The Wild Side - A Fodderlocke

[Ana]

I just like to keep watch
I yell if I see a 6 digit or gen one I like though

[Varethyn]

Day 32
Failed recruits: 1

It had been some time since the first large incident, but during the journey to find a new home a familiar scent greeted the Pack's noses. The scent of freshly crushed poisonous berries. Flashbacks of Adara suddenly going mad after Arrix picked the wrong bush to forage from came to mind and they walked carefully.
As they did so the still-recovering Vegasah tripped over what at first looked to be a fallen branch, but was discovered to be the tail of an unconscious Wildclaw. Given their state and the berries nearby it was very suspicious. Nonetheless they decided to nurse the dragon back to their feet at least.

Maple joins!


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19. Blood Frenzy! Choose a random dragon, including the leader. They have lost control of their instincts and is killing anyone who gets in their way! Flip a coin:
Tails: The dragon snaps out of their frenzy and nothing happens.
Heads: Randomise another dragon, including the leader. They have been killed. Flip another coin and repeat until the frenzied dragon comes to their senses.


Turns out it wasn't a good idea to look out for the sleeping dragon after all. Not longer after she woke up she let out a shriek and launched herself at Watcher. The Coatl had no idea what struck her.

Thankfully that was the extent of the damage before Maple was restrained. The Wildclaw was pinned until the effects wore off, after which she pleaded forgiveness - she'd been chased by hunters and was desperate for food, and didn't realise what she'd eaten until too late. Out of the goodness of Daleth's heart Maple was given the benefit of the doubt and allowed to stay.

DEAD
Watcher (level 7) (Day 27-32)

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Rejected dragon(s):


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The Deceased:

[Varethyn]

Day 33
Failed recruits: 3

It had always been a guess if Snappers could also become lycans of some form, what with their thick scales and all. They seemed so rare if they existed. Today, it was proven that they do in fact exist as the Pack stumbled across one on their journey. She seemed to be in a trance, just ambling along without a care, Well, the Pack didn't know where they were going yet so why not travel together?

We joined Aralicien!


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7. Hunting Party. Pick two dragons at random to patrol the pack's range for trouble and supplies. Raise both of them a level. Roll a 6-sided die for each. If it’s a 1, exalt them as they were lost on the hunt.


Supplies were beginning to run low so Daleth decided to go for a hunt. Rosen opted to join her, eager to get to know the Pack's origins, story, goals and so forth. The pair chatted for some time about the early days' drama, the attempt at building an inn, poison-induced madness, the building collapsing after hunters attacked... it was a very colourful history for such a short amount of time.

Unfortunately they were so busy talking that neither noticed the cliff hidden behind the shrub they were checking for berries in and Daleth went careening over the edge, bouncing off of every rock and outcropping possible on the drop before disappearing into a thick rose bush at the bottom. Rosen, panicking, dived down to check if she was okay, calling her name. Eventually a shaky thumbs up appeared above the plants.

Daleth's okay; only her pride was wounded.

Daleth loses a life!

Rosen > level 8
Daleth > level 17

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Rejected dragon(s):

[Ana]

Are Snappers the malemutes of fr hmmm

[Varethyn]

They could be!

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Day 34
Failed recruits: 5

You look away for a minute and things change. As the Pack stopped for a rest Aralecian kept going, oblivious to her new companions. When everyone caught up there was suddenly a tired Fae sitting on her back. Guess he's coming along now, too.

Alethios joins!


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18. Leader's Ambition. Pick your leader and then two dragons at random. They have to go on a quest now. Raise them a level. Roll 1d10 for each. If it’s a 1, they they’re exalted as they were lost in the hunt. If your leader is exalted, choose a new leader from the remaining Coli party.
~8~ ~9~ ~3~

Possibly in a fit of pride Daleth decided it time to explore their new surroundings. It was high time they found a new den site after all. Also possibly to prove she was still a worthy leader she recruited the new member, Alethios, to show him what she was capable of. Lastly, it had been a while since Merrol got to do much since her siblings left so the Ridgeback was brought along as well.

As the trio poked and sniffed around Alethios called out for the others' attention. Once they'd gathered the Fae excitedly pointed out a small hole and vanished inside of it.
Well. Great. Very helpful. How were the others supposed to--

"Over here!" a tiny voice squeaked and Merrol shoved aside a fallen tree and a few boulders to reveal a cave entrance.

Oh. Right. Of course. Daleth coughed, just glad she hadn't voiced her displeasure out loud. But hey, a possible new place of residence! It didn't smell of anything in particular so it was free for the taking.

