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  • http://saviorsferalheartgroup.webs.com Sierra

    AWWW! IKI ALMOST MADE ME FAINT HE LOOKED SO CUTE! D:

  • Adriane

    Oh my gawsh it’s eyes are so sad ;~;

  • Deranged

    Would be so cool if the comic was animated!

  • http://www.off-white.eu Swiftkill

    The eyes!!!!

  • Meghan

    For everyone who is saying that this is how real wolves act- it is not. Only fictional wolves have strict linear hierarchies like this. Dominance theory in canines is an outdated theory and has been disproven by scientific research by psychologists, biologists, and behaviorists including wolf biologist L. David Mech. I suggest you do research looking at actual modern scientific literature (especially before using dominance and aversion methods with training dogs- they’re outdated, ineffective long term, and even cruel).
    I just wanted to say that this was how wolves were believed to have acted but now it’s been realized that they don’t act in this way. It’s okay for wolves to act like this in stories, but I want it to be clear that this isn’t how it works in real life.

    • Sky

      AMEN

      • Ryou’s Sparkles

        LOL

    • Paw

      Actually they do have somewhat linear hierarchies, according to the people who observed wolves in their natural place, it’s just that this is not the way they attain their dominance. Dominance has to do with confidence and balance, not with beating the shit out of other wolves. A wolf will show submission if he agrees with the other wolf leading him, but alphas don’t force their alpha-ness down anyone’s throat. Alphas don’t need to fight, and don’t need to show their dominance – cause, you know, they’re alphas, and everybody else knows that. Wolves “forcing” their dominance over other wolves is, in fact, completely outdated. Overly dominant wolves can’t be alphas.

    • Toto

      Are you a dictionary?
      Everyone here just enjoying this comic, and no one is slightly inteerested in wolf-behavior-literature, since you are repeating some things over 5 times.
      Don’t read this comic if you don’t like it, and do me the favor for just shutting up with this dictionary-thing, kay?
      Not wanting to be rude, but it’s really kinda annoying D;

      • Toto

        Damn, sorry. Wasn’t supposed to be to you, sorry *damn*

      • FD

        Well then ignore it

    • Wolfie

      Oh,lol. You’re acting a bit dumb here…ha! no dominance! Made my day!! Wait…you’re serious? oh,

      • FD

        Lol, amg so wrong
        Actually it’s true. Wolf packs are usually made up of the mated pair (“alpha s”) and the children., sometimes with other members
        Dominance is usually only observed in zoos, with non-related wolves.

    • FD

      True’

    • Ryou’s Sparkles

      I find this conversation mildly amusing. :P

  • Marie

    That face… it’s too cute

    • Rayn0fHeaven

      I agree xD

  • Valkyrie

    haha, we all know he just wants to go back for Kaya right? ;) Did anyone else catch that?

  • Sarita

    I wonder how much pressure Raigho is under from Hati. He loves his pack deeply (from what I can tell) and this seems to really be getting to him.

    • OutlawGrrl

      Also, if Iki is Skoll, then the fate of the world depends on his survival. If Iki went back to the other pack he could be killed. He’s doing the responsible thing here.

      Something wolfaboos seem to forget is that wolves are very rough with each other. This behavior is entirely typical of a wolf pack. Jeeze wolfaboos, watch a documentary!

  • KyraWildHeart

    Raigho is like Jera.

    • Sharkie

      Only when it is completly needed. Raihgo is realistic, Jera is a bitch.

      • ShuiYue

        No pun intended I’m sure

  • SparkleWolf

    I’ve just totally noticed something! Look at the markings around Raigho’s eyes and then go to page 65 and look at the markings there. They’re different.

    • tony

      seems a bit more like he’s aged a little bit from that time.

      • Kea ‘ilio hae

        His marking change often actually. It seems that every time that he is angry or aggressive, the markings around his eyes become a full circle, but when he is calm, they do not close.

    • Ogaa

      You noticed that NOW?! xD

      • SparkleWolf

        Leave me alone! D:
        XD

  • NightRade

    Poor Iki..I think Raigho handled Iki to hard,Hes young, He dosent know what Humans are really like, ( Meaning, He didn’t really take in what Gebo said about Lighting Snakes..). He shouldn’t have bit him and threw him on the ground, He should have at least hit him, Not threaten to pull his fur out and use it as bedding!

    Though, I understand Raigho, Like he said in the begging, That hes trying to protect the white spirit from harm, Which is Iki..In the previous page, He looked like he was panicking while he was explaining how good Humans are at hunting wolves, So i guess he really wouldn’t want Iki to run off..

    Though, This tells me if Raigho has seen humans when he left his own pack long ago, He seems to know loads about them….I wonder if we will be able to get a clearer story about Raigho’s past…

    • SparkleWolf

      It does look as though Raigho took that too far, but remember. These are wolves, this is what they do. Iki’s lucky because that scolding was very mild. Some Alpha’s do actually draw blood when they scold other pack members.

