<@Saigh> The meeting will begin with Out of Character Discussion. We will cover topics one at a time and after each discussion topic we will ask for any questions/comments/concerns. At that time it is required that you either type X to indicate you have something to say or ask or - to indicate you are ready to move on. After Discussion, we will move into IC stuff, you may rp amongst yourselves during <@Saigh> this time but keep it to a minimum and remember to cheer on your fellow members. <@Saigh> We value your opinions. We cant always garentee you will get what you want or expect but we can garentee that we as the Council will give you an audiance with us to discuss your thoughts and concerns. In my 10 years of wolfing I can tell you that 95% of all fallouts and pack disbans are caused because people hold back and feel like their opinions dont matter and thus let them fester without <@Saigh> ever being brought to the attention of others. Please, if you have a problem with something, someone or anything please tell a council member. We will always try to accomidate the thoughts and ideas of others, or at least keep everyone on the same page. <@Saigh> Questions/Comments/Concerns type 3X Accept/Understand type 3- <%Tak`Tik> - <%Kaine> - <%Gareth> - <+Slone> - <%Timu[Semi]> - <%Kelais> - <@Kazmarez> That being said, Its come to our attention that a few people are concerned about the realism of the plot. Honestly, as much as we try to stick close to realism, we do not advertise ourselves as Realistic, we advertise as SEMI-realistic which gives us some wiggle room. (ie: the fact that we are a pack of 15 unrelated wolves, with multiple mated/courted pairs, that traveled from alaska to canada ...cut <@Kazmarez> contin... in less then a couple of months and we talk to each other) The idea of the plot is simply to give everyone something to play with while its slow and spice things up a bit. We are always open for plot suggestions - so if you have a better idea, we are all ears and you are welcome to post your ideas on the SUGGESTION BOX thread of the forum, along with any other suggestions for anything within the ...cut <@Kazmarez> contin... pack. ...end <@Kazmarez> Questions/Comments/Concerns type X Accept/Understand type - <%Kaine> - <%Ammorez> - <%Timu[Semi]> x - <%Tak`Tik> - <+Slone> - <@Saigh> Tim <%Gareth> - <%Timu[Semi]> I don't have a better idea, but I would like to say that it's not that hard to travel from Alaska to Canada because the Yukon was right there... And same with BC. That's not what I'm insisting though, and yes it's Semi-Realistic but in all honesty.. In Canada I have seen massive wolf packs happen in the wild, and they travel. But my statement is. Cougars are like Tigers. They are territorial 5Cut»» <%Timu[Semi]> 5Continue»» until breeding season and then they allow one or two others into their area. They avoid other predators. There have and will always be sightings of wolves and cougars killing eachother over territorial issues but both animals would rather walk away from eachother. Much like bears do in the wild with wolves. (Unless we're talking Grizzlies). But I also noticed a side thing, correct me if I am 5Cut»» <%Timu[Semi]> 5Continue»» wrong.. But it's kind of a plot we can't excercise as a whole. With the fire, while we waited for an RP night we had SOMETHING to rp with. Like our characters individually suffering.. This one is more about 'one wolf' who started it.. and it's like "How do we get our wolves in on this?" and we also don't want to do a full fledge RP of awesome and then find out that it shouldn't be included into 5Cut»» <%Timu[Semi]> 5Continue»» the plot. 5Fin <%Timu[Semi]> I find this plot's not realistic no, but my biggest concern is how it doesn't really.. draw people in it like our first one did? <%Timu[Semi]> I'm not usually online but I read rp logs so I can catch my breath with my work load lol.. <@Saigh> we will take that as a suggestion moving forward but as mentioned please put your suggestions on the forum. <@Kazmarez> I think, also... <@Kazmarez> some plots might be larger than others. But if anyone has good