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Apr 14, 2020 16:59:16 GMT -5
Post by Aphelyon on Apr 14, 2020 16:59:16 GMT -5
This roleplay is going to be a bit different from most other wolf roleplays on these forums. It does not follow one particular pack, but instead focuses on any wolves in this area. The social structure and lifestyle of these wolves is more similar to that of real-life wolves. Instead of having one continuing pack that is set up more like a Clan-but-with-wolves, this roleplay will have numerous packs, none necessarily as well-established or stable as your typical Clan, each of which only exists because its members do. Packs won't have the same kind of established territory as Clans, either- they must constantly fight for their dens, their territory, and their prey, competing with neighboring packs for resources and chasing out lone wolves that venture too close. This is intended to be a harsher roleplay, where characters will die often from the elements or from combat.
While, for the sake of fun, this roleplay doesn't have to be entirely true to the real-life structure of wild wolf packs, keeping within that general theme is a must. Most packs consist of a breeding male and female- the "alphas"- and their offspring, mostly pups and juveniles of less than two years. However, some pups do decide to stick around well into adulthood. Most eventually split off from their parent packs and seek to find mates of their own- wolves who have also left their birth pack- to find a territory and have pups of their own. Most packs also have an "omega" wolf, one who is considered the weakest, even lower in rank than pups, and only sticks around because they almost certainly wouldn't survive on their own. Although it is rare in nature, in this roleplay, there may be adopted pups and unrelated (submissive) adult wolves who join with non-related packs. Alphas may also be challenged for leadership, or step down. However, in most cases, pups will disperse and alphas will eventually stop having litters, grow old, and their pack will fade away once they die, leaving space for new packs to take over their territory.
While, for the sake of fun, this roleplay doesn't have to be entirely true to the real-life structure of wild wolf packs, keeping within that general theme is a must. Most packs consist of a breeding male and female- the "alphas"- and their offspring, mostly pups and juveniles of less than two years. However, some pups do decide to stick around well into adulthood. Most eventually split off from their parent packs and seek to find mates of their own- wolves who have also left their birth pack- to find a territory and have pups of their own. Most packs also have an "omega" wolf, one who is considered the weakest, even lower in rank than pups, and only sticks around because they almost certainly wouldn't survive on their own. Although it is rare in nature, in this roleplay, there may be adopted pups and unrelated (submissive) adult wolves who join with non-related packs. Alphas may also be challenged for leadership, or step down. However, in most cases, pups will disperse and alphas will eventually stop having litters, grow old, and their pack will fade away once they die, leaving space for new packs to take over their territory.
Roleplay Rules
ใFollow all forum rules (obviously). Please keep vulgarity and gore to a reasonable level- this is meant to be a bit of a violent rp, so I'm not gonna say no gore at all, but don't be real, real graphic. Keep it classy, y'all.
ใKeep characters fairly realistic- this goes for appearance, obviously, but try to be realistic in personality and experience as well. All people have motivations for the things they do (even if they don't make sense to anyone else) and are a mix of good and bad traits and good and bad experiences. So, try to make sure the things that your character is and does make sense, at least in the character's mind.
ใAs far as character relationships and packs, I would prefer if there are more pack wolves than lone wolves. While there's no problem with there being quite a few lone wolves- young ones looking for a mate and territory, or else wanderers who just prefer to be alone- most wolves should be in a pack. This, of course, also means that your characters will almost certainly be related to others in the rp, even lone wolves (as they probably broke away from a local pack). So, not only should you be open to getting relationship requests from other players, but I encourage you to actively look for some while make your characters, and as new ones join! Keep in mind that not all related characters have to be in the same pack, either- you could easily have two alphas of different packs who are siblings from the same parent pack, for example.
ใLiteracy, as always, is important- please keep your posts legible and of a reasonable length. While part of this rule means "write a decent amount for someone to respond to, and use decent enough grammar that we know what you're saying," that also applies on the other end of "please don't write a novel every post unless it's necessary for narration in that moment, and please don't make us go to a dictionary for every other word." Not to cramp anyone's style, but finding a decent middle ground will help keep the roleplay interesting and thus hopefully go on for longer.
