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 Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 11:01 pm
 The first viking Cythraul was taking his adolescent offspring on wasn't exactly what he had in mind to do as a Reaver. He had hoped to have been a Captain by the time he took them out but there were a few events that had kept him from that. Mostly wanting to be there when they were growing up and to teach them the ideals of a pirate whilst also making them strong. Of course he had also wanted to form a bond between them all. It was Solfrid and Agnar who had wanted to go out with him and had been the most vocal so far. That however didn't dampen his resolve for the others and whatever their plans for their future might be. He just hoped they would stick close and continue to learn from him. Though Agnar he was still worried about. Sometimes that young male went about and was missing for long periods of time. "What're ye lookin' at pa? I git sumthin' on me face?" Agnar asked as he felt the silver eyes of his father on him. Something Cythraul hadn't done in a long while was to pretend to be blind, those silver eyes could fool some people but with these two, it was harder to attempt that when unsure of what they would do. Around them was the grasslands with some sand and ruins. A hint of mud to which Solfrid kicked up at her brother, getting some directly on his face. "Got sum now." She chuckled before Agnar -- with blinding speed -- came slamming into her with a snarl. It was the tiny bird who shook her head and rolled her eyes. "It seems they still haven't outgrown being cubs." It hadn't been too long before they became old enough to go out on aviking and he had to ask permission from his mate, no way was he going to get in trouble with Aruná. "They still be cubs Branderyn. Don't be lettin' their size fool ye."
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Posted: Mon May 15, 2017 8:46 pm
 Eerika had been showing fierce independence since she was a cub and now that she was an adolescent, that ferocity had only doubled with her growth. Born as a Freeborn with a non-existent father and a mother who loved them, but didn't spend much time in their company was more than enough encouragement to go out and explore on her own. As a cub, she had fallen in love with the notion of becoming a Reaver and while some looked at her strangely for her bold declarations, she knew she was going to go on a Viking if she had to wrap her front paws around the leg of a Reaver who was exiting the camp in order to be taken along!
That's very nearly what she did too, when she spotted the well-known pirate Reaver, Cythraul, taking his offspring outside the borders. Rather than demand to be taken along while they were still within the borders of the camp, however, she followed them out of camp. She stalked them for what felt like forever, until they finally stopped among some strange structures. She blinked, but then straightened, finally ready to announce her presence.
She crept around one of the structures, clambering up as quietly as she could. She took extra care not to have her claws scrape against the rock-like surface, before she eventually came to stand atop of it.
"Cythraul!" She called from atop her rock, looking down at the Pirate Reaver and his sons. "I, Eerika, daughter of Signild, have come to join this Viking!" There! There was no way he could refuse something like that!
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Posted: Mon May 15, 2017 11:27 pm
The trio and little bird all turned their heads to the loud adolescent who was yelling at Cythrual. "Aye lass, that be me. And it ain't me vikin', be ye be welcome ta join me family." He had given up trying to be discreet with his accent after the cubs. Getting confused on how to go about words without it. Being a pirate was just who he was and even joining these vikings wasn't going to change that. His daughter spoke up putting a paw on her father for a moment, even going before her youngest brother. "Ye come ta join da Vikin' or jus ta join us?" A spry female and kind of annoying on a first impression for the golden lioness. Her father just shrugged but he wasn't like he could say no. Even Branderyn didn't offer her much. Though the little bird did fly from Cythraul to Solfrid, "What she means is, are you going to go join the others of the war band or hang around us?" Beautiful Agnar just stood by his father, looking at the two girls who might get into a fight. That would be something to see on their first viking ever. Did that happen actually, in fighting between to be Reavers and other veteran Reavers? "Da, ye think they might 'ave a scuffle?" Asked the young male who turned to his father. The dark male chuckled, "It be possible son, but I think yer sister ain't lookin' ta fight." Then he addressed Eerika, "Ye be welcome ta join us, despite 'ow gruff and brash me girl is, we jus be goin' ta look fer anyfin' useful ta da pride. A fifth pair of eyes ain't bad." Giving looks to his children.
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2017 10:51 pm
It was somewhat hard to hear what Cythraul was saying, between the fact that he was speaking normally and his accent was thick. Deciding the easiest option was to plummet down to the ground, Eerika launched herself into the air and landed, a little clumsily, in front of them. One of her front paws throbbed, but she stood tall before the others and perked her ears excitedly.
It was then that she heard what the daughter said, though her accent was just as thick and Eerika was grateful for the translation that the bird provided.
"If you'll have me, I'd be honored to stay with you, in particular." She declared to the pirates, looking the young female directly in the eyes, before turning her gaze to the silver-eyed adult. "I've heard about you, Cythrual and I admire you based on what I've heard. Will you let me join you on this mission of yours?"
She wasn't sure about the vibes that she was getting from the golden coated lioness, but the others seemed open enough. Then, she let out a pleased rumble when the Pirate King, as she had sometimes heard him referred to in passing, addressed her directly.
"Thank you." She said, obviously pleased to be allowed to join the group. "So, where shall we start?"
