N:Era Call of the Wild

N:Era: Call of The Wild (Also written as N:Era: COTW) is the first installment of the N:Era series, and the first N:Era Novella.

The novella is about 20466 words, and 68 pages, broken up into 8 parts. The novella debuted on April 6th before ending in October.

This is also the first novella to introduce Cyras.

Blurb
"'A wild fox meets a civilized hyena. As Cyras ventures from her lair in the wilds, she meets Lilu the hyena and soon finds out that she has a stronger link to the Empire of Wysdom than she ever could have hoped for. She also helps form N:Era.'"

Plot
After playing a game of Towers, a hyena named Lilu throws a temper tantrum and longs to go out in the wilds. She goes with a friend, Ahmond, before they end up stumbling upon a wild vixen named Cyras who attacks them. Narrowly saved by Cyras' cousin, Ryvoh, they end up as temporary prisoners before being booted back.

However, Cyras becomes interested in civilization and sneaks away into society. She stumbles into the two and tries to be their friends, while Lilu takes advantage. Lilu attempts to teach her the ways of society, but also pranks her. Cyras finds herself attracted to the story of her friend, someone who is facing a harsh mother. However, Cyras eventually leaves after Lilu goes too far.

Cyras stumbles into the Fox Empress, Owlis, and attempts to attack her for territory, when Owlis beats Cyras. She later orders Cyras to be paddled and to undergo community service, before saying she'll join N:Era. Cyras escapes from service, and goes back home.

In the wilds, Ryvoh asks where she's been, and upon Cyras talking about the society and Owlis, Ryvoh kicks her out. She later kicks Kryyk out before Owlis appears to fight her.

Meanwhile, Cyras talks to Ahmond, and the two agree to beat Lilu in the Towers National Tournament of Sunnyvilla. Lilu uncovers the truth about Cyras at the tournament, and thinks about exposing her. At the final, Lilu beats Ahmond, and Cyras beats Rosod, before the two face each other. Cyras wins, but admits she feels sorry for Lilu.

Lilu, regretful, helps save Cyras from being arrested, before explaining she never told anyone about her. She admits she doesn't feel alright, and realizes she is an awful person, but Cyras and Ahmond calm her. And the two realize they have to go back to Wysdom.

Lilu helps Cyras meet with Owlis, as Owlis finally reveals Cyras is her long lost cousin. And that now they need to reform N:Era to help protect the kingdom.

Formation
The story was written with the theme of Nature versus Society. Specifically, explores the themes of how a wild animal would perceive society. The novella also explores friendship, losing friendship, and even forgiveness.

Trivia

 * This is the first N:Era novella.
 * This novella is labelled as having a "green" cover.
 * This takes place before "Where We Lie".