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The Spirit of The Wolf

War has always ravaged lands and changed lives forever. However, there is just one difference this time. We do not exist anymore. Yes, that’s right. Us humans? We’re dead. Long gone. I mean LONG gone. We’re not even spooky pup stories anymore! We. Don’t. Exist. The Wolves do. Yes, your typical standard wolf. They are the dominant species of the planet now. If you know absolutely nothing about wolves, here are a few things about their society: They are carnivorous pack animals; they hunt in groups and they hunt big prey. Though wolves can try and hunt alone, it will usually result in death unless catching small game. A pack of wolves usually consists of 6–20 individuals each with their own social position and they must behave accordingly. Now, these wolves can form alliances through offerings or ties to other packs. However, like all things, rivalries are always born, both small between the two littermates wrestling in the grass, to the leaders of the pack, arguing and bickering over territory. Tensions have become quite high between two particularly big packs. Alliances to sister and brother packs have already been formed on both sides. It’s only a matter of time before the fight begins.

Welcome, young wolf, to our grand society. Well, one might not call it ‘grand’ but it is our way of life. It is how we have lived, and it will probably be how we live for many moons to come. This is what all young pups and wolves must learn, and so must you.

The Wolves’ Code:

1. The alpha pair of the pack is indisputable in any situation and will lead their pack with responsibility and make the best decisions concerning the welfare of their pack. They shall not bow down to any other wolf.
2. The beta pair of the pack is in charge of defending the pack entrusted with and protecting its individuals at any cost. Pups are priority. They are the future.
3. Pups under 12 moons of age shall be exempt from rank in wolf society until they have learned the ways of a wolf and shall be treated as such.
4. At 20 moons of age, a young wolf will become an adult, a fully capable and respectable member of the pack. They shall set out on their own for one moon cycle. If they survive, they are then reborn as a new wolf and part of the pack from there on henceforth with a new name.
5. No wolf from any pack shall kill another wolf within that same pack. If so, that wolf is cursed and must be chased out or killed by sundown. Any pack has the right to kill that wolf.
6. If a wolf would wish to be part of another pack, he must cut ties with his old pack and enter only by acceptance and the lowest submission to the alpha of the new pack.
7. Twice every 12 moons, once at the Winter Solstice and once at the Summer Solstice, the alphas of all the packs within a 5 days journey shall meet together without violence of any sort to settle whatever problems have arisen and to acknowledge any newly formed packs. If any wolf breaks the peace of the Solstice Meeting, he and his pack shall henceforth be considered outcasts and enemies and shall be hunted down with all the swiftness and fury.
8. Pups shall be the responsibility of ALL the pack. They must heed and obey every pack member.
9. When a prey is hunted but the work of a pack, regardless of who made the kill, the alpha pair eats first, followed by the beta, then, whoever killed it. The rest can be divided out by whoever is left. However, if it is small prey, the wolf that kills the prey is the wolf that eats it, and not even the alpha can take it from that wolf.
10. No wolf shall steal another wolf’s mate, and no wolf shall take another mate while his/her mate is still alive.
11. Any pack that does not follow the Wolves’ Code shall be considered outcasts, lowest of the low, and if they set foot in any of your territories, hunt them down.

Thus Sayeth The Spirit of The Wolf


Ranks:

Alpha – The leaders of the pack. They make final decisions, and lead the pack wherever they go.

Beta – The generals of the pack. They are in charge of protecting the pack and keeping everyone safe. They are also responsible for devising attacking strategies with the alpha.

Hunters – Hunters are all the same rank, but each wolf goes to where his abilities are useful. For instance, a fast running wolf with a lot of stamina could be a Messenger, yet still considered a Hunter rank. Hunters provide the bulk of the pack and are in charge of hunting prey, being teachers to the younger generations and they are supposed to strictly follow the orders of the Beta.

Caretakers/Mothers – The wolves that stay behind to protect the pups and defend den entrances. Also for wolves that are pregnant as well as nursing mothers.

Elders – Wizened old wolves whose bones begin to ache and their time is going to end soon. However, they must pass on their knowledge to younglings, whether it be healing, to predicting the weather, or sharing stories of their lifetime or other lifetimes. This group also includes any wolf that is out of commission for good.

Subordinate Wolves – Those rowdy spry young wolves usually not adults yet though. They still have their childish energy and tend to frolic and get into trouble instead of focusing on their training to become reliable wolves to the pack.

Pups – Although outside the rank system, Pups are still above the Submissive rank. Playful but still new to the world, pups are always the priority of any pack. After all, they ARE the next generation.