plot ideas, please please tell us <@Kazmarez> we love new plot ideas and will consider them seriously :) <@Saigh> on the forum <@Saigh> not here, we want to move through the meeting - we will review plot ideas and concepts there. * %Timu[Semi] thumbs up <@Saigh> Despite the typical slow nature of the holidays, many of you have been doing an outstanding job of staying active and it is greatly appreciated. However, there are a few that have been found spending an aweful lot of time OOC and not participating (or rarely participating) in roleplay, though they make consistant conversation in the OOC. We understand everyone is going through different <@Saigh> stuff, but if you are active enough to chat it up OOC, we do expect more often then not that you DO participate in the RP. We all have nights where we just are not feeling it, and we get that. But if your not feeling it 9/10 times, you may want to reconcider your application. <@Saigh> Questions/Comments/Concerns type 3X Accept/Understand type 3- <%Kaine> - <%Ammorez> - <+Slone> - - <%Tak`Tik> - <%Kelais> - <%Timur> - <@Kazmarez> Breeding season has Begun!!!! We(Saigh) created a little guide for behavior on the forum. Please be sure to adapt your behavior accordingly. If you have any questions, please consult a council member. http://z13.invisionfree.com/Kaddatir/index.php?showtopic=87&st=0&#last <@Saigh> Questions/Comments/Concerns type 3X Accept/Understand type 3- <+Slone> - <%Ammorez> - <%Tak`Tik> - - <%Kaine> - <%Timur> - <%Gareth> - <%Kelais> - <@Kazmarez> Over the last couple of months it has become obvious that some rules need to be elaborated on and others need to be removed. So there will be an overhaul of them in the coming weeks - If you have any suggestions for potential rules, or if there is anything you wish to dispute about the current rules, please bring it to our attention so we can discuss it. When the new rules are posted we will put ...cut <@Kazmarez> contin... them up and have a check in for those who read them to confirm that you are aware of them. ...end <@Kazmarez> Questions/Comments/Concerns type X Accept/Understand type - <%Timur> - <+Slone> - <%Gareth> - <%Tak`Tik> - - <%Kaine> - <%Kelais> - <%Ammorez> - <@Saigh> Closed and a big thanks to Kaine for being such a big help training all of the new wolves! We will give them time to settle in before reopening assessment. <@Saigh> Questions/Comments/Concerns type 3X Accept/Understand type 3- <%Ammorez> - <+Slone> - <%Timur> x - LOVELOVE <%Tak`Tik> - - <%Timur> - <%Kaine> x <%Kelais> - <@Kazmarez> Kaine? <%Gareth> x <%Kaine> I would just like to say that it was my pleasure and I enjoy doing that. There wasn't a need to thank me but either way, you're welcome and thanks to you guys too. <3 <%Gareth> Was Saigh's message partial? It doesnt say what's closed. xD Also, I thought we were recruiting and had an incentive for recruitin 3 new members <@Saigh> Well... We wont say no if more people join, we just dont want to expand too much too fast and become overwhelmed is all. If a couple more trickle in it wont be a big deal, we still need some pup players :x <%Gareth> mmk, so overall, new assessments are closed? * @Kazmarez coughs "yes we need pup players..." <@Saigh> ish <@Saigh> TECHNICALLY yes.... but especially if they are willing to play pups, it may just open a little gap for them to squeeze in <@Saigh> lol <%Gareth> - * @Kazmarez noddles <@Kazmarez> its not a closing of applications, it's just we are not actively seeking. ya know? <@Kazmarez> anyway... <@Kazmarez> Teiko and Alerick, the Alphas of NorthernDawn have invited our pack to attend their Lorenight on December 7th @ 6pm est in their channel #WolfLake the theme is "Winter Wonderland" So you can bring something to share - a picture, a poem, a song, or maybe just a blurb of how you view winter. <@Kazmarez> Questions/Comments/Concerns type X Accept/Understand type - <%Kaine> - <%Timur> - <%Ammorez> - - <+Slone> - <%Tak`Tik> - <%Gareth> - <%Ammorez> (Happens to be the rembrance of Pearl Harbor :3 ) <@Saigh> With the coming of pups, we will be opening the opertunity for secondary