About Hearthwood River.
Table of ContentsDespite their attempt to maintain their quiet home in Cut Rock River, Maksim Baranski and Kisla Baranski found the safety of the forest begin to shift as tensions with other packs began to rise. Having successfully raised their first litter to near adulthood and expecting their second, the pack found their concerns regarding their rival pack, Whisper Caverns, begin to lift higher as time wore on. While in debate on how to eradicate their neighbors without bringing violence to their children, the pack’s allies, Black Thorn Downs, was beginning their own potential war with Secret Woodlands – and in turn, the pack would flee further north.
Finality came to Cut Rock River when Rook Lyall, a quieter member, called for the attention of Maksim and Kisla. The yearling explained his intent of re-establishing the Grizzly Hollow pack – a pack that would share the very same forest Cut Rock River laid within. Deeming the youth a traitor, Maksim and Kisla made the final decision to move their family further north and from the growing number of packs they could not trust.
Hearthwood River was born of both chance and timing. Unable to travel much further due to her pregnancy, the pack dug a den close to the proud edges of the River for which their territory was named, and only a few weeks after Kisla gave birth to her second litter, Hearthwood River officially claimed the territory as their own – the pack’s very own second chance.
Pack pride colors for Hearthwood River are "Fire Heart Red ( #f93700 )" & "Gentle Shallows ( #3843aa )".
General Information
- Current Leader: Lachesis "XIX" Stark
- Established: May 3rd, 2015.
- Location: Kingsfall, Snowmarch Expanse, Relic Lore.
- Navigation: North-eastern Relic Lore, north of Turtleback Lake.
- Den Description: Amidst the mighty trees of Kingsfall runs a river that cuts through the forest, fuelled by the waters of Turtleback Lake. Sheltered by towering Redwoods, the territory is a vibrant landscape of lush vegetation and plentiful prey. Upon the banks and within the woodland, the wolves of Hearthwood River thrive. Their den, dug into the roots of perhaps the tallest tree, is secluded from all prying eyes, the shrubs and undergrowth offering the perfect cover for any resting wolf.
- Pack Scent Identifiers:White Cedar, White Fir, Black Hawthorn, loamy, earthy, and moist soil.
- Pack Colors: #f93700 & #3843aa
- Character Alignment: Mostly Neutral, Some Lawful.
- Allies: Oak Tree Bend, Whitestone Monadnock, Wild Rye Fields
- Neutral: Secret Woodlands, Willow Ridge, Fallen Tree Cove, White Fir Notch
- Enemies: Grizzly Hollow.
- Core Values: Loyalty, Strength, Passion, Family and Courage.
- Motto: "Family lives on, it's all that lives on."
- Age Range: Pup - 7 years old.
- Size Range: Small - Large.
- Roles Present: Scout, Healer, Yearling.
Notes & Trivia.
- The borders are well guarded and heavily marked; it is not easy to miss them.
- The pack scent is quite an earthy one.
- Second chances are not given often; once a wolf has left the pack they are gone.
- Family-orientated pack – loyalty is huge for the Hearthwood wolves.
- The pack was founded by Maksim Baranski and Kisla Baranski, but Lachesis "XIX" Stark took over leadership after Maksim's unexpected death.
Hearthwood River
Pack Timeline.
Events that have taken place in the history of the Hearthwood River pack are listed here. They can include pack meetings, changes in leadership, births or deaths, etc.
- 14/05/15
- Kisla Baranski gives birth to her and Maksim Baranski's second litter in a place they have come to call Hearthwood River.
- 03/05/15
- Hearthwood River is officially founded within Kingsfall by Maksim Baranski and Kisla Baranski after the pair decided to move their pack further from packs they held tension with.
- 14/10/15
- Maksim Baranski is injured after trying to chase a bobcat from one of the pack caches. Lachesis "XIX" Stark takes the rank of Leader while Maksim heals, though later steps down and gives the rank to Karpos Slayer so that he may focus more on Maksim's health.
- 05/10/15
- The alliance between Hearthwood River and Round Stone Crest is broken when Minka is found out to be dead.
Noteworthy Members.
These are the members which have left a lasting impact on the Hearthwood River pack. This recognition is not restricted to certain ranks, however all leaders, no matter how brief their reign, are listed.
