THE GRAVEKEEPERALPHA OF TAVIORA
Moonshade*

THE KEEPER OF TRUTHSTHE CHOSEN HEIR

None Created

THE KEEPER OF SECRETSTHE SECOND ALPHA

None Yet Worthy
THE FOREST COUNCILTaviora's Most Achieved

THE TUSKSLEAD FIGHTER

None

THE JAWSHEAD OF DEFENCE

None

THE HORNSSENIOR TEACHER

None

THE EYESTHE INFORMANT

None

THE DARK DWELLERTHE HEALER OF FLESH

None

THE SOOTHSAYERTHE HEALER OF HEARTS

None
NIGHTWATCHERS
Dexter
Citlalli
DAWNSTRIDERS
Talien
Eztli
DAYLIGHTERS
Sila
Mara Sov
Forrest
~Ophiuchus~
DUSKWALKERS
Nenetl
ANCIENT PINESOUR ELDERS
None
THE BRIAR PATCHOUR FUTURE
The Nursury is empty
THE SAPLINGSOUR YOUNG
Those growing into paws
THE WELCOMEDALLIES
Zelda, Midna, Beltane, Menkhet
THE BANISHEDENEMIES
None

THE SACRED TOMBSOUR SPIRIT GUARDIANS
| Roamin | Sen | Rhae | Iblis | Moth |
| Seamus | Morrigan | Paisley | Jinan | Wraith |

Announcements as of July 28, 2021

I have called you, and you have answered my call --

Do not mistake my silence for weakness, my forest kin. For I am willing to defend you with my fangs and claws, until the days come when am no longer able to. Keep an eye on the borders for Zelda and her sister Midna, because I will welcome them back into the flock on the day of their return.

The flood has left our forest home in a sorry state of disarray. I shall not tolerate this. Summer is here and we must rebuild our dens in time for winter. There is a lot of hard and dirty work ahead of us. But we shall face it together, as family, as a pack. Let's get back to work and then we shall hunt. I hunger for a feast.


From your new Alpha --

Moonshade, the Gravekeeper of Moladion

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Posted on March 9, 2014 at 03:54:51 PM by Moth


I move through the borders with a purpose in my stride. It is birthing season and I have made it my duty to go around checking on the pregnant females. I know an estimate of their due dates and I'm sure Sen will be doing his part as well but I have a close understanding of what these females are going through that I'm sure they'll appreciate. I've been through the pains of labor many times before. My last litter was probably one of the easiest which surprises me to this day. At my age, I should have been close to death but alas I was able to give birth to three wonderfully perfect children. Coza is an amazing father just as I knew he would be. I wonder sometimes if he'd like to have a bigger family. Who wouldn't? And yet I know he will never ask again. I am much too old for such things and I'm pretty sure by this point, I must be infertile. It saddens me to think about but at least I know I have many children out in this world, proud and independent.

The mewling sounds of newborn puppies makes my ears flitter alertly. Someone must have given birth! I find myself racing over the terrain. Even at my age, I can still move, even if I do crackle and pop sometimes. There are mornings that I wake achy and stiff but I move past it every time because I have reasons to live. I know my soul is in the pack lands somewhere, probably protecting his borders and keeping everyone safe. I couldn't ask for a better imprint and father to my children. He will make sure nothing happens to them, of this, I am sure.

I come upon a mysterious and worrying sight. There is a lone baby boy crying out on his own on the ground. He looks newly birthed, fluid still tapering his glossy fur as if he was never properly cleaned. Blood stains the ground and I can see where a larger figure was once lying here beside him. And yet where would a mother have the strength to get up and leave her child? I sniff the air, my eyes widening in alarm. It is Zeteri and she was a new mother, having never birthed a litter before. Now I'm almost positive she didn't move herself. There is another scent on the breeze, a new and strange scent, not of Taviora. A male. A shiver runs down my spine as I look again at the young pup. He is male and usually that would mean his death if another adult male came upon him. So this male did not mean harm to the child. If so, what brought him here?

I can make out a slight blood trail leading off toward the dens of Taviora. Could this male be helping Zeteri, taking her somewhere safe? Odd, and yet I don't recall the girl having a mate so perhaps the father of the child has returned? If so, why leave the young male? There must have been more children than he could carry. I rush to the young pup's side, licking him off more to help dry his fur so he doesn't catch a cold before I grab his scruff gently in my jaws, having much experience with carrying young. I follow in the foot steps of the male before me, sure that he couldn't have gotten far.

Soon enough I can make out the lop sided figure up ahead, the pretty silhouette of Zeteri on his back and he seems to be carrying another pup in his jaws. I move up my pace, coming up alongside him even though I know the risks. Hopefully once he sees that I carry his other child, he will think twice about harming me. Since it would be hard to speak around the puppy in my mouth, I nudge my head in a direction instead, hoping he'll know that it means her den is right up here. Once I see the welcoming entrance, I go right inside and lie the puppy down ever so gently, motioning my head for him to do the same with his puppy and Zeteri. I move toward them, my voice gentle and matter of fact.

