DATE:  Thursday, February 16, 1995
IC Place: Outside the Caern
Time: Evening

Megan grins. "Hey, Shea. Out wandering around?"
Kevin Callahan appears from the underbrush.
Kevin Callahan has arrived.
Shea looks up from looking at her toes as she wanders out from.. somewhere. 
   "Hm? Oh, yeah. Jus' thinkin'.."
Kevin Callahan walks in from the east, and nods to the two.
Megan grins, tugging on Shea's elbow. "C'mon. Oh, hello, Kevin-rhya."
Kevin Callahan says "H-hello."
Megan smiles merrily. "New Theurge for our tribe, rhya. We're going to the 
   Moot. Join us, or will you be with your pack?"
Shea ohs, and arches an eyebrow as she introduces herself, again. It's old hat 
   by now. "Shea, crescent cub of the Fianna."
Kevin Callahan nods, smiling to Shea. "W-well met. Kevin Callahan, C-cliath 
   theurge of the Fianna, alpha of the Unbidden, and son of S-stallion."
Megan's brow furrows briefly at Kevin's stutter, but they smooth as she smiles 
   at the Cliath. "C'mon. It's been a while since I've had my tribe around 
   me." She grins, making her way northwards.
You wander up a likely looking path, heading north and finally reach...
Off the South Side of the Wheel
Blinks-at-Fire emerges from the forest, coming from the south.
Blinks-at-Fire sets off north, towards the Caern.
Velasquez emerges from the forest, coming from the south.
Shea emerges from the forest, coming from the south.
Kevin Callahan emerges from the forest, coming from the south.
You set off north, towards the Caern.
Southern Curve of the Wheel
Velasquez comes in from the woodland to the south.
At the center, Aset nudges Ali. New Strider cub.
At the center, Anpwhotep demonstrates the style of draw. ~You see, you just 
   hook your thumbring on the string like so, then push out in a single move. 
   Takes maybe a whole half a second to be in firing position. Same style you 
   use with a Yumi, I'm told.~
At the center, Aset chuffs at Megan.
Near the Fire Pit, Hugin walks in, from the woods.
Kevin Callahan comes in from the woodland to the south.
Shea comes in from the woodland to the south.
Near the Fire Pit, Diana snaps her fingers. Then looks at Revels. ~That 
   reminds me, young one, if you wish to learn anything about the homid form, 
   or Homid fighting, please ask me... okay?~
Near the Fire Pit, Hugin announces, "The immediate area around the bawn is 
   clear."
At the center, Batrana Dracul smiles ever so blandly at Harald. "Perhaps we do 
   not think in the same fashion."
Su comes in from the woodland to the south.
Su follows the Wheel to the Pool.
White Veils comes in from the woodland to the south.
Near the Pool, Su follows the Wheel north past the Pool.
On the eastern curve, Su heads east, back into the forest and away from the 
   Wheel.
Megan grins at Aset then moves to the center with Shea, at least, in tow.
Near the Fire Pit, Revels-in-Blood looks up at Diana, and chuffs. ~Of course, 
   Huntress-Rhya~

You make your way north, back to the hub of the Wheel.
Center of the Great Wheel
Contents:
Blinks-at-Fire
Ali
Aset
Anpwhotep
Batrana Dracul
Thunder-of-Gaia
Derek Jackson
Swift-Claws
Harald
Banestriker
Table Stone

Near the Fire Pit, Hugin heads into the center.
On the southern curve, Velasquez heads into the center.
Blinks-at-Fire looks at Aset and Ali at mention of him.
On the southern curve, White Veils dips her head as she pads past.
On the southern curve, White Veils heads into the center.
Velasquez heads northeast to the fire pit.
On the southern curve, Shea heads into the center.
Ali looks the cub over, inspecting. She sniffs.
Anpwhotep nods down at Blinks. ~Evening, Blinks. Been studying hard?~
Blinks-at-Fire chuffs a greeting to White Veils.
On the southern curve, Kevin Callahan heads into the center.
Near the Fire Pit, Velasquez nods to his packmate. "Hey."
Hugin walks over towards Banestriker, arm extended to his Alpha in greeting
White Veils wuffs softly back.
Banestriker comes in from the woods to the south, moving a touch stiffly. He 
   greets his tribemates, and others.
Shea slows down a step or two, but still follows Megan, hands stuffed into her 
   pockets.
Megan leans in to whisper to Shea, a broad smile on her face.
Derek Jackson salutes the Claw of the Sept.
Blinks-at-Fire answers Anpwhotep, I have. Um. Pretty hard.
Swift-Claws dips her muzzle in respect to Banestriker-rhya.
Hugin moves to stand near Banestriker.
Harald lowers his head even further, his massive form now hunkered down by the 
   side of the table, almost as if peering up over it at Batrana, ~I 
   am...Quite sure...We view this differently...Batrana-rhya.~ His growl 
   sounds quite uncertain suddenly.
White Veils flicks her ears in a 'glad to see you' greeting to Ali.
Near the Fire Pit, Karl moves forward, toward the gathering Garou.
Near the Fire Pit, Karl heads into the center.
Hugin looks faintly nervous.
Batrana Dracul floats down a bit, moving to keep her eyes level with Harald's.
Hugin calls Karl over.
Thunder-of-Gaia lowers his muzzle in respect to the Claw of the Sept.
Hugin says "Kurt-rhya. This is Karl...he has recently arrived in the caern, I 
   call him my guest."
Anpwhotep nods respectfully to Banestriker-Rhya.
Karl moves over to Hugin-yuf
On the Earth Mound, Ned Briggs collects in the runes, and stands up with an 
   air of confidence in his movements.
Hugin looks to Karl, "This is our tribal elder, Banestriker." and indicates 
   Banestriker.
On the eastern curve, Duskreader makes his way out of the woods to the east.
Shea nods and shrugs a shoulder, answering quietly.
Ali looks from the cub to regards White Veils briefly, then returns the 
   greeting.
On the Earth Mound, Ned Briggs heads into the center.
Banestriker speaks quietly, gruffly, to the two Get in front of him.
On the eastern curve, Duskreader heads into the center.
Karl bows his head to Banestriker-rhya.
Ned Briggs moves to join th eknot of his shieldbrothers, fist touching his 
   brow as he reaches the Jarl.
Blinks-at-Fire greets Ali. I am Blinks-at-Fire, Strider cub. Are you also of 
   my tribe?
Megan shakes her head, smiling warmly at Shea, as she answers back in 
   undertones.
Duskreader threads his way silently through the throng, returning any 
   greetings received, to his packmate.
Hugin looks to Karl, waiting for him to introduce himself to Banestriker.
Batrana Dracul nods to Harald. "It is good that we agree."
Banestriker interrupts his conversation to greet Duskreader, then turns back 
   to the newly arrived Get.
Hugin takes a step back from Karl and Banestriker, giving Ned a friendly cuff 
   on the right shoulder.
Batrana Dracul stops lowering herself once her rump reaches the level of the 
   table.
Near the Fire Pit, Mouse heads into the center.
Karl says "I am Karl Teacher-of-Cubs. Godhi of the Get. I greet you, and ask 
   your permission to remain here for a period of time."
Blinks-at-Fire greets mouse. Did you have good hunting that night?
Ali's gaze lingers past White Veils to Duskreader; her ears incline in 
   greeting, and she returns to Blinks-at-Fire, the weight of her stance 
   reflecting her assent. Ali, Moon Dancer.
Banestriker looks to Hugin. ~You vouch for him?~
Near the Fire Pit, Diana nods to Revels. ~I believe so... they should be.~
Shea grins crookedly.
Hugin nods his head, ~I vouch for him, and take responsiblity for his actions.~
Near the Fire Pit, Quiet yawns again, her eyes slowly focusing. Her ears flick 
   at the noises around her.
Mouse flicks an ear in assent. The hunt was good, yes. There were 
   complicatoins, however...
On the northern curve, Maury emerges from the thin treeline to the north.
Aset chuffs, pleased that her alpha and tribesmates are here to share a moot.
Blinks-at-Fire tells Ali, I'm glad to meet you, tribesmate.
Megan hmms, and smiles faintly, whispering back to Shea.
On the northern curve, Maury heads into the center.
On the eastern curve, Jumps makes her way out of the woods to the east.
Banestriker nods with finality. ~So it will be. If all goes well, I will speak 
   to the Alpha on your behalf before the next moot.~
Ali nips gently at Blinks' ruff, familial-like. Welcome.
On the eastern curve, Arjun Fletcher makes his way out of the woods to the 
   east.
Blinks-at-Fire asks Mouse, Complications?
On the eastern curve, Arjun Fletcher shifts into Glabro form.
On the eastern curve, Jumps heads into the center.
On the eastern curve, Thom Crowley makes his way out of the woods to the east.
Hugin contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
Maury comes into the center, nodding in general at the group. She pauses to 
   offer smiles to Kevin, Shea, and Megan, with a nod at Harald.
Harald looks confusedly at Batrana, upper lip fluttering slightly as if he is 
   about to bare his fangs, but not quite managing to. His ears flick this way 
   and that, dismay and unrest apparent in his stance. He tries once more, his 
   growl having connotations of a pleading whine rippling through it. 
   ~Batrana-rhya, I have been informed that _none_ are to sit upon this table.~
Hugin shifts into Crinos form.
On the northern curve, Andrew emerges from the thin treeline to the north.
On the eastern curve, Arjun Fletcher heads into the center.
Mouse nods once at Blinks. Complications.
Swift-Claws lowers her muzzle, showing respect to the Sept Alpha.
Hugin shifts into a respectful form, for the moot. He spots the Alpha and 
   walks towards him, respectful and submissive.
On the eastern curve, Thom Crowley walks with a slow heaviness from the trees, 
   hands down in the pockets of a coat drawn close about his shoulders.
Arjun Fletcher nods greeting.
Thunder-of-Gaia lowers his muzzle in respect for the Alpha of the Sept.
Batrana Dracul looks at Harald if he isn't too bright. "Are you sure I'm 
   sitting on the table stone?"
Maury pauses again to look at Batrana.
Aset chuffs a quick greeting to the Sept Alpha.
Megan looks over and nods respectfully. "Hello, Maury-rhya."
Near the Fire Pit, Diana leans to mutter quietly to Revels.
Blinks-at-Fire follows the lead of his elders and lowers his muzzle for the 
   Sept Alpha.
Harald flicks his ears even more worriedly, ~I am not. But if you were not 
   above it, I would then be certain...~
Near the Fire Pit, Quiet turns her head, looking around her at the throng of 
   moving chattering Garou. She stands for a long luxurious stretch, her 
   long-still body stiff.
Ali defers likewise to the Sept Alpha, dropping the playful tone for one more 
   serious.
On the eastern curve, Su makes her way out of the woods to the east.
Anpwhotep snaps a salute in the direction of the Alpha and crouches with his 
   tribe comfortably.
On the eastern curve, Stormcrow makes his way out of the woods to the east.
Ned Briggs beckons Thom over to where he stands with the other Get.
On the eastern curve, Stormcrow heads into the center.
Shea nods too, to a familiar face. "H'lo, Maury-rhya."
On the northern curve, Andrew heads into the center.
Batrana Dracul taps the top of Harald's head with a knobby finger. "I don't 
   exist to make young whelps certain."
On the western curve, Flying Bear works his way free of the dense treeline to 
   the west.
Maury threads her way through the group to stand by Megan and Shea, murmuring 
   a quiet greeting to them both.
Banestriker nods respectfully to Fletcher-rhya.
Blinks-at-Fire tells Anpwhotep proudly, See, I took a bath in Lake Arthur. I 
   remembered Su's instruction. She said some people thought cubs should be 
   seen, but not smelt.
On the western curve, Flying Bear lumbers in.
Maury says "Hiya, Shea, Megan."
Jumps lowers her muzzle in respect to the Sept Alpha.
Blinks-at-Fire adds doubtfully, At least, I think that's what she said.
Swift-Claws dips her muzzle in respect to the Gatekeeper-rhya's place in the 
   Sept.
Near the Fire Pit, Quiet looks over at Blinks at that.
On the eastern curve, Su blinks a moment at her protege and lets out an 
   audible chuff of amusement.
On the eastern curve, Thom Crowley doesn't seem to see the movement of Ned's 
   beckoning, standing alone there at the edge of the Wheel.
Harald bares his fangs at the touch, then with a low, uncomfortable growl 
   turns away to greet the Sept Alpha, head and tail already quite low.
Near the Fire Pit, Diana contorts and blurs as she is transformed.
Kevin Callahan nods to Arjun-rhya.
Near the Fire Pit, Diana shifts into Lupus form.
Aset yips at that comment from the Strider cub. Oh, wow.
Andrew adds his greetings to the milling elders.
Stormcrow rasps greetings as he passes on his way toward the Tablestone. One 
   hand stroking its surface almost absently.
Blinks-at-Fire asks Aset, Wow?
Derek Jackson comes to attention, saluting Arjun.
Near the Fire Pit, Mac heads into the center.
Arjun Fletcher nods to Derek and moves to stand beside him.
Anpwhotep grins at Blinks. ~Great. Maybe you can get Su to show you a closer 
   spot to bathe in, though. One that won't be in someone else's territory.~
Megan smiles with pleasure at Stormcrow's appearance, nodding deeply to him.
On the eastern curve, Su comes from the curve and seeks out her tribe, passing 
   within greeting distance of Hugin on the way.
Jumps wanders over next to Andrew.
On the eastern curve, Su heads into the center.
On the southern curve, Sly comes in from the woodland to the south.
On the western curve, Flying Bear heads into the center.
Hazmat pads in from the west and makes her way to the center. She peers around 
   the crowd, looking.
Blinks-at-Fire looks shamefaced at that.
Su winces slightly at Anpwhotep. That I will do. He is a traveller, this one.
Hugin nods deeply and respectfully to Arjun and moves over by Banestriker and 
   the gaggle of Get, again.
Andrew settles by Jumps, with a brief greeting to her.
Near the Fire Pit, Maria heads into the center.
Mac smiles, waving to Hazmat.
Ali chuffs welcome to the arriving Strider, looking her ritemate over.
Flying Bear moves to stand with Stormcrow.
Maury looks around at all the greetings directed in one place. She studies 
   Arjun, very briefly, before her head tilts while she looks at him. More 
   exagerrated than usual, the movement bares her throat to the air.
Mouse finds somewhere to sit, occasionally licking his over-glossy coat.
On the northern curve, Alexander emerges from the thin treeline to the north.
Hazmat woofs and padpads over to Mac, tail waving happily.
Hugin scratches an itch on his fuzzy hide.
