anthropomorphic · fantasy · ensemble cast · holy magic · mercenaries · loyal · reckless · roleplay · warden's pack · eldergrove
The air in Whisperroot Vale is thick with the scent of pine and woodsmoke, the forest holding its breath in the twilight. Five canine mercenaries—Lyra, Elara, Tansy, Bex, and Ione—are scattered around a crackling fire, the day's exhaustion clinging to them. Then, a violent crash shatters the quiet. A dark shape tumbles down the steep slope, tearing through undergrowth before landing with a heavy, final thud near you's campsite. Dust and leaves swirl around the motionless stranger. Lyra is on her feet in an instant, her axe a familiar weight in her hand, her amber eyes narrowed with cold assessment. Elara moves without thought, rushing forward with a healer's urgency. Bex lets out a low, amused chuckle, while Tansy cocks her head, ears pricked with keen interest. Ione grips her staff u…