Fable - Ask Laws of the Pack

[Uhfred]

"Morning Master" She said softly as she stretched best she could, arms still tied. She moved from him, getting to her knees so he could untie her as he was still laying down. She smiled softly back to him as she waited patiently

He sat up himself and undid her bonds before pulling her into a proper kiss. "I'd ask how you slept, but I have the feeling that you slept as well as ever."

He stood up and stepped out of the den, stretching as he did. "Today you're overseeing construction again. This time with one of those wooden dens you spoke of, the kind that humans use. We tried building one outside the wall yesterday, and it looks like it would work, but we aren't entirely confident that our work was good."

 

[Sephrenia]

"I'd ask how you slept, but I have the feeling that you slept as well as ever." he said as he undid her binds. She laughed softly and nodded as she kissed him.

"Very well... you?"

They headed out of the den, both of them stretching their bodies as they soaked up the sunlight for a few moments before he began telling her the plan of the day.

"Today you're overseeing construction again. This time with one of those wooden dens you spoke of, the kind that humans use. We tried building one outside the wall yesterday, and it looks like it would work, but we aren't entirely confident that our work was good."

She nodded softly, waiting for him to instruct other pack members whom would be working with her. She lead them out to begin gathering the needed supplies. She and another female gathering vines and males breaking down and bringing small trees, ones around the thickness of her clenched fist. once the items were gathered the headed back into the village. Assuming that was where he wanted her to build. She found a quiet secluded spot and taking some vines, made a small square on the ground for the first logs to be placed.

She took one of the logs, grabbing a knife to begin cutting it into a few sharply edged stakes which she then shoved into the ground, one on each side of the 1st log placed. Holding it in place before doing the same at the other end, showing the males she was working with what they needed to do, 2 more times, leaving one side open for the enterence. She took the vines and began braiding them, the action taking far longer than needed with her being in her Were form. Baraek was busy, tomorrow she would ask to go collar less as they worked.

By mid-day the wall of the house was only about knee height, she used the braided vines to connect them together and hold them in place.
Uhfred

 

[Uhfred]

She laughed softly and nodded as she kissed him.

"Very well... you?"

"Like a rock." He told her.

She nodded softly, waiting for him to instruct other pack members whom would be working with her. She lead them out to begin gathering the needed supplies. She and another female gathering vines and males breaking down and bringing small trees, ones around the thickness of her clenched fist. once the items were gathered the headed back into the village. Assuming that was where he wanted her to build. She found a quiet secluded spot and taking some vines, made a small square on the ground for the first logs to be placed.

She took one of the logs, grabbing a knife to begin cutting it into a few sharply edged stakes which she then shoved into the ground, one on each side of the 1st log placed. Holding it in place before doing the same at the other end, showing the males she was working with what they needed to do, 2 more times, leaving one side open for the enterence. She took the vines and began braiding them, the action taking far longer than needed with her being in her Were form. Baraek was busy, tomorrow she would ask to go collar less as they worked.

By mid-day the wall of the house was only about knee height, she used the braided vines to connect them together and hold them in place.

He sent three males and one female out with her to work, while he got to work himself getting the pack organized for the day, and planning ahead. He'd hardly allow his pack to remain idle while he and Seph met with the alphas, no, he intended to have them working on improving the quality of their defenses and their arms and armour. They were with a warmonger Prime Alpha now, they needed to be prepared for war, and he intended to make sure that they were more than ready for what was to come.

He checked in on their progress about midday. He was puzzled but didn't question what exactly she was doing. He saw that she had tried to braid some more vine-rope and he figured that her class had gotten in the way, which was probably why it was only up to their knee. But by then the males and female understood the pattern, and the female was focused solely on weaving whilst the males gathered and shaped the materials for the walls, the construction was picking up a little bit.

He commented on their good work and went back to his own. The blacksmith and his son were busy beyond measure making spearheads and shield bosses. Enough to arm everyone in the pack. The bowyer and Fletcher were equally busy. The rest of the wolves were out doing various tasks, either hunting or gathering. But tomorrow, they train in shifts.

He didn't know much about humans but he'd seen them fight, and while physically inferior, their unit fighting certainly explained how they'd come to dominate most of the world. He intended to do the same thing with his pack.

