[21:08] * Saoirse hummed softly as she reclined back on her haunches in the clearing, letting her gaze drift around the area as she watched; waiting. It was about time for the meeting, and she was waiting for the friendly neighborhood Gamma (aka her daughter) to arrive so that they could call it. She didn't have to wait long, though, as before she could do one full sweep of the surrounding area, her gaze [21:08] * Saoirse snagged on Vesa's petite ebony form. She grinned as she spotted her daughter, and shifted to stand as the Gamma walked closer. "Little Bear," she murmurs, shifting to gently nose her cheek before pulling back. When Vesa moved to stand beside her she would nod slightly to the other fae before lifting her muzzle and releasing her howl into the air to assemble the pack; knowing that her daughter [21:08] * Saoirse would join her in the call. [21:09] * Nazareth (webchat@D6D3D242.9E0EE0D.D80D7DF7.IP) has joined #Hollow [21:09] * Leif` sets mode: +h Nazareth [21:09] || Nazareth || Health: 100 || Rank: Guardian || Gender: Female || Unpaired || Ailments: None || [21:14] * Nazareth (webchat@D6D3D242.9E0EE0D.D80D7DF7.IP) Quit (Ping timeout: 184 seconds) [21:14] * Agro (Agro@Test-4678E037.bchsia.telus.net) Quit (Connection reset by peer) [21:15] * Nazareth (webchat@D6D3D242.9E0EE0D.D80D7DF7.IP) has joined #Hollow [21:15] * Leif` sets mode: +h Nazareth [21:15] || Nazareth || Health: 100 || Rank: Guardian || Gender: Female || Unpaired || Ailments: None || [21:15] * Aquilo felt his ears twitch at the sound of another wolf's howl rising in the air. Standing from his seated position by the lake he gave a good stretch. The male moved at an easy limp trotting off towards the howl that signaled a meeting had been called. [21:15] * Kelais looked up when she heard a familiar howl. Meeting day? She suppose she'd lost track; that, and her attendance recently had not been stellar. The little female shook out her fur, and trotted over towards where Saoirse and Vesa sat. She inclined her head to the pair, smiling, and took her seat. (Done) [21:18] ALRIGHT EVERYONE as per usual. We're starting the OOC section. We have the usual rules, no posting out of order. As per usual the responses after every question will be - to agree and x for question. Saoirse and I will be happy to answer your questions. Kazmarez is at ready as well if we need his assistance in answering any of these :). Although it's not a large turn out, thank you for taking [21:18] your time to attend the meeting :D! [21:18] Whoot! :D [21:19] Okay! Everybody will be happy to hear that recruitment is now open - tell your friends about us! Please remember that only Council members may do training, though. So, just let one of us know when you bring a friend in and we'll be happy to assist. [21:22] - [21:22] - [21:22] - [21:22] - [21:23] - [21:24] - [21:24] Our third birthday is coming up in September! We want to go ahead and start preparing everyone for it now! We would like to do a Lorenight. At the lore you can present anything you'd like, be it a "Remember When" story/blooper, Artwork/Literature/Music dedicated to the pack - your piece does NOT have to be original, give credit where is due. Just something to you that reminds you of Kladdatir. [21:24] It does NOT have to be any thing fancy. Even just a quote that makes you think of the pack or maybe even a testimonial to put on the forum! [21:24] - for agree, x for question [21:25] - [21:25] - [21:25] - [21:25] - [21:27] - [21:28] - [21:29] A few have expressed concerns about the Council's involvement in the RP. While we in no way shape or form intend on making any sort of "excuses" for ourselves, we do want to remind everyone that we do a lot of "behind the scenes" work that does tend to draw us away from active RP. Some feel that Council members have formed cliques and only rp with each other. This is not true. All of us make [21:29] vast attempts to RP in whatever groups we can jump in on, but please be mindful that we are only available for RP at specific times, so it may appear we are being bias when it’s more a matter of who happens to be on regularly at the same time we are. If you are ever wanting to RP, please feel free to ask us!! Just keep in mind that just because we are online, doesn’t mean we are just able [21:29] to rp - We have council things that need attending to including but not limited to maintaining multiple council threads on the forum weekly, updating the forum, updating the website, creating images for members, updating the bot, fixing bugs in the bot, upgrading the notices, handing OOC situations/discussions with members, private discussions with members who need assistance or have questions, [21:29] creating meeting agendas and discussing their content, determining plot ideas and much more. We are not paid for this either, we do this as a labor of love and have to squeeze this all into our own adult lives. We have families, jobs, and responsibilities outside of the pack that require equal if not more attention. Again, this is not an excuse and we do not want anyone to feel the council’s [21:29] activity has lesser requirements than anyone else in the pack - just keep in mind our activity isn’t based only on RP - but our contributions OOC behind the bot, forum and website. We do our best to balance OOC and IC as well as our lives outside of the RP. [21:29] - you understand, x for questions or concerns [21:30] - [21:30] - [21:30] - [21:32] - [21:33] - [21:38] x - I don't actually have a life [21:38] - [21:40] - [21:44] On that note we want to remind everyone that Kladd`atir is not perfect. The pack is not perfect, members aren't perfect, even the council is not perfect; none of us