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[Resin]

Resin- Alpha Female of the ScarPaw Pack

The ice had begun to melt, sending enormous chunks crashing into the endless ocean below. Their home was disappearing before their very eyes and there was nothing they could do to stop it. The caribou and musk ox had slowly drifted away. The giant white bears had gone also.

A massive beast stood a midst the rapidly melting landscape. Large black paws connected to powerful grey legs. Powerful legs melded into a thickly furred body. A long, thick grey tail lashed slowly back and forth. The beast was in deep thought. Black ears pulled back against a huge skull, shielding her from the roar of the falling ice.

Turning, the enormous wolf padded slowly back across the tundra. She and her pack, as well the small number of scattered packs, would have to decide what to do about this sudden food shortage. As things stood now, they wouldn't be able to feed themselves within a month. They were all drifting farther and farther South in search of prey.

Because of the food shortage, a truce had been called. If you could manage to find and kill something, it didn't matter whose territory you were in as long as you shared if you were nearby. Tensions ran a little high, but all of the packs did their best to get along in such trying times.

The beast made her way back to the pack lands and into the main den area. Raising her black muzzle to the sky, she belted out a long, low howl, calling all of her wolves to their Alpha.

[Hannah Elise]

River
4 summers; female grey wolf pup

Although River was just a pup she had noticed the rapid changes to their home, everything seemed to be changing to water before her eyes. It was more strange to have heard the word 'Truce' at first she didn't know what it ment but now River could sort of guessed what it means now as more and more strange wolves were coming closer together and sharing food.

River had never gotten use to seeing wolves from other packs in the distance although she would missed her adventures, River decided to stay closer to the pack for saftey reasons .... She was sleeping when River heard a long howl in the distance at first she decided to ignore it until River recognized that the howl came from the packs alpha.

Stretching River stood up slowly, opening her mouth wide River yawned before shaking of some wet snow. Flicking her ear River wondered what was the reason their alpha wanted to see them so early. River padded away from her sleeping place and eventually stopped to howl back although it wasn't a every strong type of howl like the older wolves it was still distinctive.

[Apocalyptic_Punk]

Curse
||Alone||Fae||Straggle||
Curse was curled up on a pile of rocks, she wasn't asleep just complementing her existence. At 22 Summers old, she wasn't old, but nor was she young. Her golden eyes studied the great sea as snow slowly covered he coat. She didn't move just watched the water. Finding and catching prey while hard before being alone, was next to impossible, in fact just the thought of food right then and there made her stomach curl pleadingly for food. She let out a long dry huff, melting some of the snow resting on her ashy paws. She lifted her head as she heard a long and powerful howl demanding all come to it. She bared her fangs narrowing golden orbs as she ignored the demanding cry. She let a growl ripple through her frame sniffing the air trying to determine where this demanding dog was. She, yes the howler was a she, a powerful she, if her scent told her anything was just to the north of her. With a grumble she shoved herself to all four of her massive paws and shook her self hard sending a spray of damp snow flying away from her.

She took a deep breath and with a malicious grin snapped her head back and sang to the stars far above her, letting her voice undulate across the cold heavens she squeezed her eyes shut and sang for all she was worth til her last breath left her and she lowered her head. She sneezed one and stood panting softly as she caught her breath waiting to see what her fun and games would bring for her.

[BlackJaguar]

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Attican

73 - Brute - Keeper

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The large brute raised his head to the sounds of the Alpha sending out a meeting call. He had been sleeping in his snow nest, curled up in a ball and letting the the snow that fell on him work as an insulator for his body. He blinked, trying to ebb the sleepiness away from him sooner. His jaw opened into a large yawn, ending with a gruff yip of a bark, almost as if saying, "I'm up, I'm up.."