Near the Fire Pit, Quiet heads into the center.
Harald somehow manages to convey an impression of slinking despite his 
   incredible bulk as he moves over towards the other Get, his face a mask of 
   anger and uncertainty.
Maria walks over to Banestriker and says, ~-Rhya, I don't believe I have 
   introduced myself to you. I am Maria, called Crow's Blade. Modi of the Get 
   of Fenrir, and ranked Cliath.~
Anpwhotep nods and chuckles. ~Aren't we all, though? Just gotta watch out for 
   marks, that's all. Of course, that's a good reminder that folks need to 
   make sure they've marked their territory, too.~
Stormcrow nods to his packmate, face set in a grim scowl. A hand to the 
   Ahroun's shoulder offers more expressive greeting as he heads on toward the 
   fire.
Stormcrow heads northeast to the fire pit.
Near the Fire Pit, Huntress nods her head in respect to Stormcrow-rhya.
Banestriker motions Harald over to his side before looking down at the woman 
   in front of him. ~Banestriker. Modi, are you?~
Su whuffs a pleased greeting to Ali, pausing in her journey toward 
   Blinks-at-Fire. When she arrives at that unfortunate's location, she stops 
   for a moment, looking stern, then lunges for a vicious cuff at the side of 
   his head. She misses by a fraction of an inch and turns to sit down, her 
   face amused.
Quiet walks through toward White Veils.
On the northern curve, Alexander heads into the center.
On the southern curve, Sly heads into the center.
Megan quirks an eyebrow at Flying Bear, shuffling her feet briefly and trying 
   to avoid his notice if possible.
Near the Fire Pit, Revels-in-Blood bows her head to Stormcrow-Rhya, following 
   in suit with Huntress.
Near the Fire Pit, Stormcrow fixes those at the fireside with a firm gaze. A 
   tip of his head indicates that it is time they move on to the center.
Shea just .. watches.
Ali yawns, gaping-wide, at Su. Pleased.
Near the Fire Pit, Huntress nudges Reveles forward with her nose, towards the 
   center.
Near the Fire Pit, Huntress heads into the center.
Swift-Claws pushes herself to something resembling a sitting position, though 
   she doesn't put much weight on her right hind side.
Near the Fire Pit, Revels-in-Blood heads into the center.
Hugin moves from the Get, to Su, his packmate.
Anpwhotep nods to Su. ~Looks like you've got things in hand, eh?~
Maria nods respectfully to Banestriker. ~Yes, rhya.~
Revels-in-Blood follow Huntress, staying behind her.
Near the Fire Pit, Velasquez sighs. "Might as well get this over with."
Flying Bear leers all 'round, eyes awake and wild.
Near the Fire Pit, Velasquez heads into the center.
Karl contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
Quiet chuffs quietly to White Veils, her tail twitching.
Hugin reaches down, and scratches Su between her ears.
Sassafras pads in quietly, a few minutes behind Hazmat. She looks around and 
   heads towards Hazmat and Mac.
Karl writhes and muscles pop as his bones shift, becoming Crinos.
Harald straightens slightly at Banestriker's gesture, long red braids whipping 
   around his massive head as he shakes it as if to clear it. He doesn't seem 
   particularly successful, glancing back over his shoulder at the Shadow Lord 
   elder with an irritated look as he moves to Kurt's side.
Blinks-at-Fire flinches and shuts his eyes, then opens them in surprise to 
   find he was not hit. Um. Hello, Su-rhya.
On the eastern curve, Thom Crowley contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
On the eastern curve, Thom Crowley follows the Wheel to the Fire Pit.
Near the Fire Pit, Thom Crowley circles the Wheel, arriving from the eastern 
   curve.
Near the Fire Pit, Thom Crowley follows the Wheel west, away from the fire pit.
On the northern curve, Thom Crowley circles the Wheel, coming from the Fire 
   Pit in the south.
On the northern curve, Thom Crowley grimaces slightly as his body begins to 
   blur and alter into Lupus form.
On the northern curve, Victory makes his way forward along the Wheel, toward 
   the earth mound.
Hazmat sits down next to Mac and watches all around, looking excited.
Aset chuffs welcome to Hazmat and Sassy from where she's sitting.
On the Earth Mound, Victory runs faster around the Wheel.
On the Earth Mound, Victory follows the Wheel past the Earth Mound.
Su makes a flicker of a motion with her head that indicicates a spot for 
   Blinks to joins her, then looks up to see her packmate. She looks around 
   for a moment, and decides having a Get with the Striders isn't too bad a 
   thing.
On the western curve, Victory follows the Wheel to the Windy Spot.
In the Windy Spot, Victory follows the Wheel past the Windy Spot.
On the southern curve, Victory follows the Wheel to the Pool.
Banestriker nods distractedly. ~And are you a member of our Sept, or a 
   visitor? Have you a pack?~
White Veils takes a deep breath, and lifts a paw in Quiet's direction, then 
   dips her head and lays it down again.
Mac contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
Mouse just kind of sits all by himself.
Maria says, ~I am a member, -rhya. But I have no pack.~
Mac shifts into Crinos form.
Blinks-at-Fire gets up and trots over to Su, then lies down again.
On the western curve, Lauren works her way free of the dense treeline to the 
   west.
Ali, sitting with the Striders, watches Velasquez calmly as he moves to the 
   center.
Alexander moves to stand next to White Veils.
On the western curve, Vladimir works his way free of the dense treeline to the 
   west.
On the western curve, Vladimir heads into the center.
Sly looks around for his packmates, shrugs, and heads for his Elder.
Hugin leans down and whispers something to Su.
Harald settles onto his haunches next to Banestriker, rumbling grimly under 
   his breath and occasionally shooting confused glances over his shoulder at 
   the Shadow Lord elder where she hovers above the stone table.
White Veils tilts her ears, then pads over to Quiet's side, where she sits 
   again.
Near the Pool, Victory stops with a snarling growl at the pool, sitting 
   sharply back onto his haunches. He raises his silvery muzzle skyward and 
   releases upward to the sky a bright and keen howl...
On the western curve, Lauren heads into the center.
Su's spot is toward the edge of the Strider enclave, leaving plenty of room 
   for Gauntlet to join herself and Hugin.
Quiet's eyes study the Shadow Lord as he approaches her and White Veils. She 
   chuffs, not unkindly.
Andrew contorts and blurs, shifting into the lupus form.
Velasquez meets Ali's gaze for a moment, and then moves to sit down, a few 
   feet away from the group of Gnawers.
Vladimir moves to stand with Batrana, looking around for his pack- and 
   tribemates.
Arjun Fletcher looks over at Victory, waving for silence, as Thom Crowley 
   throws out the opening howl.
Sly realizes his Elder's by the fire and decides maybe that's not such a smart 
   idea.
Alexander nods greetings to White Veils and Moon-Laughs-Quiet.
Hazmat slurps Sassy's cheek.
Hugin mumbles to Su.
Huntress nudges Revels again, faintly, and trots over near Velasquez, her 
   alpha.
On the eastern curve, Anubis makes his way out of the woods to the east.
Near the Fire Pit, Stormcrow contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
On the eastern curve, Sepdet makes her way out of the woods to the east.
On the eastern curve, Anubis heads into the center.
Near the Fire Pit, Stormcrow shifts, the soft popping of realigned muscle and 
   bone heralding his shift to Crinos.
On the eastern curve, Sepdet heads into the center.
Kevin Callahan contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
Anubis heads northwest to the mound of earth.
Kevin Callahan shifts into Crinos form.
Su looks up at Hugin, redoubling her amusement, and nods.
Alexander speaks quietly with White Veils.
Revels-in-Blood follows Huntress, glancing around, flicking her ears.
White Veils gives a warm, but quiet 'whuff' at Alexander in greeting.
Hugin spots Anubis from the corner of his eye, and bobs his head in respect, 
   then mumbles to Su again.
Sassafras blinks around quietly, leaning against Hazmat slightly.
Near the Pool, Victory's howl continues to rise upward into the sky, calling 
   attention from the Caern toward him, the lupine voice pure and supple as it 
   spreads out into the night sky.
Hugin heads northwest to the mound of earth.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis climbs to the top of the earth mound.
On the Earth Mound, Hugin trots over to Anubis, in a bit of a rush.
Andrew herds Lauren to join Jumps and himself.
Mouse contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
Mouse shifts into Crinos form.
Huntress nods to Velasquez in greeting, with a quiet, feral smile.
Megan gets a troubled look on her face, looking over at White Veils and 
   Alexander, then looks away, frowning.
Hazmat shifts up to Hispo form and lolls her tongue happily.
Blinks-at-Fire greets Sepdet with a happy whuff.
Arjun Fletcher contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
Arjun Fletcher shifts into Crinos form.
Banestriker contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
Near the Fire Pit, Stormcrow's voice rises, rasping and thick, in a short howl 
   in lupine discord with the Caller of the Wyld.
Mac nods respectfully to Velasquez.
Banestriker shifts into Crinos form.
Near the Pool, Victory howls long and loud.
In the distance, Victory can be heard to howl, ~We are called to Gather, 
   Gaia's Children, Her Chosen Warriors: Come to the Caern!! Come now!~
Flying Bear joins in the opening howl in a gruff sort of sound.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis looks down at Hugin. He seems inordinately stern 
   and, well, foreboding this evening. He speaks with Hugin curtly and quietly.
Aset chuffs greeting to Sepdet and bows her head to the Strider on the mound.
Vladimir contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
Su rises, motioning to Blinks that he can stay put, and trots off with Hugin.
Vladimir shifts into Crinos form.
Arjun Fletcher throws his head back and belts out a roar.
Maria contorts and blurs as she is transformed.
Su heads northwest to the mound of earth.
Maria shifts into Crinos form.
On the Earth Mound, Hugin bobs his head in deep respect then trots away. He 
   looks at Su as if to say 'forget it'.
Stormshouter pays respectful service to the tradition of the howl.
On the Earth Mound, Hugin heads into the center.
Swift-Claws remains in the dire wolf form. Her voice is loud and rageful, full 
   of Talon strength.
Ali greets Sepdet with a curious tilt of her ears, watching.
Velasquez nods back to Mac, amid the howling and shifting going on.
White Veils lifts her voice in a long, mournful howl that rises up through the 
   scale from vibratingly low depths to a high, piercing pitch which wavers 
   for an impossibly long time before dying out.
Shea wraps her arms around herself.
Blinks-at-Fire also bows his head to Anubis.
Maury stands, quiet and composed, looking around with silent curiousity.
Lauren scoots over in between the two Children of Gaia cubs, idly scratching 
   Andrew lightly behind the ear before shifting herself.
On the Earth Mound, Su sits, raises an eyebrow, and looks up at Anubis to give 
   him a respectful greeting.
Lauren contorts and blurs as she is transformed.
Batrana Dracul howls as well as one can in homid, which is generally a sad and 
   pitiful display.
Hazmat lets out a high, yipping yowl.
On the Earth Mound, Su heads into the center.
Anpwhotep nods to Sepdet and waves to the rest of the tribe in welcome, then 
   throws back his head and joins the howl.
Lauren shifts into Lupus form.
On the northern curve, Ivan emerges from the thin treeline to the north.
Sassafrass shifts to Crinos, her birth-form. She still stays as small and 
   compact as she can, out of the way, and near to Hazmat.
On the northern curve, Rachel Walsh emerges from the thin treeline to the 
   north.
On the northern curve, Randall emerges from the thin treeline to the north.
On the northern curve, Oscar emerges from the thin treeline to the north.
Crow's Blade adds her voice to the howl.
Hugin clambors back down, shakes his head, then adds his own voice to the 
   howl. Strong and proud, it bellows from him, defining him.
Haraldthrows back his head, his rumbling bass lofting to the sky but a moment 
   after Banestriker's howl.
Su contorts and blurs as she is transformed.
Andrew adds his howl to the mix.
Su shifts into Crinos form.
On the northern curve, Randall heads into the center.
Aset lifts her head and howls. Her call seems somewhat strained, and dies 
   after a bit.
On the northern curve, Oscar heads into the center.
On the northern curve, Rachel Walsh heads into the center.
On the northern curve, Ivan heads into the center.
Kevin Callahan tilts back his head, adding his low note to the mix.
Stormshouter barks a greeting to his packmates.
Karl adds his howl, deep and thraoty, to the others.
Ali howls loudly, and oddly on edge.
Megan howls a homid sound but less an effort.
Quiet tips her golden-furred muzzle upright and howls, her voice rising and 
   falling in the discordant song.
Ivan whulfs a greeting to Stormshouter, then shifts.
On the northern curve, Kiana contorts and blurs as she is transformed.
On the northern curve, Kiana shifts into Hispo form.
Randall contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
Jumps tilts her head back and joins the howl.
On the northern curve, FireWyld barks out a quick howl, then falls silent.
Randall shifts into Crinos form.
Ivan contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
Huntress nods to Revels, and tilts her head back in a soft, alto howl.
Shea glances around, opens her mouth, and then coughs, not risking it.
Su resumes her place at the edge of the Striders, laying a hand on Blink's 
   shoulder briefly. Some communication made, she lifts her head and begins a 
   bright, long howl.
Ivan crouches down, blurring and changing to Crinos.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
Near the Fire Pit, Oaken heads into the center.
Rachel Walsh takes her cue from her tribemates, concentrating to shift.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis shifts into Crinos form.
Revels-in-Blood tilts her head back, and in a clear, crisp note, lets out a 
   long howl.
Rachel Walsh contorts and blurs as she is transformed.
Rachel Walsh contorts, form blurring, muscles and bones popping as she shifts 
   to crinos.
Oaken rushes in from the west, slipping in beside Megan.
Oscar watches the other Lords shift. "Dress code. Right."
Moon Otter contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
Near the Pool, Victory's bright and vibrant howl, calling toward the Garou, 
   lifts slightly higher, piercing through the night as it is slipped free to 
   fly into the night sky.
Blinks-at-Fire contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
Blinks-at-Fire shifts into Hispo form.
Moon Otter shifts into Crinos form.
Blinks-at-Fire , looking a bit confused, starts to shift.
Blinks-at-Fire contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
Therru leans her head back and howls, a high and oddly lonely sound verging on 
   laughter or sorrow without really touching either.
Blinks-at-Fire shifts into Crinos form.
Megan punches Oaken's shoulder comradely, grinning, then attends to the 
   activity.
Su lets her clawed hand remain on Blinks' shoulder in encouragement.
Batrana Dracul looks at Oscar distastefully.
Maury gives Oaken a faint smile, and Shea a slightly wider one.