are without fault. Kladd`atir is ever growing, changing and adapting. We have changed the ranking system around a few times, we have different plots, alter the rules and most importantly we communicate with one another. If you feel [21:44] something is wrong with how Kladd`atir changes over time, we can not fix it. Please come to us with questions/comments/concerns and even suggestions! If you have an altercation or disagreement with a council member, please communicate with another council member. Often times its a simple miscommunication or poor wording. We are only human. We are all a work in progress and so is this pack. We [21:44] are all growing in this together! For those who are familiar with the rest of the IRC wolf community, you know that we are not "standard" by IRC pack terms. We are paving our own way as we go so there are bound to be a few bumps in the road. Communicate with the council so that we can grow together. [21:44] Honestly, I can not stress that we are here for you. Sure, we are all friends. But Saigh, Sao, Kaz and I are very different people outside of this rp. We always come to a debate about a new position on the pack. Please, if you feel that one of us treats you unfairly, talk to another council member. We will always bring up any altercations in a meeting. We all discuss our views on every problem. [21:44] - you understand, x for questions or concerns [21:44] - [21:45] - [21:45] - [21:46] - [21:46] - [21:49] X, Seriously. We can't fix something if we aren't aware that there's a problem. We are open to taking criticism from any and everybody, and we LOVE hearing feedback. So, please, please don't be afraid to come to us with anything. [21:49] Wait what criticism are we talking here? [21:50] Constructive, I do hope. [21:50] X. [21:50] Constructive criticism - as long as you remember that we're all people and we're not bad guys then we should all be good [21:51] I have something to add. [21:51] What's up lady? :> [21:54] I'm truly excited that the council has implemented rules which combat against god modding and unescessary hostility towards members/visitors. However I do feel like lack of activity or desire to roleplay stems largely from lack of excitement, or to better word it the restricted ability to carry out your rank. [21:55] It has been a while since the council has approved a plot as well as enabled members to formulate one of their own according to their rank. [21:55] Thank you for letting us know! :) We'll definitely talk about ways to improve roleplay quality, and we are constantly talking about new plots; we just want to come up with unique situations so we aren't doing the same old same old [21:56] The only exciting rank it seems is a hunter, since they can control the bots. Other ranks not so much. [21:56] fg [21:56] My [21:56] Keyboard [21:57] Fell off my lappp. Sorry. [21:57] I was hoping the council would consider a command for other ranks so that we can control the bot also: for example /me sniffs and the bot shows a list of potential dangers and the guardian can decide whether to investigate or chase it off. i [21:57] What I was trying to say before my rude Keyboard interuption is that we as a council have been working on a system to make the other ranks interactive. [21:57] * Nazareth nods. [21:58] Like I said, we're looking into it; it just takes awhile to implement new functions with the bot. Only Kaz knows how, and he does have a life no matter what he says. We try to make it as interesting as possible, but sometimes it can be a little difficult. [21:59] Understandable. :) [21:59] However, like Vesa said, there has been a tremendous amount of work put towards new commands and functions - you just don't hear about it until we're through. [21:59] We want to use them as a surprise/gift to the pack for all your hard work. [22:00] As a former beta I know the difficulties one can experience with a bot. No rush at all. <3 [22:00] I even had a hand at scripting bots. I failed though. XD [22:01] Is there anything else that you wanted to add? [22:05] Not at all. :D [22:06] Alright! Thank you :) [22:10] OK This is going to be a long post, so I am adding a line [22:10] --------------------------------------------------- [22:10] He lied XDD [22:11] Sh. This is not the line you are looking for. [22:11] One more thing first [22:11] XD [22:11] It has become clear to us that the rank of Mentor and how to achieve it has been a little vague. We mentioned a couple of meetings ago that the rank is not an easy one to get because of what it entails. To be a mentor, you must have a broad knowledge of not just the packs rules but of every aspect of the pack such as the pack’s members, ranks, and protocols. Your character must have a certain [22:11] personality that makes you approachable both OOC and IC and you must have the trust and relationship with the council that would allow us to work side by side with you. Mentor is very much like a council rank in terms of the amount of time/effort it takes to achieve it. That being said, we know that these are not as specific as they might seem. So, the council has determined a set of achievements [22:11] that must be met by aspiring Mentors. First, you may not audition for the rank until you have been a member for a MINIMUM of 6 months. You MUST be familiar with OUR pack. Not just packs or roleplay in general but OUR pack. Second, because of the depth of knowledge and understanding that is required of a Mentor, prior to Auditioning you must take a "crash course" so to speak, as a Reserve member. [22:11] Taking part and learning about each and every rank in the pack. This stage lasts a minimum of 4 months and may be extended pending council