ρlagued || a semi-lit wolf rp (hiatus)

[Zephayer]

There are things outside of our control, things that nature does not intend yet that fall upon us anyways.
This stochasticity is unpredictable, unexpected, and above all, uncontrollable. It is an eldritch power over all.

I've seen things. Witnessed events that none of my kind should ever see. I wish this on no one, not even my greatest enemy. Yet, it seems to be happening more and more frequently, and my hope is quickly wilting like a dying rose.

It occurred to one of my kin, my half-sister Celune. It was newly transpired that she was carrying pups by our alpha, a great leader. This was a great omen, as the pack had not seen new pups since the previous year, when not a single one survived through winter. However, as Celune's birthing date drew nearer, I started to notice something off about her. She became more short and aggressive. "It is simply the pregnancy pains," they assured me. But I had seen pregnant femmes before; Celune's case was not typical.

It was a cold and eerie night when Celune's pups arrived. All three males were strong and healthy, as expected from the sons of the alpha. Despite the strength of these pups, nothing could protect them from the Madness that plagued their mother. The next morning, Celune was missing from the birthing den. Scattered across the floor, among pools of blood and tufts of fur, were three decapitated pups. Their silver fur, much like their mother's, shone in the sunlight; the bright, seemingly untroubled sky mocked us that day.

My half-sister was never seen or heard from again. Her mate, our alpha, was driven mad by grief, to the point of death. Much of our pack fled to try and find land where the Madness had not yet spread. I hope they found it.

We found ourselves leaderless and hopeless. With no living heir, our alpha had left us without any direction. I've heard tales of similar cases from the other Yellowstone packs -- wolves acting strange, then disappearing or dying with nothing but a trail of fur and blood left behind.

As the oldest remaining male left in the pack, I've taken the responsibility of rebuilding the pack and finding the cause of the Madness into my own paws. The structure of this pack is unstable, as is its future.

I don't thing I'll ever be able to get the image of my sister's beheaded pups out of my darkened mind.

[Zephayer]

• Please follow the CS Roleplay Rules.
• This is a realistic roleplay, meaning your wolves may have no unnatural markings/powers.
• No god-modding, mary-sues, or gary-sues. No character is perfect or invincible.
• Try to keep genders even, and don't have your characters be mates/crushes with your other characters.
• You may only have one character with a high rank, but you can have up to three characters total.
• This role-play is for semi-literate writers only, meaning:

- Your posts must have at least four sentences, or one paragraph.
- Please use correct grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation.
- I'd like it if you make your posts personalized/pretty.

• In your form, I will be looking for signs that you are literate enough.
• I have the right to deny you entrance to the roleplay, please do not complain.
• I'd like if you posted as often as possible, but I understand if you cannot. Try to be active.
• When talking in OOC, please use brackets or parentheses to make it clear.

The setting includes where the roleplay takes place, the time it takes place in, and the current season/weather.

>>PLACE
This roleplay takes place in Yellowstone National Park. As of 2012, there are ten wolf packs in Yellowstone.
Currently, the Yellowstone wolves are being illegally hunted. This is one of the threats that endangers the wolves in this roleplay, along with disease, food, shelter, competition with the other packs, and of course, the Madness.


>>SEASON
Each month is 10 pages, so one season is 40 pages.

[ ] SUMMER - It is warm, but not excessively hot in the summer. The temperature ranges from 40 degrees at night to 80 degrees on a warm day. During the summer, any pregnant femmes usually give birth to a litter of three to six pups. Prey is fairly plentiful, though will sometimes stay in the shade, making them harder to hunt.

[ ] AUTUMN - The temperature starts to drop, generally ranging from 20 to 50 degrees. Snow may be present during the fall, and prey becomes scarcer because of the cold weather. Packs start to become more aggressive and competitive due to the need for food.

