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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

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 January 24, 2017 at 08:42:15 PM by alexander

He sees her discomfort at his witnessing her moment of doubt in herself, in sorrow at her loss, but he does not necessarily understand it. It was not a thing between his brothers and himself, hiding of emotions. How could a unit function when so much of oneself was supposed to be held back, kept away and locked up. Her shaken head once she had collected herself made him pause, worried she would turn him away. �That is my job as your Goddess to protect you, Noble Alexander. Thank you, your words mean alot to me.� He smiles, letting her think so, at least for the moment. Perhaps the burden of others care made her feel stronger, more firm in her footing.

Yes, for now he will let her think so.
Who was he to unman a goddess.

The wag of her tail is gift enough and though she casts a longing glance over her shoulder - he stands as attentive as he had when her eyes were upon him. �Busy?� she asks, a little more lightness soothing the moment between them. �Never so busy that my brothers could not cover for me so that I might spend some time with our glorious Mistress.� He adds that boyish grin to his words, the one that makes him seem still young and full of mischief, the one that says that the joy in life can never be truly lost. It is in the voice, the posture, the loose drunken-master style he took to since his youth.

He does not look like the hardened warrior his red brother was, nor the soft and supple form of a courtier like his golden one. He certainly wasn�t small enough to seem as slippery as his pink-eyed one, either. He is possessed of a little of all, and then an element added that was all his own. Vigor. Liveliness that made him seem all the more threatening when it stilled into the static of his Swordsman self. Fenrir had passed on a little of his nature, at least. There was a little of The Katana of Scotavia left in the world and it was Zelda�s to wield or nail to a wall in peace times.

�I might, you know, have to disagree on the nature of my job and that of my brothers, my goddess. A goddess, after all, like Mother Moon, remains constant and available to all who seek her light. It is up to her people to tend her shrines and defend her people so as to be ready for supplicants and those who would swear their fealty, to be ever present for those already in her care. To fight, that is the job of her crusaders. To reach out, that is the place of her evangelists. To defend, that is the place of her temple guard. For her are the kinder notions, the harder notions to maintain. You would be like the All-Mother of old, of my brother Constantine�s grandmother. Savage beauty to inspire those around her, a Queen of Kings, but a caretaker who loved those that were hers enough not to place herself in danger.�

His face is thoughtful, a little more serious than his initial grin, perhaps, but still more fanciful than would imply his deciding her lot for her. This was more the musings of a man used to stories and who admired those of the past for their relevance in the now.

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~:.Elegy of Emptiness.:~ - By Zelda February 16, 2017 at 10:49:07 PM
for we are all free men; - By alexander February 26, 2017 at 09:13:02 PM
~:.Elegy of Emptiness.:~ - By Zelda February 27, 2017 at 07:14:29 PM
for we are all free men; - By alexander March 2, 2017 at 05:55:38 AM

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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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