Dragoncrest Cliffs The Wild Mountain Thyme

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Song Inspo!

Njord and @Meerkat awoke before dawn to hunt together near the edge of the Tangle. The broken antler herd, busy with filling their bellies, succumbed to the deuling hunters shrouded by the morning fog. They managed to bag a handsome young buck for the day’s bittersweet celebrations: the send off of their only daughter, @Mercy.

The day had begun with anticipation and excitment. A thrilling hunt – a dance in partnership with prey – reminded Njord of the strong bond between him and his wife. He admired the sharp look in her eye as they hunted together; she was like a fierce lioness in wait. Yet reality started to set in when the dust had settled and the deer fell. Their trio would soon become a duo. Would @Stingray or @Swordfish soon feel the call to disperse as well?

Pride, happiness, fear, worry, and excitment all found places in the Sveijarn-Corten’s hearts as they prepared to summon the pack together. Njord, only having been returned for a short time, felt his mind fret anew. Yet he found the courage to call Sapphique and stood besides his mate stoicly.

Mercy arrived looking like the blazing leaves of peak autumn. The timber dappling of her pelt blended into the bold Sveijarn red of her back. Wild frocks of hair seemed electrified by her confident personality and Njord could tell there was not a single drop of apprehension in the young woman’s heart. It made him smile warmly and helped ease his fatherly concern. Mercy would be alright.

Mercy, Meerkat, and Njord shared a few words in private before the others arrived. “Mo nighean,” he said softly, “my heart is burstin’ with joy as ye turn the page on tha next chapter of yer life. Be smart an’ be safe… mind yer mother’s teachings. Ken you will always have a home ta return to. We love you verra much.”

Then, as the rest trickled in Njord found it in himself to stand rooted before the others. “Today we send off our Mercy with good tidings and a fine meal. She heads off on a new journey into tha wild with all the courage in the world! Let us eat together an’ celebrate her,” he proclaimed as the rolling brogue of his tongue embellished his pride.  He turned to Meerkat as he glowed, thankful they were together again for this moment.