    • araglas

      i think raigho is just a bit galled. don´t forget this wasn´t the first dispute this evenig. first the thing with the ravens then with the uncle from gebo and now that. i thnk i would be pissed of too.
      an then think about he wants to protekt his pack and need to show that he is the real alpha. if he hasn´t react like that, he would look weak and that could cost him his position. and that could cause that someone is runnig back into the danger

      by the way, i love this comic very much! the drawings are amazing!

  • http://motok.deviantart.com/ Motok

    CUTEST FACE EVER *-*

    LOL
    Owww! How I love this wolves dominance things! luvluvluv

    • KimeKa96

      LOL XDD

  • Ryou’s Sparkles

    Some of the comments here make me lol.
    Yes, it looks like Raigho’s going over the top but these are wolves, not people. It’s totally natural, I’m surprised how light Iki’s scolding was.
    His face is adorable! >/////<

  • http://aaazafina.deviantart.com aaazafina

    Lol I saw this page on DA and it made me want to read the whole comic…cause I thought Iki was a girl >///< LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
    But wow! LOVE THE LEADERSHIP!

  • Hilarie

    Awwww, Iki looks sooooo adorable ^_^ Too bad Raigho is being a jerk >.>

  • Beau

    Awww!! Iki looks soooooooooooooo cuteee!!!!

  • Wolfeh

    Poor dominated iki ;-;
    But still, raigho is doing what the alpha should do

  • IrondragonMetals

    can’t Iki leave anyways if he wants to alone? with or without Rango. It’s not like Rango can make him do some thing against his will

    • Maca

      Actually yes, yes he can. He’s the leader. The others obey, against their will or not.

      • Flicka0123

        this isn’t twilight wolves leaves packs all the time.

    • http://sladinforever.deviantart.com/ SladinForever

      You mean Raigho ;)

    • Ikaia

      Raigho can’t let Iki leave because Iki is the reason they are traveling in the first place.

  • Spider

    Poor Raigho, so misunderstood.
    Look, he’s trying to keep his loved ones safe. Iki’s plan, although brave and all that , would put the entire pack in danger. It’s not like he ripped the kids throat out or anything. He just threw him down, and now is giving him a good scolding. Iki isn’t considering the big picture.

    • CanisLupus

      I agree. He is just looking out for the well-fare of the whole pack! Iki included.

      • CatsRawesome

        I totally agree every one hates Raigho

    • Schmidty

      I agree, I think Raigho is just stressed out in the passed few scenes

  • http://none cpdx

    wow love the update rate keep it up !!!!!!!!!
    plus……… raigo is jerky now

  • Shichibi

    For everyone who thinks Raigho is harsh… take a look on those links :

    1. http://www.mrahmanphoto.com/blog/?p=12 (text below the picture)
    2. http://wallpaperson.net/_ph/10/68625322.jpg
    3. http://nlsmpack.no-ip.org/info/wolfing.php (yes it is a roleplaying site, but scroll down, they explain the wolf behaviour VERY WELL !!

    • Shichibi

      Since my original comment still needs moderation approval XD ??
      I will copy my own comment on it :) :


      The first link is showing EXACLTY what Raigho is doing, forcing the lower rank into submission.
      Even if it was for food in that picture, though, as explained under the picture :
      ”This is Teton, the alpha female, showing her dominance over Tahoe, the omega female. This kind of situation is not vey common, but you can see it when they are feeding. Tahoe took a bite out of a deer carcass befote Teton, and she was put in her place. Nobody got hurt really – to show dominance, the dominant wolf needs to stand over the other wolf and the beta wolf needs to surrender, or succumb to the leader.”


      So, I do hope that some people understand, what Raigho did was his right to do and he must had to.
      I do not like him, nor do I try to defend him really much, I just want to defend natural wolf behaviour.
      Plus, want to make people understand that those comic wolves got some humanish treats, but are no humans, thus will act like wolves.

      Iki is maybe an exception, because he is the White Spirit, though otherwise normal wolves would not care if another pack died or not =/.

  • http://deviantart.com viger7

    I can see why Jerra mated with raigho.
    Iki is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO cute!

    • Wolf Sting

      I know right?! XD once. I read this page, I said to myself, “wow, now I know y Jera an Raigho make a perfact couple! They r both cool, but can b jerks sometimes (even though they r still acting like regular wolves act).”

  • KimeKa96

    Can’t…wait…f-for the …next…page….I’m….dying…arrrgh! *DIES*

  • doriness

    Wow Raigho’s…er… alpha wolfy XD
    Poor Iki XDD

  • http://volcano-queen.deviantart.com/ VQ

    I love Raigho’s face here. <3 I have a thing for 'GRRRR' faces LOL

  • FellCrusader

    That face, I wanna grab it and run away. Rhaigo looks like he is ready to eat Iki’s face off. But, with a face like that, I doubt he has the nerve to do it. Great comic guys, I am dyign to see the next page!
    Fell~

  • Kaya the Wolf

    Raghio looks mean! D:< but still it is wolf behavior. :/. But i feel really bad for Iki becuz Raghio seems too be really stern this time and Iki looks really scared :'( and cute with those puppy dog eyes.