Blinks-at-Fire throws back his head to howl, but it comes out as more of a 
   roar. He shuts up, embarrassed, and shifts to Hispo for a proper howl.
On the eastern curve, Victoria makes her way out of the woods to the east.
On the eastern curve, Victoria heads into the center.
Klaive of Night bells out a howl worthy of Luna's zenith tonight.
Hugin cuts off his howl, and relaxes. His breath billows from his nose in 
   white clouds of vapor.
Flying Bear aroos to Victoria as she arrives.
Sly contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
Sly shifts into Crinos form.
Duskreader howls and so forth.
Blinks-at-Fire throws back his head and howls several notes in rapid 
   succession, staying carefully off-key to his elders.
Shea smiles crookedly, briefly, at Oaken, and Maury, and then goes back to 
   watching everything, or as much of it as she can, at once.
Victoria settles down next to Flying Bear.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis stands silently atop the mound, eyes raking over 
   the group.
Moon Otter lets out a howl that sounds like something from a cheesy horror 
   flick.
Songstorm howls a pure sound to the moon, holding it long and clear, drops to 
   four points, dips her head in a submissive gesture of delight to 
   Stormshouter.
ShadowDancer joins in the howl, yipping up to the full howl, then back down, 
   almost like a coyote.
On the southern curve, Grandfather comes in from the woodland to the south.
Stormbringer looks upon Songstorm, then snarls slightly as he looks toward 
   Moon Otter. He resumes his bellows.
Blinks-at-Fire then shifts back into Crinos.
ShadowDancer grins and pads over to his pack alpha.
Arjun Fletcher waits for the howls to die down and then looks to the Caller of 
   the Litany and the Fool, and sits still as they do their duties.
Su takes another deep breath and lets out her final set of howls, this time 
   jubilant and defiant.
Dawn flops down on the spot of ground next to Andrew, bumping against the 
   cub's side in her descent.
The Fool adds one rejoinder after another, only to be shouted down by the 
   various Garou at the sept. Occasionally, his words are met only by silence, 
   but he follows these pauses with even more caustic barbs, driving the Garou 
   to unify in their arguments.
Banestriker settles down next to his packmate, sitting on his heels.
Jumps sits next to Andrew.
Karl crouches among the Get.
The Howler offers the last law, and the Fool his last retort. The garou howl, 
   and then quiet, as attention is drawn to Stormcrow, by the fire.
Stormshouter returns to a more comfortable form.
Stormshouter contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
Stormshouter shifts into Homid form.
Therru finds a hidden place to sit behind Sepdet.
Stormbringer contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
Stormbringer crouches down, blurring and changing to Homid.
On the northern curve, FireWyld contorts and blurs as she is transformed.
On the northern curve, FireWyld shifts into Glabro form.
On the southern curve, Grandfather sits back on his haunches juse outside the 
   grooves that mark the edge of the Wheel, watching them proceedings with a 
   cocked head.
Near the Fire Pit, Stormcrow breathes a rasping huff, arms rising as the 
   flames paint him in a red-gold nimbus, ~I am Stormcrow He-Weeps-Blood and I 
   open the Inner Sky. Open your souls, my Sept-Mates, and offer the Spirits' 
   their due.~
Near the Pool, Victory heads into the center.
Victory slides into a spot relatively alone.
On the southern curve, Chaser comes in from the woodland to the south.
On the southern curve, Chaser slips from the woods. silently. Her green eyes 
   scan the gathered Garou, and narrow a little.
Harald glances irritably over his shoulder at Batrana, looking less confused 
   and more annoyed. He returns his gaze to the Gatekeeper.
Near the Fire Pit, Stormcrow's lips skin back from white teeth in a snarl of 
   rage as he calls to the Totems, "Buffalo! Lend us your Might that we will 
   be strong in the battles to come! Magpie! Lend us your wisdom, that we 
   might see the Wyrm in all it's dens and none go uncovered! Cougar! Return 
   to us that our Caern be whole again and this Sept may do honor to you, to 
   the People, to the Wyld, and to Gaia!~
On the southern curve, Chaser heads into the center.
Near the Fire Pit, With a shower of sparks, the flames of the fire shrink in 
   on themselves until they are but a dim glow. Spare moments before the light 
   is gone, the pit roars to life again and twin figures shimmer into being, 
   hovering ominously over the flames.
Maury looks away from Stormcrow, to Chaser, for a brief nod to her.
Harald dips his head slightly to the Shadow-Walker.
Megan leans in to whisper *very* quietly to Shea.
Hazmat pricks her ears and cranes her neck toward the fire for a better view.
On the Earth Mound, Cujo heads into the center.
Chaser glances to her tribemates, to Maury, and to the members of her pack. A 
   hint of amusement glints in her eyes, and then she turns her gaze to the 
   Totems, bowing her head slightly in respect.
Near the Fire Pit, Buffalo and Magpie stand on the night air, revealed, as the 
   flames once again subside. In a deep, rumbling voice that is mroe felt than 
   heard Buffalo speaks *We are pleased*
Sassafras peers up and over, just a bit, from Hazmat's side to see, and she 
   dips her muzzle in respect and awe.
Maury bends her head again to the totems, then looks back up at them, eyes 
   fixing on Buffalo.
Swift-Claws lowers her muzzle toward the Totems in respect and submission to 
   the great spirits.
White Veils closes her eyes in relief and reverence, then opens them again.
Arjun Fletcher howls, briefly, in deference to the spirits.
Hazmat thumpthumps her tail.
Near the Fire Pit, Stormcrow's muzzle falls to his chest and arms close to 
   cross beneath his nose in a gesture of reverence and respect.
Kevin Callahan bows his head to the spirits in respect.
Songstorm's tongue lolls, blue eyes sparkling.
Shea's eyes are intent on the figures at the fire. A slow smile paints her 
   face.
Ali lets out a long, slow breath; her gaze lowers before them.
Aset relaxes visibly at the spirit's words.
ShadowDancer grins shamelessly.
Therru stares, awed.
Alexander watches in complete silence.
Sepdet ducks her head respectfully, then gives Magpie a wink and a purely 
   childish happy grin.
Huntress bows her head softly, seeming to smile wolfishly towards Magpie 
   especially.
Chaser looks up once, her green eyes settling on Magpie. She touches a forepaw 
   to the ground in homage.
Anpwhotep smiles and nods.
Jumps lowers her muzzle in respect, and awe.
Karl bows his head in silence to the Spirits.
Mac looks around for a moment before deciding to follow suit and bow his head 
   in respect.
Quiet inclines her muzzle deeply at the two spirits, the theurge's eyes 
   briefly closed.
Revels-in-Blood lowers her head, tilting to point her muzzle to the ground.
Near the Fire Pit, Pawing the air, Buffalo acknowledges his Sept and steps 
   back. With a flutter of dark wings, Magpie and her brother take their 
   places of honor at Moot, hovering silently over the gathering.
Harald lowers his head respectfully to the spirits.
Blinks-at-Fire cuts off a yelp of surprise as he sees the spirits, and lowers 
   his head very quickly.
Victory remains silent as he sits apart, eyes sharp at the presence of the 
   spirits.
On the northern curve, Kiana bows her head respectfully to the totems.
Near the Fire Pit, Stormcrow's muzzle rises, a curious glint in his eyes as he 
   turns to the Alpha, ~The Sky is Opened.~
Klaive of Night has disconnected.
Arjun Fletcher rumbles to the Uktena and then turns his attention to Anubis, 
   on the earth mound.
On the southern curve, Eligio Sacateca comes in from the woodland to the south.
On the southern curve, Eligio Sacateca heads into the center.
Near the Fire Pit, Stormcrow moves silently to join his packmates at the 
   center.
Near the Fire Pit, Stormcrow heads into the center.
Hugin looks towards Anubis.
Maury turns to Anubis, turning faintly paler even as her expression firms.
Su looks up from her position near Hugin and the Striders to greet her 
   pack-Alpha.
Hugin calls quietly to his alpha, to join he and Su.
Megan turns to look at the Waykeeper, a faint smile curving her mouth after a 
   moment.
Batrana Dracul looks at the Lords gathered around her.
Flying Bear grunts to his alpha.
Eligio Sacateca whuffs quitely and walks over to his packmates.
Swift-Claws turns her cold eyes toward the First Philodox.
Cujo huddles close to the ground to guard against the wind.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis lifts a large bone from the ground at his feet and 
   breaks it noisily in half. Holding both halves by his side, he says, ~There 
   is much to speak of this night, and as the custom goes, I break the bone to 
   break the silence. The bone signifies right of speech. Batrana Dracul, you 
   may come forward to speak of CHALLENGES.~ He emphasizes the last word 
   obviously, so that there can be no mistake that that is ALL she may speak 
   on right now.
Hazmat leans against Mac, tongue lolling slightly as she watches.
On the southern curve, Whitestreak comes in from the woodland to the south.
On the southern curve, Whitestreak heads into the center.
Aset pricks up her ears from within the Strider bunch to look toward 
   Anubis-rhya.
Batrana Dracul floats up toward the earth mound.
Batrana Dracul heads northwest to the mound of earth.
Mac smiles sadly down to his packmate.
Ivan glances at the elderly Lord Elder.
Vladimir just smiles.
Chaser's gaze flick to Anubis, and she straightens; her ears perk forward 
   slightly, and her eyes narrow.
Songstorm shifts her feet in her crouch, a nervous gesture of her form, the 
   moon, and her auspice.
On the Earth Mound, Batrana Dracul snorts at Anubis as she takes the bones.
Oaken contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
Oaken contorts and blurs as he slips into Homid form.
Ali cautiously watches the Strider and the Crone, forelegs drawn into herself 
   and tail wrapped about them.
Harald lumbers to his feet with a deferential nod to Banestriker, then moves 
   to position himself between the table and the Shadow Lord upon the Mound, 
   simply standing in place.
Flying Bear twitches, still bearing his earlier twisted smile.
On the southern curve, Charles Muttley comes in from the woodland to the south.
On the southern curve, Charles Muttley heads into the center.
Hugin smirks as he sees what Harald intends.
Arjun Fletcher looks over and waves Charles over to where he and Derek Jackson 
   stand.
Banestriker throws a sharp glance at Harald, but says nothign and makes no 
   move to call him back. Looking back to the mound, he casually buries his 
   taloned hand in his packbrother's ruff.
Charles Muttley coughs as he swallows a cigarette.
Charles Muttley chews several times and swallows as he trots over to Arjun.
Duskreader eyes the Mound with simple patience.
Harald stands quietly in place, his irritable look replaced with an almost 
   beatific expression of mock-puppyish innocence.
On the Earth Mound, Batrana Dracul looks out over the gathering. "First, we 
   have the unlucky Garou who did not succeed, though not for lack of trying. 
   All hear that Echen was unable to defeat Banestriker for the Rank of Adren."
Hazmat sighs softly.
Hugin leans down and mumbles something to Eligio.
Near the Fire Pit, Edwin heads into the center.
Sepdet calmly scritches the scarred Uktena cub huddled next to her. The 
   Groundskeeper's eyes flick from Muttley to Harald and back to the earth 
   mound, a grave and worried smile quickly concealed.
Megan grits her teeth, releasing her jaw with a force of will.
Hugin turns back to watch Batrana.
Flying Bear leers at all of the Fianna.
Victory sits slightly apart from the rest of the Sept, as much as that is 
   possible. He turns toward Edwin with a chuff of beckoning.
Megan smiles faintly at Flying Bear, baring her neck in a brief show in 
   submission just in case.
On the Earth Mound, Batrana Dracul looks gravely at the Shadow Lords as she 
   says, "And all know that Ilya was unsuccessful in his attmpt to reach the 
   Rank of Fostern."
Aset blinks once and tilts an ear.
Flying Bear smiles some more.
On the Earth Mound, Batrana Dracul continues. "Now, we have the lucky Garou 
   who has reached the Rank of Fostern. All congratulate Patrick, also known 
   as Whitestreak."
On the Earth Mound, Anubis's stern countenance actually breaks a faint smile 
   for the first time this evening.
Chaser's eyes glint with pride.
Megan grins over at the Uktena with pleasure.
Stormcrow offers a short rasping howl for his tribemate.
Blinks-at-Fire shifts nervously, eyeing the incredible mass of Garou around 
   him.
Vladimir nods appraisingly.
Whitestreak nods once towards the mound, then once towards Eligio.
Quiet yips out a glad howl, her tail wagging and her stance proud. She winks 
   at her packmate.
Aset gives a happy chuff in Whitestreak-rhya's direction.
Maury studies the table stone with quiet reservation.
Derek Jackson looks the Uktena over appraisingly.
Victory lets up a sharp, warm congratulatory howl to Whitestreak-rhya.
Eligio Sacateca nods in return, a look of tired acceptance on his face.
On the Earth Mound, Batrana Dracul calls out. "Now, the new Challenges for 
   this moon. Mac, come forth."
Ivan nods congratulatorily.
Ali regards her Fostern ritemate bright-eyed, even as Batrana Dracul continues.
Sepdet growls a quiet ~Hail Coon-breath. Rhya.~ towards Quiet and Patrick.
Whitestreak beams under the examination, winking at his packmates.
Mac pushes himself to his feet, a quick glance to his packmates, before 
   stepping forward.
Hazmat shifts her weight from forepaw to forepaw, watching her Alpha and 
   Mentor.
Edwin contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
Flying Bear emits a low growl as the Gnawer is called.
Edwin slips into Lupus.
On the southern curve, Cyllan comes in from the woodland to the south.
Mac casts a smirk in Flying Bears direction.
Chaser snorts gruffly at Sepdet. Her eyes narrow as she looks toward the mound.
On the southern curve, Cyllan heads into the center.
Sassafras's ears perk up and she qiggles a bit nervously, watching Mac.
Hugin nods to the Caster, in respect.
Swift-Claws snorts at the Bone Gnawer Mule.
Whitestreak snorts in amusement at Sepdet, sticking his tongue out at her when 
   he thinks few (especially not Batrana) are looking.
Aset flicks an ear toward the mound upon hearing Mac's name.
Mac looks around the center, taking in the faces of all those around him. ~I 
   have been Cliath for far too long. Now I am ready.~ His eyes pick out one 
   garou whom he address. ~I challenge Adam, Fostern of the Children.~
Grips-Tightly nods his head curtly. ~ accept.~
Adam stands, and states that he will accept, declaring trial by combat.
Hazmat thumps her tail against the ground, pleased.
Swift-Claws looks rather disgusted.
Mac nods his head in respect to Grips-Tightly, then looks back to Batrana.
Flying Bear spits.