ใNext, activity. We're (mostly) all adults or close to adults with real lives to deal with and a limited number of spoons in a day, so I'm not gonna make a firm rule of "be on _ much or you'll get deleted." Activity in the rp will wax and wane, and some weeks and days will be more active than others. That said, please be on enough to at least keep your character reasonably relevant, especially if they are involved in plot or a highly visible role, like an alpha.
ใKeep characters fairly realistic- this goes for appearance, obviously, but try to be realistic in personality and experience as well. All people have motivations for the things they do (even if they don't make sense to anyone else) and are a mix of good and bad traits and good and bad experiences. So, try to make sure the things that your character is and does make sense, at least in the character's mind.
ใAs far as character relationships and packs, I would prefer if there are more pack wolves than lone wolves. While there's no problem with there being quite a few lone wolves- young ones looking for a mate and territory, or else wanderers who just prefer to be alone- most wolves should be in a pack. This, of course, also means that your characters will almost certainly be related to others in the rp, even lone wolves (as they probably broke away from a local pack). So, not only should you be open to getting relationship requests from other players, but I encourage you to actively look for some while make your characters, and as new ones join! Keep in mind that not all related characters have to be in the same pack, either- you could easily have two alphas of different packs who are siblings from the same parent pack, for example.
ใLiteracy, as always, is important- please keep your posts legible and of a reasonable length. While part of this rule means "write a decent amount for someone to respond to, and use decent enough grammar that we know what you're saying," that also applies on the other end of "please don't write a novel every post unless it's necessary for narration in that moment, and please don't make us go to a dictionary for every other word." Not to cramp anyone's style, but finding a decent middle ground will help keep the roleplay interesting and thus hopefully go on for longer.
ใNext, activity. We're (mostly) all adults or close to adults with real lives to deal with and a limited number of spoons in a day, so I'm not gonna make a firm rule of "be on _ much or you'll get deleted." Activity in the rp will wax and wane, and some weeks and days will be more active than others. That said, please be on enough to at least keep your character reasonably relevant, especially if they are involved in plot or a highly visible role, like an alpha.
Environment & Territory
ใSeason: Late Summer
ใMoon Phase: Half moon
ใWeather: Warm and overcast, a bit drizzly.
ใMoon Phase: Half moon
ใWeather: Warm and overcast, a bit drizzly.
Pack Territories:
ใSaghani's pack lives in Hoof Rock and claims the territory from the river east of their denplace, along the treeline north of the Caribou Trail, and to the line of trees across the Trail west of Hoof Rock.ใIkkuma's pack lives in Jaw Hollow and claims the tundra from the base of the cliffs, around the Geyser Ponds, and to the shore of the river. They have been expanding farther east lately, taking more territory little by little.
Here, prey is scarce and for much of the year and inadequate shelter could mean death, as the summers are barely warm and the winters are cold and harsh. The wolves who call this area home must fight for everything they have, and life is often violent and short. This area consists mainly of pine forests (mixed with a few deciduous trees here and there) as well as open tundra. The land is divided by two rivers, which meet and form one, as well as a set of cliffs. The area below the cliffs is called the Lowlands, while the plateau above is called the Uplands. Within each area are a few more locally-known landmarks, described below. (No need to read all of this at once, except a look at the map and reading up on the details of whatever den area you might want- I know it's long haha.)
ใPerhaps one of the most important features of the area, and one of the things which attracts so many wolves, is the Caribou Trail. Each spring, a massive herd of caribou migrates from the west to its summer grounds, and in the autumn, they return from the east. As the caribou provide one of the best sources of food for the wolf packs, these times, and this area, is probably the most integral to their survival.
ใJust north of the Trail, is Claw Rock. This is a large outcropping of rock which juts from the tundra, and many have said it looks like a giant claw, thus giving it its name. It is sheltered and provides a good view of the surrounding land. This, plus its proximity to the Caribou Trail, makes it one of the most sought-after denplaces in the area.
ใNorth of Claw Rock is an area called the Floodplains, which sits between the river and a large stream just south of it. During the summer and autumn, the ground is a bit damp and marshy, and though there are no trees there are lots of rocks and boulders here. In the spring, snowmelt from the distant mountains, and surrounding areas, causes the river to burst its banks, covering the entire Floodplain in shallow water. It might not seem dangerous, but wolves who are unaware could be caught in a flash flood, and the freezing water can cause hypothermia.