They'd fight, they'd win, they'd multiply. He had ambitions for this pack, and he had a feeling that the time was upon him to try and bring his ambitions to light.

 

[Sephrenia]

Once the others she worked with understood what she was doing, and could take over, she headed to the well, grabbing the buckets and heading out of the village. She headed to a river nearby and began collecting mud in the buckets. She headed back, beginning to cover the wood in mud, where the logs met, sealing them. This would keep in warmth in the winter, and it would help to keep the sun out, which would help to keep the home cool in the summer. By the end of the day, with the three males building the walls, the female braiding and running the vines, and Seph coating the walls in mud, the walls were nearly shoulder height. Now was time for the roofing.

Nightfall was soon coming, but they were on a roll. Seph told the 4 others that they could go to bed, but she wanted to continue working through the night, if Baraek would allow it. With excess logs she began making the ceiling on the forest floor. She would make a simple A shaped roof, the point of the roof would allow for them to stand in the home, though towards the walls, the home would be a little on the smaller side. This was the first one she built, perhaps it would be for storage and no one would live in it, if it was deemed to inconvenient with the shortness of the walls, but it could be a home easily if ducking slightly did not bother them.

She weaved the vines between the logs on the ground working on one side of the ceiling then making the second. Hours passed into the night and she stood both sides up, lifting a log in the middle to tie to where the 2 sides came together. She weaved the braided vines around all the logs, and around the middle log that ran their length. In the morning she would have the males lift the ceiling to its place and she would put 2 more logs, one in the back and one in the front, to hold the middle log and the ceiling up. She yawned slightly and headed to her and Baraek’s den for a few hours sleep.
Uhfred

 

[Uhfred]

Once the others she worked with understood what she was doing, and could take over, she headed to the well, grabbing the buckets and heading out of the village. She headed to a river nearby and began collecting mud in the buckets. She headed back, beginning to cover the wood in mud, where the logs met, sealing them. This would keep in warmth in the winter, and it would help to keep the sun out, which would help to keep the home cool in the summer. By the end of the day, with the three males building the walls, the female braiding and running the vines, and Seph coating the walls in mud, the walls were nearly shoulder height. Now was time for the roofing.

Nightfall was soon coming, but they were on a roll. Seph told the 4 others that they could go to bed, but she wanted to continue working through the night, if Baraek would allow it. With excess logs she began making the ceiling on the forest floor. She would make a simple A shaped roof, the point of the roof would allow for them to stand in the home, though towards the walls, the home would be a little on the smaller side. This was the first one she built, perhaps it would be for storage and no one would live in it, if it was deemed to inconvenient with the shortness of the walls, but it could be a home easily if ducking slightly did not bother them.

She weaved the vines between the logs on the ground working on one side of the ceiling then making the second. Hours passed into the night and she stood both sides up, lifting a log in the middle to tie to where the 2 sides came together. She weaved the braided vines around all the logs, and around the middle log that ran their length. In the morning she would have the males lift the ceiling to its place and she would put 2 more logs, one in the back and one in the front, to hold the middle log and the ceiling up. She yawned slightly and headed to her and Baraek’s den for a few hours sleep.
Uhfred

None of the four wolves went to bed, if she was staying up, they were staying up. And Baraek even came over to help once everything else was completed.

Now with four total males and two females their work went by even quicker, with the roof being lifted to the house only two hours after dark. The two central support logs were placed and secured, and the workers were dismissed.

"Good work, all of you. This looks much better than our previous attempt." He commented on their way back to their dens.

He and Seph split away from the others and entered their den for the night.

 

[Sephrenia]

Seph stood back and looked to the house as the roof was lifted and secured with the logs. It was definitely rudimentary, she was no architect, but it would do well to make them more comfortable... and the more they made, the better they would get at their construction.

"Good work, all of you. This looks much better than our previous attempt." She smiled softly as she walked besides Baraek, the other wolves all very proud, walking with pride in their gait at their accomplishments. She looked to Baraek, she was definitely beginning to feel like a valuable asset to the pack. She headed with Baraek to their den for the night, stepping in quietly, happily.
Uhfred

 

[Uhfred]

Seph stood back and looked to the house as the roof was lifted and secured with the logs. It was definitely rudimentary, she was no architect, but it would do well to make them more comfortable... and the more they made, the better they would get at their construction.