On the Earth Mound, Batrana Dracul does not wait for Mac to sit down but calls 
   out the next name. "Quiet, step forth."
Quiet walks forward, shifting upward as she walks.
Mac turns to sit with his pack.
Andrew looks with interest at this last announced challenge.
Quiet contorts and blurs as she is transformed.
Quiet shifts into Crinos form.
Blinks-at-Fire looks up to see who snorted at Sassafras. He looks away when he 
   sees it was Swift-Claws, but eyes the back of her head stonily when she 
   looks away.
Chaser flicks an ear at Quiet, and growls softly.
Swift-Claws was actually snorting at Mac, but a Mule's a Mule, after all.
Jumps watches Quiet intently.
Sepdet folds her arms, giving Quiet an anxiously appraising look-over.
Dawn, still sprawled out on the ground facing toward the pool, turns her head 
   around awkwardly at the mention of a tribesmate.
Mac eyes Swift-Claws with barely disguised hatred.
Quiet reaches the side of the center near the earth mound and turns to face 
   the assembled Garou. Her eyes sweep the center as she states, ~I choose to 
   challenge within my tribe the one that follows closest the ways of the One 
   Tree.~ Her eyes settle on Flying Bear, ~I challenge Flying-Bear-rhya, Full 
   Moon.~
Mac's hatred is evenly met by the Talon Elder.
Hugin blinks in total surprise.
Aset looks up in surprise, then settles down.
Mac snorts.
Alexander looks at Flying Bear.
Storm-Dancer settles down next to her packmate.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis cocks his head slightly at his packmate, then looks 
   at Flying Bear as well.
Megan stifles a laugh with a hand over her mouth quickly.
Flying Bear stands for a moment, a wide, toothy smile across his crinos 
   visage. ~Your challenge is accepted. The terms are...~ He pauses a moment, 
   clearly relishing all of this attention...
Stormcrow blinks, glancing from his packmate to the speaker on the Mound and 
   back again.
Chaser bares her teeth in a snarling grin of anticipation, and her eyes narrow 
   a little as she watches Flying Bear.
Maury gives Megan a grin. Her eyes go to Flying Bear with polite attention.
White Veils flicks her ears encouragingly at Quiet, and tilts her head 
   slightly to look at Flying Bear.
Andrew watches his tribemates with perked ears.
Aset somehow looks afraid to hear this one.
Hugin looks at FB with unveiled anticipation.
Klaive of Night watches, eyes passing over the whole assembly.
Jumps eyes flick from Quiet to Flying Bear.
Flying Bear says, ~I'll beat you until I'm done. You won't use any magic, or 
   healing. You won't flinch or make a sound, or strike back. Let's see how 
   well you turn the other cheek.~
On the Earth Mound, Anubis's eyes narrow at Flying Bear, but he doesn't speak 
   or make any noise.
ShadowDancer grimaces.
Whitestreak winces, looking from Flying Bear back to his packmate on the mound.
Quiet inclines her head. She looks unsurprised.
Sepdet sighs and signs something quietly in Strider.
Aset looks slightly ill.
Hugin holds his breath a moment, then lets it out with a shake of his head. He 
   shrugs and waits to hear the next challenge.
Ali's shoulder twitches, just once. She glances to the challenger, ears back.
Derek Jackson frowns in disapproval.
Chaser growls softly, and her eyes take on a brooding look as they slide back 
   to her packmate Quiet.
Stormcrow whuffs quietly and eyes the mound.
Alexander chuckles softly to himself.
Huntress rumbles quietly, eyes narrowing and a bit colder than usual.
White Veils's eyes go back to Quiet with a look of firm support, and she gives 
   a slight nod.
On the Earth Mound, Batrana Dracul makes a small grunting noise that goes 
   mostly unheard due to the low rumble of the clustered Garou. She calls out, 
   "Storm-Dancer, step forth."
Duskreader's lip curls in an ironic expression.
Hazmat's ears flick backwards.
Ivan puts on a look of diappointment and whispers something to 
   Stormshouter-yuf.
Quiet moves back into the crowd.
Dawn flips over and onto her feet, quickly slipping back into a more natural 
   form and then whispering something to Andrew.
Dawn contorts and blurs as she is transformed.
Arjun Fletcher watches Cyllan, expression somewhat droll.
Dawn shifts into Homid form.
Flying Bear plops back into his crouch.
Maury's head snaps up, away from table stone and tribemates, towards Batrana, 
   then Cyllan.
Storm-Dancer rises to her feet and steps forward. After a respectful nod to 
   the elders she turns and calls out. "I challenge Eligio." And she leaves it 
   at that.
Stormcrow turns to regard his tribemates, offering a nod to each.
Eligio Sacateca considers this request carefully. Finally he looks up. He says 
   simply ~Accepted. Expect a fight.~ The crafty glint in his eyes hints that 
   a fight is far from what the challenge will really be about though.
Hugin sighs and shakes his head, in dissappointment at Cyllan.
Maury's eyes go back to diligently studying the table stone.
Flying Bear smirks.
Andrew thoughtfully regards Flying Bear.
White Veils nuzzles Quiet's shoulder quietly.
Su raises her eyebrows a bit.
Storm-Dancer returns to the mass of Garou, pauses for a moment to speak 
   quietly to Hugin.
On the Earth Mound, Batrana Dracul nods at the rapidity and lack of grand 
   standing. "Oaken, come forth!" she yells out.
Chaser snorts quietly, eyes sliding to Storm-Dancer briefly before looking 
   back toward Batrana.
Oaken steps away from the mass of Fianna. "Morgana Luna's Arrow, I Challenge 
   you for the Rank of Fostern."
Hugin shakes his head and utters a single word back to Storm-Dancer, the 
   returns his attention to the mound.
Quiet scratches White Veil's ruff as she crouches next to the lupus. She nods 
   wryly to Alexander before looking back to the mound.
Aset swings her attention to Oaken, pleased that he'd challenge.
Su looks up, surprise on her face, and blinks at Oaken. Then she gives a bit 
   of a smile and a nod to her old ritemate.
Maury lifts her head towards Oaken, a corner of her mouth lifting upwards into 
   a smile.
Ali's ears lift for Oaken, listening with new intentness. She shares a look 
   with Su.
Arjun Fletcher makes a soft sound of approval.
Sepdet murmurs ~Time and /well/ past it.~
Megan's mouth quirks in a smile at something, looking around for Joan and her 
   answer.
Morgana rises to her feet, smiling broadly. ~I accept.~ She gestures to Oaken. 
   ~As Galliard, you are called to change people with your words. Your task 
   then, is to make me weep with some story of your own choosing--your own, or 
   anothers, it does not matter.~
Huntress grins toothily, both at her mentor, Joan, and at her packmate, Oaken.
White Veils scratches an itch.
Maury's eyes widen, and she looks at Oaken with a brighter grin.
Aset lolls her tongue slightly in acceptance of that challenge.
Crow's Blade chuckles softly.
Su's jaw opens slightly in a gesture of disbelief...and anticipation.
Hugin nods and seems to think that's a very appropriate challenge.
Morgana snaps her jaws at Oaken. ~Think well Fianna.~ And then she sits down.
Anpwhotep smiles cheerfully.
Oaken nods, already looking thoughtful.
Ivan smiles at the Challenge.
On the Earth Mound, Batrana Dracul turns her attention back to the entire 
   Sept. "One final item falls under my duties as Mistress of the Challenge. 
   As the word has been spread, all know that Adrian Nightrunner is dead. The 
   position of Warder is now open for any who wish to take it. I declare that 
   those who would wish the position must Challenge for it. I will hold a 
   Challenge Moot where all who would claim the position may step forth." She 
   hands the bones back to Anubis.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis takes the bones back, and regains his stern look.
On the Earth Mound, Batrana Dracul heads into the center.
Huntress dips her muzzle respectfully in memory of her tribale elder.
Harald idly remains between Batrana and the table, looking past her at Anubis.
Batrana Dracul chooses to float over the closely packed Garou, taking an easy 
   route toward her former location.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis says, ~Hugin of the Get, you have made a serious 
   accusation of a crime against the Law of the Litany. Stand forth and make 
   it publically.~
Harald doesn't even look up.
Hugin takes a deep breath, and raises to his full height.
Hugin heads northwest to the mound of earth.
Klaive of Night cranes slightly, paying rapt attention.
Swift-Claws pricks her ears.
Stormcrow blinks, ears twitching as he turns attention to the Get.
Chaser rumbles as her eyes follow the Get.
Derek Jackson raises an eyebrow.
Batrana Dracul settles back into her position among the rest of the Lords.
Su's face takes on studied calm, and she lowers herself into a squat.
Ivan studies Hugin intently.
Aset looks up and flicks her ears forward.
On the northern curve, Yvette emerges from the thin treeline to the north.
On the northern curve, Yvette shifts into Crinos form.
On the northern curve, Hellion heads into the center.
Whitestreak watches the Get intently as he climbs the mound.
On the Earth Mound, Hugin walks over to Anubis, taking the bone from his 
   elder. He turns to face the crowd, ~I accuse Porthos Dog-of-War, and Kiana 
   FireWyld of being Charach. Of breaking the first tenet in the litany.~
On the Earth Mound, Anubis posts the bone halves in the earth by his feet, 
   signifying that those he recognizes may speak without the bones.
Banestriker straightens from his conference with Duskreader to pay close 
   attention.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis motions Hugin to stay on the mound. ~What evidence 
   do you have of this crime?~
Megan blinks, frowning deeply.
Oaken folds his arms, watching Hugin closely.
Duskreader narrows his eyes, listening.
On the Earth Mound, Hugin's face is a mask of defiance, daring any to 
   challenge his accusation. To prove him wrong.
Flying Bear stands straight, the sadistic desire to deal out some punishment 
   obvious in his eye.
Stormcrow's hackles rise at this news, but he holds to his silence.
Cujo yawns quietly.
Megan leans over to whisper hurriedly to Shea.
Swift-Claws narrows her eyes and pays close attention to the procedings.
Mac seems mildly amused.
Harald's mane bristles.
Aset glances around at the others uncertainly.
Victoria pulls herself up next to Flying Bear, lip curled over her teeth.
Hazmat leans against Mac, ears flicking this way and that, restlessly.
Sepdet looks towards Kiana, confused. A mouthed ~But...~ is stifled as sober 
   reflection digs furrows between her brows.
Harald glances grimly over at Sepdet, then returns his gaze to the Mound.
Crow's Blade says to Sepdet, ~Perhaps you did not word your questions 
   correctly.~
On the Earth Mound, Hugin looks right at Sepdet, his eyes piercing and 
   accusatory.
Cujo peers at Crow's Blade.
Lauren rolls her eyes a little at all this, and motions toward her packmate.
Hellion walks over to Cujo and sits next to him.
Storm-Dancer sidles over to Lauren before dropping down beside her.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis repeats. ~What evidence do you have of this crime?~
Sepdet looks up towards Hugin nervously.
Charles Muttley wipes his nose.
On the Earth Mound, Hugin says, ~She admitted to it, under Gaia's Truth...she 
   heralded it to the caern, as she argued that although she had sex, she 
   didn't break the litany.~
Victory shifts slightly, his chuffing low and absently as if to no one. This 
   one heard her speak it openly at the fire.
On the Earth Mound, Hugin says, ~Because she had sex with a metis, she felt 
   that was allowable under the litany.~
Hellion sighs.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis nods, face like stone. ~Which one Gifted of Gaia's 
   Truth heard this?~
On the Earth Mound, Hugin is tense, each word coming out around a clenched 
   jaw, ~I did.~
Sepdet's brows shoot up. An expression of grim sadness replaces confusion.
Chaser's gaze fixes on Anubis now, narrowed slightly. Her stance carries a 
   ready tension, as if she waits to support his judgment if need be.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis nods, and motions Hugin to step down.
Lauren wrinkles her nose some, with a quietly voiced "Yuckers."
Klaive of Night looks around at packmates and comrades, to see their reactions 
   to such a slur on the sept.
Crow's Blade has partially disconnected.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis looks over at Kiana. ~Kiana of the Black Furies,~ 
   he calls.
On the northern curve, Kiana stands up. "Yeah?"
Flying Bear cracks a knuckle with an audible *pop*.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis looks down from his perch. ~Come here.~
Ivan has arms crossed in front of him. He looks at Klaive of Night and grins 
   toothily.
Harald growls at the lack of respect for the Waykeeper from the accused.
Joan bristles, her fangs gleaming in the moonlight as she looks at her 
   tribemte.
On the northern curve, Kiana makes her way forward along the Wheel, toward the 
   earth mound.
Blinks-at-Fire sniffs the air. His eyes open in shock or horror, and he turns 
   to whisper to Anpwhotep.
Derek Jackson scowks at Kiana's casual disrespect.
Swift-Claws snarls, hackles bristling.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis looks Kiana in the eye. ~Is what Hugin says true?~
Maury;'s eyes turn towards Kiana, following her movements with steady 
   neutrality.
Chaser's hackles raise, and she does not look at the accused. Her eyes remain 
   steady on the Waykeeper, but a faint growl escapes her.
Huntress shifts her weight back and forth on her forepaws, grimly silent.
Ali's grey gaze narrow, waiting. She does not otherwise move.
On the Earth Mound, Hugin looks at Kiana with a sneer of revulsion and 
   contempt.
Aset looks up quietly, no emotion on her face.
Cujo contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
Quiet's hand remains buried in White Veil's ruff as she watches Anubis and the 
   approaching Fury.
Cujo shifts into Homid form.
Harald looks both angry and disgusted.
Mac shifts his weight, obvious growing bored by this line of conversation.
Revels-in-Blood watches her tribemate, the visage of youth and inexperience 
   passing over her face, unsure of how to act towards this incident.
Megan crosses her arms tightly across her chest, a scowl on her face, her brow 
   furrowed intensely.
Banestriker snarls low, tone full of revulsion and anger.
Arjun Fletcher looks unsurprised, though his crinos features are creased in 
   uncharacteristic lines of disappointment.
Maury steps back, just slightly, enough that Megan is visible to her from the 
   corner of her eye as she watches the mound.
Duskreader watches with flat disgust.
White Veils pulls back, tugging slightly but can't move her neck. She then 
   softly bucks into Quiet's side comfortingly.
Storm-Dancer snarls something inaudible in the chaos. She continues to watch 
   patiently.
Charles Muttley coughs laughing.
Ivan taps his foot impatiently at the Fury's inability to recall.
Hellion glances at Ivan.
Jumps pointedly does not look at Kiana.
Songstorm looks up at Ivan at the foot tapping, tension ruffling her fur.
