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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 March 2, 2017 at 05:55:38 AM by alexander

It is the usual admiration that he feels, of course, but he finds it growing the longer the time he spends with her continues. She is brave and strong, and even more so in light of that self-mistrust he had caught earlier. She defies her own feelings on the state of her capability and so he tries to let her know that she is not the only one who believes her capable.

�It takes a pack to run a pack..�
�And we will do our best to not let you down or fail you when you put your faith in us.�

His body beside hers seems wrong, but still he steps into the available space beside her anyway. He wants to be near and he asks if there was anything she might ask about those he knew best. �What is your culture like? I have heard you and your brothers mention Mother Moon before, is she the goddess you pray too? Much like the Aztec gods of my grandfather?� She is so upfront that his eyebrows rise and he grins, glad to know his newer distraction succeeded.

�Hard to nutshell such an ancient culture, but I suppose it is best categorized as violent, if I am honest. It�s basis is on the strongest leading and the artisans of various occupations falling in close second, then the worker ants, I suppose. Much like Moladion-- but even among the artisans, in order to be great you must know combat first and foremost. Beasts are far larger than what Moladion sees in even it�s aberrant forms and death comes swifter on the heads of those who cannot keep up with such basic needs as hunting or fighting. Truly, it is far deeper - but it is only my father�s adopted culture, same with Herschel�s father. The true descendants are Constantine and Vladimir. Vladimir could be the greatest of the packs in Nanrua if he had not dedicated his life to me and my aspirations. Siegos, the Red Baron of legend in Moladion, was his grandfather.�

It does not seem to irk him that Vladimir has more claim to his chosen belief system, is of a higher caste in his proclaimed homeland. �Constantine would not have survived life among his grandmother�s people� he is too soft, even if he is descended of their royal bloodlines.� Then he addresses the next of her questions. �As for Mother Moon, she is the birth of all the gods - the benefactor of wolfkin. Her mate Father Sun, he is supposed to be kin to Constantine and Vladimir. He was so beautiful with his golden coat that Mother Moon caught him up� but he is a fickle creature and cruel despite her love of him. He makes her chase him. Sometimes she catches him, sometime he succumbs to sensibility and chases her.� At this, he clears his throat, clearly feeling a mite vulnerable talking about his faith with someone who had every reason to find it strange.

�There are other stories and others among her realm�s pack-- but if you are great, you can become one of those very packmates� and if you are a poison to the earth, Father Sun summons those who are greatest to rend you to pieces in the afterlife so that your essence may be sown back to the earth. Some are allowed to try once more, piecing themselves together better, rightly and good, other times the being�s pieces is scattered to the four winds to soak into those who might be great or who are in need of the savagery in those pieces of the evildoers. In our culture, it is, as I said, a more gruesome belief and lifestyle. The ideas that permeate Moladion about evil and good surprised me when I returned and remembered what it was to be born from this land...�

Then he is no longer far away, shaking himself from head to shoulder, and then moving along as she took the opportunity to ask something else.

�There is something I need to ask of you, Alexander..�
�Speak and it shall be done.�

He nods as she explains, seeming relieved after a moment of concern that she would meet Aranck at all. �If Eloah will go with you, then I would ask that I be given leave to invite Constantine. For the reasons that follow. First, Vladimir is my most trusted companion and he will do well to still patrol beside Herschel - who will lend tact where Vladimir has so little. Second, Constantine and Eloah share his soul. He is bound to her-- and while he is a most noble and kind sort, he is bred from Nanrua and will die before letting his imprint or his alpha or� me� be harmed.�

�I am glad you trust me, my Goddess. Trust me about Constantine too, I promise you will not be sorry.�.

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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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