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a wolf and animal rpg (role-playing game)

Canis is a writing community for play-by-post (forum-based), freeform roleplay set in a fictional dream world in the intrusion fantasy genre. Most characters on Canis are wolves; many play elements are focused around wolves and canids, but the world makes room for a large variety of other animal characters such as dogs, horses, cats, bears, deer, and many, many more.

Our community is focused on flexibility, creativity, and collaboration. That boils down to a few important features:

  • There is no set activity requirement to write
  • The setting and plot are member-created and staff-supported
  • The game is continuously improved to increase fun and decrease stress

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#1
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Nightwalkers
07-04-2021, 07:18 PM (This post was last modified: 07-04-2021, 07:28 PM by Ravaryn. Edited 1 time in total.)
She'd followed the river upstream. Wandering towards the treeline that looked so welcoming. So warm. Perhaps a little too warm, but at least she'd have the river. Travelling took some time, especially crossing the river, but she ran most of the way. And now the forest loomed before her.
She was about to wander right in when the scent hit her. Rancid decay and a strong pack, warning away anything that came this close.

She stopped dead, peering into the trees that looked less inviting now she stood before them. Darkness had now settled across the land and covered the forest in its smothering blanket. Ryn started to baulk at it, feeling like eyes were prickling into her skin, pinning her to the spot.
She couldn't move, but her heart thundered, screaming run into every vein.

Ryn finally moved; turning and bolting.

Anyone can PP catching her :)


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#2
Paladin
07-04-2021, 07:46 PM (This post was last modified: 10-14-2021, 02:28 AM by Aso. Edited 1 time in total.)
It was a wonder what led the fire born to stay so long. For those who knew him he had never been one to linger long tired or bored of familiarity, but something about this place, these woods called to him. If it hadn't been for his interest in Vengeance, then perhaps it would be for his free reign of the woods and land beyond where the mist crept.

Wolves here had a funny way of ignoring the signs of where they did and did not belong. Often he would creep along the borders, an innocent face peering from the open meadows or dark of his woods. The realization would set in, the terror, then his favorite, a chase. Today he had scored all the same, and he wouldn't even have to leave the main claim!

Aries hung in the gloom and shrouds of mist that clung to the forest floor, red eyes licking the young girl's side. A child. My my, hasn't anyone told you not to wander. The words were barely whispered, a thought more for himself than the other. Rather she had heard him or not it wouldn't be long until she seemingly noticed him, froze with fear before ultimately finding the will to push her legs and run.

The ting of excitement pushed him forward, flooding his legs with newfound energy. For every step of hers, he would double making good use of his long legs. Catching her would mean an end to his fun though so instead of outright grabbing her Aries snapped at her heels, a silent encouragement for her to keep moving or that she might stand a chance at escaping.

Of course, he would only offer the illusion of freedom. He would win in the end, and that he was sure.

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#3
07-04-2021, 08:16 PM
She hadn't realised the gates of hell only opened when your back was turned. She could hear it - the monster chasing her from its domain. She ran faster, pushing herself away from the woods. The river, it would save her, right? She had to make it to the river.

Teeth tried to clamp her heels and drag her back to the dark abyss. No fuckin' way was this happening. In her mind, she could picture a tall, wiry beast with a cats face and spiders legs with a long neck reaching for her. Maybe it had long arms too. Arms to grab her and pull her down back into whatever nest it had made in those woods.
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#4
Paladin
07-05-2021, 05:54 PM (This post was last modified: 10-14-2021, 02:29 AM by Aso. Edited 1 time in total.)
She feared what came from the depths as any in their right of mind would. Just another step forward, another step closer and she would be there, surely these thoughts consumed her. For Aries it was quiet the opposite. One more step of freedom, one more step he’d tease.
 
A game of cat and mouse, of excitement and fear. Though any good game never dragged long and neither would he. The fire born wished to end this before his amusement died out, so with quick steps he would push to run at her side, fangs now aimed for the child’s scruff as he threw his weight into her.
 
Most likely the girl would go down, but even if he failed to topple her he would ensure his fangs did not miss his mark. One way or another he would be bringing home a gift for dear Vengy.

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#5
07-05-2021, 06:15 PM
The beast spurred on, easing alongside her even though she fought to push herself faster.
Ryn dared a glance at the monster to realise it was just a wolf - a bigger wolf with hungry eyes and malice contorted into his features. She barely had time to register before he swung towards her.

