The Balkan Forest [Wolf RP][Semi-Lit][Accepting]

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I I Welcome to the Balkan Forest I I

- A place where nature still rules in all her glory -

Greetings stranger, rest your weary paws and listen to what I have to tell. This land through which you wander is a place where we have lived for generations. All of mother natures creations call this place home. From the mighty elk to the tiniest field mouse, this land has always supported all creatures. Looking across this crumbling and dying landscape you need to imagine it in the beauty it once was. The hills filled with tall trees, whose branches scrapped the sky, the fields alive with lush green grass ... In the time before the fire this place was paradise. In the time before the men came this was our land. Now it is but a desolate place where everyone must fend for themselves. With Autumn reaching it's end and Winter quickly approaching one must do what they can to survive here, one must do all they can to survive here.

I I Application Form I I

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I I Rules I I

1.) Be respectful of fellow RP'ers.
It's just common courtesy. Treat others how you want to be treated.

2.) No god-modding/power-playing/invincible Characters.
No wolf is perfect and no wolf can bring down a deer by itself. Please try to keep it more or less realistic.

3.) Low-Medium Gore and Blood are allowed. Again, don’t go overboard.
Mating / Birthing scenes should be taken to pm or just skipped altogether.

4.) There is a FIVE CHARACTER limit.
If you are a good rp'er, active and I think you can handle more then I will make an exception to this rule.

5.) If you are going to be gone for a few days please let me know.
If you suddenly leave and I don't hear from you for 10 days I will remove you from the pack.

6.) This is a semi-literate RP. 5 sentence MINIMUM.
Likewise please you correct grammar and spelling. We all have writers block occasionally but 5 sentences is the minimum and I won't hesitate to remove you if you consistently break this rule.

7.) All wolves must be "RP'd into" the Pack.
Rule not in effect till we get a good amount of members.

8.) Everyone can only have one high-ranking character.
All in the sense of fairness. Likewise if you aren't going to be very active please don't sign up for a high rank.

9.) In-character drama is encouraged.
Not so much a rule as a suggestion.




Season

Spring ; Summer ; Autumn ; [X] Winter

Weather

The cool and crisp days of Autumn are behind us and winter is creeping down on the land. The nights are getting increasingly chilly and the days are doing little to warm the land. Occasional flurries of snow fall from the sky over the course of the day and it's not uncommon to wake in the morning, to find the world covered in thin blanket of snow and ice

Current Plot

A fire raged through the land in recent weeks, swallowing everything in it's path. Humans came to fight the blaze but left a trail of destruction in their path. Much of the forest lies in ruins and there are few prey-animals that stayed. Many packs were scattered and seperated by the fire and many lives were lost. A small group of wolves, led by Hawk, escaped the blaze and have now returned to the land they once called home. They welcome in strangers as they try to re-build their once beautiful land.

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I I Ranks I I

Alpha Male & Female
The Alpha male is the leader of the pack. He makes all the big decisions, and puts the welfare of the pack before himself.

The Alpha female is also very important. She makes smaller decisions more inside the pack. She also occasionally helps with the mothers of the pack.

Beta Male & Female

The Beta male is the Alpha's right hand man. He helps with the tough decisions, and may occasionally watch the pack while the alpha is away.

The Beta female is just like the beta male, but she mostly helps with the Alpha Female. she may also watch the pack, in a case where the alpha pair and beta male are gone.

Lead Fighter
Lead Fighter is in charge of making the battle decisions. They are not necessarily the strongest, but are very clever and know their way around battle strategies. They are brave, knowing they may get killed in the process of protecting their pack. He might also be summoned to take care of a stubborn intruder, along with his fighters.

Fighter
The fighters are the wolves who fight in battle, making sure no one else in the pack is hurt. They are very brave, since they know they may be hurt.

Lead of The Patrol
Lead of Patrol is alerted of anything out of the ordinary by his/her patrol group. If it is something small, he will deal with it on his own. But if it is an intruder from the other pack, he will report it to the Alpha Male.

The Patrol
Patrol skirt the edges of the territory to make sure there are no intruders, or anything out of the ordinary. Anything out of the sort will be reported to the Lead of Patrol. Patrol do not take care of business by themselves. They need to be quiet and stealthy so they can report back to camp without being noticed by the intruder.

The Hunting Party
These are the wolves who catch the food for the pack. They often go out for large animals, that will suffice the pack's needs for at least a few days.

Medics
The Medics are the healers of the pack. They posses a wide knowledge of plants and herbs. They take care of any injuries, broken bones, cuts, everything.

Pups
The pups are the future of the pack. The pups are to be protected carefully, for they are usually curious and like to wander off.

Omegas
The lowest ranking members of the pack. They are treated as if they are worthless and are the last to eat at every-meal.

Loners
Wolves that live in or around the territory but are not part of the pack.