ใThe Geyser Ponds, north of the Floodplains, are precisely what they sound like: ponds created from the water of a pair of geysers. The water here is warm and clear, making it a fun place to play, especially in the summer. However, wolves should be careful not to be too close to a geyser when it erupts, as the water that comes from them is boiling and can cause severe burns, even leading to death.
ใVery near the Geyser Ponds is Jaw Hollow. This area is named for a similar reason to Claw Rock, except wolves say that these stones, surrounding a dip in the land, look like massive teeth, about to swallow the hollow whole. It is extremely well-protected not only from enemies but from other wolves, and with clearly-defined edges, it is a perfect place to raise young pups.
ใDownriver, past where the two rivers meet, is a place called Riverleap. This is known as the best place to cross the river, especially in the winter when the waters are extremely cold, or the spring when they are strong and rough. Many large boulders sit no more than a short leap apart from one another, making fantastic stepping stones for adult wolves. They should be careful in the winter, though, as the ice makes them very slippery!
ใSouth of Riverleap, in the tundra, is another large boulder hill that makes a sought-after denplace. This one is called Hoof Rock for a few reasons; firstly being that its large, flattish structure is reminiscent of a caribou hoof; secondly, due to its proximity to the Trail. Its only drawbacks are its visibility and lack of defense, but even so, it makes good shelter in winter and has good access to food and water.
ใThough there are many narrow, rocky, and precarious trails which lead up the cliffs to the Uplands, the safest route is the Forest Pass. It is a wide, grassy slope which makes an easy walk from the Lowlands to the Uplands, and vice-versa. This is the trail that most animals use, prey and predator alike, and that makes this a desirable but dangerous territory to have.
ใFarther northwest on the cliffs is the Waterfall. Here, the water from the northern river roars over the cliffs, sending spray and fog rolling into the surrounding forest. The area both above and below the waterfall is considered dangerous, because either part of the river might easily sweep a wolf off their paws. In the case of the Uplands part, if the river doesn't drown them, then it will send them over the falls to their almost certain demise.
ใUpriver from the Waterfall is the Bridge. This is another good place for wolves to cross the river; however, many are rather disconcerted by it since it was created by humans, and thus refuse to use it. However, it is completely safe year-round, and underneath can even be a decent place for shelter in an emergency.
ใThe remains of an old gravel road leads from the north to the bridge, and then west to the husk of what used to be a human building. This burned house was destroyed by fire many years ago, though no living wolf remembers if it had been abandoned beforehand or not. Like the bridge, it can be a good place for emergency or rudimentary shelter, but most wolves steer clear because of its relationship with humans.
ใSurrounding the burned house is a place known as the Deadforest. This was once a pine forest no different from the others in the area, but was burned down at the same time as the house. No one is sure if the fire originated from the house, or if the house was just another thing damaged in the flames. Regardless, the forest still has not healed, and the blackened trunks of trees and ashy ground remain to this day.
ใEast of the river is another hollow surrounded by rocks. This one is called The Vale, and like Jaw Hollow is a lush and protected dip in the land. Its easy access to water, as well as sheltered environment, make it a perfect denplace. Its only flaws are its distance from the Caribou Trail, and its proximity to Deadforest and the human structures.
ใPerhaps one of the most important features of the area, and one of the things which attracts so many wolves, is the Caribou Trail. Each spring, a massive herd of caribou migrates from the west to its summer grounds, and in the autumn, they return from the east. As the caribou provide one of the best sources of food for the wolf packs, these times, and this area, is probably the most integral to their survival.
ใJust north of the Trail, is Claw Rock. This is a large outcropping of rock which juts from the tundra, and many have said it looks like a giant claw, thus giving it its name. It is sheltered and provides a good view of the surrounding land. This, plus its proximity to the Caribou Trail, makes it one of the most sought-after denplaces in the area.
ใNorth of Claw Rock is an area called the Floodplains, which sits between the river and a large stream just south of it. During the summer and autumn, the ground is a bit damp and marshy, and though there are no trees there are lots of rocks and boulders here. In the spring, snowmelt from the distant mountains, and surrounding areas, causes the river to burst its banks, covering the entire Floodplain in shallow water. It might not seem dangerous, but wolves who are unaware could be caught in a flash flood, and the freezing water can cause hypothermia.