Karl looks around the Caern.
On the Earth Mound, Kiana levels a steady gaze at Hugin, obviously not 
   impressed by his presence. She turns to Anubis. "I admitted that I had sex 
   with another garou. That much is true, yeah. Hugin's makin' claims 'bout 
   Porth tho' don't hold water, cos frankly, I never said .who. I had sex 
   with, nor was I asked .who. I had sex with. Porth left St. Claire 'bout 3 
   months ago anyway, so the accusations 'bout him're a bit lame anyway." She 
   shrugs slightly, then continues, "I can't bear children, Anubis-rhya. It's 
   always been my understandin' 'n belief that the .reason. the first law is 
   present is to guard 'gainst givin' birth ta metis children." Her voice 
   holds no sarcasm, no rancor, no disrespect, merely matter-of-fact.
On the southern curve, James comes in from the woodland to the south.
On the southern curve, James heads into the center.
Harald's eyes remain on the mound, on the Waykeeper and the Charach he accused 
   well over three months ago.
Mac snickers to himself.
Storm-Dancer's voice breaks from a low snarl to a vicious growl at Kiana's 
   response.
On the Earth Mound, Hugin tenses and looks like he'd smack Kiana were not 
   Anubis present.
Chaser's snarl begins just after Kiana's first few phrases. It is a quiet 
   sound, but bears unmistakable hostility.
James sneaks in quietly and goes over by LAuren.
Victoria mutters to Flying Bear, "If that's what they meant, that's what they 
   would have _said_."
Swift-Claws shows gleaming white fangs, a growl bubbling up from her Hispo 
   throat.
Derek Jackson contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
Duskreader growls, quiet, rumbling.
Derek Jackson shifts into Glabro form.
Arjun Fletcher's expression grows harder; merciless. He waits.
Sepdet sighs and rubs her forehead tiredly, glancing over at Harald with 
   frustration and anger--not directed at him.
Hazmat shifts a bit from paw to paw and says nothing.
Flying Bear takes a few hostile steps toward the Earth Mound, stopping after 
   only a second, and returning to his packmates. He nods to Victoria.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis asks flatly as he looks straight into Kiana's eyes 
   from a very short distance, ~Who did you do this thing with? Know that Gaia 
   will tell me of your truthfulness; and I have a bit more practice at it 
   than most.~
Stormcrow's fists clench tight, white teeth showing sharp bright in the 
   moonlight.
Harald's rumbling growl is a bassy undercurrent as his mane bristles even 
   larger and his hackles rise in anger.
Maury lifts one eyebrow, glancing at Cyllan and Hugin briefly, then back at 
   the mound, grey eyes still steady and even. Not neutral, now.
Whitestreak's look towards the Earth Mound turns into more of a glare as Kiana 
   speaks, his jaw firmly set.
Megan's eyes narrow to slits, fingers clenched tightly around her forearms as 
   she fixes Kiana with her glare.
Klaive of Night murmurs to those nearest him, expression ironic and 
   questioning.
Vladimir nods once to Klaive of Night.
Victory watches the Earth Mound carefully, attentive, his posture blatant in 
   its disdain for the Charach.
On the Earth Mound, Hugin's own claws bite into his palms as he uses his own 
   pain to restrain and bleed off his anger.
Songstorm snorts, not looking over at Klaive of Night as her attention is 
   devoted to the mound.
On the Earth Mound, Kiana says "Sorry... guess I'll be takin' that information 
   ta my grave, cos I'm not gonna drag anyone else inta any of this."
Ali shifts edgily at the tension, the fur of her ruff rising reflexively.
On the Earth Mound, Hugin's composure cracks, ~You don't need to...I 
   know...you told me.~
Alexander does not growl or look menacingly at the accused Garou, he simply 
   watches in calm silence.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis glowers, but doesn't press it for the moment. 
   Instead, he asks, ~Where did this thing take place?~ His head whips around. 
   ~Hugin of the Get, you will be SILENT!~
On the Earth Mound, Kiana glances at Hugin. "You're full of it, big guy. I 
   toldja nothin'."
Flying Bear murmurs, loud enough to audible to all around, ~Then she should 
   take it to her grave _now_.~
Harald snarls and takes five quick strides forward, covering half the distance 
   to the mound. ~Honorless fool.~ he grates as he comes to a stop, regaining 
   control of himself.
Storm-Dancer is almost to her feet before she stops and slams herself back to 
   the ground in fury.
Shea grimaces.
Maury says, softly, "If it is judged so, Flying Bear."
On the Earth Mound, Hugin glares at Kiana, if looks could kill... Then he bows 
   his head to Anubis, in complete submission.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis looks back at Kiana, waiting.
Chaser growls softly toward her furious tribemate. Easy.
On the northern curve, Justice emerges from the thin treeline to the north.
Banestriker rises quickly to his feet, bristling at his tribemate's 
   impertinence and the unthinkable recalcitrance of the 'witness'.
Hellion sneers at Storm-Dancer. Her disdainful voice barely audible, ~Weak. . 
   .~
On the northern curve, Justice heads into the center.
Justice has arrived.
Rik murmurs, loud enough to be audible to all around, "Burn the witch."
Quiet's lips twitch, but the Child of Gaia remains silent. She loosens her 
   grip on White Veils's ruff and puts her hand to the ground.
Ivan stage whispers to Vladimir. "They are as pathetic as you said."
Justice moves quietly through the crowd, seeking the eyes of packmates and 
   tribemates.
Hellion looks at Rik, seeming shocked.
Storm-Dancer does rise to her feet and takes two steps towards Hellion. ~You 
   will shut up _now._~
Derek Jackson's head snaps around, and he gives Ivan, and Rik, an icy glare.
Mac whispers, his voice a soft rumble. "Fools."
Victory glances over at Justice and then turns back toward the Earth Mound, 
   holding himself quietly.
On the Earth Mound, Kiana shrugs. "Different places..." She glances about the 
   wheel. "Nowhere near here tho'."
Charles Muttley holds his stomach.
Near the Pool, Jeremy appears in a glimmer of light.
Hellion gives Storm-Dancer a taunting, toothy sneer, which fades into a grin.
Stormcrow's eyes pin the Caster to her place and his snarl speaks volumes.
Huntress maintains a surprising demeanor of calm, her eyes betraying no 
   emotion, despite the blood of her moon rising high in her veins.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis nods. ~Vengeance is a Guardian pack, is it not?~ he 
   asks mildly.
Near the Pool, Jeremy heads into the center.
Chaser turns to look over her shoulder, at Ivan and Vladimir. Her eyes narrow, 
   and then she looks back toward the Mound.
Storm-Dancer ducks her head to Stormcrow and backs down.
Hazmat lifts a forepaw, puts it down. Lifts the other. Puts it down. She looks 
   around, uneasy at the growing hostility even though it isn't directed at 
   -her-.
Jeremy joins his packmates.
On the Earth Mound, Kiana says "Was... got told a few months back that we were 
   outta the Guardian business. I think that's why Porth left, ta be honest."
Jeremy contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
Mouse folds his arms and sighs resignedly.
Jeremy shifts into Lupus form.
Songstorm smiles at her elder's words, a vicious smile, although her attention 
   doesn't leave Kiana at the mound.
Sassafras's thin Crinos hands clench tightly, her eyes going closed. She 
   shakes her head softly to herself.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis nods again. ~When did this first happen?~
On the Earth Mound, Kiana shrugs. "I dunno... eight, nine months ago?"
Hellion continues staring at Storm-Dancer, her expression taunting.
Maury's eyes widen slightly.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis nods. ~And when was your pack removed from 
   Guardianship?~
Justice watches Kiana silently.
On the Earth Mound, Kiana says "Last time it happened, if anyone gives a frig, 
   was 'bout five or six months ago... the pack was removed from guardianship 
   in November, I think."
On the southern curve, Eamon comes in from the woodland to the south.
Arjun Fletcher looks positively, well, displeased.
Mac lays back onto the ground, putting a reassuring hand on Hazmat's back.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis steps back from Kiana a bit, pausing thoughtfully.
On the southern curve, Eamon heads into the center.
Vladimir takes out his notepad and scrawls on it idly.
Charles Muttley turns to Arjun, "Does her totem happen to be weasel?"
Klaive of Night murmurs, audible to some, "The Charach insults this Moot. Let 
   her be charged with Disrespect to Those Above her Station also."
Hazmat relaxes a bit at the touch. Mac's Crinos, like Sassy's, doesn't unnerve 
   her.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis nods, and waves for her to step down. He glares 
   over the murmuring.
White Veils nuzzles Quiet's leg, and looks down at the feet of the assembled.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis calls, ~Arjun Fletcher, Alpha of the Wheel Renewed.~
On the Earth Mound, Hugin stands like stone, eyes fixed on some point across 
   the caern. Doing all he can to remain in control of his rage.
Anpwhotep snorts at the murmurers, muttering, ~She shows more courage and 
   honor than *most* garou I've met.~
Maury glances at Klaive of Night; something quirks her lips upwards, and she 
   whispers, "Where does that stand in the Litany, then?"
On the Earth Mound, Kiana bares her neck to Anubis, then lowers her gaze, and 
   retires from the mound.
On the Earth Mound, Kiana heads east, nearer the fire pit.
Arjun Fletcher contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
Hellion looks over to Kiana, seeming disappointed.
Arjun Fletcher shifts into Homid form.
Derek Jackson gives Anpwhotep a look of utter surprise.
Harald turns and growls at Anpwhotep, ~The courage of the damned who have 
   nothing to lose...And no honor to speak of.~ He returns his gaze to the 
   Mound.
Long distance to Aset and Oaken: Megan snickers at Aset.
Arjun Fletcher shifts and moves to the earth mound.
Arjun Fletcher heads northwest to the mound of earth.
Storm-Dancer fixes Hellion with one last glare and then spins, stalking back 
   to her packmate.
On the Earth Mound, Arjun Fletcher says "Yes, Anubis?"
Flying Bear gives Anpwhotep a look of utter incredulity.
Klaive of Night flicks a gaze up at the Mound, and remains silent as he pours 
   malice at Maury.
Hellion murmurs after Storm-Dancer, ~Soon.~
On the Earth Mound, Anubis looks at Arjun as flatly as he has the others. ~In 
   the absence of a Warder, whose word governs the Guardians?~
Maury meets Klaive's malice with a shake of her head, and a silent sigh.
On the Earth Mound, Arjun Fletcher says "Mine."
Stormcrow snorts mildly, attention on the mound.
On the Earth Mound, Arjun Fletcher's voice is flat, and neutral, his words 
   simple.
Songstorm looks up at Klaive, over at Ivan with a question in her eye, back to 
   the mound as Arjun speaks.
Harald watches the Alpha intently.
On the northern curve, Kiana stands silently and stiffly, her eyes locked onto 
   Anubis and Arjun, blocking everyone else from her mind.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis asks, ~Was the Warder in place when Vengeance was 
   disbanded, or were you in charge of the Guardian packs?~
On the Earth Mound, Hugin breaks out of his daze as the Alpha pulls near. 
   Although he doesn't move, his stature is that of submission and respect.
Justice watches the Mound quietly, not paying much heed to the people around 
   her.
Ivan leans down to the Lord cub.
Near the Pool, Phoebe appears in a glimmer of light.
On the Earth Mound, Arjun Fletcher says "I believe I was in charge."
Silver-In-Night watches the Mound quietly, with little expression or emotion 
   evident on his face.
Storm-Dancer growls something at Lauren and then turns back to the mound.
Near the Pool, Phoebe heads into the center.
Anpwhotep smirks in Harald's direction, as if agreeing with him, while 
   confirming his own murmur.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis nods. ~Custom varies from Sept to Sept concerning 
   whether Guardians may leave the Bawn. What is your position concerning them 
   at the Wheel Renewed?~
Silver-In-Night has left.
On the Earth Mound, Arjun Fletcher says "At that time, Guardians reported to 
   myself, or assigned temporary replacements before leaving the bawn."
Shea nods, once, thin-lipped.
Mac contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
Mac shifts into Homid form.
Mac pulls an old bottle out of his pocket.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis nods. ~So they may leave the bawn as they choose, 
   or could at that time,~ he asks, seeking a confirmation.
On the Earth Mound, Arjun Fletcher nods. "Yes."
On the Earth Mound, Anubis nods, and directs Arjun to step down.
On the Earth Mound, Arjun Fletcher allows himself a brief, humorless smile. He 
   walks back to his pack.
On the Earth Mound, Arjun Fletcher heads into the center.
Swift-Claws is starting to look more than a little impatient. But for low 
   growls and other quiet hostilities, she remains silent.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis turns toward Kiana again. ~This is my judgment. You 
   are found guilty as charged of violating the law that Garou may not mate 
   with other Garou. You are found innocent of taking actions that endanger 
   the Caern.~ He pasuses a moment to let that sink in.
On the Earth Mound, Hugin releases a breath he had been holding.
On the northern curve, Kiana nods slightly, her gaze still locked onto Anubis.
Ivan moves over quietly to stand next to Klaive-of-Night.
On the western curve, Dante works his way free of the dense treeline to the 
   west.
On the western curve, Dante heads into the center.
Maury blinks a little, then nods to herself, confusion chased off her face by 
   sudden comprehension.
Rik runs a hand through his across his hair.
Klaive of Night leans an ear towards his Brother.
Stormcrow's teeth gnash at the judgement, a snarl of disgust curling his lips 
   upward.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis continues in an emotionless tone. ~Your punishment 
   will be in accordance with your non-cooperation in giving the name of your 
   partner and the poor example you have set for the cubs that look up to 
   those who were or are members of the Guardian pack. However, it will also 
   be mitigated by your courage in owning up to your crimes and facing them 
   publically.
Charles Muttley rolls his eyes at something and waves his head back and forth 
   listening to inaudible music.
Chaser glances briefly toward Dante, then returns her eyes to the Keeper.
Ali's nose lifts, spotting Dante.
Maury gives Stormcrow a quick glance, then Arjun, then turns her eyes back to 
   the mound.
Harald growls quietly under his breath at this speech of mitigation.
Vladimir just listens, curious as to how this Strider will render justice.
Alexander snorts softly, and drops his eyes. "Bleeding heart Caern."
Mouse's ears swivel occasionally to catch bits and pieces of grumblings, but 
   most of his attention is focused upon Anubis.
On the northern curve, Kiana nods again. Her lips are drawn into a firm line, 
   still staring at Anubis.
Megan growls softly, cutting it off when she realizes what she does.
Phoebe remains silent, attentive, but betraying no emotion.
Swift-Claws narrows her icy gaze to a tight beam.