  • Shichibi

    The first link is showing EXACLTY what Raigho is doing, forcing the lower rank into submission.
    Even if it was for food in that picture, though, as explained under the picture :
    ”This is Teton, the alpha female, showing her dominance over Tahoe, the omega female. This kind of situation is not vey common, but you can see it when they are feeding. Tahoe took a bite out of a deer carcass befote Teton, and she was put in her place. Nobody got hurt really – to show dominance, the dominant wolf needs to stand over the other wolf and the beta wolf needs to surrender, or succumb to the leader.”


    So, I do hope that some people understand, what Raigho did was his right to do and he must had to.
    I do not like him, nor do I try to defend him really much, I just want to defend natural wolf behaviour.
    Plus, want to make people understand that those comic wolves got some humanish treats, but are no humans, thus will act like wolves.

    Iki is maybe an exception, because he is the White Spirit, though otherwise normal wolves would not care if another pack died or not =/.

  • vosska

    Ah! I remember that dominating pose in the middle from stock photo! I’m surprised I caught that [:

  • Morning Rain

    Aww, Iki is so cute!
    <3
    The art / story line is so awesome. .u.
    I particularily like the shading, expressions and poses. :3

    Do you guys know how frequently this comic will be updated?

    • Silver

      Once a week, usually Saturdays (sometimes Friday)

  • Midnight the Strong

    CUTEST FACE EVA ON THE LAST PART!!!!!!

  • wahots55

    Iki looks like he is about to cry.

  • Tgirl

    Owwwww poor Iki!!!!! SO CUTE though!!! *u*

  • http://fisi.deviantart.com Fiszi

    Wow, I like the last two panels. The contrast beetween the two wolves… Raigho looks like a demon from hell and Iki like the cutest innocent puppy :)

  • Brianna

    Wow, Rhagio looks evil in this page. He is one of my favs but I kinda hate him here. What did poor Iki do? I feel bad for the pup, maybe Rhagio is mad because Iki is suddenly making better desicions and Rhagio is afraid Iki will somehow surpass him as alpha. Or maybe it has something to do with the whole blue eye legend thing or maybe Rhagio is afraid to go back since he doesn’t want them killed too…must know the answer soon!

    • Shichibi

      No, it is just because Iki said ”I will go back, screw you all”, which he is not allowed to say nor decide on his own, because he is not the alpha wolf.
      He is stepping massively over Raigho’s authority and as an alpha wolf, Raigho can’t tolerate that, so he had to force him into submission.
      Take a look, for example, on our dogs … if a mother there has pups, she is doing that, too.
      That is the way they are educated ^^.
      So it is just normal wolf behaviour.

      • XxRavine

        Yep. To show dominance dogs get others dogs onto their back to expose their belly. I do that to my dog when she does something bad. I flip her and force her on her back. She knows when she’s done something wrong because as soon as she’s bad and I show up she immediately goes into a submissive position and does the Iki face. Big eyes and the “I’m sorry!” look. xD

        • XxRavine

          Or rather, wolves in this case. :P

  • Mistclaw of shadowclan

    I wonder what Fehu and Gebo would make of this?…Hmm…>.>

    • Shichibi

      Nothing, because I highly doubt that Gebo would go back there + he is still shocked anyway.

      • Mistclaw of shadowclan

        yeah but you never know he might remember seeing every one who’s dead but then realize that Kaya was not dead…

  • GDA

    My sister’s puppy made that face at me yesterday.
    It wasn’t as effective as when Iki makes it.

    • Mistclaw of shadowclan

      Is it just me or does Iki look more fluffy in the last panel?

      • Wolpy

        It is just the view of the panel that makes him look that way. if the fluff is going off to the side then a side view wont look as fluffy as an above view, like it shows there.

  • Destiny

    Oh lord,This face,Iki stole puss in boots face! O3O. But yeah,Raigho is doing as Jera ‘-’

  • Luna

    Rahigo looks really POed, but if he wants to keep his place as the Alpha, he has to yell at Iki; no matter how sad and adorable his face looks. Which is alot.

  • Zepthyr

    Priceless face o3o Rhaigo is starting to scare me like Jera…..

  • Flopsydabunny

    Awwhhh that poor face. I’d look like that if Raigho yelled at me, too.

  • http://www.nighttracker.deviantart.com NightTracker

    Oh dear lord. Finally Rhaigo takes up alpha duties. Poor Iki. THAT FACE MAN. If thats not an ‘oh shit son!’ face I dont know what is. Priceless.

  • FavnintheDireWolf

    They look a little bit ribsy.

    • TheAmeriBrit

      That’s probably due to the fact that they’ve been traveling for so long and eating just barely enough to survive.



 

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