The letter came in the mail as Mugwen worked on advancing his skill, preparing to be able to attain greatness within the halls of Ulduar: "Your next test of skill: to obtain a new pet and to stay with it for a time." 'I don't have time for this', Mugwen thought. However, every test was yet another test, and the great unnamed trainer above seemed to know what was best. So from the deserts of Tanaris, he hopped on the back of a gryphon, to go to Desolace and to search for the creature the letter indicated that he should test.
The trip was a long one, and once he reached the lands of Desolace, Mugwen mounted up and rode to the north, to drop off his gorgeous white serpent in the stables, and to begin the hunt for this rare beast. On the way, his hunter senses went off: a rare beast known as Hissperak was present. Although unrelated to his hunt, the call of the rare was too much to resist, and it was claimed on the way.
Finally, he reached the northern lands, where Giggler was said to roam. Expecting nothing much, he was surprised when his senses tingled: it was out there. And indeed, there he was: walking along the riverbank along with some of the armadillos.
Proud of his find, Mugwen froze it over to keep it from charging, then tamed. Arms full of pets, he took the taxi back to Tanaris to resume his training.
Once he arrived in Tanaris once more, it was time to inspect his new friend. The friend that would take the place of his white serpent for a while.
The first thing that he noticed when looking was that his new friend's loping looked... odd and stiff. The head didn't seem to move enough. The bulk of the shoulders made it look too huge. More like a boar than a hyena.
Although standing still he was quite attractive. But running alone does not a bond make. No, first it was time to quest.
The poor hyena got a bit of a trial by fire when, in the trip up, a rare appeared and he was employed to take it down. Unfortunately, said rare had some silent backup, and the hyena was forced to tank and survive a group of high level scorpids. Fortunately, he proved himself to be a survivor, earning himself a considerable amount of respect in Mugwen's eyes. As yet still unnamed, but already proving himself a powerful, and tenacious, ally.
While attacking, Mugwen was finding himself enamored with the sounds his friend made. The hyena cackles. The growls and snarls. But perhaps most importantly, the Cackling Howl. Not only was the ability the same as his beautiful white serpent's, but it *sounded* more pleasant. A gorgeous, musical howl that lifted his soul to hear.
As Mugwen quested, another panda happened to come across him. "Where did you get your pet?" he asked. Mugwen told him. "It's f***ing nice!" declared the other panda enthusiastically. Both proud and thrilled with this new attention, Mugwen continued his questing.
Screenie For Proof! WARNING for language; I didn't censor the screenshot, thus didn't link it directly for people with more delicate sensibilities.
A water quest meant that he could check out the way he swam. It was nothing particularly thrilling: a basic 'doggie paddle', but at least it did have a swimming animation.
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Finally, they ended the adventure in Blasted Lands. Mugwen's taken a real shine to this hyena! His musical voice, his sounds, his way of fighting... the white serpent was beautiful, but somehow Mugwen foudn himself with a greater bond to his newest friend. And in finding that bond, he could only feel that his training had increased.
So, yeah! That was a perfect addition to my stable! I'd love another if you're up to the task.
Name: Mugwen
Level: 60
Exotic: Still too low level (darn it)
Limitations: None!
Ah well! Such is what happens when you ask for 'no limitations'. I'll have that written up ASAP!