Prey Availability

[X] Very Poor ; Poor ; Average ; Plenty

Available Prey

Rabbits / Mice / Squirrels are the main source of prey at the moment. On rare occasions will one find a deer in the area as the fire has scared the timid creatures far outside of the territories borders.

Healer Medicine Storage

Bramble Twigs - Chew this to a fine syrup. It helps to sleep.
Burdock Roots - Roots may be chewed and applied to a wound to draw infection from it.
Cobwebs - Gathered and pressed into wounds to stop bleeding. Generally only used with wounds that risk bleeding heavily as they can cause increased risk of infection.
Dried Oak Leaves - Used to stop infections.
Traveling Herbs - Traveling Herbs consists of sorrel, daisy, chamomile and burnet. Chamomile strengthens hearts, and calms wolves. The other herbs' uses are unknown.

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I I The Balkan Forest I I

The Great Balkan forest is a maze of different landscapes. Wide meadows, flowing rivers, crushing waterfalls, dense forests and high mountains can all be found in the land. Three separate rivers run through the territory and mountain peaks enclose the whole Northern Part of the land. Lush grasslands run through the territory and are usually teaming with life though the aftermath of the fires have burned much of them to a field of ashes. The tallpine forests used to cover the mountains but much has been burned, leaving little coverage from the wind and cold.



The Forest Clearing
The camp where the pack makes it's home. The camp is situation next to one of the territories flowing rivers in the dense forest. Large boulders litter the clearing, underneath warm caverns have been dug out for sleeping. A fallen tree near the edge of the clearing hides the underground enterance to the Medics den.

The Waterfalls
Both of the territories waterfalls lie on the edges of the territory so they aren't a common-place sight and talk to them is scarce though they are believed to be the most beautiful things you will ever see. Legend says drinking the water as it is falling brings peace to the wolves heart, and anyone who is around them.

The Dark Caverns
These caverns are carved so deep into the mountain that it is said that no light will penetrate them at their furthest point. The pack and many other creatures sheltered here while the fires roared outside it's entrance.

The Three Rivers
Two of the three rivers are fed by mighty waterfalls that twist and turn high into the mountains. The river has a few different species of fish, including: Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout,and Whitefish. The rivers flow through the territory and come to a stop in two large lakes

Note: it takes about two days time to travel from one side of the territory to another.

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I I Character List I I

ALPHA MALE
Hawkwing - M

ALPHA FEMALE

BETA MALE

BETA FEMALE

LEAD FIGHTER

FIGHTER

LEAD OF THE PATROL

THE PATROL

LEAD OF HUNTING PATROL
Snowstorm -F

THE HUNTING PATROL

MEDICS

PUPS

OMEGAS
Twigleg - M

LONERS
Iverious -F

I I RELATIONSHIPS I I

Hawkwing<- Half Brothers-> Twigleg

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Name:
[Hawkwing]
Nickname:
[Hawk]
Gender:
[Brute]
Age:
[Three Seasons]
Breed:
[Red Wolf]
Rank:
[Alpha Male]
Rank Desired:
[Already There]
Base Fur Color:
[Brown]
Under Fur Color:
[Roan]
Markings, Scars:
[Has a deep scare running across his left eye. Has a patch of dirty white fur covering his flank on the right side.]
Personality:
[Hawkwing is a big wolf in a small body. Behind his gentle smile and social nature is a wolf that was scorned and forgotten in life. He thrives on the seeds of discord he strews over others and finds much contentment in watching others struggle and fight over an issue he started in the first place. He has a short temper and although he may seem harmless he is anything but. If his past has taught him anything it's that revenge is a dish best served cold and any wolf that dares anger him may think they are safe from his wrath only to find themselves in a middle of a fight a few moons later.

Unfortunately, He is also very obsessive over things and doesn't appreciate anything being out of order. He has an extensive knowledge of herbs and can often be found rooting around in the healers den organizing everything in tight little bundles. He tends to mutter to himself often and will laugh hysterically at his own jokes even when no other wolf understands them.

Not to be feared though, Hawkwing also has a very loving and caring side and that is the side of him that shines through most often making it all the more frightening when he does get angry.]

Family:
[Nightstep - Father / Twigleg supposed half-brother]
History:
[Hawkwing was the last-born in a litter of four, he was the smallest, the runt. Though he was the only one that looked like a mirror image of his Alpha father he was the least respected. Born in a litter that was the pride and joy of the Crescent Moon Pack he was an un-welcomed burden. He grew up watching as he sibling were loved and pampered. Envy and anger filled his heart turning it to stone. During the summer of Hawkwing's birth a wildfire raged through the pack's territory, claiming the lives of many of the packmemebers that scorned the young pup who's only fault was being born a little small.

As ash covered the land Hawkwing, his father and the four surviving members of the pack tried to rebuild their lives by moving to a new land. The only surviving pup of the two Alpha's ambition blazed in Hawkwing's eyes with each and every pawstep he took. His father who had treated him with ignorance in the past now put his remaining energy into making him a powerful and feared leader. His training was strict and harsh but he rose above it and became a very powerful and talented warrior. His smaller size became a benefit as it enabled him to be much faster than some of his larger packmembers.