"I'll tend to her now. She's mostly wiped out and she's lost a lot of blood but I'll see what I can do. The puppies need to be cleaned more and then put next to her so they can continue eating. You're the father, I presume?"

I give him a knowing look with my doe brown eyes before turning to Zeteri.




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THE FOREST RANKS

THE GRAVEKEEPER

The Alpha Male of Taviora. He will accept all challenges and block any steals. He has taken an oath to protect all within the forest, alive and dead.

THE KEEPER OF SECRETS

This will be Moonshade's chosen co-alpha. They will also be able to accept challanges and steals in order to defend Taviora.

THE KEEPER OF TRUTHS

This rank will belong to the chosen heir of Taviora. This wolf will probably share Moonshade's blood. This rank can be challenged for if you believe that you are a better candidate for the job.

THE FOREST COUNCIL

Although the Alpha's have the final say in all matters, Taviora is still a pack, we are still a community. These wolves are the most senior members of our ranks. Their role is to guide, serve and protect. All of them have earned their place here and they should be respected at all times. Every position on the council can be challanged for by a subordinate pack member. However the council has the right to block a pack member from gaining the position if they have concluded that the individual has placed their own selfish desires before the best interest of the pack as a whole.

THE TUSKS

The packs lead fighter. One of the strongest and bravest in our ranks. They will answer the call to protect the forest if either of the Alpha's are absent.

THE JAWS

The packs head of defence. They are our chief hunter and guardian to all within the forest borders. They know every inch of Taviora and every wolf within.

THE HORNS

The packs most senior teacher. They are responsible for teaching and guiding all of our young and new members so that they will reach their full potential.

THE EYES

The packs trusted informant. This wolf spends a lot of their time outside the forest borders, keeping their eyes, ears and nose peeled for news or potential trouble. Due to the secretive and dangerous nature of this rank, only a wolf that the pack can trust with their lives will obtain this responsibility.

THE DARKDWELLER

This is Taviora’s Head Healer. This wolf is responsible for treating the pack's wounds, injuries and illnesses. They are also expected to be one of the first on scene when a mother goes into labour. Along with their counterpart, The Soothsayer, they will train future healers for the service of our pack and our allies.

THE SOOTHSAYER

This is Taviora’s Head Counselor. Their knowledge of healing and herbal remedies are equal to that of their counterpart, The Darkdweller. This wolf specializes in helping us conquer the unseen demons in our heads and our hearts. They are also expected to help bring all children of the forest safely into this world.

NIGHTWATCHERS

Our trusted packmates that guard the borders while the rest of us sleep safely in our dens. If something is amiss within our lands, they should be the first to intercept any threat and call for back up when needed. Some might not call themselves soldiers, but they will spill blood if push comes to shove.

DAWNSTRIDERS

The most diligent and selfless of our pack. They are up at first light and leave our inner sanctum every few days in search of prey. They hunt far and wide in order to make sure none of us go hungry. While not out hunting, they are free to relax or assist the Nightwatchers, Daylightres or Dawnstriders with their tasks.

DAYLIGHTERS

This group will make up the bulk of our pack, they are our beloved family. They are generalists and commoners who are charged with looking after the most central and sacred parts of our home. Along with The Horns, they are expected to watch out for our children. We are happy to keep all within our ranks that love and respect the forest of Taviora.

DUSKWALKERS

Rumoured to be the most free spirited and independent members of our pack, they guard when no other eyes are available. They wander down all the winding dirt paths and have been known to explore into the freelands. They are envoys and ambassadors who assist The Eyes with their duty of keeping us all safe.

ANCIENT PINES

These wolves are older and have retired from active service. We thank them for all that they have done for our pack, however long or short their tenor was. They shall live out the rest of their years with the best food, shelter and company we can offer them.

THE BRIAR PATCH

This is the name for Taviora’s nursing mothers and their litters of puppies. Once they are born, at least one parent is expected to temporarily step down from their role in order to raise their pups for the first 6 months of their lives. An exemption can be made if another mother is willing to look after the young while the parents resume their service to the pack.

THE SAPLINGS

Too big for the briar patch but not yet old enough to be called a daylighter. These are all puppies between the age of 1 and 3. Pups can start their training from 2 and above if The Horns has found a suitable Mentor for them.

THE WELCOMED

These wolves are welcome within our borders anytime of the day or night. Blocking their access will be met with disapproval and possible punishment.

THE BANISHED

They are enemies of our pack and their presence will not be tolerated within or near our home. Those caught in contact with a wolf on this list will likely share the same fate.

THE SACRED TOMBS

Our brothers and sisters that have sadly left us for their next adventures. We give thanks for their lives and we send them on with all our love, hopes and dreams. Moonshade will accept the bones of any wolf that has ever called Taviora their home and will find them a special place within our hallowed grounds. Every burial mound is individual and sacred. Tampering or messing with one will not be tolerated. A crime against the dead will be treated as though it has been committed against a living pack member.

Remember, we are always watching from the shadows ...
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