approval if further time is needed. Only by completing these prerequisites is someone eligible for Auditioning Mentor. From there, auditioning will last until a unanimous vote is given by the council to allow advancement to full rank. These are similar [22:11] determinations we set for Council members. Again - this is NOT an easy rank to get. It is obtainable but it will not be easy and there is a lot of time and dedication that goes into getting the position. [22:11] - you understand, x for questions or concerns [22:12] - [22:12] - [22:13] - [22:13] - [22:13] * Agro|Mobile (uid110458@Test-42D6779.irccloud.com) has joined #Hollow [22:13] - [22:15] - [22:18] Alright!! NOW FOR THE ANNOUNCEMENT YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FORRRR: Our featured member! Kelais :>. For always being a pain in --- I mean. For being awesome and rping both of her characters so much. [22:19] O.O [22:19] Whaaat [22:19] Congrats!!! :D <3 [22:19] You amazing beasty you [22:19] Congrats kel ♡ [22:19] Congrats. [22:20] Oh my god I have NEVER, EVER gotten to be featured member. In all of like nearly 3 years here [22:20] Congrats Kel!!! <333 [22:20] <3! [22:21] Thank yoooouuu!!! <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 [22:22] OK NOW I have been given permission to torme...tell you all about something awesome! [22:22] XD [22:22] My line! v [22:22] --------------------------------------------------- [22:22] WHOOT!! [22:23] We have some exciting news about the bot, a new feature we teased you with a couple months back. You also may have noticed this feature was coming based on your info posts. ;) We're been working on trying to make each rank have specific tasks and fun things to do by interacting with the bot and other members. So today, I am going to introduce you, briefly, to the caretaking module of the bot! [22:23] This is going to be taking over and handling the sickness, illness, and injuries that wolves sustain as well as caretakers treating your ailments. You may have noticed already that your info has an "ailments" section. This, along with typing: -checkup will help remind you and other rpers what type of ailments your wolf has sustained. [22:24] Kazmarez: [22:24] Aquilo: [22:25] Sorry :/ [22:25] Ignore that lolz [22:25] XD [22:25] "How do you sustain ailments?" you ask! Quite simple... Leif` will message you at various times and suggest an ailment to you - like when you sustain an injury hunting, eat food that might not be in tip top shape, or drink water from a pool with a little too much fun-guy! He will also tell you how you can accept the ailment - or you can completely decline it. This is all done via private message [22:26] so it is completely confidental and no one will know if you decide not to accept the ailment. [22:26] Now, with great power comes great responsibility. We're implimenting this for the fun of it, but this is a reminder that we are also not going to be a pack of sicklings and cripples. Leif has been designed to make sure that these are rare and your wolf shouldn't always have an ailment. So just like you don't want to be sick all the time, neither does your wolf. ;) [22:26] Now that you know how to get them... here's the good news! All ailments are treatable to various extents. So if you get one, find your nearest caretaker and ask them for help. (They might even come to you if you're nice!) However, only 1 ailment is curable and all of them resolve in real time. So broken bones are not going to heal overnight - even with a caretaker. [22:26] This last bit is for caretakers... Caretakers!!!! Listen up! You are going to be required to be trained on the new caretaker stuffs before you can use them! We are going to have caretaker specific training sessions and I will either contact you directly and train you or we'll meet as a small group if I see a couple online. You'll be required to learn and understand how to use them (don't worry, [22:26] it's simple!) [22:27] <333333 [22:27] Now, I am sure you have questions! So lets only take a couple minutes here if you have 1 or 2, then rest you can PM me so we're not here all night [22:28] ----------------------------------------------- [22:28] ^ line [22:28] X [22:28] Kel? [22:28] Do y'all...know that you're awesome? Is it implied? Cause if not I feel the need to inform you [22:29] * Kazmarez griggles <3 [22:30] Any questions? [22:30] X [22:30] Vi? [22:30] * Aithusa (brittfish9@672F6EBA.A68D4579.A6B92173.IP) Quit (Connection reset by peer) [22:30] When do we start? I want to get down to business to defeat the boo-boos. [22:31] * Aithusa (brittfish9@672F6EBA.A68D4579.A6B92173.IP) has joined #Hollow [22:31] * Leif` sets mode: +h Aithusa [22:31] || Aithusa von Tevirye || Health: 89 || Rank: Guardian || Gender: Female || Unpaired || Ailments: None || [22:31] So Leif is programmed to start now. However, caretakers will need to prepare a little longer. So it's possible, though not likely, you'll have someone ready when you're done training [22:31] Hunting has the most likelihood of giving a wolf an ailment [22:32] but even drinking and eating has a very slight chance of giving them sickness (like drinking bad water or eating bad food) [22:32] But, I will meet with all caretakers on how it works :) [22:32] - [22:33] Ok cool - [22:33] - [22:33] - [22:33] - [22:33] - [22:34] * Nazareth (webchat@D6D3D242.9E0EE0D.D80D7DF7.IP) Quit (Quit: Work.) [22:34] * Aithusa (brittfish9@672F6EBA.A68D4579.A6B92173.IP) Quit (Connection reset by peer) [22:34] * Aithusa (brittfish9@672F6EBA.A68D4579.A6B92173.IP) has joined #Hollow [22:34] * Leif` sets mode: +h Aithusa [22:34] || Aithusa von Tevirye || Health: 89 || Rank: Guardian || Gender: Female || Unpaired || Ailments: None || [22:35] Great! I think we'll end the caretaking stuff there. Just know Leif will explain when he talks to you. If you have any questions please PM me :) [22:36] Alright!! The OOC portion of the meeting is over! We'll give you a few minutes to write your IC entrance posts before we start with promotions. [22:37] * WorkingVivi is now known as Tanvi [22:38] * Leilani quickly made her way over and settled, her eyes turning to everyone in turn. She yawned a little, but was glad her paw was feeling much better. Her tail swayed as she perked her ears, ready to hear what the Council had to say. [22:38] * Aithusa flexed her fore limbs out in front of her, having just woke up from a short nap when she perked at the sound of the call. Excitement stirred within her and she hoisted herself from the ground, limb propelling her towards the small group of gathered wolves. Her tail swung buoyantly behind her as she quickly sought out the large burly frame of Aquilo—spotting him seated not far away [22:38] * Aithusa before settling herself beside him, leaning up to nose his cheek. Turning her one-eyed gaze upon the council wolves, she waited eagerly for the meeting to begin. [22:39] * Tanvi yawned widely before realizing she was still outside the nursery where she had fallen asleep the night before. How had she slept that long? With a huff the fea wandered to the meeting circle and took a seat towards the back, she was unsure if she would make it through the whole meeting. She wouldn't want to draw attention if she fell asleep in the middle of [22:39] * Tanvi it. [22:39] * Aithusa (brittfish9@672F6EBA.A68D4579.A6B92173.IP) Quit (Quit: Soar on wings, not paper planes.) [22:39] * Aquilo moved to sit where the rest of three wolves were gathering for a meeting. His ambers searched the familiar faces for certain beautiful mismatch gaze. Spotting Aithusa sitting not to far away the male hopped to his paws and padded over to sit next her. "Hello love" He murred softly. [22:40] * Ismae 's ears flickered in the nursery at the sound of a howl. Her head jerked up, eyes heavy. Hunt?! Was she gonna miss a hunt?!? Sleepy and panicked, she shinnied out of the pup pile and darted out of the den, looking around wildly. Shur-sha said...Shur-sha said she could come, when she howled. The pup meandered over to the source of the howl, still yawning. She grinned broadly when she spotted the familiar coats of Shur-sha and Vesa. [22:40] >> and Vesa. She scrambled up onto the boulder with some difficulty, then weaved through the collection of forelegs to squish herself in between the two females. She nuzzled each, then looked around at the wolves. They were gonna go huntin now right? Also, how come they were all assembled in a funny circle? (Done) [22:41] * Aquilo is now known as Aqui|brb [22:42] * Kazmarez padded to the meeting spot with Vesa and Saoirse before, but since he was going to be sitting this meeting out and letting the two of them handle it, he found himself sneaking over to Tanvi who was at the back of the crowd and bumped her playfully to come up closer to the back and sit with him [22:42] * Vesa had of course settled beside her mother. Smiling and helping call the hunt. Afterward she looked down to notice one of the pups clambering up. Her tail swishing lightly as Ismae sat between them. Leaning down to nose Ismae lovingly she nipped her ear. Her head lifting up to look over the crowd after nosing her mother. [22:47] * Aqui|brb is now known as Aquilo [22:49] * Aithusa (brittfish9@188D7CFE.A68D4579.A6B92173.IP) has joined #Hollow [22:49] * Leif` sets mode: +h Aithusa [22:49] || Aithusa von Tevirye || Health: 89 || Rank: Guardian || Gender: Female || Unpaired || Ailments: None || [22:50] * Saoirse smiled as she watched the pack assemble, glad to see that many of them could make it. She perked when Ismae approached and scrambled up onto the rock, unable to resist the urge to chuckle as she shifted to gently nose between the pup's ears. She pulled away afterwards and glanced around at the gathered wolves before clearing her throat, "Thank you all for attending the meeting. We have [22:50] * Saoirse a lot to cover tonight, but never fear. It's all pretty exciting. First thing's first," she says, before turning slightly to look at Ismae, "Ismae. You've been under the pack's protection for quite some time, and I know that you have said that you would like to stay here. Do you remember when I told you that our pack could be your pack as well? If you're ready for a pack - our pack - and would [22:50] * Saoirse like to stay here with Kladd`atir, then I would like to offer you a position as an Assessment. If you become an Assessment you'll get to know everybody, and make sure that you really want to join the pack, before becoming a member," she explains, before crouching down slightly to level her gaze with the pup's, "Do you want to become an Assessment and stay here with the pack?" [22:51] * Tanvi is now known as WorkingVivi [22:51] * Aithusa (brittfish9@188D7CFE.A68D4579.A6B92173.IP) Quit (Quit: Soar on wings, not paper planes.) [22:53] * Ismae looked up as Shur-sha spoke, her tail wagging gently so it thwipped the two wolves beside her. Her eyes widened though, and she looked out nervously at the crowd. Was this what they called a meeting? No hunts? But her eyes stayed fixed on the bedda, and she frowned slightly at the word assessment. After it was explained, she nodded once, looking out at the crowd. Not even a rock could open up her mouth in the spotlight, no way, so [22:53] >> no way, so she hoped her rather timid nod would be okay instead. (Done) [22:58] * Saoirse saw the pup's nod, and issued a low sigh of