Maksim Baranski
— Founder.
— I. Leader, 3rd May, 2015 — 14th October, 2015.
— Deceased.
Kisla Baranski
— Founder.
— I. Leader, 3rd May, 2015 — 25th July, 2017.
— Deceased.
Karpos Slayer
— I. Leader, 22nd October, 2015 — 20th January, 2016.
— No longer with pack; whereabouts unknown.
Lachesis "XIX" Stark
— II. Medic, 3rd May, 2015 — present.
— I. Leader, 14th October, 2015 — 22nd October, 2015.
— I. Leader, 20th January, 2016 — present.
Naia Aegina
— II. Scout, 3rd May, 2015 — 16th May, 2016.
— Noted as a long term member of the pack.
— Deceased.
Lilya Valrorys
— I. Leader, 25th July, 2017 — present.
Pack Information.
Pack Beliefs
- i. Remain loyal to your leaders and to the pack.
- ii. Respect your pack mates; you are family.
- iii. Strive for greatness! Be the best you can be.
- iv. Second chances are not given out easily.
The wolves of the River view each other as family -- their bonds are strong and they do not easily accept loners past their borders. You must prove yourself to the leaders, speak with confidence but show proper respect. Empty words fall upon deaf ears, and a lack of courtesy will get you nowhere. Bringing something (a gift, whether food or supplies) will always work out better in your favour. Loners may be tasked to retrieve a gift before being accepted into the ranks.
Several intriguing smells can be found on the River wolves, though there are defining elements that make up the pack's overall scent. Wolves of this pack are commonly found with the following scents well established on their coats: Redwood (strong), White Fir (faint), Black Hawthorn (faint), Lavender Hyssop (faint), moist soil (strong) and Lachesis (strong). It can be described as a “mossy”, “woody” or “earthy” scent.
Pack Policies
Number of Leaders (+ Gender)
• 1 or 2 Leaders — can be 2 of opposite or same gender
• Leaders will be same gender if necessary, or if a second leader (of the same gender) is elected by the rest of the pack — the second same gender leader will hold the II. rank
• To ensure there are no holes in hierarchy, a wolf of the opposite sex will old the I. position but will not be titled as "Leader"
• One leader will be permitted if the second leader falls behind an activity check: if a member wants to pursue the role of leader at the II. rank, they will have to first challenge for the I. rank and then ask (or be voted) to obtain the role of leader
• A wolf holding the I. rank (and with/without the role of leader) can be challenged by a II. ranked wolf (of the same gender) at any time
• If the pack only has one wolf ranked as I. they can be challenged by either gender, at any time
Inactivity Rules (+ Promotions for Leaders)
• If a wolf with the role of leader falls behind on an activity check they will still hold the rank of I. (unless challenged by the II.), but will either have to ask for their role back or be voted back into the position by the rest of the pack (2 weeks after missing the activity check)
• This vote can take place in character during a pack meeting, or via the pack thread, or can be done out of character if the pack agrees (a discussion will take place in the pack common room)
• If they fall behind a second activity check they will have to wait an additional 2 weeks (4 weeks total) to ask for their role as leader back, or to be voted back in by the pack
• Required post amount for a leader is 3 per activity check (no exceptions, this is a sitewide rule)
• If a wolf is acting as a replacement leader and they want to keep the position (both the rank and title) they will have to challenge the previous leader to keep their spot (as well as meet the leader 3 post requirement)
Pack Roles
How to Obtain Pack Roles
• Two threads must be completed demonstrating pursued pack role
• Once the threads are completed PM Lachesis with links and stating which role you're pursuing
• OR, you can choose to ask ICly (either PM or DM on Slack to request thread)
• There will be no advanced titles! Advanced titles will be the same as regular roles and can be obtained by completing two threads
• Only three posts required each thread demonstrating the skill/pack role
There can be more than one of the same role! Do not be discouraged if the role you are seeking has already been claimed!
Pack Roles Available
Please read the Pack Role Guide for better descriptions & claimable activities
• Advisor
• Diplomat
• Hunter
• Fisher
• Tracker
• Guardian
• Teacher
• Healer
• Herbalist
• Scout
• Runner
If you would like to suggest a role please PM Lachesis (or send Arla a message on Slack!)
Pack Pride.
Available pack icons and banners for member use.
