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I recently traveled to the northern territories, into Alaska and Old Canada, where I don’t often have the opportunity to wander. Many of my old friends have passed on, leaving the younger generation to take their places. It was a good visit and I learned many things about the pups who will one day rule these lands when I’m long gone. They showed me due respect and humility. They spoke of their responsibilities and goals for the future. I see great things happening in the northern tribes and hope the southern cities can learn from them.

Tradition seemed to be a prevalent theme among the elders. They spoke of it the whole time I was there and I saw with my own eyes how they’ve instilled the need for tradition within their young. That made me think of the many human traditions and customs we’ve adapted as our own over the years. This being February, one such tradition is the holiday of Valentines. When I was a young man playing human I used to participate in the foolishness that is Valentine’s Day to impress the ladies. I have not done so in more years than I can count. The question is why?

It was never a conscious decision to stop celebrating Valentine’s. If I had a mate I would give her flowers and gifts all year long rather than on one particular day. I believe it is very human to choose a single day in the year to celebrate something so wondrous as love. Perhaps because they believe it is fleeting. We know better. Shifters are lucky enough to know there is a mate out there for each of us. Whether you want to believe it or not, it is so.

So if you have found your mate, whether or not your mate is human, just remember that love lasts all year long. Therefore, you should embrace it each and every day. Don’t be afraid to show your mate, family and friends your love for them. It isn’t love that is fleeting, but life. Take advantage of these peaceful moments while we have them.

Good evening. This is the first post for the new FNT blog. Here I will update every member of the pack on news that is important enough for all of you to know, but not so important I need to step into your minds and plant it there. This is a project I’ve been planning for a while, however, as negotiations continue with the human government my time has been stretched thin. Every now and again you may receive news from someone other than myself. Nevertheless, it will be straight from me.

First, I’d like to reiterate that hacking into the Worldwide Human Internal Network is forbidden and punishable by FNT law. My technological team has spent countless hours creating and maintaining the Shifter Worldwide Network. Therefore no one should have reason to use WHIN for any reason whatsoever. If you encounter any problems with SWN please go through the appropriate channels to report them.

Second, news has reached my ears that the Animal Menagerie has seen an increase in shifter/human violence. Whether it is originating with the humans or not I expect every member of my pack who frequents the Menagerie to take extra care with the humans in their midst. We are stronger, faster and smarter than them. Be the better animal and don’t take advantage of their weaknesses.

Third and final, the incident at Castor laboratories has been resolved. I’m aware that some residents of Circe took it upon themselves to breach the wall while the investigation was ongoing. That is forbidden by both governments. If anyone feels they have a reason to travel into Georgetown I’ll be more than happy to discuss why that is not so. I’m currently residing at the fortress in the New Colorado Territories and plan to remain here for an indefinite period of time. Feel free to come visit and we’ll discuss your need to defy me.

If there are any questions about anything posted above, let me know.