Posted 2023-06-11 10:53:47
Intro
As you wander the forest, looking for your destination, a sly-looking wolf greets you with a grin, leading you into a ravine deep in the forest. It looks busy, with thorn filled bushes lining the outsides and the evenings rays lighting up the ravine. Wolves are traveling from ledge to ledge via a mixture of jumping and using logs that have been carefully placed to form makeshift stairs, busily scampering everywhere. In a hidden den in a nook, behind leaves, is an elder telling stories to young pups who are listening attentively. Five wolves come back dragging a large carcass into the encampment, who are quickly aided by stray wolves passing by. They seem to get adoring looks from spectators, and you guess they are one of the higher ups. Your tour explains that they are part of the Moonblessed, the highest rank a wolf can get other than leader. You get a tour of the various caste dens, getting curious looks from some of the members. You leave right as the sun starts setting and you have a horrible pit in your stomach. Something seemed... off. As though they were merely putting on a display, just for you.
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Caste System
Moonblessed - The chiefs of the pack, highly regarded and second in the hierarchy after the Prophet.
High Kith - Third in the hierarchy, these are the valuable wolves that have extra access to food and entertainment.
Middlings - These wolves are extremely hard working, providing for the pack and being fourth in the hierarchy.
Dirtlickers - Wolves in this caste are for sale or are going to be sold, not providing for the pack at all. They are fifth in the hierarchy.
Unkith - Wolves so undesirable, that any pack that wants them can take them for free. Sixth and last in the hierarchy.
Subdivisions of the hierarchy (caves) may be added or removed for organization purposes.
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Pack Tenets
The Prophet is chosen by Vesper, and questioning Him is due cause for treason
Vesper is all knowing, and questioning Her is due cause for treason
One should never disobey Vesper or the Prophet, and doing so is due cause for treason
One is given their role for a purpose, questioning their role is to question themselves and Him
One should do their best to act with compassion and help others, within reason
To serve the pack is an honor, and you shall do your duty to help it thrive
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Tumeric, Freya tells me. Good for yellow dye, not so much for painting
Yarrow. Okay for yellow dye, a little desaturated though.
Mullein - Good all around. More of a brown than yellow color.