Great Bear Wilderness [wp] uuman kilausirakti • heart drummer

Group dance for the boys! Observers & other guests welcomed. One post reply. I was thinking this could be a fun way to spin off more meeting threads :) Maybe you see someone you like in the crowd! ~__^

@Vairë @Rodyn (@Raindrop & @Masa for visibility) @Iruna @Rokkur @Luhtar @Yngvi @Ylva @Pangur @Kalyska @Kinusi @Raen @Y'var'la @Hōkūlani @Stærk @Reilly @Cicero Dvořák @Velia

The ceremony of @Callyope’s union to @Solharr among the deep snow was more beautiful, more serene, than any wolf could hope to envision. Acts and words of devotion were accompanied by generous prayers, totems, symbols, and gifts as many pairs of eyes witnessed the bond become forged with @Kukutux’s as the officiant.

However, there was an undertone of bittersweetness perceived by those sat in the Moonglow’s pews. They were sending away a great beauty, the precious blood of Moonwoman and Sunman… of which there was little left.

When their vows concluded, Ipiktok merrily whooped and hooted! Then, the guests began to mingle towards the extravagant feast.

With their bellies full, the crowd became more animated. More jubilant.

Ipiktok began to gather the men together from different tribes. “I will show you the drumming dance of Sunshine men,” he excitedly explained to them in a huddle. He hit his chest with a broad paw. “It will show your strength! Perhaps you may catch another’s eye…” He glanced to where a group of women gossiped and grinned. “We dance together. Like warriors!”

Ipiktok began to rhythmically stamp his feet and chant. At first, he jumped high like a leaping deer. Then controlled rabbit hops followed. The cadence was like a strong heartbeat. Ipiktok hit the snow-packed ground with the strength of a bison and kicked up a spray of white up with each step. First, he turned in place… and then roved in a great circle.

Ipiktok jutted out his chin in a way that said, follow my lead! Every now and then, his gaze searched the crowd to see who watched...