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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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Shiroshika
Adventurer
08-30-2022, 06:01 PM
Gone.

Again he had been spirited away from his family. How long had it been now? He couldn't keep up anymore. The wayward prince wandered the Tundra, following the familiar landmarks he remembered from his first time here.

The life of a loner didn't suit him well. Ragged, thinner than usual, he tired but the spires in the distance of Tsukiishi gave him hope. What did the boy expect when the walked in through the pearly gates this time? A warm welcome like the last, some food, a good night's rest with his sister at his side... instead he was welcomed with silence.

They were gone. Their markers along the borders faded long ago, leaving nothing but the scent of scavengers and various loners, like him, wandering their lands. “Mom?” A desperate attempt to find his family. “Hotaru?” Nothing but the bitter cold and deafening sound of snow hitting the ground.

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Note: Haruki expects members of SS to use proper titles and honorifics when addressing himself and his family. If one fails to do so, they will hear it from him!

Haruki-no kimi or Prince Haruki-ouji are both acceptable to him
#2
08-31-2022, 10:11 PM
The man had quickly come back up north, not wanting to deal with everything that happened down south. He went down in hopes of just exploring and instead ended up attacking a wolf to protect a cub and adopted said cub. Right now, he had put the cub in a den he had found, moving out to hunt for the both of them. He certainly was not a mother, but here he was, trying to provide for a child he didn't know. 

A call pulled his attention out of his mind, looking around for a moment. Great, was this another lost child? This was getting a bit ridiculous. As he moved closer though, he froze for a moment. Was this @Reiko's kid? For a moment he thought about approaching but, remembering that he was a tiger and the wolf's family history with tigers, he figured that wouldn't be the best option. So instead, he laid himself down in an attempt to look less scary before calling out to him. 

"Hey, you would not happen be Haruki, no?" His Russian accent was thick as he spoke, flicking his ears slightly as he listened. He had just had Reiko ask him to look out for her son and... could this be him standing in front of him right now? If so, perhaps he could find a way to bring the boy home.

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#3
Paladin
08-31-2022, 10:23 PM
The silence was broken by the crunching of snow under heavy feet. The prince spun on his heels to meet the one approaching, certain by the sound of it it wasn't his sister or mother but someone else... someone bigger. What he was met with was a beast larger than he had ever seen. Taking a few steps back cautiously all the while keeping his head up and tail flagged proudly.

“Who's asking?” A crack in his voice despite the sneer and sharp tone, he was afraid. He knew Shiroshika had a problem with a local tiger, and though this one laid down in an action that should be considered non-threatening, he was still on edge.

Was he the reason why Shiroshika had abandoned their home?

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Note: Haruki expects members of SS to use proper titles and honorifics when addressing himself and his family. If one fails to do so, they will hear it from him!

Haruki-no kimi or Prince Haruki-ouji are both acceptable to him
#4
08-31-2022, 10:37 PM
Rajani had expected the boy to be scared of him and, sure enough, the tremble in his voice confirmed his suspicion. The tiger had to stop himself from groaning, knowing from experience that only made the situation worse. Instead, he would speak up, watching the man closely. "The name Rajani. I friends with Reiko. She ask me bring you home if found." He would think for a moment, trying to figure out what he could saw to have the boy believe him. 

"I know about tiger troubles and I offer help. Your mother had scars on face from other tiger." There was a ping of hatred and jealousy as he spoke of it, silently hating Kuhn for hurting her. But, he quickly pulled his mask back on over that, not wanting the boy to question why he cared so much about the she-wolf. 

"I bring you home to her, she worried." He would stay where he laid, silently hoping the boy would trust him enough to at least let him escort him home. Reiko had asked him to make sure he was safe, and the large tiger was determined to do so, even if he had to pick the boy up by his scruff and carry him there like a cub. Even from his laying down position, the brute was confident that, should he have to, he could catch the wolf.

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#5
08-31-2022, 10:54 PM
The tiger not only knew his name, but the name of his mother as well. Despite it all, he wouldn't relax just yet. What the hell would a tiger be doing around Shiroshika after all they had gone through with their kind prior?

Of course he would know about the tiger troubles if he was the troublesome beast that caused all of it, so that didn't do much for the boy. What forced a reaction was the mention of a scar on his mother's face. “What?!”

I bring you home to her, she worried. Tell me where she is. I'll find her.” As if he'd travel with a tiger. “If you're the one culpable you'll regret it.” He didn't growl. It was a threat but one that would only come to fruition should it bare footing... should this tiger be a liar after all.

He'd come back and make sure this one was skinned as a bed for his family to lay on.

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Note: Haruki expects members of SS to use proper titles and honorifics when addressing himself and his family. If one fails to do so, they will hear it from him!

Haruki-no kimi or Prince Haruki-ouji are both acceptable to him
#6
08-31-2022, 11:10 PM
Rajani paused for a moment, perhaps the mention of the scar was too much? Oh well, either way he was going to make sure this boy got home safely whether he liked it or not. With a sigh, he man would roll his eyes, at the boy's words, though as the wolf talked of Rajani hurting Reiko, he would quickly tense up, letting out a snarl as he spoke. "Do not ever accuse me hurting her. I will personally skin alive any who harm her or cause her pain. Regardless of who or what." He would move to stand up, shaking his fur out. His feelings for Reiko aside, he needed to make sure the boy got home safely. 

"They call place in mountains named Skelmir's Pass home. Now come, you not leave sight." He would stand there, waiting for the boy to either start making his way south or try to run away. "I promised Reiko you get home safe, I not risking you getting lost or attack on way." He would shrug slightly as he pointed with his head towards the direction of the pack. "Either you walk, or I carry, your choice."

Perhaps he was being a bit harsh on the boy, but in his defense, he was doing what he was asked to do. Just, perhaps not in the way that she had meant. Would they boy be scarred for life if Rajani tackled him and carried him my the scuff all the way home? Probably. Would he at least be alive and back with his mother. Certainly. Was the risk worth the reward in Rajani's mind? Of course it was.

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#7
09-01-2022, 10:21 PM
It seemed that the prince had also hit a nerve with his accusation. The cat snarled and he growled in return. Stupidly standing his ground against such a large beast who could easily shred the prince if he so chose to and yet, Haruki refused to back down. “I’ll be the judge of that.” His trust in the tiger was obviously thin with his choice of words and edge of which he chose to speak with to someone who seemingly wanted to help…

Disgusted his lip curled. “Don’t touch me.” Punctuate with a snort, he voicelessly chose his option to walk instead. The last time he was carried was when he was a child, with his mother and no one else would be allowed to do such a thing to him.

With a swift turn of his shoulder, he’d let the tiger walk behind him and guide them in the right direction.

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Note: Haruki expects members of SS to use proper titles and honorifics when addressing himself and his family. If one fails to do so, they will hear it from him!

Haruki-no kimi or Prince Haruki-ouji are both acceptable to him
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