[ x ] WINTER - Needless to say, winter is the hardest time of the year for the wolves. The entire park is covered with snow, with temperatures of up to 30 degrees and as low as 0 degrees. Pups often do not make it through the winter, and the packs' wills are truly tested by nature. Prey is very rare and there is almost never enough to go around.

[ ] SPRING - The snow starts to melt from the rising temperatures of up to 60 degrees during the spring. The prey begins to return and the flowers bud. This is the time when the brutes fight over the femmes to see who gets to mate. The lower ranked males will often leave their packs to try and start packs of their own. Brutes will try and steal females, and fights can become very bloody and dangerous. The victor wins the right to breed with the female.

[Zephayer]

In this roleplay, each wolf has a rank in the pack as determined by their skills. Here are the brief explanations for each rank.

>>HIGH RANKS

ALPHA - The alpha pair (one male, one female) are the highest-ranked wolves in the pack. They are mates for life (though the brute will often mate with other femmes as well), and are responsible for the decisions on behalf of the pack. The alpha male is usually determined by hierarchy — the former alpha's eldest son automatically becomes alpha. However, if no heir is present, the beta male will take the alpha's place and may be challenged by other brutes.

BETA - The beta pair (one male, one female) are the wolves that are second-in-command. They may or may not be mates. When the alphas are away for a period of time or are unable to perform their duties due to injury or sickness, the beta pair will take the alphas' place for the time being. When the alpha male dies, the beta male may become alpha but also may lose to another brute.

GAMMA - The gamma wolves are the oldest and wisest in the pack. There are normally one or two gammas (one male, one female), and they may or may not be mates. The gammas are often known for their experiences, so the pups enjoy listening to their stories and legends. If an alpha pair retires, they will normally become gammas and are treated with respect.

THETA - The theta is the lead healer. There is only one theta, though they may train younger pups who are interested in medicine. ThetTheta is skilled in knowledge of herbs and cures for disease.

>>MID RANKS

ZETA - The zeta is the "war general" of the pack. They are one of the strongest and most fearless wolves in the pack, and are usually male. The zeta takes direct orders from the alpha and is often a big contender when brutes are fighting for alpha status.

ETA - The eta wolves are the warriors, or protectors, of the pack. There are usually 2-8 etas in the pack. They take orders from the zeta and are sent out when there are skirmishes with other packs or threats like bears or rogues.

KAPPA - The kappas, or lead hunters, are the quickest and most agile of the wolves. There are normally one or two kappas in the pack. They lead the hunts and are responsible for making sure every wolf in the pack is well-fed and healthy.

LAMBDA - The lambdas are the hunters. They follow the alpha or kappa during the hunts. Smaller, faster wolves are usually chosen to be lambdas. They are loyal and quick to follow orders, and have excellent teamwork skills.

>>LOW RANKS

PHI - The pup-sitters of the pack. There are usually one or two phis, and they are normally females. They are very patient and compassionate. The phis are responsible for taking care of all the pups when their parents are busy with their other duties. Thee are accountable if anything bad happens to the pups under their care.

OMEGA - The omega wolves are the weakest wolves in the pack. They are the last to eat and are often teased by the other wolves. Sometimes omegas will leave the pack to try and create their own or find a pack who treats them better. Young wolves who have yet to prove themselves in the pack sometimes start out as omegas.

PUP - Pups are the wolves born into the pack until they are 12 months old. The alpha and beta wolves will keep a close eye on the pups to assess their skills and decide their future roles. Pups are very helpless at first and often do not survive through winter.

[Zephayer]

Here are the characters currently in the roleplay.

All positions have a limit to how many characters can hold that position. When posting a form, please make sure the position your wolf is applying for has at least one open slot. Also, let's try and keep the genders even — You can create up to three characters, but try and make at least one female and one male.

>>HIGH RANKS

ALPHA MALE - Apache - Zephayer
ALPHA FEMALE - must win the alpha male's heart.