Submissives – It’s rare for a wolf pack to have a Submissive, but when they do, it’s most likely a prisoner, a recently accepted member, or a criminal wolf hoping to redeem themselves. If the Submissive wolf fits in the two latter categories, the alpha can choose to lift their rank after a certain amount of time of proving themselves. They must always look down, have ears flattened and prostrate themselves before higher-ranking wolf members. Almost never allowed to have any say in any matters.


The Packs:
Cazru –Occupies the northwestern mountainous area near 5th Mountains. Tensions are high with Kezoro.

Kezoro – Occupies a territory adjacent to Cazru, in a southeastern forest area known as the 7th Forest. Tensions are high with Cazru.

Malbo – A smaller, newly formed pack that has settled in 3rd Valley, just below 5th Mountains. Undecided on the war, but feel the pressure from both sides and mostly from Cazru

Zyphen – A somewhat more nomadic tribe ranging from the edge of the 7th Forest to the wispy plains of 4th Meadow. Sister pack to Cazru, but close friends with Kara.

Leste – Netural Pack in a desert region known as 8th Sands, the far south side of 7th Forest.

Kara – Sharing the large expanse of the 7th Forest is the Kara tribe. They are allied sister pack with Kezoro, but have a deep connection with the Zyphen pack. Female-led and female-dominant.

Laficten – A pack that protects a small forest known as 2nd Forest, and guards the entryway to the most sacred place of the wolf packs. Netural in alliances but made up of specially chosen wolves from each pack to unite in one purpose.

Balica – Nothern Pack that lives on the 5th Mountains area. Rivals with Malbo. Allies with Cazru. Female-led.

Character Sheet:

Name: (required even if playing a Pup)
Pup Name: (required if playing a wolf under 12 moons, optional if playing older than 12 moons)
Age:
Gender:
Appearance:
Personality: (optional)
Rank:
Past: (A brief paragraph explaining the origins of your character)
Physicality: (Basically a strengths and weaknesses thing. Do you have good stamina? Maybe you’re stronger than most wolves but tire out quickly?)
Pack Name: (What is the name of the pack you belong in?)
Other:

Names Note: Names in this are based on their personality. So just make up whatever. Be creative! () At 3 weeks old, after a pup’s first step out of the den, there is a naming ceremony given to by the mother. Later, on the 13th month of that wolf, after his trial in the wilderness, the Alpha shall give him his new name and one he shall keep for the rest of his life.

Rules:

–No God-Modding.
–No controlling others’ characters.
–3 characters per person max.
–I don't care if you curse but try to be creative about it. Create new curses instead of just f bombing or something. “Aww lizard guts!”
–You can die. People can kill you
–RP however you want
–No auto-hitting
–You're on your own. Have fun.
–All wolf characters in here are accepted

Start!

Name: Stella
Pup name: N/A
Gender: Female
Appearance: Stella is black all over with white paws, and is long and lanky.
Rank: caregiver/mother
Past: Stella had her only son only four weeks ago, while she was one of the best messengers in her pack. She found that she loved taking care of the pups, and decided to make it her full time duty in the pack.
Personality: Stella is kind, caring, and patient with others, especially pups.
Physicality: Very fast, and evades attacks easily, but has difficulty with even basic fighting moves and basic strategies.
Pack name: Kara
Other: N/A

Name: N/A
Pup name: Aiden
Gender: Male
Appearance: Mostly black, but has tinging of brown and white on his face, and a white tail tip.
Rank: pup
Past: Aiden only had his naming service a week ago, so he's only four weeks old.
Personality: Aiden is very playful and mischievous, but knows how be serious when the occasion requires.
Physicality: No one really knows, as he's only four weeks old.
Pack Name: Kara
Other: N/A