ใThe Geyser Ponds, north of the Floodplains, are precisely what they sound like: ponds created from the water of a pair of geysers. The water here is warm and clear, making it a fun place to play, especially in the summer. However, wolves should be careful not to be too close to a geyser when it erupts, as the water that comes from them is boiling and can cause severe burns, even leading to death.
ใVery near the Geyser Ponds is Jaw Hollow. This area is named for a similar reason to Claw Rock, except wolves say that these stones, surrounding a dip in the land, look like massive teeth, about to swallow the hollow whole. It is extremely well-protected not only from enemies but from other wolves, and with clearly-defined edges, it is a perfect place to raise young pups.
ใDownriver, past where the two rivers meet, is a place called Riverleap. This is known as the best place to cross the river, especially in the winter when the waters are extremely cold, or the spring when they are strong and rough. Many large boulders sit no more than a short leap apart from one another, making fantastic stepping stones for adult wolves. They should be careful in the winter, though, as the ice makes them very slippery!
ใSouth of Riverleap, in the tundra, is another large boulder hill that makes a sought-after denplace. This one is called Hoof Rock for a few reasons; firstly being that its large, flattish structure is reminiscent of a caribou hoof; secondly, due to its proximity to the Trail. Its only drawbacks are its visibility and lack of defense, but even so, it makes good shelter in winter and has good access to food and water.
ใThough there are many narrow, rocky, and precarious trails which lead up the cliffs to the Uplands, the safest route is the Forest Pass. It is a wide, grassy slope which makes an easy walk from the Lowlands to the Uplands, and vice-versa. This is the trail that most animals use, prey and predator alike, and that makes this a desirable but dangerous territory to have.
ใFarther northwest on the cliffs is the Waterfall. Here, the water from the northern river roars over the cliffs, sending spray and fog rolling into the surrounding forest. The area both above and below the waterfall is considered dangerous, because either part of the river might easily sweep a wolf off their paws. In the case of the Uplands part, if the river doesn't drown them, then it will send them over the falls to their almost certain demise.
ใUpriver from the Waterfall is the Bridge. This is another good place for wolves to cross the river; however, many are rather disconcerted by it since it was created by humans, and thus refuse to use it. However, it is completely safe year-round, and underneath can even be a decent place for shelter in an emergency.
ใThe remains of an old gravel road leads from the north to the bridge, and then west to the husk of what used to be a human building. This burned house was destroyed by fire many years ago, though no living wolf remembers if it had been abandoned beforehand or not. Like the bridge, it can be a good place for emergency or rudimentary shelter, but most wolves steer clear because of its relationship with humans.
ใSurrounding the burned house is a place known as the Deadforest. This was once a pine forest no different from the others in the area, but was burned down at the same time as the house. No one is sure if the fire originated from the house, or if the house was just another thing damaged in the flames. Regardless, the forest still has not healed, and the blackened trunks of trees and ashy ground remain to this day.
ใEast of the river is another hollow surrounded by rocks. This one is called The Vale, and like Jaw Hollow is a lush and protected dip in the land. Its easy access to water, as well as sheltered environment, make it a perfect denplace. Its only flaws are its distance from the Caribou Trail, and its proximity to Deadforest and the human structures.
Joining
Namerank | age *
ใbrief physical description (most nuances should be visible in picture).
ใpersonality/history/other notes.
ใrelationships.
@roleplayer
* keep in mind that most litters are born in the spring, and so it being summer, most wolves will be about some number of years and ~a half, with different litters being approximately a year apart. So, the youngest wolves from this spring would be ~4-7 moons old right now. This doesn't have to be universal, but try to fit the vast majority of wolves to this pattern, and remember that litters born too early or too late have a lower chance of survival. Wolves will be considered "pups" until they are over two years old, at which point they'll be moved to the adult rank (or omega).
** if you need help finding an image or don't have a ton of time, I have a Pinterest board with a lot of wolf pics that are good for this purpose saved to it. Please avoid using any images that have already been used for this roleplay (whether you pull them from the board or not).
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rank | age
ใbrief physical description (most nuances should be visible in picture).
ใpersonality/history/other notes.
ใrelationships.
@roleplayer
Saghani
Sangilak
Ikkuma
Nukilik
Antler
Pikatti
Asa