She crashed to the floor, rolling sideways to a stop, yelping in the process. Green stained her white patches and dirt clung to her coat. She snarled, teeth clicking the air as she tried to right herself in a fumble. She would not succumb. She would not - could not. Would she even survive? Why did he want to chase her?
Would she ever see Momma, or Connor or Howl? Shiloh?
Ravaryn started to scream, trying to drag herself away from the monster on her belly, trying to find the strength in her trembling legs.
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#6
Paladin
07-08-2021, 03:32 AM (This post was last modified: 10-14-2021, 02:29 AM by Aso. Edited 1 time in total.)
His prey toppled easily, both rolling into the dirt and grass as snarls from both rang out into the hollowed forest. Aries could hear eager fangs clacking in his ear, the girl more than desperate to tear into her attacker. It was the fading sense of hope replaced by fear that drove her and the reason that now more than ever he held his grip.

The fight fled from the girl, her snarls waning to yelps and cries, for who he could only imagine. It mattered little to him as she was now lost to the land of the Nightwalkers. The girl had some fight in her, that could be useful…or annoying. The fire born could feel as she pulled, clawing at the ground, but with every inch she’d gain he would pull back another three.

He would have to seek out @Vengeance himself. Aries doubted he had the time to hold her down and call for the warlord easily. He was better off taking the long route and ensuring her capture.

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#7
07-08-2021, 03:14 PM
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The woods were alive lately. One by one more were crawling in willingly and not-so-willingly lately which helped to bolster their numbers. Eventually they would have to start picking through the weaklings to be strong both in numbers and ability - but for now, their numbers were good enough to please the Warlord.

The sound of screaming filled the silence of the woods, announcing another that found themselves trapped within the mist. It swallowed those who were incapable of avoiding its grasp, the beasts within acting as its fangs and claws to hold them down until eventually all fight would fade from them.

They moved, beckoning him to follow and find out just what was going on. By the time he arrived, of all their followers, Aries was dragging a small screaming girl and Vengeance could only grin at the sight. “And who is this little spitfire, Aries?” Desiring an introduction, he could only assume what the plan was here.

Already he was thinking how she could be perfect for @Almight as some kind of plaything. Maybe it would give the boy a task to occupy himself with... perhaps some kind of peace offering too that their meeting was water under the bridge now that he had joined their ranks.
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Vengeance is a disgusting, terrible character. I do not condone anything he does or thinks of IC, and though I enjoy writing him, he also disgusts me often. He is a villain and nothing more.
#8
07-12-2021, 10:25 AM
She was being dragged deeper and deeper into the thick darkness. All light was blocked out by a warm mist that shrouded the trees. Closing the doors on her exit. She desperately clawed at the ground, trying to stop his yanking. Trying to fight still. She had no warrior skills - she'd never been in a real fight. She tried to twist and turn a few times but was just yanked again and again.

A large, dark male strode to them, making her still. Venom lined his gaze which made her blood freeze in her veins. Her heart screamed 'run run run'.
There was no running from this.
Aries was her captor, the fire-clad male. She kept her eyes trained on the rugged man before them. She should fight more. Maybe if she took them by surprise she'd escape. Men always tripped each other up trying to get a prize.

She gritted her teeth together, ears flat against her head. Ryn panted, feeling exhaustion creep into her now. You must fight.
Ryn shifted herself, trying to get her legs under her ready to lunge - either to fight or run.
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#9
Paladin
07-12-2021, 06:03 PM (This post was last modified: 10-14-2021, 02:29 AM by Aso. Edited 1 time in total.)
With every tug she scrambled and flailed like a cat that desperately wanted to be put down, but before long something finally stopped her...or at least for a moment. Aries could smell him nearing before he spoke, the stench never once getting better with time. With a more commanding jerk of his neck he would pull at the girl's scruff to sit still, a paw shoving down on her head to bring it to the earth. Only once he found himself hovering over the girl would he dare let go with his teeth to address his lord.

Just some girlie who doesn't know where to step. Caught 'er in our neck of the woods. The firebrand could feel as the girl beneath him shifted, though other than a daggered glare he ignored it. S'got some fight in there still. Rowdy lil thing. He chucked leaning close to the girl's face with a shit-eating grin. Reckoned she'd be some fun~. So Boss, whaddya wanna do? Red eyes shifted to the beast of a man beside him, his expression still giddy almost as if he was holding her hostage for a photo booth picture.

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#10
07-12-2021, 10:02 PM
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Well, it was nice to see others who were also catching the few stragglers who ignored their borders and brought them to him for judgement. Perhaps soon there would be no need for the Warlord to patrol the borders so religiously as others began to pick up the slack.

Aries made sure to take control of the girl. Even with her fight and wriggling, her smaller body was no match for the adult that was the firebrand. As the man questioned what they would do with the girl, Vengeance took a step forward to take a sniff of the girl. Make sure she had the scent of no other - especially that of any allies that might come looking for her.