BETA MALE - Kenji - .N i t r o.
BETA FEMALE - Jaden - Gwen Trix

GAMMA MALE - Rohan - wallflower.
GAMMA FEMALE - Lockness - indefinite,

THETA - Azayla - r a i n.

>>MID RANKS

ZETA - (2 max.)
1. Krul - Xathrix
2. Volt - chunkypop

ETA - (5 max.)
1. Silus - Darvith
2. Sinopa - Nyota Hyena

KAPPA - (2 max.)
1. Abraham - .N i t r o.
1. Sewati - Nyota Hyena

LAMBDA - (5 max.)
1. Elwing - Zephayer
2. Temple - Darvith
3. Soarin - chunkypop

>>LOW RANKS

PHI -

OMEGA -
1. Phelan - wibeke

PUPS -
1. Shadow - Tran&Blue
2. Ghost - Tran&Blue

Here I will list any known parents, siblings, children, crushes, mates, etc. of the wolves in the pack. If you have a relationship you want me to add that was agreed on by you and another member, please PM me instead of spamming the thread. Thank you!

>>CRUSHES

• Abraham ➙ Phelan
• Elwing ➙ Kenji

>>MATES

none.

>>FAMILIES

• Lockness is the maternal aunt of Elwing
• Shadow and Ghost are siblings

[Zephayer]

>>NAME: "My name is Apache, named for the Arizona territory where my parents were born."

>>GENDER: "I am a brute, as you hopefully should be able to tell."

>>AGE: "I am not as young as I used to be. But if you must know, I am five years old."

>>RANK: "As eldest remaining male in the pack, I took the rank of alpha male. I hope that I can direct the future of this pack towards a great destiny, rather than towards the Madness."

>>SPECIES: "Unlike most of the other wolves in Yellowstone, I am not a gray wolf. My parents, both Mexican gray wolves, were taken from their home and sent here, where I was born."

>>PELT: "My coat is the standard for Mexican grays — reddish-brown, darker fur on my back and head and fading to lighter tan towards my underside."

>>EYES: "I've been told they are a bright amber-yellow."

>>PERSONALITY: "I was always a quiet pup, interested in only my own thoughts. I often dwell in my dark past rather than in the future, though I know that is what will matter in the end. Once you get to know me — if I allow you too — you may find I have a sarcastic and deviant sense of humor ... but first you'll have to break through my tough outer shell."

>>INTERESTS: "Organization. It's a key role of being the alpha male, and I rather enjoy it. I also, of course, have an inborn interest in females, but only those who earn my respect."

>>DISLIKES: "Those who take life for granted, or treat everything as a joke. Ignorance, I suppose you would call it. There are too many ignorant wolves these days."

>>MATE: "Mate? How could I think about love at during times like these? It would only raise the chances of one of my loved ones being plagued by the Madness ..."

>>CRUSH: "You are wasting my time will these silly questions."

>>FAMILY: "My parents both died a few years ago, and I have no siblings in this pack. No living ones, anyway ... Celune was my last remaining relative until she followed the path of madness."

[Zephayer]

>>NAME: "Hello there, who might you be? My name is Elwing, though I sometimes go by Elle."

>>GENDER: "Oh, I'm sorry if that wasn't clear. I am female ... always have been, always will be."

>>AGE: "I just turned two years old. I am rather young, I suppose. I'm not bragging, of course — with age comes experience!"

>>RANK: "As of currently, I am a lambda because of my small frame and agile mind."

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>>SPECIES: "I'm a gray wolf ... Nothing special."

>>PELT: "My pelt is a very light gray, almost white. I have slightly darker points on my ears, forehead, and tail."

>>EYES: "Light green, almost a mint color. It's the one aspect of my appearance that I take pride in ... otherwise I'm somewhat plain."

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>>PERSONALITY: "Um ... well, I've always been very shy. Must I talk more? ... Okay, fine. I, well, I don't have the highest self-confidence. I try to distance myself from others, and I've been ridiculed for 'having my head in the clouds', but it's really just my way of getting away from the world."