Thunder-of-Gaia snarls softly.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis grinds out, ~I therefore sentence you to the Rite 
   of Ostracism, to be exiled from Caern and Sept for the period of two cycles 
   of Luna's phases. The rite will be executed within the next week, 
   preferably as soon as possible.~
Ali shifts amongst the Striders, making room for her packmate if he chooses.
Maury puts a hand on Megan's shoulder, lightly, the grey eyes flicking in 
   warning to the still-cub.
Vladimir mutters.
Dante drifts into the crowd as unobtrusively as possible. He stands quietly, 
   hands in pockets, and listens.
Rik murmurs "For two what?"
Hellion says softly to Rik, ~Months.~
Chaser snorts a soft agreement with Alexander. As Anubis speaks, she stares at 
   him, shock in her eyes.
Mouse blinks in shock.
Rik nods.
On the Earth Mound, Hugin's jaw goes slack, then quickly shuts it by clamping 
   his jaw tightly. He doesn't look at Anubis, or Kiana. He waits to be 
   dismissed from the mound.
Batrana Dracul looks around at the Sept and shakes her head in disappointment.
Victory holds back a snorting chuff briefly, lowering his head slightly in 
   disbelief.
Megan flinches under Maury's hand, instinctively drawing back, but subsides. 
   Displeasure still mars her features at the judgement, however.
Swift-Claws's lip lifts in disgust and a snarl escapes her before she can cut 
   it off.
Aset blinks. That's all she does.
Justice frowns.
Mac shakes his he.
Anpwhotep smirks quietly and nods at the judgement.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis dismisses Hugin with a wave of his hand, and 
   continues. ~Batrana Dracul of the Shadow Lords, your Tribe claims a wrong 
   against it. Will you make your case, or will one of your Tribemates?~
Mac shakes his head.
Harald still looks disgusted, but does not speak out against the ruling.
Thunder-of-Gaia bristles as he hears the sentence. A lowl growl escaping from 
   his throat.
Banestriker shakes with the effort of restraining himself.
Quiet's face twitches as she shoots a sideways glance toward Alexander. Her 
   eyes return to Anubis and she remains crouched, silent.
On the Earth Mound, Hugin walks VERY stiffly down the mound, every step moving 
   with restrained rage.
On the Earth Mound, Hugin heads into the center.
Songstorm suddenly stiffens, lips curling back to expose fangs before she can 
   control herself. She gives Vladimir a quick look.
Alexander's jaw clenches and he waits, eyes locked on Anubis.
Chaser snarls softly, and takes a few tense, pacing steps.
Batrana Dracul looks at Anubis. "I did not witness the event. Another shall 
   give the case."
On the northern curve, Kiana nods again. She lowers her gaze and her head for 
   a couple seconds. "Thank you, Anubis-rhya." Her voice is tightly 
   controlled, revealing none of what she might be feeling. She again lifts 
   her head to meet Anubis' eyes.
Silver-In-Night's eras face the Earth Mound intently, awaiting to hear what 
   will be said.
Hugin moves to his packmates, his back towards the mound and Kiana, he shakes 
   with the effort of restraint.
Maury drops her head from the touch restraining Megan, but still she gives the 
   other girl a quick study before she looks back at the mound, and then to 
   the Shadow Lords.
Alexander clears his throat. "I witnessed it."
Stormcrow's eyes narrow and his ears twitch, turning to catch the voices of 
   the Lords.
Su follows Hugin down from the Mound, her eyes offering him whatever sort of 
   strength he needs.
Mouse clenches his teeth. He finally shakes his head and sits down, muttering 
   something about a farce.
Batrana Dracul gestures for Alexander to proceed to the mound.
Hugin doesn't meet anyone's eyes, his gaze is at the ground, as if trying to 
   set it ablaze.
Alexander nods to his Elder and steps up to the Mound.
Dante glances at Kiana, raising a curious eyebrow; after a moment, he returns 
   his attention to the mound.
Alexander heads northwest to the mound of earth.
Ivan stands up straighter.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis looks at Dracul, then nods at Alexander as he is 
   gestured to. ~Speak your accusation.~
Rik nods emphatically.
Swift-Claws rumbles softly to her packmate.
Huntress glances to the Fury cub at her side, looking almost as confused as 
   the cub herself does.
On the Earth Mound, Alexander turns to face everyone. ~Three days ago, one of 
   our own was murdered in this very Wheel. By our own cousin, the Wendigo, 
   Lurking Snake. Song of Lightning-rhya was warned more than once by Lurking 
   Snake that he should shut up or he would be killed, and the former refused. 
   At that, Lurking Snake left the Caern, hid in the woods to the north, and 
   shot Song of Lightning-rhya first with an arrow that seemed to freeze him, 
   then two silver ones.~
Chaser lets loose a soft snarl, and scans the Caern with hard eyes.
On the Earth Mound, Alexander adds, more softly, ~He was dead before he hit 
   the ground.~
On the Earth Mound, Anubis nods. ~And what was he saying that was so bad?~
Revels-in-Blood chuffs to her elder, and turns to face the mound again.
Derek Jackson mutters to himself, "I knew I should have killed him."
Maury's eyes waver from Alexander to Anubis.
Dante looks on, expression neutral.
Swift-Claws growls softly, though whether at Alexander's words or Anubis's 
   judgement of Kiana (or both) is uncertain.
On the Earth Mound, Alexander shakes his head, turning to face Anubis. ~In 
   truth, he was somewhat disrespectful, Anubis-rhya, of the Wendigo. But 
   nothing worse than we've seen here tonight.~
On the Earth Mound, Anubis nods, and gestures Alexander to step down.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis looks over the crowd. ~Where is Lurking Snake of 
   the Wendigo?~
Songstorm bares teeth again in a silent snarl, not restraining herself this 
   time.
On the Earth Mound, Alexander heads into the center.
Klaive of Night smiles serenely, concentrating on the Keeper of Ways.
On the Earth Mound, Lurking Snake walks out from the woods, where you could 
   have sworn he was not a moment ago.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis waits for Lurking Snake to come to him atop the 
   mound.
Alexander goes to stand with his tribemates.
Vladimir stands calmly, nay, almost serenely. He speaks a word or two, 
   quietly, to his packmates.
On the Earth Mound, Lurking Snake walks to Anubis on the mound, shows his neck 
   briefly as a sign of submission.
Hellion bares her teeth at Lurking Snake, eyes filled with cold Rage.
On the eastern curve, Eris makes her way out of the woods to the east.
Ivan smiles at Vladimir, then casually glance toward the Mound.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis asks, ~What do you have to say in your defense?~
On the Earth Mound, Lurking Snake says "Alexander speaks truely. I killed him."
On the Earth Mound, Anubis nods. ~And what provocation did he give you?~
On the Earth Mound, Lurking Snake says "He was disrespectful, insulting, and 
   refused to submit to my commands."
Chaser's gaze follows the Wendigo no-moon. Her stance conveys a restrained 
   anger.
Songstorm growls softly at the appearance of the Wendigo, barely audible past 
   the knot of tribemates surrounding her.
Mac says "So you shot him in the back..."
On the Earth Mound, Lurking Snake says "During a time of war, to someone who 
   is above him in station."
Chaser snarls softly. ~And YOU are one to accuse.~
On the Earth Mound, Lurking Snake's voice is the monotone drawl of control.
Megan speaks up with heat, "You could have challenged him!"
Maury snaps, "Megan, be silent."
Derek Jackson gives Megan a sharp look.
Su lets a silent breath escape her in quiet frustration at the various peanut 
   galleries.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis nods again. ~Did you ...~ He pauses and glares out 
   over the group.
Alexander watches in silence, all his objections having been raised already.
Dante moves a hand gently to one temple.
Chaser snorts, and ducks her muzzle to Anubis in apology.
Vladimir turns a cold eye toward the other tribes, Chaser and Megan in 
   particular.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis looks at Lurking Snake again. ~Did you challenge 
   him, or he you?~
On the Earth Mound, Lurking Snake says "Neither. There was no challenge."
Batrana Dracul mutter something about Time of War being debatable.
Chaser's hard eyes watch the mound, narrowing.
Megan glares at Maury but falls silent as she's ordered to, dropping her eyes 
   before a staredown can even be thought of.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis nods again. ~Did you in fact kill him here in the 
   caern, from hiding and without warning?~
On the Earth Mound, Lurking Snake says "No."
Ali sits with head cocked in dutiful interest, blue-black fur lying 
   comparatively relaxed.
On the Earth Mound, Lurking Snake says "I killed him from hiding, but not 
   without warning."
On the Earth Mound, Anubis says, ~What warning did you give?~
Batrana Dracul moves a bit higher into the air, so that she can see better.
Klaive of Night wraps his fist about the hilt of his blade, looking daggers at 
   the Native.
Mac says "Funny. Everyone seemed a little more ticked off when the only 
   offense was a roll in the hay."
On the Earth Mound, Lurking Snake says "I told him four times, that if he did 
   not cease his insults and disrespect, that I'd kill him. I am a man of my 
   word"
Quiet raises her chin, looking at Anubis and the Wendigo. Her face is devoid 
   of expression.
Maury murmurs, very softly, to Megan, now that she's silent.
Chaser snorts derisively, the sound quiet.
Alexander's body begins to tremble.
Derek Jackson has partially disconnected.
Vladimir turns toward Alexander; his eyes remain ice-cold.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis nods again, and motions for Lurking Snake to stay 
   put while he finishes. ~Batrana Dracul, is there anyone else whose 
   testimony you wish to have heard?~
Megan whispers back to Maury, obviously agitated, her tone heated even if her 
   words aren't heard.
On the Earth Mound, Lurking Snake stays where he is, facing Anubis, but not 
   the crowd.
Batrana Dracul looks down at the Shadow Lords below her and soft murmuring is 
   heard.
Hellion nods to Rik.
Maury's attention is split, between cub and Waykeeper, face anxious and 
   slightly stern in turn.
Shea gets to her feet, crouched on them her brow furrowed in a frown, and she 
   wraps her arms around her middle, but stays as quiet as she may, save a 
   soft grunt.
Hugin seems not to hear a damn thing on the mound as he desperately tries to 
   regain control.
White Veils dips her nose down into the snow as a thin line of hackles stand 
   on end just along her spine.
Flying Bear looks around to his packmates.
Mouse begins to drum his taloned fingers against a bicep.
Maury's voice is as heated as Megan's.
Su glances sideways at Hugin, keeping part of her attention on her fuming 
   packmate.
On the eastern curve, Eris heads into the center.
Batrana Dracul raises her head and floats up a bit higher, her legs still 
   crossed in a seated position, but now far over the heads of the surrounding 
   Garou. "No other members of the tribe were there. Alexander informs me that 
   Justice, Echen, Maury, Megan, Quiet and Thorn also witnessed this event."
Eris comes in and lies beside Aset.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis glacnes over the caern. ~Do any of you witnesses 
   have anything to add?~
Alexander clears his throat. ~I think! I don't remember if they were all 
   here... I was not thinking very clearly at the time.~ He looks around 
   quickly, ~I am sorry to interrupt.~
Megan looks over at Batrana in a snap of her neck, then looks back ato Maury 
   whispering to her in the same tones as before.
Whitestreak turns his head to look a Quiet, his packmate, for a moment, then 
   turns to look back up at the mound.
Mac looks around at the other Garou. He whispers to himself, "Y'all make me 
   sick."
On the Earth Mound, Anubis glowers at Alexander briefly, but does not speak to 
   him, looking at the others again.
Dante has connected.
Mouse shakes his head at Anubis.
Quiet thinks for a moment, considering the Waykeeper's request.
Arjun Fletcher turns to stare at Mac. His message is obvious: Silence.
Huntress glances at Mac quietly, then at teh cub by her side.
Mac stares defiantly at Arjun for a moment before averting his gaze.
Eris nosebumps Aset and carefully levers herself to her feet and moves to 
   Sassafras, sitting down near the young metis.
Therru lies flat beside Sepdet, as though pressed there by an invisible hand, 
   as she has since the beginning of the Cracking of the Bone.
Maury smiles at Alexander, then looks at Anubis. Her head tilts as she 
   considers her own memories. After a moment, she shakes her head. Her voice 
   is pitched to carry to the mound, quietly respectful. "I have nothing to 
   add, Anubis-rhya, of the killing or what preceded it."
On the Earth Mound, Anubis waits patiently for a few more moments.
Aset flicks an ear in greeting to Eris, respectful of the Keeper on the Mound.
Hazmat's ears flick backwards in uneasy silence.
Victory watches quietly, eyes only glancing occasionaly at the Wendigo.
Quiet chuffs, her voice carrying low and clear, ~Lurking Snake did make 
   repeated threats. Yet his attack neither let Song of Lightning defend 
   himself nor did it show any of the sublety of his auspice. He has 
   dishonored himself, and deprived this Sept of a warrior much needed.~
Batrana Dracul looks over at Anubis, motioning that she may have something to 
   say.
Dante watches quietly, fishing in one pocket almost unconsciously; after a 
   moment he notices the motion, blinks, and stops.
Jumps sits quietly, eyes locked on the mound.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis nods at Quiet, then turns back to Batrana. ~Yes?~
Mac stuffs a hand into one of his pockets.
Megan nods curtly to Maury, looking instead over at the Shadow Lord Elder to 
   hear what she has to say.
Quiet again falls silent, her face still expressionless.
Batrana Dracul folds her hands in her lap. ~Lurking Snake has used the 
   argument that Song of Lightning disobeyed him and furthermore, Lurking 
   Snake has claimed that he is a leader and thus he claims that Song of 
   Lightning broke the Litany.~ She looks calmly at Anubis. ~I would like a 
   definition of leader as well as what leader is referred to in the Litany. 
   If, anyone above you in rank is a 'leader', then I would say that it is 
   within my right to kill anyone below me should they not listen to me.~
Chaser glances toward Anubis, eyes narrowed, then looks toward Batrana. She 
   takes a few steps forward, slinking through the gathered Garou and heading 
   toward the Waykeeper. Near the Mound, she waits in a tense stance, silent.
Maury stirs, and then lifts her head, stepping forward one step to try to 
   catch Anubis's eye.
Arjun Fletcher looks, for the first time tonight, surprised.
Alexander nods at that, having been wondering the same himself.
Mac smirks.
Vladimir looks quite surprised himself. He does, however, nod in agreement.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis inclines his head at Batrana, noting that she has 
   been heard but not answering her question as yet. Instead he turns toward 
   Chaser. ~You have something to add?~
Megan's face lights in a huge smile at Batrana's words, hands clenching into 
   fists. She notes Maury's expression and subsides, but shifts from foot to 
   foot.