Daleth > level 18
Alethios > level 7
Merrol > level 7

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Rejected dragon(s):

[Varethyn]

Day 35
Failed recruits: 7

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Skin/Scene: Admiring the scenery led to a fortuitous encounter. You meet another dragon on your current hunt, and speak with them for a while. They wish to join you on your endeavours. Buy the cheapest adult dragon off the auction house and level them to 6; they automatically become part of the pack.

Living in a cave wasn't the most glamorous and the Pack yearned for dense forests and clearings under moonlight. Still, this was better than nothing. Though it was a chore keeping Aralicien in the general vicinity.
It made for good shelter when the heavens opened and drenched the land with heavy rains. And they weren't the only ones to think so as a sodden Wildclaw suddenly darted in.
"Uh, hi. Hope you don't mind us staying here for a bit."
Wait, "us"?
That's when a small Everlux poked their head out of a pack at the Wildclaw's flank. Ah, I see.

Pompom and Thylapoint join!


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15. Bad Weather. Even the forces of Nature turn against you. Torrential rains, blistering heat, powerful winds or heavy snow make it impossible to complete any task. Nothing happens.

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Rejected dragon(s):

[Varethyn]

Day 36
Failed recruits: 1

"They say that if you listen closely you can hear voices in the rain." Luxuria whispered to a jumpy Chorisma, who was not at all enjoying being cooped up in a dusty cave. The Skydancer tried to shrug that off as she sat wistfully by the cave mouth, waiting for the downpour to end so they could leave.
"It's coming."
Chorisma whirled around, fully expecting to see a smirking Tundra. But no one was there.
"It's coming."
"What is?" Chorisma turned to the opening. Was it true? Are there really words in the rain? "What is coming?" She shivered involuntarily.
"RUN."

A pale blur shot past the Pack, making them all look up in confusion. Except for Luxuria, who was indeed smirking to herself. A head popped out of a crack in the cave wall next to her and the pair shared a discreet high-five.

Dragza lives here!


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6. Hunting Party. Pick two dragons at random to patrol the pack's range for trouble and supplies. Raise both of them a level. Roll a 6-sided die for each. If it’s a 1, exalt them as they were lost on the hunt.


To alleviate Chorisma's fears Alun offered to perform a druidic ritual to cleanse the cave of ghosts. The Skydancer wasn't entirely convinced but what was the harm?
Maple, still wary of her previous actions, decided to tag along to ask about the berries she'd found and if the Nocturne could check to see if she needed purifying or something. Alun assured the Wildclaw that nothing was wrong with her and that the madness had long passed. That didn't stop her from accidentally-on-purpose getting in the way whenever Alun scattered powder. You know, just in case.

Once the ritual was complete Alun announced that the cave may actually be haunted as while it wasn't talking it did sneeze a few times.

Chorisma is now paranoid of talking rain AND haunted caves. Thanks Alun!

Alun > level 7
Maple > level 7

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Rejected dragon(s):

[Varethyn]

NOTE: Forgot to mention that Veil is Gen1, so holding onto her another day in case anyone wanted to look at her.

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Day 37
Failed recruits: 4

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Rally: The current party is motivated! If they would have to roll as to whether or not they'll get exalted at the end of this coli event, they automatically succeed and return safely to your lair.
NOTE: Not entirely sure whether to include these for the recruitment phase so throwing this in as a test run. All the bonus drops can work for both phases if worded right, so might do that if I'm happy with the outcome. Let me know what you think! Bonus drops can be found in the first post.

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Apparently the rains had encouraged the vegetation to grow spectacularly overnight as the cave entrance was blocked by thick, green vines covered in colourful flowers. As the Pack worked to clear the way a couple of the vines started giggling and writhing in strange ways. It didn't take long to figure out what was going on, though coupled with the events of the past days Chorisma is in complete shambles. Why can everything talk?!

The Sprout Twins join!


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3. Blood Bond. Pick two dragons at random. They are now in a relationship. If one gets exalted, so does the other. Their fates are bound together.


Being small himself Alethios decided to explore the cracks and crevices of the cave for the source of the laughter from before. It didn't take long for him to bump snouts with Dragza, the Spiral who had been causing the chaos. Now that he knows the truth the Fae started to crawl back out to report when Dragza explained what she had been doing and, between snorts of laughter, asked him not to reveal her to the others. Alethios decided, you know what? This actually sounds funny and seeing the prissy Skydancer the way she is caused him to vibrate in amusement.
The walls have gained a new voice.

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Rejected dragon(s):