🐲Doe-Bush🐲

LORE

Doe-bush has lived under the rule of Rosvetler since he was a child. His life was nothing out of the ordinary, for he was one of the many pups that was stuck in the orphanage - for various reasons unknown to him. - But one day Rosvetler, a large wolf with equally large antlers that were black as charred bark and twisted in unusual directions. Two other smaller wolves followed closely behind him, seemingly shy in his presence.

Unknowingly, those two wolves were a coupled pair seeking a child for they couldn't have their own.
after watching them from the distance, looking at various cubs then looking back at their Leader, who would either grunt with disapproval or give a pitiful pat to those who were heavily considered.

Doe-bush had little hope, many had come and many had left yet he had stayed; so when they came to look at him he expected a pat at best. but instead the large wolf gripped his muzzle tightly and forced his head into his direction. "Your eyes boy, show me your eyes." He spoke in a deep booming voice and with a tone that meant he was not one to repeat.

Doe-bush, eager to fulfill the wolfs request, widen his eyes as best as he could showing off his unusual Black & White mixed eye colors. His eyes met the single eye of the lead wolf, a blind eye with a blueish tint and red outlines, even with no pupil to match he could feel a burning intensity in them. Another factor about this wolf was he was horrifically scarred.

His right eye was missing with nothing but mashed skin replacing the slot, and his other had two scars cutting across. Doe-bush wondered if this was the cause of his blindness. his snout wasn't any prettier either. his nose was deeply cut, and he had a gash across his mouth that showed the glint of a large tooth if under the sun correctly and just above that one - almost connected was a low cut placed between his nose and mouth.

After making intense eye contact seemingly forever, the wolf made a motion that surprised all three of them. he approved. the large wolf, who was to be his king after the moment, was Rosvetler. he left the two young wolves by him as he went to talk to Lillemor, the giant grizzly bear that mothered most of the unwanted cubs. to this day, Doe-bush has a hard time recognizing his 'parents', let alone remembering them as well as he did Rosvetler.

After the wolf had paid, he quickly urged him and the others into a elaborate Royal Carriage. the outside of the carriage is a shiny black coach that is gilded with gold [Chinese] Dragons that surround the edges of the carriage in great detail, along with minor creatures the surround the door and roof top. the animals are an Elk, a Barn Owl and a Wolf. the body of the coach is carried by Four large horses and held by two Knights. the inside of the Carriage is unlike anything Doe-bush had seen. dark velvet walls and satin cushions and curtains with a small easy-to-put-away table.

Rosvetler sat on the right side, while Doe-bush sat between his new parents on the left.

"Child." it only took one word for Doe-bush to divide his attention from looking out the window to look at the large wolf. the creaking of the carriage and clattering of the horses hoofs filled the growing tense silence. Rosvetler seemed to wait on purpose until Doe-bush opened his mouth.

" I am Rosvetler, The King of The Seas Eclipse Kingdom. It is not my kindness that brings you here- it is important you understand that now before anything- but it is my passion. I seek to raise an army. The time of war in our lands is over but I freight of a new one..."

I had grown to learn later in life Rosvetler was rather famous for his extended ramblings and rants. But the main point he wanted to cross was that I was not here to live my life being spoiled with riches and lavished in royalty, It was to work. work the fields, run on the hunts, build the town and serve to the king when called. but for being still a child my focus was on education, the little bits of it I had. the schools were often just small groups of other pups roaming around bored.

