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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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At first, she wasn�t sure if she�d said the right thing. Maybe a thank you was insulting in comparison to what Reian wanted to hear; there was so much she deserved to know. Hush let her eyes drift away from the young girl�s face, but then she was there, warm against her side: embracing her, as a child would her mother. Her head swam, whether it be from the poison in her leg or the sudden rush of contact � it had been a long time since she�d touched anyone � and a true smile bloomed across her face. She returned the hug, pressing Reian into her neck, and then let her pull away in her own time. The affection in her daughter�s voice made Hush go warm all over, and for a moment she was lost in what should come next. Moth�s arrival saved her from saying anything stupid. She had often seen Taviora�s Shaman from a distance, and she knew what a talented healer she was. She was also aware that she was Coszcotl�s imprint � a distinction she sincerely hoped Moth deserved. She knew first-hand how ironic fate could be in its designs. The healer directed her first question at Reian, whose potential injuries weren�t obvious, and she was content to wait her turn if her daughter indicated that she was in any pain. If Hush was going to die, it seemed like it would have happened by now. With Reian okay, Moth moved her attention to Hush, and she stiffly raised her leg to show her the wound. �Just a snakebite,� she said sheepishly. �Reian put something on it that helped with the pain. Mostly it�s my head now�I�m still really dizzy. Things go blurry sometimes.� Even as she said it her head was spinning. Maybe it was from emptying her stomach before, but she kept the suggestion to herself. Moth was the healer, and she wasn�t about to tell her how to do her job. She did, however, want to officially introduce herself. �Moth, right? I don�t think we�ve met. I�m Hush.� Hush went quiet and let the Shaman do her work, her lavender eyes drifting between the other two wolves until she caught sight of Coszcotl making his way toward their trio. She almost stood up to greet him, but thought better of it and kept her seat; fortunately, he came to her, first greeting his imprint with obvious affection in his eyes. The way he looked at her, Hush couldn�t doubt he was happy, and if he was happy, that was good enough. He deserved to be happy. �Coza! I�m being well looked after,� she said, returning his embrace. �I couldn�t ask for better care.� She turned to smile on Reian again, but found that she had moved to take a spot next to Coszcotl. It made her happy to know that her whole family had a friend, as well as a worthy leader, in him. She watched them for a long moment, but her eyes finally found their way back to the Shaman. There would be time enough for Reian and Coza, now that she was home. She wanted time with Sen, of course, her white knight; she wanted time with her children. She would make time for all those she had been neglecting. Her eyes began to water again, and she blinked to try to clear her vision. �What can I do to help you?� she asked of Moth.
hush. Gavriel, Delya, Kellin Reian, Mireille, ~~Roamin~~ Namira, Calyx	they sing in clever tongues oh, how my knees go weak to be the one;

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THE KEEPER OF TRUTHSTHE CHOSEN HEIR

THE KEEPER OF SECRETSTHE SECOND ALPHA

THE TUSKSLEAD FIGHTER

THE JAWSHEAD OF DEFENCE

THE HORNSSENIOR TEACHER

THE EYESTHE INFORMANT

THE DARK DWELLERTHE HEALER OF FLESH

THE SOOTHSAYERTHE HEALER OF HEARTS