>>INTERESTS: "I like to run. I guess that's why I was chosen as a lambda — I'm very small and lithe, which allows me to run quickly. I also like to sing with the birds. They enjoy my voice ... Oh, I'm not trying to brag or anything, I'm sorry if it came off that way!"

>>DISLIKES: "Sometimes I can be casually annoyed by wolves who think they are better than everybody else ... can't we just accept each other as equals? That's just my opinion."

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>>MATE: "I have none! I'm too young to think about that yet ... Besides, what brute would want me? I certainly wouldn't want me if I were male."

>>CRUSH: "Oh, that doesn't matter ... He wouldn't like me anyways."

>>FAMILY: "My only living or known family is my aunt, Lockness. My mother was Maddened when I was around one year old ... so Nessie has been sort of a mother to me."

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[antler apathy]

And that's how the story goes;
the story of the beast with those four dirty paws!

; m y - h e a d - i s - a n - a n i m a l ;

> n a m e :
Jaden

> g e n d e r / s e x :
Female; Femme

> a g e :
A bit over four years old

> b i r t h p l a c e / t i m e :
Border of Montana and Wyoming, late summer, four years ago.

> r a n k i n g :
Beta Female

; h e r - d i r t y - p a w s - a n d - f u r r y - c o a t ;

> s p e c i e s :
She's a mix breed, mostly gray wolf with a hint of Mexican.

> f u r - p a t t e r n :
Jaden's almost the average looking gray wolf, she's like a very light gray base to her that can be seen around her jaw, chest, stomach, legs, and the base of her tail. What does seem to stand out, is that her second coat color is very contrasted to her base - a very deep gray. Then, from the tip of the head, running to the tip of the tail, is a faint black streak. (Reference image to the left)

> f u r - t e x t u r e :
Jaden's fur is a tad longer than your average wolf (which could be related back to her Mexican Wolf roots), it slightly hangs limp along her sides instead of sticking out. It's less frizzy and more sleek, and faintly resembles 'hair' more than 'fur'.

> e y e s :
Her eyes are a dull yellow-hinted brown.

> n o s e / p a w - p a d s :
Black

; s h e - r a n - d o w n - t h e - f o r e s t - s l o p e ;

> s h o r t - h i s t o r y :
Jaden was born very close to the end of the summer with three other pups. They were a healthy bunch, but had to deal with the winter being younger than most of the other pups born that year. She lost one of her brothers to the winter, and though it doesn't consume her life, she is sensitive about the subject, and it's a good way to hurt her if you use it against her. She grew up in a small family pack on the border of Montana and Wyoming, until she ended up being chased out by her mother after trying to challenge her without much fighting experience. She ended up spending a few months wandering as a single wolf until she met and gained the trust of Apache's pack. This was some time before the incident with the past alphas, and when that did come around, as much as she mourned their loss, she took advantage of the opportunity, and pushed herself in to the beta female position to try her best to help reform the pack.


> p e r s o n a l i t y :
Jaden puts all her heart in to the safely and care of the pack. She really desires what is in their best interest, and pushes to make it that way. Unfortunately, her actions can be somewhat misinterpreted occasionally, which can create some tense feelings between her and the rest of the pack. She tries to maintain good relationships with each of the members, but they're not very strong because she feels that is the best way to cope with losing members, and the best way to stay strong for the rest of the pack. She does allow leniency to this preference with the high ranking members, and the Zetas.
She has a soft spot for young members.

> l i k e s :
Jaden enjoys being a 'protector', she likes being dominant and in charge of things, and doesn't mind the attention she gets from being on top.
She likes having a few very strong relationships. She likes maintaining good relationships with the pack.