relief. She hadn't been sure that the pup would fully understand what she was saying, but the mini-fae always asked questions (or at least acted confused) if she didn't understand. So, the nod was enough fo Saoirse to be confident that Ismae knew what she was agreeing to, and that she actually wanted to become an assessment. "Well then, Ismae, [22:58] * Saoirse I name you an Assessment of Kladd`atir," she grins, shifting to gently nuzzle the pup's scruff, "Congratulations, Baby Bear," she murmurs, before shifting to lift her muzzle to howl for the pack's newest assessment. [22:59] * Kazmarez grinned to the little pup and lifted his head to howl out in celebration for Ismae! [23:01] * Aquilo tilted his head back in a howl for the pup. He was happy to see she had a wanting to join the pack. [23:01] * Leilani howeled for the pup's advancement to assessment. [23:02] * Ismae 's tail waved, and she smiled up at Shur-sha and Vesa, a little proud. She perked up at all the howling, grinning a little shyly. Why were they all howling? Was it cause of her? She buried her head awkwardly behind Vesa's shoulder blade, though she was still smiling like mad. (Done) [23:04] * Malachi (uid110458@Test-42D6779.irccloud.com) has joined #Hollow [23:04] || Malachi || Health: 59 || Rank: Assessment || Gender: Male || Unpaired || Ailments: None || [23:05] * Aithusa (brittfish9@188D7CFE.A68D4579.A6B92173.IP) has joined #Hollow [23:05] || Aithusa von Tevirye || Health: 89 || Rank: Guardian || Gender: Female || Unpaired || Ailments: None || [23:05] * Leif` sets mode: +h Aithusa [23:06] * Aith (brittfish9@188D7CFE.A68D4579.A6B92173.IP) has joined #Hollow [23:06] * Aithusa (brittfish9@188D7CFE.A68D4579.A6B92173.IP) Quit (Connection reset by peer) [23:06] * Aith is now known as Aithusa [23:08] * Vesa gringled at the mini-fae when she gave her mother a sudden shy nod. Hear ears up turning as her mother announced the new Assessment. A soft chuckle overcoming her as she lifted her head to howl to Ismae's assessing. Her tail swishing behind her happily. When it died down she looked to Kauji quietly. "Kauji may you please step forward?" Whenever he came up to her she would grin happily [23:08] * Vesa at him. "You have been visiting around, although we just recently met, I do know that you wish to Assess into Kladd`atir. As an Assessment it will be your job to get to meet the rest of the packmembers of Kladd`atir to then advance into a Subordinate and then later step up into a rank. Do you still wish to become an Assessment?" [23:11] * Aith (brittfish9@188D7CFE.A68D4579.A6B92173.IP) has joined #Hollow [23:11] * Aithusa (brittfish9@188D7CFE.A68D4579.A6B92173.IP) Quit (Connection reset by peer) [23:12] * Aith is now known as Aithusa [23:16] * Kauji stood from where he sat and padded to the front of the group of wolves. Some he knew and some he didnt. He stood infront of Vesa. He smiled and nodded his head. "Yes I do still so wish." [23:18] * Aithusa (brittfish9@188D7CFE.A68D4579.A6B92173.IP) Quit (Connection reset by peer) [23:18] * Aithusa (brittfish9@188D7CFE.A68D4579.A6B92173.IP) has joined #Hollow [23:18] * Leif` sets mode: +h Aithusa [23:18] || Aithusa von Tevirye || Health: 89 || Rank: Guardian || Gender: Female || Unpaired || Ailments: None || [23:20] * Vesa gringled, the wolf seemed to be of little words and actions. Not that this was bad. The ebony Gamma nodded firmly to Kauji and then responded. "And with that wish, I call you Kauji, Assessment to Kladd`atir." She added a howl after announcing his new rank. Her tail swishing gently to the older wolf. [23:20] * Leilani howeled for Kauji. [23:21] * Aithusa had zoned out momentarily, perking as the elder wolf was welcomed into his assessment. Her head would tip back as she happily howled for him. [23:22] * Aquilo raised his head back. Letting out a howl for his new found friend in congratulations to reaching assessment [23:22] * Kelais looked up and howled for the older male, smiling happily for him. [23:24] * Aithusa (brittfish9@188D7CFE.A68D4579.A6B92173.IP) Quit (Connection reset by peer) [23:25] * Aithusa (brittfish9@188D7CFE.A68D4579.A6B92173.IP) has joined #Hollow [23:25] * Leif` sets mode: +h Aithusa [23:25] || Aithusa von Tevirye || Health: 89 || Rank: Guardian || Gender: Female || Unpaired || Ailments: None || [23:26] * Saoirse howled for Kauji, happy to see another wolf joining Assessment. When the howls died down she would shift her gaze between the wolves, grinning once she saw Malachi. "Malachi, please step forward," she calls out. She waited for the mini-brute to approach before speaking, "You have been an Assessment for awhile, and have gotten to know many of the wolves in our pack, pups and adults alike. [23:26] * Saoirse If you still want to join the pack - if you still want to stay with us, I would like to name you a member of our pack. As a member of our pack, you cannot join any others, and you promise to love every other wolf in the pack as if they are your own family. What do you say, Mal? Would you like to be a member?" she asks, canting her head. [23:26] * Kauji tilts his head back and lets out a howl with them. He was happy to become an assessment to the pack. Heck He was happy to be with a pack again! He would smile and bow slightly before padding back to where he was sitting to pay attention to the rest of the meeting [23:28] * Ismae perked up, eyes widening into big huge orbs. Whaaa?! Mal was gonna be a member?!?! She squeaked happily, and almost jumped off the super big rock to tackle him. Only she didn't want to squish him before he could agree and become a member, so she stayed on the rock in pouncing formation, grinning. (Done) [23:32] * Malachi ended up outside