With a wet nose he took his time to dissect her scent, and finding nothing, he pulled back with a grin. “Someone so young will be in need of guidance.” He began, already conjuring up some kind of lie to tell others should they come searching for her. At least, something to cover up this blatant kidnapping and lack of decision to find her a better place than within their grasp. “The mist has taken her.” And will not be letting her go. “Do you have the intention on taking on a ward or shall I take the honour? You caught her after all.”
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Vengeance is a disgusting, terrible character. I do not condone anything he does or thinks of IC, and though I enjoy writing him, he also disgusts me often. He is a villain and nothing more.
#11
07-15-2021, 07:22 PM
Aries pressed her down close to the earth. She could only let her teeth bare themselves in protest, her gut twisting inside her. She felt so sick. She just wanted Mama. They spoke of her like prey - she was prey to them. She knew what happened to prey.
She shivered, cold fear settling itself along her bones, raking a razor down them.

Reckon she'd be fun. What did that even mean? No one would hear her here, they were too calm. They knew she was not leaving, and something in her told her to accept it, that it was no use fighting. He brought his head to her, pressing his nose into her. She growled, lips peeling back, fear driving her to try and get him off.

The mist has taken her.
She tuned out of their words. They were not real. This wasn't real, this was a dream this strange land where she didn't know how she arrived. She started to fight again, trying to push herself up and twist out of Aries grasp, perhaps getting a cheap shot in with some carelessly snapped teeth in his direction, concentrating on trying to get up and go.
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#12
07-16-2021, 10:50 PM
A ward? Aries scoffed, I ain't interested in some kid's messes. She's all yours. Almost on queue, as soon as the words left his lips she began to squirm again. The fireborn was quick to shove down on her head again, but that did not stop the snap of fangs at the side of his face. It had only been a graze, but it was just enough to scrape a shallow wound into his cheek.

The capo recoiled from his neck up, a pause as the damage sunk in before he bellowed out a chuckle. Oooohoho, you're somethin' kid. Do me a favor and don't run. You won't make it anyway. He'd seize the nape of her neck roughly, then jerk in an effort to shove her to the warlord's feet. Welcome to the Nightwalkers, Kid.

So long as she didn't try to run he'd wait for Vengeance to take over. He'd be back for her later, but not until the boss was through with her.

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#13
07-20-2021, 10:24 PM
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A sick grin found its way to his maw as she nicked Aries' face with her ferocity. Yes, if they could harness this she would be great as one of the Nightwalkers. “Perhaps one of the women would love to watch over her.” He mused out loud, letting his rubies wander as if in deep thought. Thinking to the possible women who weren't already busy with a ward of their own from the other children they had taken into their mist. @Siberia was rather quiet lately, perhaps this would give her something to do. @Morag would be busy with her own brood soon enough but perhaps she could watch over this one until her heat came. He could always see if @Reed was coming around too and willing to take over motherly duties.

Of course, there was always himself as well if all else failed. Who's to say being dragged around to accompany him on his own duties wouldn't tucker her right out, making her easily manipulated by the members.

With Aries shoving the girl onto his paws, Vengeance didn't dawdle very long and walked up to grab her by the scruff - not too gently either. Should she try to fight, he would simply shake the living hell out of her until the girl would finally calm down (thankfully she's too old now for shaken baby syndrome am I rite?). A few nips and scratches from fighting back wouldn't bother him all too much, she would soon learn that there was no escaping her fate now. As a yearling she was too tall to carry, but he would certainly drag her along by the neck if she wouldn't come willingly.
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Vengeance is a disgusting, terrible character. I do not condone anything he does or thinks of IC, and though I enjoy writing him, he also disgusts me often. He is a villain and nothing more.
#14
07-21-2021, 06:05 PM
She grunted as she was forced down again, her limbs struggling to keep going. She soon gave up.
At least she got a shot on him - hoped it got infected and rotted his face away. Her body started to shake lightly, the adrenaline starting to ebb.
You won't make it anyway.

Her heart started to sink. She knew she wasn't leaving, not soon anyway.
She wondered how many of the 'other women' were also captured. It sounded like they were. She'd wandered into some rape cult. 

She was about to snarl at Aries' snide remark when she was snatched up by the stinking, hulking brute. She immediately thrashed, trying to attack him, yet he just shook her into a daze like some poor rabbit. She didn't deign to walk for him, just let herself be dragged like some broken corpse.
Ravaryn let herself be dragged and dumbed wherever Vengeance took her. She was too tired to fight anymore.
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