> d i s l i k e s :
Jaden isn't very keen on females in general. She keeps good competition with them. She doesn't like to discuss her history outside of the pack, she's fairly shameful about being defeated and chased away. She doesn't like being disorganized, she doesn't like chaos.

; t o o k - d o w n - t h e - q u e e n - b e e - a n d - h e r - m e n ;

> m a t e :
n/a

> l o v e - i n t e r e s t :
n/a

> f a m i l y :
unknown/not relevant

> m e m b e r s - s h e - e n j o y s :
Apache
Beta Male
Gamma Pair
Theta
Zeta Pair

[Xathrix]

Hello all, I'm Gwen Trix's friend who (very) recently signed up for Chicken Smoothie. I believe I am signed up for the position of second Zeta currently, and I do not believe I'll reserve any others. I'll be sure to get my character form in as soon as possible, and I look forward to an enjoyable and fascinating role-play with everyone. (Side Note: I made sure to familiarize myself with all rules pertaining to the role-plays on this site, so no one worry about that.)

Krul

The Basics:

>>NAME: "Krul."
>>GENDER: "Brute."
>>AGE: "Four."
>>RANK: "Zeta."

Appearance:

>>SPECIES: "Gray, though my dame (mother) might have been Timber."
>>PELT: "Mostly black, though I have white around my muzzle, sides, and legs."
>>EYES: "A light yellow."

Inner Workings:

>>PERSONALITY: (OOC) Krul is as loyal as he is curt and cynical. He will take through guile what he cannot through force. Watching wolves succumb to the madness has set in a hidden compassion as well as a spark of paranoia, and if this latter trait is pointed out he will only refer to it as "caution". Though he is quiet and skulking much of the time, Krul's loyalty to those he believes deserves it, namely Appache, is nearly unmatched. He has both cunning and ferocity in spades, but prefers diplomacy over bloodshed.
>>LIKES: "Living."
>>DISLIKES: "...Volt."

Relationships:

>>MATE: "I don't have one."
>>CRUSH: "What am I? A pup?"
>>FAMILY: "...Maddened."

[indefinite,]

{{ may i reserve gamma female? }}

[indefinite,]

work in progress. editing from a previous roleplay.

❝Twice I turn my back on you
I fell flat on my face but didn't loose
Tell me where would I go
Tell me what led you on I'd love to know

Was it the blue night
Gone fragile
Was it both men
In wonder steady gone under
Was it the light ways
So frightening
Was it two wills
One mirror holding us dearer now.❞

song : : 'Twice'
artist : : Little Dragon

. we must be children of the wild ones

| lockness | - | gamma female | - | seven | - | the "introverted" one |

twice i turn my back on you.
i fell flat on my face but didn't loose.
tell me where would I go.
what led you on i'd love to know.

"Welcome to my roller coaster of life. No refunds."

• Full Name • lockness monster.
• Age • seven years.
• Gender • female
• Birth Date • may 19, 2005.
• Birth Place • yellowstone
national park.
• Face Character • none.

• Introduction •

Lockness Monster. Tell me, why does that name seem to suit her like a fish fits the sea? Because her parents knew she'd grow to be the fierce wolf she is now, snow frosted fur so pure it would be considered lighter than white. Her mother did know she was spelling the first part of her daughter's name incorrectly, and she did this on purpose. You see, the Lochness Monster was a sea creature that no one ever really got to see. With her pup being more dispersed from the rest of the litter, never really interacting with anyone, the name fit perfect. But who wants to have the same exact name as a sea monster? And so, her mother changed the spelling around a bit. Nessie, as she is nicknamed, likes it better that way anyways.

"If looks could kill, I'd be a dead man."

• Fur Color • light hazel.
• Weight • 70 lbs.
• Height • 4 feet tall.
• Body Type • slender and lean.