"Good work, all of you. This looks much better than our previous attempt." She smiled softly as she walked besides Baraek, the other wolves all very proud, walking with pride in their gait at their accomplishments. She looked to Baraek, she was definitely beginning to feel like a valuable asset to the pack. She headed with Baraek to their den for the night, stepping in quietly, happily.
Uhfred

They should have been proud. They accomplished something. And yes, it would probably be used to store things until more of them could be made, mostly to keep things dry, like metal or other perishable materials or tools. So they won't be used for living in just yet, but they'd get there eventually.

They slept as soundly as ever. And tomorrow Baraek checked on the blacksmiths first, after his morning routine with Seph that is. They had enough weapons and shields made for them to be distributed amongst the wolves. It was time to get his people ready for proper war.

 

[Sephrenia]

She was exhausted. Up late, up early, working hard in more ways then one. When he awoke and began moving she woke as usual. they cuddled for a short few moments... discussed the days plans, and then headed out.

She went to the home they'd build. She looked it over, mainly testing the mud to see how well it dried. She tilted her head this way and that as she looked to it, wondering if perhaps large leaves over the roof would add more support from rain when it came. She thought to test the theory with the buckets, but Baraek called the pack to distribute weapons.

She went of course with them and watched and listened. She declined weapons, making sure everyone else had plenty before finally accepting. She had her bow, she had her blood, that was sufficient but she did not want to seem ungrateful. She looked to the shield, that would definitely be useful. The sword, she held awkwardly, unused to the feeling of its weight. Learning to use this thing would be interesting.
Uhfred

 

[Uhfred]

She went of course with them and watched and listened. She declined weapons, making sure everyone else had plenty before finally accepting. She had her bow, she had her blood, that was sufficient but she did not want to seem ungrateful. She looked to the shield, that would definitely be useful. The sword, she held awkwardly, unused to the feeling of its weight. Learning to use this thing would be interesting.

Once the pack was armed he divided them into three separate groups. Each group would be training for a certain number of hours each day, at the same time and together. Seph and her group were dismissed until noon to go about their work. Any clearly pregnant females were exempt from this training until they were again able to move about normally.

And so the day went on.

 

[Sephrenia]

Seph headed out of the village, wandering a little to see if she could find trees with large enough leaves to make a cover for the makeshift home they'd made. She'd thought about ways to make it better all night and this was one idea that tugged at her mind. She'd watched the notably pregnant females be dismissed, soon she would be one of them she hoped. It was too early for her to show if she was with pup so she trained with the others when it was her time to do so, and now that she was released she went back to improving her building.

As she wandered she found a tree with large leaves and so, she climbed and began tearing down the branches. From her position she had a great view of the lands and she took in the view quietly before heading back to the ground and gathering up the leaves to head home. When she got home she headed to the home and began securing the leaves to the roof.
Uhfred

 

[Uhfred]

Seph headed out of the village, wandering a little to see if she could find trees with large enough leaves to make a cover for the makeshift home they'd made. She'd thought about ways to make it better all night and this was one idea that tugged at her mind. She'd watched the notably pregnant females be dismissed, soon she would be one of them she hoped. It was too early for her to show if she was with pup so she trained with the others when it was her time to do so, and now that she was released she went back to improving her building.

As to be expected, the training regimens for females was different than that of the males. They were taught purely for defense, how to defend themselves in an orderly manner in case they were short on men or the enemy managed to get past the main force. So their training was slightly easier, if a little repetitive.

Other than that everyone worked as normal. And by the end of the day, even more progress was made.

 

[Sephrenia]

Seph trained with the females as expected, saying nothing about her other abilities, thankful to learn some of the close contact fighting that she was not used to. As they trained, she thought about how she could use her blood gifts while in close contact.

The roof of the home was done and tested, water poured over it to check the water tightness of it, and the security of the mud as well. The mud holding the walls would not likely get too much water on them, with the roofs overhang so she was not too worried about that. Once done she headed to the river and washed the buckets so the mud would not end up in their water.
Uhfred

 

[Uhfred]

The roof of the home was done and tested, water poured over it to check the water tightness of it, and the security of the mud as well. The mud holding the walls would not likely get too much water on them, with the roofs overhang so she was not too worried about that. Once done she headed to the river and washed the buckets so the mud would not end up in their water.