Attican stretched his forepaws, tail pointing straight behind him as he drug himself up to his legs. His body shook, letting the snow fall off his back and back to the ground. The brute was large. All wolves of his species were large of course, but Attican was maybe a hand or so higher than average, letting him sometimes look like a formidable force. Yes the brute had years on him, many, many years, but he had always kept his condition to the best of his ability by keeping himself strong and fit. Whether he could still take on a wolf in their prime years, well, he didn't know, but if push came to shove his muscles were there and he'd certainly try his best.

Sneezing, he looked around, gathering in his surroundings. It was decently early still, he was curious to see the turnout for the meeting Resin had called. Attican respected the Alpha, Resin. He had known her parents, and in his pups years even knew one of her grandparents. She had will and "spunk," it was obvious that despite her sometimes exterior that she was just doing her very best for her Pack. And because of that Attican would do anything she told him to, true to the end.

The wolf sucked in a breath, beginning to walk forwards in the direction the call was. He came back with a return howl, a more of an "aru-ru-ru-ru" stating his soon-to-be attendance.
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[-Starchild.Keith-]

Xani
- Female - 21 - Fighter -

Xani sat perfectly immobile on top of a large rock, her amber eyes scanning the surrounding area. She was still near enough to the pack, but she was also in comfortable solitude. Being around large numbers of others tended to easily tick her off, and she constantly questioned why she had even joined the pack to begin with. Every question, however, had the same answer- survival.

Before joining the pack, she had been a pathetic wretch. Her father abandoned them, and her mother holding out longer before following in his foot steps. She used to enjoy life and be happier, but those 10 years on her own were enough to harder her exterior and make it nigh impenetrable to any who dared try to befriend her.

As she surveyed, the howl of Resin reached her. Whenever she was around her, Xani always called her Alpha. When alone, she only used her name. Remaining in the pack was important, but Xani would never recognize anyone as her superior in her own mind. Turning, she deftly leapt from the rock and trotted towards Resin. She stopped when she reached a reasonable distance, sitting and watching.

Junco
- Male - 15 - Omega -

Junco had been sleeping peacefully when he was awoken by the Alpha's howl. Unlike the others, he tended to sleep... strangely. Most wolves would lie on their stomachs and curl up in the snow. He would burrow and flop onto his back, using his feet to mostly bury himself in his makeshift den.

When the howl reached him, he pulled his head up quickly, sending snow straight into his ears. He shook it out as he listened. She was summoning them, meaning it was time to get up. Getting out of the den was harder than it should have been, but a bit of wiggling had the young brute on his feet quickly.

He started off towards Resin, bounding towards her. He hadn't been that far to begin with, so he reached her quickly.

[Resin]

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Resin- Alpha Female of the ScarPaw Pack

The large black and grey female was seated in the very center of the pack lands. This was their stronghold; their meeting place. This was where the few social wolves met to speak and soak up some canine interaction. Resin wasn't very social herself, but an Alpha couldn't just be silent. It wasn't in the job description.
After hearing the small but noticeable call of River, she lifted her dark muzzle and let out that call, requesting the presence of every wolf within her pack. The howl also invited any stragglers to join in on the meeting, having heard the howl of one off in the distance. Today would be very important for all of them.

She nodded towards Xani when she appeared, and then towards Junco. As the others poured into the clearing, she nodded to them as well. Once she was satisfied with the number of wolves in attendance, she rose to her huge black paws and began to pace back and forth before them, careful to make eye contact with each as she spoke.

"I've recently returned from meeting with the Alpha's of the neighboring packs. It is the same everywhere. Our lands are falling into the endless oceans. Our dens are melting atop our pups. The animals that we require to survive have all but disappeared. It's getting more and more difficult to feed everyone. Already wolves are dying. The Caribou Pack has lost three wolves. The Monarchs have lost two."

Resin took a break, catching her breath. Sulfur yellow eyes rested upon the face of each wolf, searching for their reactions to this news. Then she continued. "We have come to the conclusion that the best course of action is for all of us, each and every pack, to travel South in search of new lands." Again she searched the faces of those that she was sworn to protect. This could be dangerous business and she didn't wish to force it upon anyone.

