Their numbers may still have been small, but Fae was plenty determined to give her people a celebration, a night- or maybe a few- of enjoyment before winter began to drag its icy claws across their new home.

"Can you feel it?" Called the little Sun Queen, drifting lightly through the valley. "The veil is thinning, between our world and the next." As if to support her, a wind swept down through the clearing. "The time is coming, to celebrate the life we have and the lives we have lost." For a moment, amber eyes were a little too distant, thinking of Grimsthorpe, the icy caves, the captives who could not hold out, the sacrifice of the rescue party.

"We owe it to those who came before us for what we have found in this home," Shutting her eyes and breathing deep, revelling in the scent of decaying leaves whose hues at times mimicked her pelt. "We will reach out to our lost beloved and fend off the wicked spirits that too will try to cross into this world." A small smile

A creepy story perhaps, tales she herself didn't believe, and maybe no one else needed to either. "We shall dance among the spirits and become the monsters in the night." Food, drink, costumes. She could think of no better first celebration of the tricksters of Arcana, fooling even devils themselves.

"Time is short, prepare your disguises and prepare your offerings... practice your most fearsome roars upon your neighbor..." Fae smirked. "Our hallowed eve quickly approaches."

While he was still angry at the colorful queen for knocking down one of his most cherished pieces of work, he knew he could not hold a grudge for long.  He also knew he had to do something to make up for his showmanship at the border when their little friends came to visit.  Apparently, he had never learned to smile without it looking like he wanted to skin anyone alive.  That could be considered a positive by some people as well he supposed, but not Telana.  

No not sweet, proper Telana.  

To her, Dullahan was nothing but the dirt under her claws he was sure.  Regardless, he had to put up a good show, he had to remain on the good side of the Royals if he was going to survive in this dying forest.  In this regime of dragons.  

So, going almost out of his normal routine of collecting his precious bones, he had been out all night scouring the dying forest for florals.  He had already found a well-preserved Ibex Skull, all he needed now were decorations suited more towards the queen's preference.  Surely she would prefer a more floral decoration, then a bare bit of bone (which Dullahan would always prefer).  

It had taken him all night to gather up the flowers he had searched for, all the best for her.  Some purple bitterroot, a few yellow sunflowers, and a few rare columbines all woven into through the skull of the Ibex, a crown fit for a queen of her stature.  

He carried it the only way he could, atop his own head, he made his way through the forest, gathering a few looks of confusion as he passed the gaze of other Alteron citizens.  He ignored them of course as he always did, paying them no mind, even though he could hear the whispers behind his back, they served him no purpose, so why engage?  Of course, he'd keep an eye on them for later purposes.  

It did not take long to track down the dainty, proper queen.  No, she did move with purpose, but she had a distinct- smell to her that Dullahan could not quite put his nose on yet.  It would be determined later though, he was sure.  "Ain't you lookin' all prim and proper this evenin' Miss Telana." The dirty wolf called to her from a distance as not to startle her as she would turn to see-  you know something with the head of a dead ibex covered in flowers.  That ain't nothing anyone is expecting to see in the creeping hours of dusk.  "I am awares that my-mm- hobby created a bit of a concernin' show when our dignified guests came ta visit, 'n I wanted to give you an apology if'n any of that created a wedge between ah potential alliance with them pansy dainty friend o' ours."  He could see why she liked 'em so much.  "I broughtcha this,"  He said, dipping his head so the flower encrusted ibex head slipped off onto the ground. "As a bit of a- 'M sorry If I fucked things up-- offering."

But he really wasn't- he just wanted to stay on the good side of the law.  But Telana didn't need to know the truth.  Dullahan was, after all, a phenominal actor.  (Unless it came to smiling)

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The King: Roderik gathered the first few members of a new Stoneclaw, established on cliffs overlooking the sea.

The Claw: Second of command, Dahx is the leader of the warriors as well as the king's right hand. In the old days, Dahx served as second in command to Roderik's father but left the pride after his king abandoned his duties. Seeking Stoneclaw once again, Dahx aims to right his wrongs and help bring the clan back to it's former glory.

The Fang: Third of command; Tiberous leads the guarding forces. One of the founding members of new Stoneclaw.

The Loremaster: Passionate of history and lore, Ferdinand is the keeper of Stoneclaw's past. Founding member of new Stoneclaw.

Warrior: A seasoned fighter, Vidar serves his clan to the best of his abilities. Founding member of new Stoneclaw.

Artisan: She may be small, but Dogma has a lot of talent! (and spunk). Founding member of new Stoneclaw.

Healer: Kind and caring, Amabelle is there for you when you need patching up. Founding member of new Stoneclaw.

Elder: Previously a ruler of Stoneclaw, Shai became king in his tender youth after his father Kron stepped down from the throne. Most of his life he dedicated to the pride, striving to do what was best for everyone. Shai made mistakes along the way and harbors some regrets... such as the banishing of his brother Kaosu. After abandoning the crown to go in search of his missing daughter, Shai finds home in a new Stoneclaw led by one of his youngest sons.

Citizen: Daughter of Dahx, Kaija joined the pride in search of others like her.

Warrior: Born in the lands of old Stoneclaw, Fletcher claims her place among the warriors of the new land.

Artisan: Following the rumor of an old pride in a new land, Hikaru finds Stoneclaw once more and decides to lend his talents to the Artisans of the clan.

Guard: Seeking a place to belong, Nightbane decides to call Stoneclaw their home, joining the forces of the guard sworn to defend and protect the clan.

Elder: Returning to the land of her birth, Tala finds another pride has claimed it as its home. No longer having a clan of her own, she decides to join the sabres of Stoneclaw and share her skills and knowledge with them.