Redtail Rise to history

She watched as each took in the words left behind by their Wealda, though only those who had been present at the last one might know how significant it was. The question worked for this year's youth, as it had the year before. Each Bearn considered their role in the pack and in declaring themselves, they became Toweard.

Unlike the previous year, these children did not deviate from the tasks listed and she noted with satisfaction that all who voiced their trades, chose one of two options: to fight or to hunt. It made her heart swell with pride to know that the roles prioritized by Avicus still seemed important to the next generation. It made her feel even more pleased to know that one child from each litter had chosen each trade. 

"Mulherin an' Thunrise," She said, looking from one to the next. "You will train togethuh. You may come to Anthuhlin an' mythelf for ekthtra lethonth." She said, giving a glance to her mate, with a sway of her tail. 

To the hunters, she moved next. "Redthky an' Thunthet, you should begin hunting togethuh," She said. "An' look to Augur, New Thnow an' Mathque for more training." Of course, most were cross-disciplinary, but she knew that each member of the pack could just as easily teach hunting lessons. The children would have many paths to choose from, and many mentors. 

"You become Toweard, now. An if you choothe to follow thethe paths, you will become Bjern, Ulfr. She said. She remembered the words Avicus had closed with, and breathed them herself, still wishing the Wealda could have been the one to give the talk to her own children. 

[b]"Fight. Train. Learn."[/b]