the Myr Pack
The Myr pack, governed by the Vhela (alphess) and the Vhalen (alpha), is the largest group of Vystrian wolves located in Felnova. Their territory is located on the other side of the Darklights, stretching from the mountains several hundred miles to the other side of the vast continent, expanding into the northern desert stopping at the snowline, and down south far enough to reach the coast. This area is named the Myrlands after them; though a small portion of the northernmost lands are held by the Vehn, with territory lines often changing.
For many years, the Myr has been the biggest and most well known of the Vystrian wolf packs; easygoing and accepting of nearly anything, they have multiple members of other canid and wolf species, as well as a great number of hybrids. They have no restrictions on breeding, and welcome pairings of all kinds. The Elite work to protect the pack as a whole, and the wolves do not shy from helping one another raise young at any time of year.
As a general rule, Myr wolves are fiercely protective of their fellow packmates, and are very compassionate towards both their own species and a variety of others. The Myr pack is also the only pack that will accept honorary, non-wolf members of the pack, honored by all.
Myr Vystrian wolves call their familiars 'drienar'. Those without familiars - either those never granted or those who have lost them - are viewed with sympathy, but are otherwise fully accepted.
In addition, the Myr leaders must travel once every three years to Karkaras Point and perform the Summoning as part of a curse placed on the inhabitants in the Myrlands long ago. Raising a great beast created from a spirit-reaped Famine (the manifestation of a wolven soul who has died without its familiar) and controlled by the curse itself, they must battle it alone and only with their familiars by their sides. Once the beast is defeated - or the Vhalen and Vhela killed - the Famine soul will depart and the beast will be put to rest.
If the leaders do not answer the call and Summon the beast, the curse will release it on the Myrlands with little restraint on its power, ravaging the land until there's nothing left. Only the Vhalen and Vhela may undertake this journey along with their drienar, lest they risk the curse's wrath.
alpha = the Vhalen.
alphess; = the Vhela.
beta = the Firehn.
guard/fighter = the Elite.
shaman/fortuneteller/healer = the seer.
a mother/nanny = the dam.
wolves without drienar = the drienakk.
Vhalen;; Is the male Alpha of the Myr pack; mated to the Vhela, he leads and controls most goings-on in pack life. The Vhalen leads hunts and battles, a strategical war-leader and pack-hunter. In the event the Vhela is no more, the Vhalen will take over her duties.
Vhela;; Is the female Alpha of the Myr pack; mated to the Vhalen, she leads and controls most goings-on in pack life. The Vhela governs pack ranks and discipline, as well as battle strategy and hunting times. In the event the Vhalen is no more, the Vhela will take over his duties.
Firehn;; Is the Beta, either male or female, of the Myr pack. Acts as Alpha in the event the Vhela and Vhalen are unavailable or dead and an heir has yet to be chosen. Helps with disciplinary duties and upholder of the pack laws.
the Elite Guard;; Are the warrior-wolves of the Myr pack, those that patrol the borders and fight during invasion or attack. Comprised mostly of Vystrian dires, they get special training by elders before being accepted as one of the Elite.
the seer;; Is a wolf who acts as both healer and fortune-teller, whether they have the Sight or not. Usually only a healer with sparse abilities. In the event that they also have the Sight, acts as an advisor to both Vhela and Vhalen.
the dams;; Are mothers and caretakers to pups one year and younger. Not a permanent rank. Guard the young until they become fully-fledged pack members.
the drienakk;; Are wolves not yet granted a drienar. Usually ages one to two, or loners who've not asked Cirrus for an animal companion. Is also a term to apply to wolves who have lost their drienar.
Pack members of the normal variety are called just thus; as are pups and elders. These are the hunters, the young wolves and the wolves too old to remain in service, but are still cared for and given due respect.
Pack Members
Thunderfang is an old kamine, the Firehn of the Myrs. He is trusted by his leader to do what has to be done during their leave. He had a mate named Sorrowsong at one point in his early years of life, but she died a long time ago. His drienar is a hawk named Laguna.
Razya is a foxlike feathered she-wolf, the Seer of the Myrs. Her drienar is Breeze, a small mouse with a bejeweled collar.
Short-tempered and aggressive, Isengrim is nonetheless content with a subordiante role in the pack. However, actually earning his trust, and his true loyalty, is difficult. But, if won, his loyalty is unbreakable, even unto death. Direwolf that he is, he towers over most wolves in the pack, if not all.
Karkaras is an Elite direwolf, mate to Razya. Despite his cold personality and sharp tongue, he is gentle to those he knows well and is highly protective of his packmates. He has three small children with Razya: Malyx, Etienne, and Viera. He shows a lot of promise and Thunderfang has noticed his future potiental for the pack. His drienar is a ferret named D'klar.
Though young yet, it's doubtless that this young hellwolf mix got all of the ferality from her father, and left her mother's grace in the dirt. Siri is a powerhouse prettily wrapped inside of a shy exterior. She does not yet have a drienar.
Ayunaye Skypaw once served as the Vhela of the Myr pack. With her blue jay drienar, Raighn, at her side, she once ruled with a kind and compassionate air, seeking only to lead her pack down the road of peace. Now, she is rankless and broken, living on the outskirts of the pack with her pups, heartbroken and weary.
One whole new pup to the pack, along with her two brothers. She a sweet and gentle girl, enjoys spending time mostly with her family members.
A new addition along with a brother and sister, Moriti is a young pup within the pack. He tries to be friendly and well behaved as days pass for him to discover himself more about himself.