characters to those who wish to play pups HOWEVER, you must first be approved by the council and prove that you are active enough to maintain a <@Saigh> Questions/Comments/Concerns type 3X Accept/Understand type 3- <%Gareth> - <%Kaine> - <%Timur> - <+Slone> - - <%Tak`Tik> - <%Ammorez> - <%Kelais> - <@Kazmarez> OK! <@Kazmarez> And the moment you all have been waiting for! <@Kazmarez> This Month's featured member is.... <%Gareth> ((ice cream!?)) <@Kazmarez> ...not a member actually :X <%Timur> 6« 5§ 6( 0o 5{ 14 How about some hot tea.. 5} 0o 6) 5§ 6» <@Saigh> XD <%Kaine> (-tilts head in confusion- Whaaaaaa?) <@Kazmarez> The council has chosen Slone to be the featured "member" of this month. Slone has been here nearly 24/7 enjoyable. It was an easy choice the whole council loved. :) <@Kazmarez> Congrats Slone! <%Kelais> Congrats Slone!!<3 Congrats! :D <%Ammorez> Congrats! <+Slone> :D Thanks<3 congrats slone^^ * @Kazmarez notes that she might possible could maybe perhaps be member.... soon...ish <%Kaine> Congratulations, Slone. =) <%Tak`Tik> Congrats xD <@Saigh> Congrats Slone <3 You deserve it! <%Gareth> congrats Dainty Paws :D <+Slone> Thankies thankies :3 <%Timur> Congrats Slone :>! <@Saigh> Alright guys- does anyone have anything else they would like to cover for the discussion portion of the meeting? <@Saigh> Questions/Comments/Concerns type 3X Accept/Understand type 3- <%Kaine> - <%Timur> - <+Slone> - <%Ammorez> x <%Gareth> - <@Saigh> oh shit <%Ammorez> Just wanted to say you posted this in the OOC. :3 <@Saigh> wrong channel <@Saigh> Derp - <@Saigh> GO TO HELL <@Saigh> <<: <+Slone> xD <%Tak`Tik> lol <%Ammorez> Only if I can take you with me. ^^ Promotions * @Saigh sits alongside her mate who had appeared a few short minutes after she had called the meeting to order and nuzzled him gently before looking out onto the wolves that had gathered. 14First, I would like to call up Kelais. she said, eyeing the timid female who had beat her at a snowball fight a few days prior. 14Please come stand at the center of the circle before the pack she * @Saigh instructed. %Kelais looked up with surprise as her name was called. Her ears flattened automatically, but she rose and padded a few steps forward, away from the rest of her pack, and looked up to Saigh. @Saigh smiled kindly to the female, knowing she was a bit skittish. She spoke softly though her voice seemed to carry an air of authority that made it radiate farther then it seemed it should have. 14Kelais, you have passed your assessment and went on to spend time as a packmember. It has come to my attention that Hunter is the rank you most desire. This is a great task she said, knowing * @Saigh from experiance. 14It will be up to you to keep the cache clean and full. To call hunts when the cache runs low and to know the location and take inventory of all prey in the area. Your rank will not come quickly an there will be much training. Do you accept this position? she asked with a tilt of her head. * %Kelais 's heart began to beat faster in her chest, and she thought the anxious swell of it would break through her ribs. For a moment she was silent, weighing Saigh's words in her mind. But there was nothing to decide, not really. She'd made her choice, and finally found her place, in her home. "Yes," she said gravely. "I do." * @Saigh nods as Kelais speaks. Her tail swaying side to side. When she finished she nodded. 14Then the position is yours. I will personally help to train you she said kindly, hoping that perhaps spending more time with the female will give her a bit more confidance, and being a former Hunter in her birthpack and EarthenSong, she knew the rank like the back of her paw. 14Congradulations, * @Saigh 14Kelais- Hunter in training she announced, tilting back her maw and singing congradulations for the female. * %Ammorez howls happily for her sisters newly appointed rank. * %Gareth lifts his muzle and joins in * Kaz|BRB is now known as Kazmarez * +Slone howled for the new wolf in training. * %Kaine smiles and howls for the new wolf in training. * %Tak`Tik howls for their new hunter trainee * Senan smiles, howling