among the big wolves alongside Ismae, simply curious, not even expecting to be addressed. He watched the events with a wagging tail, yipping in place of howling and occasionally getting distracted until his name was called. He looked up and bounced forward immediately, stating right at the Boss Lady. Her words had him tilting his head and [23:32] * Malachi the small pup smiled. Of course he wanted to stay. He loved it here. He has so many friends. "I'm stayin," he declared with a determined nod. [23:34] * Saoirse grinned when the pup said that he was staying, "Then, Malachi, you are the pack's newest member," she announces. Afterwards, she shifted to gently nose the mini-brute's cheek, "Congratulations, Mal, and welcome to the pack," she says. She was happy that the pups were finding their placed within the pack. After she finished congratulating the pup, she would lift her muzzle to howl for [23:34] * Saoirse him. [23:35] * Leilani howled for the pup. [23:36] * Kauji lifted his head up to howl in congtras for the pup [23:36] * Ismae quealed as soon as she heard Shur-sha confirming it, and she lifted her head in a pitiful little howl. Then she pounced, doing her best to jump dead-on for the male, though her aim wasn't great. She nipped at his ears, laughing delightedly, and then nudged him to look back up at the meeting rock. "I's sittin' there," she whispered co-conspiratorially, then scrambled back up and squished herself between the two she-wolves, head bobb [23:36] >> head bobbling to gesture he should join her up amongst the meeting-holders. (Done [23:37] * Aithusa beamed as the pup was granted membership in the pack. Her tail shifting happily behind her as she joined her voice with the others. The pack continued to grow each meeting and it made her feel proud to be a part of such a great family. [23:39] * Vesa howled for Malachi and gave some yaps only to then gringle at Ismae tackling the other pup over. Her tail swishing gently. Her eyes looking back up at her Mama Bear to see the next stage of their meeting. [23:40] * Kazmarez howled out for Malachi in celebration of his finally being one of them! [23:40] * Aithusa (brittfish9@188D7CFE.A68D4579.A6B92173.IP) Quit (Connection reset by peer) [23:41] * Aquilo tilted his head back for the little pup. Happy that other wolf was joining the pack fully. [23:42] * Aithusa (brittfish9@E4E74D85.A68D4579.A6B92173.IP) has joined #Hollow [23:42] || Aithusa von Tevirye || Health: 89 || Rank: Guardian || Gender: Female || Unpaired || Ailments: None || [23:42] * Leif` sets mode: +h Aithusa [23:42] * Saoirse looked amongst the gathered wolves after the howling tapered off; looking for one in particular. She shifted her paws excitedly as she saw the scarred face, and called out, "Kelais, please come forward." Once her friend was in front of them, she would grin broadly, "Kelais, you gave up your rank after your injury prohibited you from carrying out your duties. It had been many months [23:42] * Saoirse since that happened, and you have worked extremely hard to adjust. I was personally able to witness your success in those efforts, and the Council has agreed that since you have already auditioned once for the rank of Hunter, that there is no need for you to repeat the trial. So, we would like to offer you the full rank, and name you a Hunter of Kladd`atir once again if it is still your wish [23:42] * Saoirse to pursue the rank." [23:48] * Kelais was smiling at the pups' antics, then looked up in surprise, eyes widening. Her paws felt like lead as she stepped forward, staring at Sao like a frozen deer. Suddenly, she felt like she couldn't speak. A huntress again? She felt a little shaky, but her left ear didn't so much as twitch. "Absolutely," she whispered, and then cleared her throat, and said loud enough so they could actually hear, "Yes. Yes, that is my wish." (Done) [23:52] * Saoirse beamed when Kelais spoke up, "Then, I name you Kelais, Huntress of Kladd`atir," she says before shifting to nuzzle into her friend's scruff. As she pulled away she nipped at the Hunter's ear and said, "Congratulations and welcome back to the big leagues! I knew you could do it." Afterwards, she moved to howl for the new/old Hunter as she was ecstatic for the wolfess. [23:53] * Kauji lifted his head up to howl in congtras for Kelais [23:54] * Ismae perks up as she watched the wolf she only knew as Kel come forward. Her name was Kelais! Izzy hadn't known that. She also tried to howl for her too, though it came out kinda squeaky and awkward. [23:54] * Vesa ears pressed forward as her honourary aunt stood up and came towards them. She felt her breath hitch at her mother's words. She let her ambers slide back to her aunt. A soft settling look formed on the Gamma's face. She loved this wolf like family, and she knew that the two of them were alike in the sense they had no blood family in this pack... Well not since Ammorez left. She lifted [23:54] * Vesa her maw to howl for her aunt and then yapped happily. When the howls died down her ears would press forward. "Would Leilani and Aquilo please come forward?" [23:57] * Aquilo perked at the sound of his name being called. Easing to his paws the male limped forward duping his head respectively to the gamma. His eyes flicked over to Leilani for a moment before turning back to Vesa. [23:57] * Kazmarez lifted his muzzle skyward and let out a joyous howl for Kelais! So happy to see her back in the hunter position after working so hard [23:57] * Leilani blinked her eyes as the Gamma called her and Aqui forward. She stood and made her way forward, bowing her head to the Gamma before nosing Aqui gently, and turning her gaze back to Vesa. [23:58] * Aithusa