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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 April 5, 2015 at 08:08:59 AM by Zeus



Gods may bleed among mortals...


We walk side by side, talking. With my favorite subject. Me. His head shakes in the beginning of the story and I do not know why. If it is because he disapproves my father’s acts or that he doesn’t believe me. He asked questions and I responded happily.

- Mostly, - I told him - Even not developing such strong bond with them. I… Felt... But I must confess. After mother Gaia told me about the prophecy when I was two, there was a bit of pride. But what she didn’t tell me, was that the heir to the throne was a god.

I could remember how proud my heart was right at the moment Gaia said that me, the ivory boy raised without a father was the survivor who was destined to take the life of his father and assume the throne. A small smile tugged on my lips, my tail waved gently right now, for even remembering.

I proceeded with my story, taking in my surroundings and speaking to him freely. I must admit that for a few moments I felt as if I was back to my old pack. Taking care of my followers, watching over my land. Seeing these fields, the few wolves walking far in the distance deeper within the pack. It surely must be one reason why I feel... I can trust him. How I missed this feeling.

My story comes to an end and he curiously asked how I gained my army. My head tilts for a second. Would he…? Surely not. Would it be worth trying?... I take a second before answering him.

- Easily…? My father was a wolf to be feared. Many have submitted to me just after seeing me taking him down. But many more have refused to stay in a pack, lead by a young boy who had been called god by a sick foreseer.

A small growl escaped my mouth with my last words. Not directed at him, but at those… Unfaithful ones. How dare they!

- Forgive me… Those were the words they said to me before they left. They were heavy with hate. I did not understand why they were so loyal, but they were free. I lost most of the army.

Later, I understood their anger for the foreseer. Behind my back, she spread the word of the benefits of taking a god’s life. One more vision she had… One I would only know several months later. She said “The wolf born of skies is not immortal anymore and when his life is taken on earth, he shall return to the heaven. And the prize for sending the god back to his place is earning part of the thunder. But only one wolf is capable of such act, one of such pure white pelt and paws that had been stained by the dark world. And this wolf will not want to kill him.”

Of course the word spread beyond the pack. Wolves from my own pack tried to take my life and I had been forced to kill them. They wouldn’t stop. Some were even mad, shouting that they wanted the thunder.

I stopped walking, looking far ahead. The bad memories came back.

- I am not. A murderer. I tried to warn them. To tell them to stop, but they wouldn’t. I was forced to take the life of each one who tried to take mine. I stopped showing my powers and tried to understand why and how they knew of me. I was led to the prophet. I could not take her life. But I could not let her keep calling more wolves to battle against me and lose their life. So I ordered…To kill her.

The pack then started believing that I am a god. After seeing me take down so many and as the foreseer said, none of them managed to kill me. My pack became more and more loyal to me, the word outside the pack kept spreading and everyone wanted to be part of the thundergod’s pack. My army grew to devastating proportions.

My head turned to him once more, somewhat curious. Now that he knew the prophecy. Would he want to kill me? Would he also be one of the mad ones, after my powers? I cannot do that again. I cannot take another wolf’s life. Perhaps I would simply let him do it. So I would be back to heaven.


Zeus

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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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