Redtail Rise gunmetal

others are welcome to join as they wish!  No posting order, next round in a few more days (depending on when I can get it posted also XD)

Pack rank information has been updated to reflect these changes

They gathered and it was gratifying for Wealda to see them intermingle.  Sylvan was given a look of acknowledgement, Mountain Boulder and New Snow both nips of subdued affection.  The latter moved slowly but appeared to be healthy.  Redd was glad that she had been able to come and join the pack.

Mulherin held back, but after Roamer greeted her, she went to join their brother where he was seated.  Redd noted this with approval before putting her mind to delivering the words she needed to speak.  She had put them together in the day before and tested them, knowing that addressing the pack would require statements she was not used to explaining in depth.  Even now she knew there might be questions.

The pack needs unity.  Leadership is mentorship, building pack strength.  Building pack bonds.  Redd began, iterating her own reason for seeking this and also what would merit a leader in her eyes.  Her gaze passed over each, seeking understanding.  If they wished to step forward and claim, this is what she would expect.

Hælend and Caru will lead.  Berserker still leads if needed.  Trēow will mentor and serve, following Hælend or Caru like Ulfr follow Ulfhedinn.  A new caretaker rank.  All would always hunt, and all would always protect, but some might wish to focus elsewhere.  Perhaps this would allow more freedom.

Caru mentors our future.  Hælend advises all.  Berserker ensures our defense.  Claim one and the pack will decide.

Wealda fell silent after this, watching and waiting.  She would have final say, and if none came forward, she had her own opinions.  Her own voice would never overwhelm the voice of all, however, and a wrong promotion would drive pack and leader to resentment.  Those who wished for responsibility would be best suited.