Name: Kiwidinok (Kiwi for short)
Pup Name: N/A
Gender: Female
Appearance: She is a little bit shorter than most wolves, and also more lean. Her pelt is of a beautiful golden brown color, with a white muzzle, white ear tips, white paw tips, and a white tail tip. Her eyes are a light sapphire blue.
Personality: Kiwi has always been a calm wolf, even has a pup. She is also generally quiet and is highly loyal to her pack, being very obedient to the alphas and betas of the pack. She has a sweet and gentle nature, being friendly towards all pack members, and is especially caring towards pups. However, she knows when to be nasty and can switch to a fierce fighter in moments, especially when protecting her pack or her loved ones.
Rank: Caretaker/Mother
Past: After Even at a young age, she was well-known for her quick and graceful movements. The way she moved was like watching an elegant dance. As she got older, she made quick use of her agility. Her speed made her always seem just out of reach. She soon became a good hunter and messenger, and was called Kiwidinok, meaning 'of the wind', for her graceful movements. Although she had always had a soft spot for a fellow hunter, Ahiga, whose name means 'he fights'. Ahiga soon became her mate, and she retired her hunter life when she became a mother. Ahiga, however, continued his work as a hunter, and had lost his life in a fight not long after his first pup was born. Kiwi has since never returned to her old rank has hunter, and stays extra close to her pups to protect them.
Physicality: Kiwi is a fleet footed wolf known for her speed, agility, and stamina. Her lightweight and sleek frame make her physically weaker, but also light on her feet. Her body type is perfect for speedy hit-and-run attacks, and her stamina makes her ideal for longer battles. She also makes a fine messenger, being a quick wolf that doesn't tire easily.
Pack Name: Kara
Other: She has been more quiet and reserved since the lost of her mate, being less social towards the rest of the pack. She is still kind, yet seems to still be sad. Yet she can be highly protective over her pups, becoming quickly aggressive over minor things that may harm them.

Name: Keezheekoni (Koni for short)
Pup Name: Koko
Gender: Female
Appearance: Koni is taller and more muscular than her mother is, and is even has a bigger build than some of the other wolves of the pack. Her pelt is jet black in color, with the same white muzzle, ear tips, paw tips, and tail tip as her mother. Her eyes are a faded yellow.
Personality: Koni is perhaps the opposite of her mother in nature, being restless, loud, tough, and also impulsive. She's also a little more independent, and likes to disregard the rules sometimes, which often gets her into trouble. She can have a bit of a temper, and often needs to be reminded of her place in the pack. However, she has a brave and noble heart, willing to fight for her pack and being surprisingly loyal to them.
Rank: Hunter
Past: Koni hardly remembers her father, but she's gotten countless remarks on how much she resembles him. It's as if his spirit lives on in her. She was first named Koko, which means 'night', because of her dark pelt color. She had always been a bit reckless and impulsive, always running off and getting herself into trouble. Koni always showed bravery and guts, playing rough as a pup and never backing down from any challenge. Like her parents, she became a hunter, and was given the name Keezheekoni, which means 'burning fire', for her fiery spirit. She has just recently become of age and became a true member of the pack.
Physicality: Koni is a little bulkier than most wolves, giving her great physical strength. She has good endurance, able to take quite a few hits, and also be strong enough to deal damage right back. However, she isn't as speedy and agile as her mother is. She doesn't tire out quickly, but that has more to do with youth than physique. However, her body type wouldn't allow her to have as much stamina as her mother at an old age.
Pack Name: Kara
Other: Her mother is Kiwi, and her father is Ahiga. Because of her resemblance to her father, her mother often as a hard time dealing with her. She just reminds Kiwi so much of Ahiga that it sometimes pains her to look Koni in the eyes.

Name: Ohanzee
Pup Name: Ashkii
Gender: Male
Appearance: He is lean and sleekly muscular. His pelt is golden brown with a black muzzle, black ear tips, and black tail tip. His paw tips and underbelly are a lighter shade of golden brown. He has sapphire blue eyes.
Personality: He is just the sweetest little thing, wanting to be a friend to everybody. He is fun-loving and playful, always wanting to hang out with friends rather than do any form of work. Although he does have a loyal and obedient nature, often minding his manners and being respectful of his elders and higher ranking wolves. He has a calmer nature than his sister and isn't fond of the idea of fighting.
Rank: Subordinate
Past: As a pup, he was always wanting to make friends with everyone and play with other pups. He generally stayed close to his mom and sister, and wasn't one to get into trouble. As he grew older, he wanted to be a useful member of the pack, although he wasn't too keen on harming other animals. He had always rather be more of a messenger than a hunter.
Physicality: He isn't bulky and strong like his father or sister, making him physically weaker than either of them. However, he is a little stronger than his mother is, being more muscular than her. Like his mother, he is fleet footed and agile, with good stamina. He may not be as graceful, but he is as speedy.
Pack Name: Kara
Other: His mother is Kiwi, and his father is Ahiga. His sister is Koni. He is only a couple of moons younger than his sister, and is close to being a full-fledged member of the pack. Ashkii means 'boy' and Ohanzee means 'shadow'.

OOC: When do we start?

ooc: Whenever all of you are ready to start! Just begin.

OOC: Ok, thanks!

Stella walked into her den, looking for Aiden. "Aiden!" she called. All of a sudden, Aiden leaped on Stella from behind, knocking her to the ground in surprise. "Gotcha!" he yelled, yipping with delight.