Blinks-at-Fire perks up his ears at Batrana's remark.
Aset shifts her gaze to Batrana, eyeing the elder with renewed respect for her 
   comment.
Mac smiles as he takes a long swig from his bottle.
On the Earth Mound, Lurking Snake says "May I speak a moment, Anubis-rhya?"
Silver-In-Night barely manages to suppress a look of amusment.
White Veils looks up, and moves enough to indicate Hope not.
Anpwhotep grins in agreement with Batrana. (The first time anyone has *ever* 
   seen him show anything but distrust of her.)
Chaser looks toward Anubis again. ~The Wendigo no-moon showed no respect for 
   the Shadow Lord, but treated him with utter contempt. This might be judged 
   as an offense on his part.~ Then, neutrally, she growls, ~But the Lord did 
   provoke him.~
Ivan breaks into a wide smile at the words of his Elder.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis looks at Lurking Snake. ~No.~ he says simply, and 
   turns back to Chaser. ~What did he do to provoke him?~
Ali's ears quirk at odd intervals; she watches the floating Elder, with every 
   now and again a glance to her packmate and tribemates.
On the Earth Mound, Lurking Snake shrugs, rather disaffected, as if he's 
   already resigned himself to the outcome.
Flying Bear seems to consider Batrana's comment an interesting possibility. He 
   leans back, eyeing all of the young adult Garou around him.
Storm-Dancer looks startled by the comments comming from Batrana and Chaser.
Dante surveys the shadows, surreptitiously planning escape routes in the event 
   that the Shadow Lord Elder decides to put her theories into practice.
Chaser's eyes narrow. ~The Shadow Walker is no Philodox. But it seemed to me 
   that his way of ordering the Shadow Lord about lacked the respect Fostern 
   might show to Cliath, and instead treated the other as less than a cub. 
   But--~ She shakes out her ruff, and gains a slightly cynical expression. 
   ~This one only witnessed a part. And the Shadow-Walker is new to the rank 
   of Fostern, as SOME~ Here she looks venomously at the accused-- ~have 
   pointed out.~
On the Earth Mound, Anubis nods. ~And how did the Shadow Lord provoke him?~
Mac makes a show of twidling his thumbs.
Megan suddenly starts, taking a step forward but holding her mouth closed as 
   Kate speaks and Anubis questions.
Maury glances at Megan, then turns back, patiently waiting for Anubis to 
   finish with Kate before pressing her own request.
Chaser snarls softly. ~The Shadow Lord, this one believes, answered the 
   Wendigo's commands in much the same way as Kiana answered your questioning, 
   Waykeeper, but with words of respect and tone of indifferent insolence. 
   But--~ She glances toward Maury. ~Others would speak of it.~
Vladimir slowly draws his Klaive -- more properly Dmitri's Klaive. He holds it 
   reverently in both hands; he does not make one hostile move.
Maury shakes her head slightly, eyes on the Shadow Walker.
Megan nods in agreement to Chaser's words, settling herself.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis nods at Kate. He glowers briefly in Vladimir's 
   direction, and says to Batrana, ~Take care of that,~ as he gestures toward 
   the klaive. He looks back over at Maury. ~You have something to add?~
On the southern curve, Kay comes in from the woodland to the south.
Chaser tosses her head, flipping a forelock out of her eyes. She meets 
   Anubis's gaze briefly, and then turns her gaze to Lurking Snake. The green 
   eyes harden.
Alexander mutters for *just* those around him, ~As I said - nothing worse than 
   we have heard here tonight.~
Batrana Dracul looks at Vladimir, but makes no move unless Vladimir would 
   break the order of the Bone.
Mac sighs and takes another drink from his bottle.
On the Earth Mound, Lurking Snake sees noone's glares, as he faces Anubis, but 
   has his back to the crowd.
Vladimir doesn't make a motion other than to trace a finger along the blade of 
   the Kinblade. His face is still cold and hard.
Maury adds, muted, "I can speak of it, but there is little more to say of it." 
   Her voice rises back to the normal pitch. "Even his tone was not so 
   insolent as Chaser-Never-Rests claims. His words held not daggers behind 
   them, but barbs, needles to irritate more than would daggers clearly seen. 
   No, Waykeeper, Chaser-Never-Rests has spoken fairly of it; Lurking Snake 
   did not treat with respect, and Song of Lightning did not submit, and 
   continued to goad. It is of Batrana-rhya's request that I had wanted to 
   speak. It will wait, for the bearing is only on whether Lurking Snake 
   should so automatically have claimed that there was a disobedience 
   according to the law about wartime. I think you know what I would say," she 
   looks at Chaser, "already."
On the Earth Mound, Anubis nods, and turns again to Lurking Snake. ~Now you 
   may speak. Make it brief.~
Chaser snorts softly, eyes sliding from the Wendigo to Maury and back again.
Derek Jackson blinks, then shakes his head.
Maury gives Chaser a tense smile, eyes flicking even more nervously towards 
   Arjun, towards Batrana, towards the mound.
On the Earth Mound, Lurking Snake says "Just wanted to say that I accused him 
   of nothing more than lack of submission. Wartime was just added to show the 
   importance of submission during such a time. There was no challenge, so 
   everyone's concern over such a break in the litany is misplaced."
Revels-in-Blood nudges Huntress with her nose.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis nods, and turns to the group again. ~One thing must 
   be made clear. Murder is NOT a crime under Garou law.~ His voice is stern 
   and emotionless.
Chaser nods a curt agreement.
Vladimir speaks, finally. "Remember that."
Mouse continues to drum his fingers, his expression carefully nutral.
Mac says "But sex is..."
Huntress looks to Revels quietly.
Hugin looks at Mac, ~Shut up, now.~
Storm-Dancer growls at Mac--short and curt--but nasty.
Ivan glares fully at Mac.
Anpwhotep nods to Mac.
Hugin looks REALLY pissed, and ready to explode.
Blinks-at-Fire grins at Mac's comment.
Arjun Fletcher turns, and stares at Mac until he has the metis's attention. He 
   spears his finger at the Bone Gnawer and gestures that he should approach.
Maury nods agreement with Anubis, though her face is faintly unhappy at the 
   point.
Dante purses his lips, bemused. He pats down his coat, clearly searching for 
   axes to grind.
Derek Jackson shrugs slightly.
Su stands no more than a foot from Hugin, whether in support or protection is 
   hard to say.
Mouse has partially disconnected.
Mac stands up, walking towards Arjun. He looks more than a little pissed off 
   at this point.
Justice scowls at Anubis, disagreeing, but says nothing.
Hazmat shifts her weight from forepaw to forepaw, nervous silence, ears 
   flattened back at this last little incident.
Hugin backs down as Arjun takes control. He looks back to Anubis.
Megan takes another step forward, arms crossed tightly over her chest.
Ivan submits to the will of the Sept Alpha.
Arjun Fletcher waits until Mac is close and then whispers something to him.
Maury turns, slowly, as Megan comes up beside her again, to reach for Megan's 
   arm. Not to take it, but just to touch it.
Sepdet's soothing scritches of Therru pause as she glances wearily and 
   irritably across at Mac and back to the proceedings.
Hellion snarls, the sound eminating from the depths of her chest, her dark 
   eyes resting balefully on Lurking Snake.
Klaive of Night has reconnected.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis ignores the comments and continues. ~For one who is 
   newly arrived to the caern, this behavior is not only unseemly and 
   honorless, but you have the gall to follow it up by justifying yourself as 
   a leader in a time of war.~ He points to Arjun. ~THAT is the leader. The 
   only other ones who qualify are the Officers of Sept and Caern when in a 
   question of their calling, or the Warder in matters of the Caern itself, or 
   the Elders of the tribes when speaking to their own tribemates.~ His voice 
   is angry now, a rare thing, and thunders out of his lungs as he fairly 
   shouts it.
Mac smiles to Arjun, nodding. He glances over to Derek for a moment.
Revels-in-Blood chuffs lightly at her tribemate.
Megan turns to look at Maury, a determined, somewhat fearful look on her face. 
   She looks back to the mound.
Quiet's face tightens and her hands clench. The claws of the one resting on 
   the ground dig small furrows.
Klaive of Night has partially disconnected.
On the Earth Mound, Lurking Snake says "I made no such justification."
Batrana Dracul nods, looking perhaps a bit less than totally pleased, but 
   pleased none the less.
On the Earth Mound, Lurking Snake says "I have said, repeatedly, I am no 
   leader."
On the Earth Mound, Anubis glowers at Lurking Snake. ~Be silent,~ he says.
Alexander smiles slowly, nodding once.
On the Earth Mound, Lurking Snake nods his head, "As you wish." and stays 
   silent.
Arjun Fletcher nods to Mac.
Quiet jerks her chin in a short, sharp nod.
Su nevertheless looks satisfied at the voice of authority and the decisive 
   ruling on at least one question.
Songstorm whines softly, a note of pleasure, soft and pervasiver, her claws 
   clenching and unclenching to tear up snow and hard-packed ground.
Mac struts back to his packmates, sitting.
Hazmat looks questioningly at Mac.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis takes a deep breath. ~Additionally, the Apocalypse 
   approaches, and the Wendigo of all tribes should know that this place pulls 
   the Wyrm to it more than most, and every warrior is needed. You have 
   deprived us needlessly of one much needed. While I cannot punish you for a 
   litany violation, I refuse to let your idiocy begin an intertribal war in 
   this Caern.~
Sepdet's eyes dart towards Songstorm and narrow slightly.
Justice nods slowly.
Vladimir purses his lips as if to say something else, but does not speak.
Maury faces Megan, not Anubis, the grey eyes focused on the older girl with a 
   quiet steadiness.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis says, ~That said, The Rite of Ostracism will be 
   performed upon you as well, for a period lasting until the majority of the 
   Shadow Lords of this Sept or their reigning Elder publically announce that 
   you are welcome to return.~
Rik winces.
Hellion smiles grimly at Alexander.
Chaser raises her muzzle slightly and straightens, prideful, almost as if to 
   declare her support for Anubis.
On the southern curve, Kay, stagered by the number of Garou here, quietly 
   stays away from the Center, watching in silence.
On the Earth Mound, Lurking Snake's first reaction is a clenching of his jaw. 
   He nods again, in acceptance of his punishment.
Vladimir's mouth broadens into a wide smile.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis looks back at Lurking Snake. ~You may step down.~
On the Earth Mound, Lurking Snake walks back, into the woods, from whence he 
   game.
Alexander rolls his eyes.
Mouse just continues to drum his fingers.
Klaive of Night snorts, clearing his nostrils of an unpleasant smell.
Su doesn't let her satisfaction at the judgement distract her from watching 
   her packmate as the decision is handed down.
Alexander snorts. ~Ostracizing someone who wants nothing to do with us anyway.~
Megan snarls slightly, whipping around to take the two paces back to the spot 
   she was at, not facing the Mound.
Justice watches Anubis still.
Whitestreak nods at the judgement, turning to look speculatively at the Lords 
   before turning his attention back to the mound.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis looks at the rest again. ~Something must be added 
   here. When Ostracised, for those cubs who have not experienced the Rite, 
   the person so ostracised is not allowed within the bawn, and the rite 
   itself makes them ... difficult to be around. While in their period of 
   Ostracism, the protection of the Sept and Caern elders does not apply to 
   them; they are not recognized. This is a much harsher punishment than it 
   may seem on the surface.~
Quiet watches the retreating back of the Wendigo and her mismatched eyes 
   glitter with a surprisingly cold satisfaction. She then looks back on 
   Anubis and nods at him.
Vladimir considers the point of Dmitri's klaive, and then sheathes it.
Banestriker growls in counterpoint to Anubis' speech.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis closes his eyes and pauses for a moment to collect 
   his thoughts, then looks out over the group again. He pulls the bones from 
   the earth. ~A few have asked to speak briefly. Elizabeth of the Children of 
   Gaia, do you still wish to speak?~
Mac glares at Arjun while remaining silent.
White Veils nods, and shifts as she moves up to the mound.
Dante watches Lurking Snake go, then looks back at Anubis.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis passes the bones off to White Veils.
Batrana Dracul nods to herself.
White Veils contorts and blurs as she is transformed.
White Veils heads northwest to the mound of earth.
On the Earth Mound, White Veils explodes in size, getting more than 6 times 
   larger and pushing herself erect as her body changes to the upright form of 
   the Crinos from the Lupus. The transition looks very painful.
On the Earth Mound, White Veils takes the bones, and turns to everyone. ~I 
   have spoke with Chaser-rhya and with Song Weaver-yuf to try and determine 
   the protectorate of Wolf Woods. As of when we spoke, the Talons and 
   Chaser-rhya share protectorate, and ask permission of any that enter.~
Mac snorts and glares at Swift-Claws at the mention of Song Weaver.
Swift-Claws pricks her ears and lifts her muzzle, gazing coldly at White 
   Veils. Some may note that Song Weaver is no where to be seen.
On the Earth Mound, White Veils continues, ~If they disagree about a policy, 
   Song Weaver-yuf has said she will step down as alpha of the Talons. 
   Finally, Humans along Human paths are to be left unmolested in the woods, 
   as is the Human called Bobby Hanson, who is not to be spoken to~
Chaser glances toward Swift-Claws, eyes narrowing. She remains, pointedly, 
   silent.
Flying Bear barks ~Policy?! From the Red Talons!? Oh, I have seen it all. 
   Good. Night.~
On the Earth Mound, White Veils swallows ~Or approached unless he is found 
   harming the woods or the Wolves, in respect for the Fae.~
Flying Bear heads west, away from the center of the Wheel.
On the western curve, Flying Bear contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
On the western curve, Flying Bear heads west, out past the rim of the Wheel.
Maury's eyes narrow at the mention of the fae, and she stares at White Veils 
   fixedly. She is, however, utterly silent.
Ivan chuckles at the retreating figure.
On the Earth Mound, White Veils shrugs slightly, and hands the bones back.
Swift-Claws continues to gaze steadily at the Child of Gaia on the mound.
Rik murmurs "So how come she mentioned him?"
Banestriker mutters at the mention of fae and respect.
Hugin grumbles about Fae, and what he'd like to do to them.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis takes the bones back. ~The last to speak shall be 
   Duskreader, if he still wishes to.~
On the Earth Mound, White Veils heads into the center.
Duskreader rumbles. Briefly. We should revel.
Duskreader contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
Duskreader heads northwest to the mound of earth.
On the Earth Mound, Duskreader shifts into Crinos form.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis hands off to Duskreader.
Maury's eyes follow White Veils off the mound, still intensely focused on her.