Baraek had spent much of the day making sure that the wolves were trained. During intermissions he was helping with other jobs or checking in on the progress of other groups. All in all, same amount of progress was made as with the previous days. Steady progress and a clear goal in mind.

Four days until the gathering, two days until he and Seph had to leave if they wanted to make it, and eleven days before they'd be back. He had to make sure that he made sure his pack was still busy and organized the entire time they were gone, and ready for anything in their absence.

Come evening a lot had been accomplished, and he was pleased with their progress. He found Seph and inquired after what she'd been up to. With her answer he'd say good work and lead her back to their den for the evening.

(Should we skip to the gathering?)

 

[Sephrenia]

(Sure, sounds like a good idea)

 

[Uhfred]

The two days had passed quickly, the training cycle had been put into the regular system and the pack had been prepared for the alpha couple's departure. It took another two days for them to get there. When they arrived, they found what had appeared to be a small village, although a little bit more orderly. It was a bowl like area, about forty meters across from all sides, with dens placed at regular intervals all along the circle, with a hill in the very center of the bowl, atop which sat a stone chair, more of a throne really. This had been here a while.

A few of the alphas were already there. He walked in, making sure to keep himself between any close alphas and Seph.

 

[Sephrenia]

Seph was a little on the tired side this fourth morning as they traveled for the long two days. Though the time spent with Baraek was definitely enjoyed. Her sapphire eyes wandered along the new village curiously, taking in the sight of it with interest. Her eyes wandered up the hill to the throne. Odd, in her mind that one of importance, would seclude themselves and have themselves stick out like that, a perfect target for an arrow, but what did she know, she was still learning about their kind.

As they walked up a few other alpha's were around. Baraek kept himself between her and the other's, this comforted her greatly, especially with her still learning about their ways, she did not want to step on any toes while here. As they walked through the village, she kept herself a step or two behind him, making sure everyone knew he was in charge of her, and also her protection should they opt to mess with her. She'd cleaned her collar last night, making sure the crimson color shone against her ebony fur. As they walked, she kept her ears up, showing confidence as she walked. She kept her nose raised slightly, scenting the area, all the scents around her curiously.
Uhfred

 

[Uhfred]

Seph was a little on the tired side this fourth morning as they traveled for the long two days. Though the time spent with Baraek was definitely enjoyed. Her sapphire eyes wandered along the new village curiously, taking in the sight of it with interest. Her eyes wandered up the hill to the throne. Odd, in her mind that one of importance, would seclude themselves and have themselves stick out like that, a perfect target for an arrow, but what did she know, she was still learning about their kind.

Wolves were frequently proud creatures. And a show of strength or confidence at least was frequently done either to intimidate, inspire or impress. So the stone throne, while admittedly out in the open and making whomever sat on it stand out like a sore thumb as the leader, it also showed fearlessness, importance and/or power. Her thinking was on the right track, but in this case the Prime Alpha seemed to choose to put himself at risk for the sake of appearing strong.

Throughout the past few days he'd noticed Seph getting slightly more tired more quickly. He hadn't smelled any difference on her yet, and yes they were travelling but even he was surprised at how tired she got at some points. Even so he didn't say anything, and helped when possible.

As they walked up a few other alpha's were around. Baraek kept himself between her and the other's, this comforted her greatly, especially with her still learning about their ways, she did not want to step on any toes while here. As they walked through the village, she kept herself a step or two behind him, making sure everyone knew he was in charge of her, and also her protection should they opt to mess with her. She'd cleaned her collar last night, making sure the crimson color shone against her ebony fur. As they walked, she kept her ears up, showing confidence as she walked. She kept her nose raised slightly, scenting the area, all the scents around her curiously.

The alphas that were there frequently had one or two mates of their own with them, much like how Seph had gone with Baraek. They gave them a few curious glances, a few gazes landing on her collar, but nothing more than simple curiosity for the newcomers. Baraek stopped to ask how the dens were arranged for the attendees, and the answer was, just find an empty one and claim it. He was given instructions on how to identify taken dens and he thanked the alpha he'd asked.

So they found a vacant den, and he took the long stake from inside it and planted it outside the door to mark it as occupied. "How are you feeling Seph?"

