((NOT accepting Stragglers/Loners.))
An ancient breed of wolf, long forgotten, has resurfaced. A small number of packs managed to thrive in the coldest climate imaginable. Now, due to their habitat melting away, they've been forced to seek a new home.
Every day massive chunks of the ice plain would break off and go crashing into the black ocean below. Every day the packs were forced to move closer and closer together. Every day tensions were rising.
What would they do? The Great Wolves had dominated this territory for generations.
What would they do?
They would move on. They would survive.
The Alpha has seen a place in her dreams. Every night she dreams of a place unlike any she or any living Great Wolf has ever seen. She sees a place with tall, white trees. Each tree is covered in leaves as red as blood. The moonlight shimmers off of the leaves, making them appear wet.
A voice comes to her on the wind. The voice promises an end to their troubles. Bountiful prey. Never again will they be forced to flee. Peace and prosperity await them.
...If they possess the strength and courage to find the forest covered in red, red leaves.-------------------------------------------------------
Setting A vast expanse of frozen tundra serves as home for the Great Wolves. They've mastered it for generations. Prey consists of caribou, muskox, walrus, and sometimes bears.
Now that their home is melting, they must travel South in search of a new territory that the Alpha female has seen in a vision.
Great Wolves SpeciesGreat Wolves are an overly large species of wolf. They possess a wicked sense of intelligence, rivaling that of humans. They come in the standard wolf colors, but their markings are sometimes more unnatural. They do not have, however, unnatural colors. (No blue streaks, etc.)
Size Comparison SheetHistoryGreat Wolves age differently than standard wolves, living up to one hundred summers or more. They revere and admire their story tellers. Each pack has a
Keeper of the Past. Being a Keeper is one of the highest honors. The job of a Keeper is to remember tales and histories, keeping the past alive so that every wolf knows where they've come from. They are usually the oldest wolf in the pack unless the position has been passed on to them.
Mates and ReproductionAny wolf may mate, not only the Alpha pair. Permission must be granted, however. When two wolves wish to procreate, they bring their alphas a gift and ask for the right to mate. If the year has been plentiful and promises to continue to be so, permission will be granted. If the year has been harsh and trying, permission will be denied.
Social Structure/Ranks/StatusGreat Wolves mate for life. Should a wolfs mate happen to die, they are able to take another, but most do not. An
Alpha retains their status until they decide to choose a successor. There are no forced removals from power. The Alphas job is to make sure that everyone eats, is healthy, and is cared for. They have the final say in everything that could help or harm their pack.
All other wolves fall in line beneath the Alpha pair. Each wolf has a different personality and their status is determined by it, much like humans.
Beta Wolves act as leaders in the Alpha's absence. They are the right paw of the Alpha's. They aid them whenever possible and are highly respected.
Great Wolves still have
Omega members, but they are not treated harshly. In fact, treating an Omega harshly is frowned upon. An Omega is unable to break free from their meek ways, and it would be beneath a Great Wolf to take advantage of a weak member of their species.
There are also
Fighters and
Hunters. Fighters patrol the borders of the territory, marking and defending it if needed. Hunters keep track of prey and lead the pack to their meals.
Stragglers are lone wolves that either follow the pack at a distance or are seeking entry to the pack. If seeking entry, they must prove themselves worthy.
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Rules and Guidelines-This Roleplay will be Semi-literate, leaning towards literate. I understand that everyone has days where they just can't think, but please try. Two chunky paragraphs per character is the minimum, but if you only write two paragraphs every time you post, it's not acceptable and I'll have to rethink your admission into the story.
-It is very fast paced, so if you have any doubts about keeping up, please don't apply.-The format will be third person past tense. For example, when talking about your character you would say: "She padded quietly around the bend and, lowering her muzzle to the earth, inhaled lightly, tracking the delicious scent of food."
-I've labeled this as semi-fantastical since the wolves possess the same emotions as humans and will therefore be subject to situations that normal wolves would not be a part of. Their lifespans are also that of a human, so that would separate us from 'real world' animals. They do not, however, possess magical powers or anything of the sort other than possible visions, so keep that in mind when battling and hunting. We also do not use tools, build fires, or use herbs and things to heal.
-We're going to be exploring places that these wolves have never laid eyes upon, so be prepared to be surprised every now and again.
-I'm fine with a little bit of power-play since Great Wolves are large and extra tough, but please don't go overboard or it makes things boring. For example: One wolf can't take down a grizzly or a polar bear on it's own, but two wolves stand a chance. Same goes with Muskox.
-Follow all of the CS rules.
-Since this is a pack and most packs have family members, it's ok for some of the wolves to be related, even if their players have just met. I personally am not opposed to having relatives, but please check with someone before you claim to be related. On that note, make sure your characters interact with others. It's boring if everyone decides to just be on their own.
-I will personally be playing only one or two characters, but I'm fine with you playing two or three, depending on whether or not you can handle it.
-Romance between your own characters is perfectly fine as long as you interact with other characters as well.
-If you're unsure as to whether or not something is acceptable to do, just shoot me a PM. I'm pretty easy to work with.
-Use brackets for [OOC] content of course, but keep it to a minimum.
-I'd rather you kept your posts basic (No fancy sparkly script or anything like that), just please break it up so it's not a wall of text.
-There will be drama, fights, deaths, etc. If you'd like your character to kill another players character, please get their permission first via PM.
-Fill out the form provided and PM it to me. I will then post your character chart in the thread. Once I believe we have enough players, we'll begin.
(If I forgot anything I'll add it later. I'll also be appointing at least one Mod to act in my absence, should there be one.)
BlackJaguar and Soriams are mods. Direct your questions and things to them if I'm not around. (:
Ranks to choose from: Hunter, Fighter, Non-rank, Pup, Elder(PM your form to me and I'll post it in the next section if you are approved. I prefer basic forms that aren't fancy and sparkly. I'd rather have your writing portray your character.I have the right to deny anyone entry to the story.)Name of character:
Image: (Only one, please.)
Age and Gender: (Don't forget their extended lifespan!)
Rank/Status: (Please only add a rank from the list above.)
Personality and History:Bangarang.