felt excitement flare through her body as Kelais was called up and granted back the rank of Huntress. She howled her congrats for the female and watched as soon her Aquilo and Leilani were called up. She gazed on quizzically, almost certain that she knew why they were called up. [00:02] * Vesa ears perking forward she divied this up easily. Breathing out she would nod to them both with a pleasent smile towards the two of them. Her eyes settling on the ebony male first "Aquilo, you requested to become a Guardian. As a Guardian you will be the first wolf that newcomers will see. The first set of eyes to see any dangers that threaten our pack. Is it still your wish to audition [00:02] * Vesa for Guardian?" Her eyes then shifted to Leilani and she flicked her ears again. "Leilani, you requested to step up into the rank of the Reserve. In the Reserves you do not step into any specific rank, but learn them all. You will assist hunts, guard patrols and caretaking needs. Do you still wish to audition for the Reserves?" [00:04] * Aithusa (brittfish9@E4E74D85.A68D4579.A6B92173.IP) Quit (Connection reset by peer) [00:05] * Aquilo felt his tail wag excitedly. Keeping his stance tall he grinned down at Vesa. "Yes" he mumbled out in his deep voice " I wish to audition for guardian" he called out to the gamma proudly. [00:06] * Aithusa (brittfish9@E4E74D85.A68D4579.A6B92173.IP) has joined #Hollow [00:06] * Leif` sets mode: +h Aithusa [00:06] || Aithusa von Tevirye || Health: 89 || Rank: Guardian || Gender: Female || Unpaired || Ailments: None || [00:06] * Leilani nodded her sienna head gently. "Yes, ma'am," she murmured. She tipped her head, she hadn't realized that Aqui had decided to go the route of the guardian-- but they hadn't had much time to talk lately. She made a mental note to ask him about it at a more convient time. Her tail swayed a little behind her as she smiled a small smile. She knew that this was the best route for her. It [00:06] * Leilani gave her the opportunity to learn many things. "I would like to audition for Reserves," she added quietly. She was a tad bit shy when there were so many looking at her. [00:14] * Kelais is now known as KelaizzZzz [00:17] * Vesa let her tail dance behind her in a wave to her two packmates and friends. Her head tilted a little as she heard each of them agree to their requests. Nodding she would breath in and steady herself. "I name you both, Aquilo, Auditioning Guardian of Kladd`atir and Leilani, Auditioning Reserve of Kladd`atir." She would proudly say, lifting her maw to howl for the two before her. But then [00:17] * Vesa lowering it to smoothly request. "Please stay forward." Her eyes dancing to her Mama Bear. [00:18] * Aithusa perked with interest when Vesa spoke of ranks for the two. She hadn’t known Aquilo was actually going to pursue the rank of Guardian, though as of lately they hadn’t had much time to talk. The small female couldn’t help the grin that plastered her face as she moved to howl loudly for the two to voice her congrats. [00:18] * Leilani lifted her muzzle and howled for Aqui. [00:19] * Kauji lifted his head up to howl in congtras for Aqui & Lei [00:19] * Saoirse waited until the howling died down before smiling warmly at the two wolves, "Before you two leave, we have one more thing to ask you," she says. "It has come to our attention that you two share a bond that has only been recognized twice in Kladd`atir's history. It's a rare day when one gets to choose their own siblings, and even rarer when two wolves feel so close that they actually [00:19] * Saoirse ask to be tortured by the other for the rest of their lives," she says, allowing a small laugh, "But, that isn't the point. The point is that you two view each other as siblings, and the pack would like to recognize that bond. We would like to name you spirit siblings, as long as you're sure that you can put up with each other." [00:21] * Leilani 's smile broadened into a grin, and she nodded her head excitedly. She didn't have much family to speak of-- sure the entire line of Amarantes, but where were they now? Besides Hawke -- and now the rest of Kladd, she was alone. She nosed Aqui gently and her gaze turned back to the Beta. "Yes!" she yipped happily. She could deal with being annoyed from time to time-- in fact, she [00:21] * Leilani knew she was annoying, too, which made it all the better. [00:26] * Aquilo took a small step back as Saoirse began to speak. His gaze flickered to Leilani amd his tail swayed. He never knew what having a blood family was like but this.... this might be better. [00:28] * Saoirse beamed when the two wolves agreed to become spirit siblings; happy for them. "Then, in front of the pack and Council, I grant your bond as spirit siblings," she says. "Congratulations, and I hope that you get along better than most brothers and sisters," she jokes softly, before lifting her muzzle to howl for the siblings. [00:29] * Kauji lifted his head up to howl in congtras for their spirit bonding! [00:30] * Leilani bowed her head a bit and nodded. "Thank you," she murmured and quickly turned and scooted out of being in front of all the others. She settled herself somewhere near the back of the gathering this time, and looked desperately toward the water. [00:30] * Vesa howling for the siblings she saw Aquilo edge away and she pressed her ears forward. "Don't go to far!" She gringled and nodded to Leilani to allow her to leave the little area for those who had to step forward. Her eyes lifted and she chuffed to Aithusa. "Aithusa please step forward." Her ears perking forward completely. [00:31] * Kazmarez grinned to Leilani and Aquilo, very happy to see this bond being made. It