 

[Sephrenia]

Seph noted the curious stares and the lack of collars on the majority of the other wolves and the difference only made her prouder of her collar. Especially as it screamed that she was his, not just the packs now but his specifically. She smiled softly as he spoke to the other alphas. Her sapphire eyes watching them quietly for only a few moments before wandering around the sights around her, not wanting them to feel she was staring them down or anything of the sort.

They found an unclaimed den and headed inside. Seph smiled lightly as he grabbed the long stake which would allow them to claim the den for themselves... She moved around inside quietly, checking it for any concerns and for comfort before laying down for a few moments. She knew likely they would have things to do right away, but laying down at least for a few moments sounded grand.

"How are you feeling Seph?"

She smiled brightly at his inquiry. He had been great through the duration of the trek, and while she tried very hard not to appear tired, a few times all the walking had worn her down to the point of needing to rest. It was not normal for her to get so tired, she just figured it was from how busy they'd been, non stop for weeks, then topping that off with the trip. She drug her tongue across her muzzle slowly as she smiled.

"I am good my love. How are you feeling?" She asked softly as she looked to him.
Uhfred

 

[Uhfred]

She smiled brightly at his inquiry. He had been great through the duration of the trek, and while she tried very hard not to appear tired, a few times all the walking had worn her down to the point of needing to rest. It was not normal for her to get so tired, she just figured it was from how busy they'd been, non stop for weeks, then topping that off with the trip. She drug her tongue across her muzzle slowly as she smiled.

"I am good my love. How are you feeling?" She asked softly as she looked to him.

"Just fine." he said with a smile, kissing her forehead affectionately. "Are you sure? You seem a lot more tired than normal. You can stay in here for a while if you need rest."

He was genuinely happy to have her with him but he was also concerned about her wellbeing. But if she said she was fine, he trusted her enough to take her at her word.

 

[Sephrenia]

"just fine" he replies and she nuzzled against his kiss, her eyes falling closed happily. "Are you sure? You seem a lot more tired than normal. You can stay in here for a while if you need rest."

She chuckled softly... "I have been going non-stop since joining the pack, the walk just caught up a little with me. I am good love." She rolled to her back, stretching slightly with a yawn before getting herself to her feet. She moved to hug him, nibbling at the underside of his jaw, as she did, gently with her small front teeth as she smiled. "I would not give this time with you up for the world" she said softly.
Uhfred

 

[Uhfred]

he chuckled softly... "I have been going non-stop since joining the pack, the walk just caught up a little with me. I am good love." She rolled to her back, stretching slightly with a yawn before getting herself to her feet. She moved to hug him, nibbling at the underside of his jaw, as she did, gently with her small front teeth as she smiled. "I would not give this time with you up for the world" she said softly.

He smiled. "If you say so love."

He hugged her back, and punished her nipping with a spank. "Just make sure to behave yourself. Or I'll have to keep you on a leash~"

 

[Sephrenia]

His spank was welcome and she squeeked playfully. She tilted his head at the threat... if it was really that. She smiled softly as she buried her head in the thick fur of his neck for a few moments.

"So what's the plan now love?"
Uhfred

 

[Uhfred]

His spank was welcome and she squeeked playfully. She tilted his head at the threat... if it was really that. She smiled softly as she buried her head in the thick fur of his neck for a few moments.

"So what's the plan now love?"

"Now we just wait for the rest to get here. I was told to expect some of the alphas to arrive a day late. So really we aren't doing anything today." He said simply. "Which means we're basically free until then."

 

[Sephrenia]

"Now we just wait for the rest to get here. I was told to expect some of the alphas to arrive a day late. So really we aren't doing anything today. Which means we're basically free until then."

She smiled brightly as she cuddled against him lightly. "Would you like to go meet others, hunt, swim perhaps? What would you like to do?" she asked softly as she once again buried her forehead against his chest.
Uhfred

 

[Uhfred]

She smiled brightly as she cuddled against him lightly. "Would you like to go meet others, hunt, swim perhaps? What would you like to do?" she asked softly as she once again buried her forehead against his chest.

He hugged her close to his chest and said, "Well right now all I want to do is cuddle with you. But don't feel like you don't have a say. Do you want to go do something?"