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2017 11:12 pm
"Aye lass. Ye can come wif us. Plenty of treasure ta raid from dis place." Cythraul said. "What 'ave ye 'eard by da way?" Curious about what things were said about the ex-pirate. It was Branderyn this time who rolled her little red eyes, "Don't be putting any ideas in his head please. It needs to stay filled with air." The little voice of reason, most of the time before she took off into the air. Already knowing she was going to be asked to check the ruins. There had to be something good inside of it, hopefully not picked clean yet. Solfrid ended up pushing past the female and following Branderyn into ruins. Whatever was in there she was going to find before this darker female came in. Show her father that she was going to be a really good Reaver. "Sorry about me sister." Agnar said as his father next went it after his daughter, noticing that his father looked annoyed at Bran. "Sol is jus, she be a bit lost up 'ere." Making a motion to his noggin. "She don't like many others. Even be angry wif our sisters sometimes. I think it be all them bright colors."
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2017 11:32 pm
Treasure?! Now Eerika's eyes were beginning to glimmer with excitement. This being her first Viking, whether it was unofficial or official or whatever, she was going to find everything she could! Her mother would be so impressed! Her pride would be so impressed! This was going to be the best day ever!
The other lioness' dislike for her was evident when she pushed past her and followed the companion bird into the ruins, but Eerika couldn't figure out why the golden female might feel this way so quickly.
Yet, soon her brother came up beside her and apologized upon his sister's behalf. Eerika shrugged.
"It's no real problem, I just don't understand how someone can dislike another so quickly. It's not like I attacked her or anything." She sighed and listened to the explanation that the brother gave and she found herself smiling at him. "Well, if she doesn't like anyone then I won't think much o fit. Thank you... er... what's your name?" She asked, taking a liking to the adolescent next to her immensely. He, in contrast to his sister, seemed quite friendly, something that Eerika rarely encountered back home.
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DavyJnah rolled 4 4-sided dice:
2, 3, 1, 4
Total: 10 (4-16)
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Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 12:02 am
"It be yer pelt." He stated. "An' ye be very pretty." Agnar stated matter-of-factly. "Agnar be me name. Solfrid be me sister, da bird is Branderyn. If ye didnae know their names." The male said before also heading into the ruins with a shrug. Already the three others were combing the ruins for anything that might be useful. A few broken pots were about, some bones of creatures that might have tried to come to this place for refuge. Even some strange looking things about. "Jus look fer anyfin that ye think will benefit da pride. Anyfin that looks useful." Cythraul called out to the others. [1= Didn't find anything, 2= Found something but not really useful, 3=Something really pretty, 4= Very useful item] [Rolls as follows Bran, Sol, Cythraul, Agnar in order of who went in as certain times]
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belloblossom rolled 1 4-sided dice:
3
Total: 3 (1-4)
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Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 12:20 am
"M-My pelt?" Unable to stop herself, Eerika looked down at herself. She was as usual, brown and red from head to tail. Ears perking in surprise at the unexpected compliment, she smiled. "I... I don't know about that." What was so special about brown? Maybe it was her red stripe, yes, that had to be it.
The male adolescent introduced himself as Agnar and went on to naming his sister, Solfrid and the bird, Branderyn. She blinked at him gratefully, before watching as he disappeared within the ruins. Suddenly filled with a determination that would put a Reaver to shame, Eerika strutted into the ruins behind everyone else and began to search, noting what Cythrual called to them as they searched.
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Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 7:11 pm
As they were searching around the dilapidated human ruins two two children had actually found something that was extremely useful to bring back. Cythraul hadn't really been looking as he had mostly been on his journey to bring his son and daughter. It was nice that Eerika had even joined the little gang. Nice to have another adolescent join them. The male noticed that both his children, once they got out of the ruins, had gotten something, even Branderyn had something. Heck so did Eerika. Alright fine, it was fine. "All ye got sumfin 'ere except me." The dark male chuckled. Though Branderyn gave him a smile with the baubles she carried in her claws, "I would say these are ours, we are a team." A little laugh at the male. Agnar had snagged a few beautiful animal pelts quite fully intact, beautiful jewels. and some animal bones. Solfrid had rounded up jewels and intact bones. "We should probably be gettin' back aye?" Cythraul noted to the others. "Da war band might be gettin' ready ta pack up an' 'ead 'ome." The three nodded, Branderyn settling down upon Cythraul's shoulders.
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Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 11:50 pm
Eerika strode into the ruins and began to search, her eyes flitting about from one area to the next and her tail sweeping the ground behind her. Eventually, her tail brushed up against something smooth and she turned around and swept away any of the remaining sand with her paws.
What she found inside was not a jewel, but a beautiful chain necklace. It was golden in color and hadn't dulled in age. It was just a fragile thing, she thought, picking it up and looping it over her neck. It could never be used for anything other than decoration, perhaps, but she had found something at all and so that was perfectly fine with her.
Striding past Solfrid, Eerika contented herself to keeping pace beside Agnar. She had no interest in those who didn't have any interest in her. Ah, what a delightful first Viking this had been!
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