• Full Description •

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" Spare my your complaints, please. "

• Outside . . . • sarcastic, introverted.
• Inside . . . • selfconscious, bubbly.
• Secret • nessie isnt really one to
hold secrets. the only secrets that she
carries are the ones of her peers, bound
to secrecy by the friendshp. however,
they may be one secret she's yet to
make present. she wishes to become
like a dog. strange, yes, but she's seen
the connection between dogs and humans
herself and is so very jealous of it. she's
never seen that connection even amongst
her wolf pack. she thinks its something
every wolf needs: some good
companionship amongst a different
species.
• Likes • swimming, being by herself,
hunting, bird watching, exploring her
surroundings, blue and brown, vintage,
old fashioned stuff.
• Dislikes • loud, cats, herself,
pink, bugs, reality, being with
people, dogs.
• Fears • failure, judgement, being
underestimated, losing herself
to fear itself, being discovered,
love and other drugs.
• Dreams •
becoming someone's pet
living the life of solitude, being
known as brave, and living life full.

• Personality •

Nessie. One might thing of a delicate flower when hearing such a nickname, until hearing her full name, but what is she truely like? A ship wreck. It kind of suits her, don't you think? She's like the last piece of driftwood from the boat's bow flowing in the ocean's waves. Occassionally it will bob beneath the surface, drowing under the white water, but it always manages to break the surface once more, floating apon the top, supporting life that sits apon it, and waiting until the next wave comes to try to drown it. She's brave, yes. Strong? She's fighting to be. wip

• Background •

In all her glory, Courtney Rein was missing something short of her lifestyle, inspite having more than the average human. To be a mermaid was anyone's direst dream, but if anything, Courtney longed for that connection with a man as she saw in movies or all around her. Samuel Harris proved to be the cherry on top of her life. And the sprinkles? Her two children, Maisey and Hudson. Now Maisey was given the same gift as her mother, that of being a mermaid, but it doesnt mean she opens it with such full arms as her mother did. Maisey has no solid relationship with anyone in her family, except for her brother. Her brother is older, 20 years old and still living with the family. He's the father figure that never seemed to clique to Maisey, considering Samuel was always out on the boat gone fishing. Courtney tried to reach her daughter through their gift, but it seems Maisey refused. She's had an only real connection with her clown fish, Moby, and her chocolate labrador retriever Indie Ocean. She's only been a mermaid for about a year now and is still learning the ropes, considering she's shunned it out for months on end. When she finally did accept a part of it, she took it as a getaway car. She left Lindon, Australia and swam the endless seas. She couldnt find it in herself to stay there any longer. She was gone for a week, surviving by stealing fishermen's catches, one in perticular. Finn Marquee, a fine sailor apon his vessel. He wasnt a fisherman, but the day Maisey happened by he was hauling up a net full of salmon. Maisey wasnt careful enough, and Finn caught sight of her snatching a fish from his net. Luckily, Finn was a dreamer. He had his dreams of sailing over the open sea all alone for months on end and he was a fan of fiction. He agreed to keep her secret. They've become fast friends, and with Finn in knowledge of her secret, she returned home to keep a closer eye to make sure he held his word.

" Love seems to have a new meaning these days. "

• Crush • she wasnt looking for it, but
she's grown a soft spot for Apache.
its the friendship and trust thing she's so
fond of, im sure of it.
• Relationship Status • no, not currently.
• Ex(s) • none. she's never loved and
doesn't plan on doing so for a long while
ahead.

• What Is Love •

Love is a soft subject for Nessie. She's never once loved, never been asked for her paw. She's never felt what she hears so much about, but she's seen it and she has a pretty good idea of how its supposed to go. She rarely gives out love. Sandman, her brother seems to be the only one remotly capable of feeling affection towards her, and maybe a little bit for her mother. Nothing toward her father. To her, love isnt what it used to be and she knows it. Her parents? Their light in their relationship was blown out long ago and theres no match to light it up again. The adrehnaline is gone, and Nessie believes if something as magical as love between a brute and a thing of fiction has vanished, what would ever be in store for her?

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