AbhorsenThe Wielder
Nymeria
DyrimThe Speaker
None
BelgaerThe Thinker
Kalseru
SaranethThe Binder
Vortigern
AstaraelThe Weeper
None
ClayrThe Seer
Moonfeather
KibethThe Walker
None
ScionIn Waiting
None
MosraelThe Waker
Yuki
CharterThe Power
None
RannaThe Sleeper
None
AmbassadorsDiplomats
Viserion, Myrcella
ShinersHealers
Eldrax
FalconersHunters
Rhaegal, Tychon, Alagai, Paxton, Visenya
BerserkersWarriors
Drogon, Icarus

OutridersScouts
Greywind, Rhaenys, Arthfael
MagesThieves & Spys
Bastille, Samus
RemembrancersCaretakers & Historians
Dandelion, Semele

EldersHonored Retirees
Daenerys, Sleekwing, Tyrion
KinfolkThe Pack
Mêlée, Ashitaka
Emer, Bran, Jabari, Vaella, Cadeyrn, Berwyn, Nerys, Jubilee, Ashur, Reine, Icarus, Kricket, Navarre, Leilani, Jakuta
BairnsPuppies
None
AmateursIn Training
Vhagar

NehimaAllies
Diveen
YraelGuests
None
OrannisEnemies
None

The TombsOur Fallen Family
MoonGlow, Alcide, Sorcha, Fjallraven,
Pan, Grayson, Ravenna, Niviaq


News 08.08.2021
Change was long overdue in Spirane. Now that I have learned who is still an active presence within the pack, the ranks have been updated. As I once took time away from the pack, so too now shall Kalseru. Know that she is still second in command of the pack, as is reflected in her rank. Once you are familiar with the new ranking system, if you would like to change positions or move up in the ranks you need only ask. Let this be a time of new life in Spirane, and a promise of great things to come!

When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies, but the pack survives.
- - Nymeria



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Sleekwing reared up onto his hind legs momentarily, coming back down into the snow and sending a puff of flakes into the air around him. Baird's excitement was infectious, the seasoned warrior's own banner flung high in anticipation of today's lesson. He shifted back and forth, his movements smaller and more subtle than Baird's, but serving a similar purpose. It packed the snow beneath him, and kept him relatively in place, which would hopefully encourage Baird to come to him for his first mock attack. As soon as the challenge was posed to him, Sleekwing could practically see the cogs begin to turn in his apprentice's mind.

So when he began to circle and subsequently launched forward, Sleekwing was prepared. One of the earliest lessons he had been taught in his youth was that dodging attacks wasn't always an option. Lean into the attack, and you might have a chance to counter it while your opponent was close. So that's what he did, hoping to demonstrate such a tactic to Baird in the action. Sleekwing lunged forward a second after the younger wolf, and when contact was made behind his elbow - perhaps a few inches shy of where he had intended, but still within a range that could deliver damage - Sleekwing lifted his head and butted his nose sharply just behind Baird's shoulderblade, at the side of his spine. And then, just as quickly as he'd come, the younger male disengaged and distanced himself from his tutor. Sleekwing did not pursue him, nodding his head. "Good, good. If you're able, angle your body further away from your opponent - it gives them less surface area to counter on. But if someone does something like that to you, don't over extend your neck - exposing your throat - to reach for a counter attack."

Baird settled back into his comfort zone, and Sleekwing stepped back to where he had begun as well. He listened to his pupil's questions and nodded with understanding. When it came to defending against unprecedented threats, you didn't get to choose who you fought. Behemoth wolves could crush bones in their mighty jaws, while smaller wolves could evade the grasp of even the most seasoned fighter by being quick on their feet. "A bigger wolf will almost always try to use their weight to their advantage. You must use it against them. Force them to move, to expend their energy on chasing you if you can. But not so much that they're able to build up speed, because if a tank of a wolf charges you and manages to get you down...?" Sleekwing suddenly rushed forward, though the distance between them was not so great that he could build up any real speed, the fact that Baird had lowered himself allowed him to loom over him at least for a moment. "You probably won't get back up."

He backed off a couple of steps before continuing. "A smaller wolf will think much of these things about you - use your weight against you, make you waste your energy chasing them - the opposite side of the coin. How would you counter a wolf like that?" It was important to be able to see all situations from both sides, not only to be able to handle either condition, but to have the ability to predict (to a certain degree) what your opponent might do next.

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**Any position may be challenged for at any time. Please privately contact Nymeria and she will decide the type and style of challenge appropriate to the rank.

Abhorsen - The Wielder: Alpha female and Queen of Spirane. Her word is final in all matters. Vows to protect and lead those who call the mountain home.

Her Council
Belgaer - The Thinker: Second in Command, this wolf is the Abhorsen's most trusted compatriot and confidant. In the Abhorsen's absence, they are able to speak with her authority.
Saraneth - The Binder: Chosen mate of the Abhorsen. They can settle pack disputes, accept members, assign tasks, and leads the pack during hunts, in times of war, or in cases where the Abhorsen is not present.
Scion - The Successor: The Abhorsen's heir, training to one day fill her paw prints. This wolf must become adept in multiple trades. This wolf is expected to become proficient in healing, fighting, hunting, diplomacy, and thievery. They are expected to lend assistance to any of the other ranks if ever needed.

The Bells
Dyrim - The Speaker: Lead diplomat and is often times sent out to maintain good relations with allied packs. Charged with educating the Ambassadors in diplomatic ways.
Astarael - The Weeper: The commander and lead warrior of the pack. Charged with teaching the Berserkers the art of battle.
Clayr - The Seer: Charged with the pack's health, and in teaching the Shiners and those who wish to pursue the art of healing.
Kibeth - The Walker: The leader of the Guard. They are the foremost line of defense, charged with securing the borders and bringing pertinent information from within and without the pack to the appropriate wolf. They also lead the Outriders.
Ranna - The Sleeper: Assists the queen in guarding from theft as well as advising her of news and gossip from the whole of Moladion. Charged with teaching the Mages about theft, secret keeping, and overall sneakiness. Allowed to make and block steals.
Mosrael - The Waker: Caretaker and storyteller of the pack, also the head pupsitter. Often times this wolf will look after the pack's youth and educate them of Spirane and Moladion's history. Leads the Remembrancers in pup watching.
Charter - The Power: The master hunter of the pack. Leads and organizes all hunts and teaches the Falconers the art of the hunt.

The Classes
Berserkers: Warriors and hunters of the pack.
Falconers: The pack hunters
Mages: Thieves and secret keepers of the pack. Allowed to make and block steals.
Ambassadors: Diplomats of the pack.
Shiners: Healers of the pack.
Outriders: The pack scouts who bring all news of happenings across Moladion back.
Remembrancers: Wolves of a kind nature who look after the younger wolves of the pack. These wolves may wish to learn more about healing, but this is not a requirement.
Bairns: The young pups of the pack
Amateurs: Youth of the pack still finding their place

Kinfolk: The general populance of the pack
Elders: Respected retirees who still offer wisdom and insight
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