But such is life, is it not? life continued, and I had gotten older. My respect had never died out but had defiantly faltered in the times when the next day came with a wave of unease, and when the sun became hidden by the clouds. it has waivered in times of absolute silence for days when the town was left to its own devices to having week long festivities and parties being hosted in the Castles grand Ballrooms.

there were many rumors that surrounded not only the kings bizarre habits but the entire family as well. the history that surrounded the family has heavily guarded in fear of enemies getting ahold of any information that could be used against them. Although there was one thing the Rosvell's was extremely loud and proud about- becoming a Dracocephalus. a "dragon head."

this was the story we were all taught from the day we were born to the day we became knights. The story of how the current king will one day face a defining challenge that will set the course of history. "the challenge is usually about a blood soaked battle of one type of enemy or another and that when the fallen enemy has been consumed by the victor and its greatest asset has been repurposed- the wolf will become reborn with not only a greater purpose, but a higher understanding."

for the Sea's Eclipses first king, Rosvell, he defeated the Elk king after he killed four of the young packs offspring. he was then able become a pirate and send his pack on a long dangerous journey that was guided by the light of the moon. it was then after they found a new land and raised his family there. it is said that after he had died, the moon became dark and the sky wept and in the reflection of the ocean showed a long winded dragon with the head of a wolf, and antlers that ran along its back. many say that if you go to the oceans edge when the moon is gone and the sky cries; you can see Rosvell stand on the waters - waiting.

a similar story is told about Rosvetler's mother, Costello, who battled the great feathered Queen, and wore her wings as a trophy. Soon after, Costello was given a vision and had two sons with great abilities. Rosvetler, the Wolf with antlers and Laytos, the Wolf with two colored eyes. it is also rumored that after her death, every bird in the area flew away in fear at once and that the shadow of a great four winged beast ran across the plains. some say if you go to the plains and the wind becomes still and a bird is not to be heard, hide and look to the sky, you just may be lucky enough to see her.

and finally, the unfortunate passing of Rosvetler. not many know if it was age that got him or the madness he carried. after his death it was found out that his antlers, the ones that twisted in uneven and curled directions also rooted deep into his brain. the same problem that killed him is the same that caused him to go blind. but it was with his death that allowed his brother, Laytos, a boy who was forcibly sheltered from the dangers of the outside world, come to the light with the truth. for a long time many assumed that Costello was either cursed or blessed by the towns local witch, Blood rain.

The truth was, was that Blood rain was nothing more than a witch who helped covered up the real story. Laytos explained that he snuck out of the castle and went on trips to discover the origins of their birth and who their father was. the road he followed ended at the Elks Kings door. it was there that Laytos met Morrotios, the Elk Kings son.

there were many gasps and wails, shouts of betrayal and anger but there was also an understanding - at least for the war veterans. the cause of the Avan war was due on the part that Rosvell killed the ever loved elk king for a reason that was privatized among the time. and it seems that while yes, Costello killed the Great feathered Queen, the Barn owl, it was because the queens daughter was planning her own mothers downfall but only agreed to surrendered if Costello was able to birth the children of the Elk prince. and she obliged knowing it was either her dignity or her people she had to sacrifice. they knew it would not have been easy for her; but that hatred of betrayal soon formed into a pitful understanding that it was her love that stopped the war and rised the Seas Eclipse into greatness.

So after Rosvetler's passing, a few say that when you walk in the Deciduous Forest, the birthplace of Rosvetler, you can see his spirit carry the sun between his antlers providing a path of green to the border of the forest. he is known for guiding the lost. many wonder if it was his prey/predator senses was the challenge that caused him to re-open his heart to the people, if it was he desperate need for a family; or if it was his brother.

then, there is his daughter, living thankfully. Rosvellta is the eldest child from rosvetler - along with his two other children, Rosvetta and Ramonello. both Rovellta and Ramonello carry their fathers genes. Ramonello's being the antlers and Rosvellta's being a goats. Rosvetlers biggest worry was for Rosvellta to turn out like him, for being born part blind- that is. so he requested a mask filled with herbs and spices to keep her calm and healthy though the years. so far it seems to be working.

then there's me, Doe-bush. the little guy from the start of the story. i guess being one of the top hunters (and one of the most handsome if i say so myself), i somehow managed to fall in love with rosvellta. she may be crazy and headstrong like her father but i guess thats what i like. I must also say, after getting married to her i got promoted to head general. I just hope we don't have another war on out way, we have enough chaos as is.