was rare but very meaningful not only to each other but as an example to the pack as a whole. He lifted his muzzle and howled out for the two - brother and sister [00:33] * Aithusa was a little shocked at what just happened, her brows furrowing slightly. Yet she slowly howled for the two again despite what she was feeling. It was only when her name was called would she perk out of her shocked stage and slowly climb to her paws. She weaved her way through the small group to stand beside Aquilo, nosing him softly before turning her one-eyed gaze upon Vesa—head [00:33] * Aithusa tilting slightly as if questioning why. For some reason her nerves had spiked and it left her feeling antsy, paws shuffling awkwardly as she waited. [00:34] * Aquilo had been inching back to his spot next to Aithusa. Being asked to stay up he perked his ears as Aithusa was called forward as well. Watching the female padd forward he flashed a gentle smile her way. [00:40] * Vesa steadying on her paws she quickly would glance to her mate amoung the crowd. He was obviously dozing or something but she would smile at him and then return her glance to the two before her. Nodding to the two she would smile broadly. "Aquilo and Aithusa, you have requested from the pack to become officially courted." She puffed out her chest happily. "Courtships are a bond that sets [00:40] * Vesa your relationship up to then become Mates. It is a journey that will bring you both closer, and allow you both to discover things about one another that noone else has ever." She breathed out, it was a bit of a tongue twister. "Are you both still wishing to officially be named courts before the pack?" She tilted her head. She already knew the answer but.. Ya know. She was supposed to ask anyhow. [00:42] * Aithusa (brittfish9@E4E74D85.A68D4579.A6B92173.IP) Quit (Connection reset by peer) [00:44] * Aithusa (brittfish9@41BA271A.A68D4579.A6B92173.IP) has joined #Hollow [00:44] * Leif` sets mode: +h Aithusa [00:44] || Aithusa von Tevirye || Health: 89 || Rank: Guardian || Gender: Female || Unpaired || Ailments: None || [00:45] * Aithusa slowly allowed herself to let out the breath she had been holding, a slow smile creeping upon her face as she practically melted into a puddle of mushy goo. Her sun and moon eyes flickered towards Aquilo, giving a wolf-like purr as she moved closer to him before returning her attention towards Vesa. “I wish that more than anything in the whole world,” she spoke, her tail swishing [00:45] * Aithusa happily behind her. [00:51] * Aquilo instantly nodded. "Yes!" He woofed out tail wagging. He turned his gaze to Aithusa for a moment. "I couldn't ask for anything more." He started softly. "I found strength in her when I couldn't find it in myself." He smiled back down at the mottled gold female. [00:52] * WorkingVivi is now known as Tanvi [00:52] * Aithusa (brittfish9@41BA271A.A68D4579.A6B92173.IP) Quit (Connection reset by peer) [00:54] * Aithusa (brittfish9@672F6EBA.A68D4579.A6B92173.IP) has joined #Hollow [00:54] || Aithusa von Tevirye || Health: 89 || Rank: Guardian || Gender: Female || Unpaired || Ailments: None || [00:54] * Leif` sets mode: +h Aithusa [00:54] * Vesa gringled softly at the two, she was happy to see these two finding someone else to lean against. She recalled helping Aithusa's self esteem by admitting the resemblance in her eyes to the moon and the sun. She of course helped Hawke as best she could with Aquilo's leg and was constantly on his tail about it. It was nice to see her two friends find in each other what she herself found [00:54] * Vesa in Agro. "Alright! With that I announce you two officially courts!" She yapped happily and then leaned her maw up and howled for the two courts. [00:55] * Tanvi jumped from where she had dosed next to Kazmarez and howled. She wasn't exactly sure what was happening but she was sure she would be able to figure it out quickly. The yearling smiled sheepishly at Kaz wondering if he had noticed her having fallen asleep. [00:56] * Kauji lifted his head up to howl for Aqui & Aiths new courtship [00:57] * Leilani howled for Aith and Aqui, before turning her gaze back to the water. She was starting to get really tired, but she kept herself where she was as to not show any type of disrespect to the Council or the pack. [00:57] * Kazmarez griggled to Tanvi and nosed her playfully, oh yes, he noticed! And then turned back his attention to the cerimony, lifting his muzzle skyward in celebration for the two newest courts! [00:57] * Aithusa (brittfish9@672F6EBA.A68D4579.A6B92173.IP) Quit (Connection reset by peer) [00:57] * Aithusa (brittfish9@672F6EBA.A68D4579.A6B92173.IP) has joined #Hollow [00:57] * Leif` sets mode: +h Aithusa [00:57] || Aithusa von Tevirye || Health: 89 || Rank: Guardian || Gender: Female || Unpaired || Ailments: None || [00:58] * Aithusa (brittfish9@672F6EBA.A68D4579.A6B92173.IP) Quit (Connection reset by peer) [01:07] * Leilani (Leilani@Test-B97175B9.hsd1.fl.comcast.net) Quit (Quit: ) [01:13] * Leilani (Lei@AFAF2552.50F0A4F6.F35C5829.IP) has joined #Hollow [01:13] * Leif` sets mode: +h Leilani [01:13] || Leilani Amarante || Health: 96 || Rank: Auditioning Packmate || Gender: Female || Unpaired || Ailments: None || [01:13] * Leilani is now known as Lei`Zzz [01:14] * Kauji is now known as Kauji|Zzzz [01:15] * Kauji|Zzzz (koren.fire@Test-9EDCD05.ri.ri.cox.net) Quit (Connection reset by peer) [01:15] * Vesa flicked as she heard a bit of cricketing from around them. With that she cleared her throat. "So! All is said and done tonight. With that I conclude this meeting!" She lifts her maw and lets out a large and true howl. Bounding off towards the nursing den probably with Ismae in tow!