As the seasons wore on a started to edge it's way to the third summer of Hawkwing's life he was suddenly thrust into position of Alpha upon the death of his father. Not more than a moon cycle later the worst drought that the Balkan Forest had ever experienced reached it's peak as fire ravaged the land. As the flames burned around them Hawkwing and his pack raced to the safety of the Dark Caverns in the high mountains. As the second fire of his short life blew through the forest Hawkwing swore that he wouldn't let it get the better of him. The Balkan Forest is his packs home and he is determined to stay here ... no matter the cost.

Hawkwing has a supposed half-brother named Twigleg. Twigleg has always said that Hawkwing and he have the same father though his father never asserted nor denied that fact. He treated Hawkwing with disdain as a pup so they have a bad relationship at best]

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Name:
[Twigleg]
Nickname:
[Twighead / Twig / Twiggy]
Gender:
[Brute]
Age:
[5 Seasons]
Breed:
[Red Wolf X]
Rank:
[Omega]
Rank Desired:
[Medic]
Base Fur Color:
[Roan]
Under Fur Color:
[Beige]
Markings, Scars:
[Body littered with scars / Tail missing most of it's fur due to severe burns / Pale Blue Eyes]
Personality:
[Twigleg, who got his name from his long, twig-like legs, spends much of his time living in a world of what-ifs. Due to transgressions of the past he now aims to treat everywolf how he would want them to treat him. He wants nothing more than to be treated with respect and kindness so those are qualities you can always find in him.

Twigleg tragically lost the ability to speak (and much of the fur on his tail) in a fire a few seasons ago. So above all else he is a quite wolf, making him not so much of a hit with the ladies. Though he was forced into the Omega position long ago he still longs to hunt and patrol the territory and want often be found out at night, when much of the pack in asleep, on his own private hunting patrol.

He has a special love for the antics of young pups and will happily watch over them while the rest of the pack is off attending to more important matters. If he could talk he would be able to tell the young ones wonderful stories and tall-tales, but he must be content in etching pictures into the soft earth with his claws.]

Family:
[Nightstep - Supposed Father / Springflower - Mother / Hawkwing Supposed Half-brother]
History:
[Twigleg was born the only surviving pup of his mother, Springflower's, three litters. Though he was born into a pack where no wolf except the Alphas were allowed to bear pup's his mother, a mere Omega, was granted a reprieve. Legend has it that is was because she mated with the Alpha Male Nightstep. Though Nightstep never said anything on the matter his mother had quite a bit to say of it.

Naturally Twigleg grew up without a firm father figure but spent much of his time admiring Nightstep. He dreamed of someday being Alpha of his own pack and trained exceptionally hard as a yearling and was well on his way to becoming a grand hunter and fighter. Throughout his training Twigleg learned that he had quite the talent for healing. This did not go overlooked and he was removed from Warrior training and forced to train as a medic. When Nightstep's mate bore him a litter the young Twigleg saw them as immediate competition and regarded all of them harshly.

When a fire raged through the packs territory many wolves were trapped in underground dens with no route of escape. Twigleg, who was a mere two autumns old charged through the burning entrance of the Alpha den to rescue the young pups he had envied for so many moons. He grabbed the two strongest males leaving the runt of the litter, Hawkwing, behind pleading for his help. By the time Twigleg reached the fresh outside air he realized that both pups where hanging limply in his jaws. He tried to call out for the help of the packs Medic but his throat burned with each word he tried to say.

As the moons passed on Twigleg realized that he had risked his life and ability to speak for pups that never even had the chance to thank him for it. The pup he had left to die had been saved by another member of the pack and as he grew into a young wolf he took much of his anger out on Twigleg. By the time that young Hawkwing became Alpha of the pack, Twigleg had long since been demoted to Omega.]

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Now open for Applications.

[~Heart.:.Broken~]

Name:
Iverious
Nickname:
Ivy
Gender:
Female
Age:
A year
Breed:
Grey Wolf
Rank:
Loner at the moment
Rank Desired:
Alpha/Beta Female
Base Fur Color:
Grey
Under Fur Color:
White
Markings, Scars:
Front right paw is white, back left paw is black. She also has a black tear-stain.
Personality:
"I've always considered myself as quiet. I'm very lonely after leaving my old pack. I'm extermely shy and don't like to be around others if I don't know them well."

Family:
"A brother, he's alpha of my old pack. When I left, all I heard that night was his pained howls."

History:
"I lived happily in my old pack. I was the healer, but always wanted to be something more. One day, I decided to go out for a walk alone to look for herbs. Suddenly I was jumped by a bald creature that walked on two legs. He almost caught me, but I was too fast. I tried to warn my brother, but he wouldn't listen. I was so mad, I just left."[/center]

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[Accepted. Welcome to the pack ~Heart.:.Broken~]