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 1, 2017 at 00:59:19 AM by Dexter

He wondered if he would ever find out more about what happened with Iromar and the death of the former alpha. There were stories that he had something to do with the death of Aithne, the alpha before him but he didn't know if it was truth or just creative stories. He knew the new alpha was the one who took him down and wondered how she did it. He heard that she's a younger wolf like Zelda herself. Seems there was to be a new time in Moladian, a time of young alphas. How the times have changed... He did wonder about the male he found pacing by the borders, the younger male who said he couldn't get to his sister. He smelled of another pack which led Dexter to believe that he was stolen. He didn't know that Zelda was okay with stealing from other packs. Taking loners was one thing. While it wasn't always the best first impression, sometimes you could take in a loner and show them the perks of being in a pack. Stealing pack members was usually done for a certain purpose.

Did she know what she was doing? Would she return the members or was she looking for retaliation? Dexter wanted to understand her motives, to understand why she did the things she did. But first they had to have that basis of trust. She was family, so that made it easier, but there needed to be more to it than that. She wagged her tail and smiled at him, seemingly recognizing him as family herself. He asked after her and she was quick to respond, telling him of her happiness in the new ruler at Iromar. It seemed she knew more about the former alpha than she did. He tilted his head, listening carefully as she described the male alpha and how bad he was for the pack. She seemed much happier with the new alpha which made him wonder if she took any part in making that happy. There was almost a secret written in her twinkling eyes.

"DARKNESS IS ALWAYS BETTER OFF BURIED BENEATH THE EARTH THAN ALIVE IN IT. I HOPE TO HEAR ONLY GOOD THINGS OF THE NEW ALPHA."

If she had faith in the new alpha to make things better, he would trust in her judgement. Perhaps the former alpha was evil and if so, maybe he would have ended up on Dexter's list before long but his job was done for him, it would seem. He would have to be quicker next time. She seemed to be watching him expectantly as if curious of his reaction. Perhaps she was testing how much she could trust him with things. She told him that he didn't need her permission to stay here and his lips tugged into the shadow of a smirk.

"AND YET I OWE YOU THE RESPECT OF YOUR TITLE TO ASK YOUR PERMISSION ANYWAY. I WOULD LIKE TO CALL TAVIORA MY HOME ONCE MORE. I WOULD LIKE TO BE OF USE TO YOU AND THE PACK."

That was his way of saying perhaps he was interested in a rank once more. Before, he was a hunter, but he wasn't so sure that was where he was needed this time around. She told him that she helped Pine finish getting her home back and Dexter was able to read between the lines, his gaze wandering to the ground for a moment. So she was almost openly admitting to helping kill the former alpha. If he was right, the name of the new alpha in Iromar was Pine. So Zelda was trusting him already. His ears pricked forward, his tail giving a gentle swish at this new revolation. He wasn't sure she would be so open with him on first meeting. She also said that she wanted to avenge her sister and he could only believe that sister to be the daughter of Zeltzin that Coza told him had been killed. He hadn't said who killed her and Dexter had planned on finding out by himself but it seems Zelda knew already. No wonder she wanted to help put this Aranck character in the ground. His lips twitched in anger for Zeltzin, for his family, for their pain.

Finally he looked back up at Zelda, his eyes twinkling with a newfound relief. So that's one name off his list. He wouldn't have to find the killer now; he was taken care of. So there was just finding justice for Amoxtli then.

"AS AM I. I'M ONLY SORRY I COULDN'T BE HERE SOONER TO DO MY PART IN YOUR VENGEANCE."

Her next words touched directly on that subject he was thinking about. So she had found out that he was questioning Amoxtli, wanting to help him, even after all these years. His eyes glittered with purpose now.

"I WILL."

His eyes said the rest. He would help put this one in the ground if that's what it took. He had skills, skills he was planning on using to the fullest to find the one who had taken his brother's life from him. It was one thing to kill a wolf, but another to take his strength, his health, and make him unable to do all the things he once was able to do. He had always admired his brother and he still did, but for different things now. While Amoxtli could no longer boast his physical strength, Dexter thought he had a hell of a lot of mental strength to keep going the way he has through all that. If immobilized in that condition permanently, Dexter wasn't sure he could go on living. If Zelda wanted justice too, then he would run himself ragged to help her achieve that. She might have good trackers but she didn't have anyone who could read blood like he could. He had years of tracking behind him as well as actual hunting and killing. He could cover his own tracks to perfection now and he could hide a body in a matter of minutes. He knew of herbs, mostly the kind that can hurt or kill but he knew some basics of the helpful herbs as well.

He was also good at reading other wolves, at changing his answers based on what he expected they wanted to hear. He had once spoken with Zeus and got him to tell his whole story from the beginning. He was able to communicate with killers, to make them feel like they could trust him. It was all about body language and knowing intentions and motivations. He was quiet when he needed to be and could act on cue. He could pretend to be a completely different wolf if he needed to, to gain someone's trust and make them feel like he was a friend. He had been perfecting his skills through the four years he was gone and now he would use them to help bring Amoxtli some sense of peace, even if it couldn't reverse what had been done to him. He wanted a lesson to be learned by anyone who thought they could hurt his family and get away with it. There was only pain in store for anyone who tried. He didn't mind being the one who dealt it either.

Dexter
male.10 years old.35in, 145#.born to MothxCoszcotl.sibling to Amoxtli&Zeltzin.unable to bind.mated to none.father to none.no pack


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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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