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"We are the healers, the support of a pack. Among the quietness of the den, the scent of herbs and bubbling of water, we speak to our Ancestors and listen to the visions they bestow so we can aid our Alpha."The Healers α
Wolves at a young age are hand picked by both The council and the Alpha to provide aid and interpret visions sent by The Higher Ups and The Ancestors should they be passed on in such ways. A Healer must be patient and disciplined before they turn 5 months of age, and then taught about the various herbs of the territory and ways to mix medicines and care for the ill and wounded. By their 1st year, they will be sent to the Moonpool; a large pool of crystal water far below the mountains with a crack in the sky for moonlight to trickle through. There is where they will be presented among the Ancestors and be given their name and rise from Fledgling to Healer.
In a Den nestled just beside the Alpha's rock and Wallowing stars is where the healers call home, the den splits off into 7 segments:
Herbal Storage
A dry store where herbs are placed neatly in holes carved out in the Rocky walls, only the healers and their apprentices may access this cave and should any be caught entering without permission or tampering with their stores will be put on hunting parties constantly as punishment and will tend to the elders needs by oneself.
Nesting
The resting spot of The Healers and their apprentices, a warm den filled with soft furs and dried herbs to soothe the senses and deter any lingering sickness in the air and protect them from ailments. 5 nest are dug into the dirt and lined with soft moss, furs and herbs along with any trinkets and personal items one may desire.
Gathering
The main entrance to the den, the entrance to the den is covered by a thick layer of Spanish moss that blocks out most elements such as heavy winds, rain and snow. the Entrance has a waiting area with simple nest and small feathers and bones for puppies to play with while the adults are checked on and tended to in the back.
Holding
A large slightly humid den where wolves with physical ailments are hold, the den has several nest lined along wall with a large rocky divet in the center holding clean and cold water if they wish for it. A small pile of prey in provided for the wolves as well so they do not have to pain themselves to get food, this pile of food and the water is often refilled and stocked by the fledglings.
Quarantine
A Large and dry den where wolves with internal illnesses are held, the den much like the Holding den has several nest lined along the wall of the den but are more spaced out, this den is very clean to prevent any spreading of sickness. Only the healers and their apprentices can come in here and tend to the sick ones, the water and prey pile are as well, constantly stocked and refreshed but by The Healers and their apprentices only.
Nursery
A cozy dry den with plush nest lining around the den, expecting mothers are ushered here as it is closer to the healer and they are well cared for by both fledglings and apprentice healers, the mothers here are well watched and cared for.
Guardian hollow
A place where Pupsitters reside, the entrance of the healer den has a hidden passage where the Pupsitters or Guardians are, most Guardians are large in size and aggressive when protecting the weaker souls in the den but have a gentle care when helping either escort or defend...thought they will be wary and hostile if provoked.
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