.”