Australis

🌟I Guardian I✈️❄️☄️
"You'll see my face in every place."
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Name: Australis
Birthday: 27th February 2023

Gender: Non-Binary
Pronouns: They/Him
Orientation: Pansexual


Role – Guardian

Australis had never had an interest in hunting or killing and as such he had taken on the role of pupsitter during his living days. Now however, a being not quite alive but not quite dead, he has chosen a new role. One of a guardian. Someone to watch over his pack, to guide and protect them. Someone to ensure no wolf else meets his fate.


Relationships

Mother: Aurora
Father: Racoon
Littermate: Moldavite, Callisto, Maffei
Mate: Bermuda
Children: Kitsune, Otso, Coronis, Cernunnos


Best friend: Caribou
Compassionate and caring, Australis has so much respect to Caribou. These two are as close as two wolves can be, and spend a lot of time together. Australis often accompanies Caribou as she collects herbs.

History

Australis was born to Aurora and Racoon alongside their littermates Maffei, Callisto, and Moldavite. Australis had always been a strange pup, having a strong connection with the animals and earth. Their sharp eyes certainly didn't help with the strange reputation they built for themself. Aurora found herself very protective of her pup, having shared similar stigmas due to her own eyes.

Once they reached adolescence, Australis knew they needed to pick a job. They would have made for a skilled scout or herbalist thanks to their connection to the earth and land. But those jobs had already been filled by much more experienced wolves. Australis then chose to train as a pupsitter, refusing to learn how to kill other animals like the hunters did.

It turned out that being a pupsitter was a good job for the wolf in the long run. Australis had shown themselves to be a compassionate pupsitter, teaching the pups about the earth and sharing so many amazing tales. As well as their strong connection to the earth helping them to sense danger. It was no surprise that by the time Australis reached adulthood they had become one of the most respected and trusted pupsitters.

The pack hadn't been sure what to think when they first saw Australis being accompanied by what looked to be a larger-than-life stag. Australis just shrugged, telling them that the stag was a friend of theirs, named Cernunnos. Australis would often make time out of their day to visit the stag, the two going on long walks through the forest together, much to the whole pack's amazement and confusion.

Australis had offered to show Bermuda the ropes when the wolf first joined the pack, becoming a pupsitter. While she was certainly loud and had a lot to say, compared to the quieter and calmer Australis. Australis found they didn't mind the wolfs constant chatting, it was rather endearing truth be told. Over time these two grew closer and closer, eventually making the mutual decision to officially become mates.

Australis had always been close to their rather protective and caring mother. It was strange when she passed. Australis felt a great sadness within themselves. Their packs comforting words and reassurance that they would see their mother again when they passed themselves, only worked to make Australis more uneasy. Losing their father not long after only seemed to add to their anxieties.

Australis and Bermuda had discussed pups for a long time. Believing it was finally the right moment, the two had a litter of their own. They were gifted with two girls and two boys. Australis felt an instant connection to their pups, even naming one of them after their dear stag friend. Australis was already proud of their young pups and couldn't wait to see what life had in store for them.

Australis had only intended on going for a walk when he found himself crushed by a tree, he hadn't seen it coming. He laid there for days, wondering if his ancestors would find his body down here. He had lived passed his 7th year and 6th month, if only by a few sunrises… Would his ancestors still accept him? Cernunnos must have heard his worries, the large stag appearing before him and tearing the tree off the wolf. Not that it was much help, Australis was too tired to move… He wasn't going to make it. The stag reached down, touching its head to Australis's own and he felt his body surge with life. He was… Alive? He didn't feel alive, not truly.

Australis made his ways slowly back to base; he could tell his pack were shocked to see him. Apparently, his pack had been looking for him for over a month. Had it truly been a month? It seemed his littermates had moved on without him. Not that he could blame them, it was their time, and they couldn't ignore their own mortality. Though discovering his mate Bermuda had also climbed the summit since he had been gone… that hurt the wolf… he was supposed to die before her… would he ever see her again now? Would he ever see any of his loved ones again? His siblings? His parents?

Australis spent his days laying in camp, waiting for his own death to come. Though it never did. Australis isn't sure what he is, or if he will ever die. Moss and vines have begun to grow over him, his body has begun to decay. And yet he still lives, still breathes. He chose to take on a new role of his own creation. If he could not die, then he would devote himself to protecting his pack, to guarding them. He would be their guardian for as long as he was to exist in this state.

Born: 27-02-23 - Immortalized: 11-02-24