Let slip the dogs of war

Ulfric | 37 | Berserker | Owner of Ink Inc. (Closed rp blog for Wicked's Rest) lunar phases

[jane-the-zombie]

big-bad-ulf​:

[pm] As they should. It’s just frustrating knowing they’re more likely to get themselves into more trouble than find justice. Tell them… what you need to, I guess. It would be for their protection as much as the supernatural community not to know the whole truth. If you can think of a more permanent way to dispose of it, I’ll help you. I don’t think it would burn very easily, being so wet. 

[pm] I’m telling them exactly nothing that isn’t in my reports. Them knowing anything more could implicate you, your friend, and myself and I don’t want that for any of us.  I think - ugh. I think we should talk about this more. In person. 

[big-bad-ulf]

[pm] Ugh? ...No, I suppose that's fair. Where do you want me to meet you? If your hesistation is out of concern for your safety, I promise you have nothing to fear from me outside of the full moon.

[big-bad-ulf]

phoenixleah​:

Good. That means you’ll be able to last long here.  

Are you hinting at something… I sure do!  I’ve had 5 of them! I honestly can’t think of another way the universe might work that sounds logical enough for me.  What kind of animal do you think you were?  Oh!  I’ve definitely heard of it.  One of my good friend’s sisters works there… Luce Vural?  You should say hi to her for me.  

Thank you?.

Growing up I was taught that the spirits of our ancestors are still with us, guiding us, though we don’t necessarily carry them within us, but I can appreciate the sentiment. Well, a wolf, but I shouldn’t say that so I don’t know, some kind of carnivore that dwells in the forest. Right now I think I identify most with a bear, there’s nothing more I would enjoy right now than having the chance to go to sleep and not have to deal with anything for a long time. 

[big-bad-ulf]

letsbenditlikebennett​: 

[pm] You right, you right. I know this isn’t the takeaway from this conversation, bt I really want calamari now. :/ Gosh, you and Winston are no fun. Winston also advises against eating the squid monsters and cursed eyeballs. As a werewolf I’m supposed to be able to eat or yeet our problems. 

Oh, Layla would totally be down for that. She told me about that one. I don’t really like vampire and werewolf shows very much? Like have you seen Twilight? Do they know werewolves wear things besides jorts? Also the imprinting thing was fucking creepy. Pickled herring. That sounds pretty fucking delicious. I’ve never heard of doing that. Is it something you had back in Norway a lot? Mission is ago and I’ll see how much I can find. You know what I say about treats? TREAT YOSELF

[insert one of the treat yoself gifs]  

[pm] Unfortunately, I think my appetite for squid is ruined for the time being. You didn’t see all the blood, how blue it was-- In this case I think throwing them back into the sea is the more viable option.

It’s a very beautiful time of day, but you seem to be referring to a film so, no, I haven’t seen it. Yes, it’s something we always did to make sure there was food available even when the hunting was scarce or the farm took a poor turn. Not having any around feels a bit off to me. It’s an acquired taste, but I find it comforting in a way. 

[big-bad-ulf]

packsbeforesnacks​:

[pm] Thank you. Seriously. I can’t thank you enough.

Um, I’m a little… worried. That somethin’ might go wrong. Mind bein’ the muscle? Given our… agreement. There’ll be… humans there. Spellcasters. I’m askin’ my hunter friend, too. He won’t hurt you, promise. But just wanna make sure that, if anything goes wrong, especially when and if I wake up, that there’s… a contingency plan.

Sunday work for you?

[pm] You can, you just did.

I can lend my strength, though if there are going to be so many humans there you will have to make do with what I have access to in this form. Thankfully that’s been restored to a substantial amount. What is your arrangement with this hunter? I will honor it, just as I will honor our agreement, but you should know I don’t think it’s wise. There is no such thing as a hunter ‘friend’. 

Yes, I will be there. It wasn’t about it being inconvenient, I just wasn’t sure if I could help the way I was before. 

[big-bad-ulf]

jane-the-zombie​:

[pm] Feds don’t really like it when one of their own goes missing Ulfric. They know that he went missing headfirst down into the Devil’s Gullet and anything I’ve written in my reports when investigating his whereabouts. It included the creepy messages sent to me in that strange language, but nothing particulalry supernatural related.

As you can imagine, I did not include “Was killed by a friend are we friends? a friend of mine after he turned into some weird squid thing” in the reports, nor am I too keen to tell her anything else. I can make the trail lead cold, but I’m very concerned about the body turning up. 

[pm] As they should. It’s just frustrating knowing they’re more likely to get themselves into more trouble than find justice. Tell them... what you need to, I guess. It would be for their protection as much as the supernatural community not to know the whole truth. If you can think of a more permanent way to dispose of it, I’ll help you. I don’t think it would burn very easily, being so wet. 

[big-bad-ulf]

mor-beck-more-problems​:

[pm] Ew What kind of critter hunts just for fingers? No, the tree vampires don’t do…that. I just can’t remember what their name is, but the first part definitely sounds like ass. But uh, fair warning, they live in trees and like to snatch the unsuspecting up from the ground and, presumably, devour them in the branches. Seriously killer grip too. 

Hmm. I know of a few old fashioned herb remedies, but I don’t know how dosage would work with a wolf. I have access to some really good supernatural resources, though. I can take a look next time I’m there. 

[pm] I don’t know, I haven’t encountered them outside of White Crest. Thanks for the warning about the vampires, have you had a run in with one before?