"The ScarPaw Pack will be going South. The way could be dangerous. Some of us may die. However... if we stay here... all of us will die." Seating herself in the center of the congregation, she nodded to them all, swiveling her black ears forward to catch any words that they might say. "Should any of you wish to remain, I'll release you from the pack with no hard feelings, although I'd beg you to reconsider. Does anyone have anything to say or ask?"

[BlackJaguar]

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Attican

73 - Brute - Keeper

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The brute made his way towards the sound of the Alpha's call, big pads on his feet working like snowshoes over the snow. Every once in a while he'd end up having to posthole a few paces, the cold blanket covering over the dips and bends of the frozen earth below. Attican had an idea of what this meeting might be about, having obviously observed the changes for the worse in their lands. The animals were leaving, and there was no changing that. All the wolves could do was adapt.

Finally the brute sauntered up to the meeting place. Already a few wolves were there - Junco and Xani, a few stragglers, and more. The Elder walked himself to the side of the group, going down to his haunches and finally laid down altogether. His head stayed raised, ears swiveled and listening to Resin's words as she began to speak. He grunted in agreement every so often, every word she spoke was true. The situation was no longer sustainable nor suitable for life, especially for a species that relied on the abundance of the other creatures.

"I agree." He finally spoke, when Resin had seemed to finish up her debate. His voice was both low but soft, mindful of the situation. He could feel the heads turn and a few eyes look to him. "There have been droughts and migratory losses before, but I have not observed something like this ever in my past. With all honesty I do not believe this part of land that we have called home for so long can sustain us any longer. The herds have left, the weather is changing, there seems to be no other choice." Attican now turned his head and voice to the Alpha herself, nodding his head with a tip of respect. "I will follow you fervently. Whatever you decide, I will do."

[Resin]

Resin- Alpha Female

She listened to the wolves say their peace. A few chose to leave and she allowed them to do so, although a sadness grew in her heart. More than likely those wolves would die. The land was dying. If there was no land, there would be no wolves. A part of her wanted to force them to come along, but she wasn't that kind of Alpha. She believed that everyone made their own choices, it was simply her job to herd them in the right direction and keep the peace.

Attican spoke and supported her plan. She was relieved. Although she was the Alpha, many wolves took stock in the old one's words. Resin valued his opinion greatly. He had been adviser to her parents and now acted as one to her. His words could persuade or dissuade her above any other. "Thank you, Attican." She dipped her head in tune to her words.

"Does anyone else have anything to say? If not... we leave at dawn. Say your goodbyes to the land and prepare yourselves for danger... for adventure... for a new chance at life." She stayed seated, waiting just in case others wished to speak.

[Hannah Elise]

River
4 summers; female grey wolf pup

Bounding towards the group that had surrounded their Alpha, River wondered what was so important to be called this early in the morning. Sitting down a little bit away from the others River listened carefully to what was being said, at first River was unsure how to make of it hearing the horrible news of other wolves dieing and their own world rapidly changing before their eyes.

Although River was excited about having an adventure she was unsure if she could keep up with the pack for the long and dangerous journey south, other wolves from the pack that River never really talked to said that they weren't going. Flicking her ear slightly River wondered what she should do, she considered herself lucky to be allow to still stay within the pack when her mother abandoned her but honestly River had never found another wolf to replace her mother.

Moving with the pack towards south was one thing but without someone to look after along the journey, made the big adventure sound scary although River had dreamed of having an big adventure like this she never really thought of how scary or dangerous it would be. River wanted to speak up and say something but she was unsure if she was allowed to or not, eventually she decided to speak knowing that there would be a possible chance of being growled at, River raised her head and spoke "Alpha, I will follow you too!" River's voice sound confident and determine although deep down River was scared about the journey and the chance of being abandoned again if she slowed everyone down, although she loved being a carefree and playful pup River knew that won't help her make the big journey.