for the newly appinted hunter-in-training * @Saigh smiled as Ammorez accepted the rank. She knew the female would do well 14I am placeing you under direct supervision of Takoda and Timur. They will guide you through the rank and assist you with learning all that involves being the newest appointed Sentry In Training she said, tilting her head back and singing a chorus for her friend and her new title. * %Kelais wags her tail and howls proudly for her sister. * +Slone howls and grins at the fae. * %Tak`Tik howls for the new addition to the packs defense team * %Kaine grins at his court and gave her a proud nod before raising his head up to howl for the female. * %Gareth howls afor Ammorez along with the others * Kazmarez is now known as Kaz|BRB * %Ammorez would smile, feeling the urge to jump and down with excitment. But she knew that the test wasn't over yet. This was just training time, and with that, she dipped her head respectfully and made way back to her courts side. * @Saigh dismisses Ammorez with a dip of her muzzle and gave her a moment to make her way back to her spot in the circle before calling out 14At this time, we would like to invite anyone who wishes to begin their assessment with the pack this evening. * Senan flicked his ears, moving his way to the front of the gathered group to stand before the fae. "I would like to join if I am welcomed." He murmured, with a polite dip of his head. * @Saigh perks to the dark pelted brute and nodded kindly 14You are welcomed. Take this time to get to know the pack and our ways to determine if our family is the right fit for you she had recalled hearing the brutes name from others and thus called out 14Good Luck Senan, Assessment of Kladd`atir. she said raising her voice once more for the brute and wishing him well on his journey * @Saigh with them. * Vashadura sets mode: +v Senan * +Slone howled to the new addition in the pack. * %Ammorez howls for the new pledge. * %Kaine smiles and raised his head up to howl for all the wolves promoted and for the new wolves that are now joining them. * %Tak`Tik joins in the howl with the rest of the pack * @Saigh had a really weird daydream where she closed the pack meeting before doing one more thing and snapped out of it. that was weird, good thing it didnt raelly happen cause she would have looked really retarded. Anyway, she looked out through the bodies of wolves until she found Slone 14Slone, if you would come forward please. * %Gareth budges his court again and grins <%Gareth> ((nudges*)) * +Slone blinks and pads her way up to the two Alphas and reclines back, looking at them quizically. She dipped her muzzle respectfully and waited. * @Saigh smiled to the femme who she had grown fond of. 14Slone, you have been a model assessment. You have spent time with the pack, gotten to know its members and our ways. Tonight, we ask if you still desire membership with our family. To treat everywolf here as your brother or sister, to devote your life, your love and your loyalty to our packfamily and to become a proud member of * @Saigh 14Kladd`atir. * +Slone grinned and felt her tassle sway behind her in the snow happily. She nodded and spoke softly. 12 "Of course. I've grown to love every wolf here, and it would be silly of me to part ways with them." 6 Her eyes flicked to the crowd and smiled warmly at them, before returning her ivory gaze to the Alpha fae. * @Saigh had little doubt that Slone would turn down the offer. So was not suprised when she accepted. 14And we would be silly not to accept you. Welcome Slone, Packmate of Kladd`atir!!! she said as she rolled her head back on her shoulders and howled excitedly * %Kaine howls for Slone and smiles lightly. * %Ammorez howls for the new members of her family. * +Slone grinned and dipped her muzzle to the alphas before stepping down and returning to her spot beside her court. She gave him a long nuzzle and smiled at the others howling. * Kaz|BRB is now known as Kazmarez * @Saigh feels an odd sense of dajavu as she looks out onto the group and calls the meeting to a close, thanking everywolf for their participation.