I’d appreciate if if you could, Morgan. I hope you and Deirdre are keeping well?

[big-bad-ulf]

zahneundklauen​:

It did. I had a wonderful time there, thank you. I highly recommend it, if you do. I know life can get busy, but stopping to appreciate the world is always a good idea. I suppose I was lucky in that I’ve been traveling most of my life.

I spent a few years traveling before I settled here, though not under ideal circumstances for sightseeing. I just have more responsibilities now that keep me in town. Not that I’m complaining, I prefer it that way, but it leaves less time to do things just for myself. 

[big-bad-ulf]

jane-the-zombie​:

[pm] We have a problem. They sent another FBI agent to look into things. 

I would feel better to be there to oversee things, but now I’m not necessarily sure if moving the body is the right move, unless there’s a chance it could be found by others.

[pm] Faen, is it impossible for humans to stop meddling with things for one moment? I suppose we shouldn’t be surprised, I just thought it might take them a while longer. How much do they know? I don’t think they’d be able to connect this to me very easily, I never met or even spoke to Agent Sterling before the incident on the docks. 

[big-bad-ulf]

[big-bad-ulf]

mor-beck-more-problems​:

[pm] Oh. It wasn’t those uh…ass blossom vampires was it? They’re really scary. But I’m glad you’re doing okay. At least comparatively speaking. Even if that is a little distressing. If you need anything, even just for the pain, I’m sure we could figure something out. 

[pm] No, they weren’t any kind of vampires. They hungered for fingers, not blood, and I don’t think there are any types of vampires that eat with their ass. At least I very much hope there aren’t. Orobas would know. Maybe, if you have any suggestions. I’ve been a little wary of trying pharmaceuticals designed for humans.

[big-bad-ulf]

zahneundklauen​:

Ah, Norway. I visited there once, though I did not stay too long. I did not make it up to Lofoten, though. I mostly stayed around Drammen. It was a beautiful city and I rid it of its hunter problem. 

Poland’s forests were my home for a long time, so my opinion may be biased, but they are truly spectacular. If you do ever get the chance to see them, I highly recommend. 

Well, it’s been a long time since I’ve met any who’s visited the country at all. I hope treated you well. I will keep it in mind now. The list of places I need to visit in Europe has gotten quite long, but I will try and get around to all of them, if there ever proves to be a good time as unlikely as that is. 

[big-bad-ulf]

zahneundklauen​: 

No, it does not seem to be a big thing here. Germany Poland. We lived in a small farm town outside of Zakopane and owned quite a bit of land. All of the family played a part in running the farms, so community was a large thing for us. What about you?

Norway. Up north in the Lofoten islands. My family focussed more on fishing, subsistence hunting and carpentry but it does sound similar. I’ve never been Poland but some of my relatives told stories of friends they visited there, the wilderness always sounded spectacular. 

[big-bad-ulf]

mor-beck-more-problems​:

[pm] Branches fell on you? On their own? And you lost one of your fingers?? Is there a story that goes with that or–?

Okay, yeah, no, you’re right. I definitely don’t know anyone who can regrow fingers who’s not a zombie and you…definitely don’t want or need that. I’m not even sure if that’s possible.

[pm] No, they were thrown, by a swarm of tree dwelling creatures. At least that’s what I surmised after the fact. I recognised some of what was left of them, we’ve had run ins before. I think they finally decided to make their dissatisfaction with my presence on their land known. Which I suppose I can’t really fault them for, it’s only natural that animals should stake their territory. Just as it’s natural that the wolf pack, as predators more fit to survive, came out on top. 

Anyway, it was only part of a finger, and not on the hand that I favor for my art. So it’s what Ari and Layla would call ‘no big deal’. 

[big-bad-ulf]

zahneundklauen​: 

I did as well. We lived with many of our extended family, too, which just made family ceremonies get togethers that much more hectic.

That was the same for me. Where did you grow up, if you don’t mind me asking? That kind of communal living seems to be fairly rare around here. 

[big-bad-ulf]

mor-beck-more-problems​:

[pm] Oh, stars. Was it bad? Do you guys need anything? And uh, no run ins with any hunters or rogue casters or anything, right? I’m glad the girls are in one piece. Are you, though?

[pm] It was... chaotic. If you’re ever in the woods and branches start dropping on you, just do yourself a favor and run. It could’ve have been worse though, we didn’t run into any people who might’ve harmed us or vice versa. I don’t need anything, unless you know a spellcaster who can help a finger grow back. Actually, even if you do, don’t tell me. That’s not the kind of magic anybody should be messing with, especially not for something that won’t be missed much. 

[big-bad-ulf]

zahneundklauen​:

It is not something I ever understood, either. While the self is important to care for and grow, selfishness is never a good thing. 

It’s not. I grew up in a large family though, so perhaps I’m just used to being a part of something that’s bigger than myself. 

[big-bad-ulf]

phoenixleah​:

Ah yes, of course.  Surprisingly, everything strange that’s happened lately are things that I’m pretty averted to, anyway.  I’m really not much of a water person. Get used to it, though.  White Crest always has something interesting going on.  It’s part of our charm. 

Ooh, that makes way more sense, lol! Hey, maybe you could have been a park ranger in another life!  What kind of shop do you have?

I’m used to it. I’d just prefer if it stopped throwing those interesting things directly at me or the people I care about. 

I think in my case it’s more likely I was some kind of wild animal. Do you believe in past lives? A tattoo parlor, it’s called Ink Inc. You may be familiar with it if you’ve ever braved The Bend.