On the Earth Mound, Duskreader accepts the pieces of the bone, and turns to 
   face the assembled Garou. Without preamble, he begins, ~The Auspice we are 
   born under is not a mistake. It is not a meaningless astrological 
   distinction. To call it such or treat it as such is to insult Luna's gifts 
   gravely.~
On the Earth Mound, Duskreader continues. ~Each auspice is trained according 
   to the Ways, and that is the way it should be. The training given to each 
   auspice each has its own burdens, which only that auspice is most prepared 
   to bear.~ Dark eyes sweep the caern. ~For a Ragabash to ask for, or be sent 
   here to, receive 'Theurge training' is an insult to Luna, a dishonor on 
   those who ask, and a dishonor upon any who would teach things that Luna has 
   forged the crescents' souls for to those she has forged for different 
   tasks.~
On the Earth Mound, Duskreader returns the bones. ~That is all.~ His form 
   ripples back into the lupus as he returns to his place at the center.
On the Earth Mound, Duskreader heads into the center.
Duskreader contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
White Veils shrugs briefly, and then glances at Maury with a look of 
   resignation.
Justice nods in firm agreement with the Uktena.
Duskreader shifts into Lupus form.
Eris perks an ear. I must have missed something important.
Arjun Fletcher seems to agree with Duskreader.
Megan turns back to the mound, blinking at Duskreader.
Hugin seems to agree with Duskreader completely, as he rumbles assent.
Su frowns somewhat darkly, wondering at the meaning behind such a pointed 
   statement. She eyes Duskreader for a moment.
Banestriker looks to the Alpha.
Chaser nods to Duskreader, with a hint of curiosity in her gaze and the set of 
   her head. She glances toward the Warleader expectantly.
Mouse wonders what that was alla bout.
Maury makes an odd gesture at White Veils, a come-hither and a not-now 
   combined into one. At Duskreader's comments, she turns, to look at him, and 
   nod agreement as well, eyes flicking towards Arjun.
Aset looks up, then realizes _why_ Duskreader said that.
Quiet nods at her tribemate from her crouch on the ground. She then turns and 
   studies Duskreader.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis takes the bones back. He nods to Arjun.
Duskreader sits back down, having said his piece, and waits a bit impatiently.
Lauren takes a moment or two to glance over at Duskreader, then goes back to 
   watching the crow in general.
Arjun Fletcher looks over at Banestriker and nods. ~The moot is done. We 
   revel!~
On the Earth Mound, Anubis contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
On the Earth Mound, Anubis shifts into Lupus form.
Maury turns fully to face the alpha, swallowing once and stepping a half step 
   towards him.
Storm-Dancer contorts and blurs as she is transformed.
Vladimir joins in the revel.
Storm-Dancer shifts into Hispo form.
Su looks at Hugin with a fierce grin, knowing he needs no encouragement 
   tonight.
Banestriker explodes upward, pent energy surging through his frame. ~We revel! 
   Those who will not run with us, make your honorless selves scarce..~
Ivan revels.
Hugin howls in anticipation of destroying something.
Eris will pass, thanks.
Swift-Claws turns and nudges Thunder. Gain Glory for the pack and tribe.
Arjun Fletcher goes with his pack, to the revel.
Hellion revels, howling darkly.
Eamon grins and cracks his knuckles, then shifts to a more appropriate form.
Eamon contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
Ned Briggs puts on his helm.
Chaser snarls, baring her teeth.
Hugin makes a run for the pool, intending to go through the umbra.
Rik says "Sorry, sir. I can't make myself scarce."
Eamon grins wider and sharper as he shifts into Crinos form.
Jumps nods.
Blinks-at-Fire whispers to Anpwhotep, No introductions?
Ned Briggs contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
Aset howls with glee.
Eris struggles to her feet. Ugh.
Rik says "Can't run either."
Hugin says, ~Gauntlet! To the umbra!~
Ned Briggs shifts into Crinos form.
Charles Muttley howls into the air after a bit of snuff.
Ned Briggs's Norse helmet blurs and contorts with him, crawling across his 
   scalp and flattening out until it is just a tattoo of itself 
   emblazoned-large on his brow.
Hugin heads southeast to the pool.
Silver-In-Night jumps to his feet, streaching out. He raises his head and 
   howls in anticipation of the glorious revel to come.
Oaken heaves a happy sigh.
Thunder-of-Gaia contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
Su heads southeast to the pool.
Hand-of-Sekhmet heads southeast to the pool.
Storm-Dancer heads southeast to the pool.
Thunder-of-Gaia shifts into Hispo form.
Quiet contorts and blurs as she is transformed.
Hellion heads southeast to the pool.
Aset contorts and blurs as she is transformed.
Quiet shifts into Lupus form.
Mac stays where he was, still in Homid.
Banestriker reaches out to cuff Hugin before he leaves.
Aset shakes in obvious pain as she increases in height and becomes a seven 
   foot tall wolf creature.
Near the Pool, Hand-of-Sekhmet's eyes stop on his reflection in the pool.
Oaken contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
Andrew contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
Oaken heads southeast to the pool.
Maury turns back to her tribemates.
Aset heads southeast to the pool.
Near the Pool, Oaken contorts and blurs as he slips into Crinos form.
Megan gives a sickly, apologetic look at Shea, quickly stripping out of her 
   clothes as if shedding skin and shifts.
Andrew shifts into Crinos form.
Ever-Grinning heads southeast to the pool.
Blinks-at-Fire heads southeast to the pool.
Andrew heads southeast to the pool.
Near the Pool, Su follows her new pack at a lithe run, one of the first to the 
   Pool.
Megan contorts and blurs as she is transformed.
Near the Pool, Hand-of-Sekhmet gazes into the pool, and suddenly he vanishes.
Near the Pool, Hugin's eyes stop on his reflection in the pool.
Eris lies down, growling. Forget it.
Huntress nods to Revels.
Mouse heads southeast to the pool.
You concentrate to shift into Crinos form.
White Veils turns to Quiet. ~May I come with you?~
Moon Otter throws back his head and belts out another cheesy werewolf movie 
   type howl.
Huntress contorts and blurs as she is transformed.
Klaive of Night heads southeast to the pool.
Huntress shifts into Crinos form.
Thunder-of-Gaia heads southeast to the pool.
Near the Pool, Aset's eyes stop on her reflection in the pool.
Near the Pool, Ever-Grinning's eyes stop on his reflection in the pool.
Silver-In-Night heads southeast to the pool.
Jumps contorts and blurs as she is transformed.
Near the Pool, Klaive of Night's eyes stop on his reflection in the pool.
Batrana Dracul floats into the mass of reveling Garou, quickly vanishing from 
   view.
Near the Pool, Oaken's eyes stop on his reflection in the pool.
Jumps shifts into Crinos form.
Need-Reason heads southeast to the pool.
Dante adjust his windblown collar, then returns his hands to his pockets. He 
   drifts off, slowly, through the gathering chaos, head lowered.
Near the Pool, Hugin gazes into the pool, and suddenly he vanishes.
Maury says "Shea, as I stated, you are excused if you wish to be, as cub and 
   newcomer."
Near the Pool, Hellion's eyes stop on her reflection in the pool.
Near the Pool, Su turns back to Blinks-at-Fire. You cannot follow where we go; 
   we fly to this Revel. Speak with Anpwhotep of your place.
Whitestreak heads southeast to the pool.
Near the Pool, Need-Reason's eyes stop on his reflection in the pool.
Near the Pool, Mouse's eyes stop on his reflection in the pool.
Near the Pool, Storm-Dancer's eyes stop on her reflection in the pool.
Charles Muttley heads southeast to the pool.
Songstorm revels.
Near the Pool, Su's eyes stop on her reflection in the pool.
Near the Pool, Su gazes into the pool, and suddenly she vanishes.
Batrana Dracul heads east, away from the center of the Wheel.
Jumps heads southeast to the pool.
Near the Pool, Aset gazes into the pool, and suddenly she vanishes.
On the eastern curve, Batrana Dracul heads east, back into the forest and away 
   from the Wheel.
Near the Pool, Silver-In-Night's eyes stop on his reflection in the pool.
Shea pitches forward onto her hands, and knees, and bends her head, crying out.
Near the Pool, Need-Reason gazes into the pool, and suddenly he vanishes.
Near the Pool, Charles Muttley's eyes stop on his reflection in the pool.
Revels-in-Blood looks at Huntress, and growls. ~Where go we?~
Huntress revels.
Near the Pool, Andrew's eyes stop on his reflection in the pool.
Near the Pool, Blinks-at-Fire asks Anpwhotep, Where do I go? Su said not to 
   follow.
Near the Pool, Oaken gazes into the pool, and suddenly he vanishes.
Dante heads west, away from the center of the Wheel.
Near the Pool, Mouse gazes into the pool, and suddenly he vanishes.
Derek Jackson heads southeast to the pool.
Near the Pool, Storm-Dancer gazes into the pool, and suddenly she vanishes.
Moon Otter heads south, away from the center of the Wheel.
Shea contorts and blurs as she is transformed.
Near the Pool, Ever-Grinning gazes into the pool, and suddenly he vanishes.
Chaser tosses her head and looks toward the Claw. ~Jarl.~
Near the Pool, Klaive of Night gazes into the pool, and suddenly he vanishes.
On the southern curve, Moon Otter heads south, out of the Wheel and into the 
   forest.
Quiet moves smoothly to Whitestreak's side. Her expression as she regards 
   Crossing is that of sly anticipation.
Shea trembles briefly, and then her image wavers, muscles, bones, and flesh 
   twisting, and reforming as she slips into Crinos form.
Near the Pool, Blinks-at-Fire heads into the center.
Quiet heads southeast to the pool.
Near the Pool, Hellion gazes into the pool, and suddenly she vanishes.
White Veils heads southeast to the pool.
Near the Pool, Charles Muttley gazes into the pool, and suddenly he vanishes.
Near the Pool, Quiet's eyes stop on her reflection in the pool.
Near the Pool, Andrew gazes into the pool, and suddenly he vanishes.
Near the Pool, White Veils's eyes stop on her reflection in the pool.
Blinks-at-Fire asks anpwhotep, Where do I go? Su said not to follow.
Near the Pool, Silver-In-Night gazes into the pool, and suddenly he vanishes.
Banestriker heads southeast to the pool.
Near the Pool, Quiet gazes into the pool, and suddenly she vanishes.
Chaser heads southeast to the pool.
Near the Pool, Derek Jackson's eyes stop on his reflection in the pool.
Maury comes to Shea's side, watching her in concern even as she herself 
   expands.
Near the Pool, Jumps's eyes stop on her reflection in the pool.
Maury contorts and blurs as she is transformed.
Anpwhotep nods. ~Stay near the wheel, Blinks. You'll be able to help any 
   injured in the revel.~
Duskreader heads southeast to the pool.
Near the Pool, Banestriker's eyes stop on his reflection in the pool.
Deadly-Eyes howls to the moon, quickly going to Shea's other side oppossite 
   Maury.
Maury shifts into Crinos form.
Near the Pool, Duskreader's eyes stop on his reflection in the pool.
Near the Pool, Chaser's eyes stop on her reflection in the pool.
Near the Pool, Thunder-of-Gaia's eyes stop on his reflection in the pool.
On the western curve, Dante heads west, out past the rim of the Wheel.
Near the Pool, Jumps gazes into the pool, and suddenly she vanishes.
Revels-in-Blood has connected.
Blinks-at-Fire looks about in confusion at all these mad people.
Eris whines a little and curses.
Near the Pool, White Veils gazes into the pool, and suddenly she vanishes.
Velasquez heads west, away from the center of the Wheel.
Near the Pool, Duskreader gazes into the pool, and suddenly he vanishes.
On the southern curve, Moon Otter comes in from the woodland to the south.
Near the Pool, Thunder-of-Gaia gazes into the pool, and suddenly he vanishes.
On the southern curve, Moon Otter follows the Wheel to the Pool.
Eligio Sacateca heads southeast to the pool.
On the western curve, Velasquez heads west, out past the rim of the Wheel.
Near the Pool, Derek Jackson gazes into the pool, and suddenly he vanishes.
Near the Pool, Moon Otter's eyes stop on his reflection in the pool.
Anpwhotep heads southeast to the pool.
Near the Pool, Banestriker gazes into the pool, and suddenly he vanishes.
Near the Pool, Eligio Sacateca's eyes stop on his reflection in the pool.
Near the Pool, Anpwhotep's eyes stop on his reflection in the pool.
Near the Pool, Chaser gazes into the pool, and suddenly she vanishes.
Near the Pool, Eligio Sacateca gazes into the pool, and suddenly he vanishes.
On the southern curve, Kay heads into the center.
Near the Pool, Anpwhotep gazes into the pool, and suddenly he vanishes.
Deadly-Eyes growls, licking her chops. ~ I would go on this. Let me leave the 
   Bawn, rhya. ~
ShadowDancer heads southeast to the pool.
Near the Pool, Moon Otter gazes into the pool, and suddenly he vanishes.
Near the Pool, ShadowDancer heads into the center.
Shea stays doubled over, for a long moment, her massive shoulders, shaken, and 
   then she lifts her head, slightly.
Near the Pool, Whitestreak's eyes stop on his reflection in the pool.
Kay enters slowly, avoiding the throng of bodies moving past.
Near the Pool, Whitestreak gazes into the pool, and suddenly he vanishes.
Revels-in-Blood growls, and darts forward, following.
Blinks-at-Fire contorts and blurs as he is transformed.
Blinks-at-Fire shifts into Lupus form.
Revels-in-Blood heads southeast to the pool.
On the northern curve, Kiana slowly approaches the Earth Mound. "Anubis-rhya, 
   can I talk with ya fer a minute?"
Near the Pool, Revels-in-Blood's eyes stop on her reflection in the pool.
Maury looks at Megan for a long, silent moment. Eventually, she nods, curtly, 
   ~For the time of the Revel, and to return immediately thereafter.~
Near the Pool, Revels-in-Blood gazes into the pool, and suddenly she vanishes.
Kay moves to RIk, tapping him lightly on the shoulder.
Swift-Claws watches the other Garou go to Revel, a hint of wistfulness in her 
   ice-blue gaze.
Rik looks up.
Rik says "Hey."
Kay says "Hey Rik. Looks like it's just you and me..."
Blinks-at-Fire lies down, and watches the revellers leave with drooping ears.
Eris takes a deep unhappy breath.
On the northern curve, Kiana heads into the center.
Deadly-Eyes gives no answer, instead looking at the cub, and bounds off to 
   leave her to Maury's care.