Cut Rock RiverAbout Cut Rock River.
Table of ContentsIn Fall of 2013, the Lore was hit by a brutal storm. The eastern region took the full force of it, turning acres of land into marsh-like territories. Within the valley, however, a specific territory was struck like no other, flooded by the onslaught of rain: the Secret Falls, home of the Darkwater Rapids’ wolves.
Maksim Baranski, the current leader, hurriedly tried to rally the members, to gather them for an evacuation. Many wolves came to heed his call, yet the founding leaders, Kade Attaya and his mate Ava Attaya, were nowhere to be seen. It seems the vicious storm had separated them from their pack, with only two of their children, Mace Attaya and Rowan Attaya, within their possession. Both Quil Attaya Lyall and Cinder Attaya found the remaining Darkwater wolves.
Those remaining members consisted of seven wolves. The newest recruits to Darkwater Rapids Astra Sellix and Hati “Taras” Roukan, a mute with the given name of Taras, one of Darkwater Rapid’s founding members Destin McBain, and, finally, Anastasia Starklen and Lachesis "XIX" Stark—otherwise known as Lachesis—, ex-members of Pitch Pine Trail. With not a moment to lose, the wolves of the now flooded Darkwater Rapids fled their home to resettle on the western region once more, braving harsh rain and harsher winds.
Traveling for almost a week was no easy task for the evacuees, but finally they came to a halt by a river in the western most part of Cedarwood Forest. In honour of the missing members of Darkwater Rapids, they staked their claim of the lands, calling the song of the newly born Cut Rock River pack.
Pack pride colors for Cut Rock River are Rugged Rock Brown (#584a3c) & Trickling Waters (#4F819E).
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Pack Timeline.
Events that have taken place in the history of the Cut Rock River pack are listed here. They can include pack meetings, changes in leadership, births or deaths, etc.
- 3/11/13
- Cut Rock River is founded within the Cedarwood Forest by Maksim Baranski. Astra Sellix steps up as lead female.
- 6/11/13
- Maksim finds a young boy wandering the Cedarwood Forest alone. His name is Titan Thorben and he has lost both his pack and mother. Feeling pity for the cub, the River leader offers him a temporary home in Cut Rock River.
- 23/11/13
- Mace Attaya, missing prince of Darkwater Rapids, returns to the Lore and calls for the pack! Sadly, he is the bearer of bad news: Kade and Ava will not be returning with him.
- 26/11/13
- Kisla Baranski injures herself whilst crossing the mountain in search of herds. Maksim finds her and, due to the impassable state of the pass, brings her back to Cut Rock River.
- 26/11/13
- Minka Lagina of Whisper Caverns arrives at the borders of Cut Rock River to formally introduce herself and strike up an alliance between the packs. She mentions Titan, the boy Maksim found in the forest, and he calls for him so he may return home.
- 27/11/13
- Nagga Thrakon arrives and joins the pack's ranks.
- 29/11/13
- After the collapse of Pitch Pine Trail, Aeolus Argyris seeks out a new home. Lachesis and Anastasia arrive and Aeolus informs them of the dispersal of the crumbled pack. Tensions flare before Astra Sellix arrives, attempting to quell the atmosphere. She accepts the outnumbered male into the pack.
- 1/12/13
- A sleepy morning turns to one of urgency as a stranger collapses on the border of Cut Rock River. Maksim and Lachesis work swiftly, attempting to rouse her, before it is decided they will carry her to the young medic's den.
- 3/12/13
- Early in the morning, Maksim gathers a hunting party. It's time that the River wolves took down some prey. Together they successfully bring down a buck Mule Deer.
- 3/12/13
- A few days pass before Bastet, the woman saved from the borders of the territory, awakens, visibly afraid and confused.
- 14/12/13
- Anneliese Schroder and Lalani Callahan arrive at the borders and join the pack's ranks, however due to Lalani's blatant disrespect, she is placed as Lowest of the pack.
- 18/12/13
- Naia Aegina arrives and joins the pack's ranks.
- 21/12/13
- Lachesis and Anastasia leave the territory in order to seek out the pups of the ex-Pitch Pine Trail pack. Disaster strikes as the two are separated on the mountain, resulting in Anastasia becoming lost and Lachesis, visibly distressed, returning to Cedarwood forest alone.
Noteworthy Members.
These are the members which have left a lasting impact on the Cut Rock 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 November, 2013 — present.
Kisla Baranski
— II. Subordinate, 26th November, 2013 — 26th January, 2014.
— I. Leader, 26th January, 2014 — present.
Astra Sellix
— I. Leader, 3rd November, 2013 — 26th January, 2014.
Naia Aegina
— II. Scout, 18th March, 2014 — present.
Pack Information.
Pack Beliefs
- i. Remain loyal to your leaders and to the pack.
- ii. Respect your pack mates; treat one another as if you were family.
- iii. Strive for greatness! Be the best you can be.
Cut Rock River embodies many honourable traits: loyalty, strength, respect and bravery. If you wish to be a member of this pack, then you must strive to be the very best you can be. The members will not tolerate slackers, especially those of higher ranks. Wolves who show a strong sense of duty and respect of ranks will fit the pack well, though keep in mind that Maksim is of a Lawful Neutral alignment and, thus, he will not take kindly to disruptive behaviour in his lands.
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 earn a swift reprimand.
As a CRR member, you will be expected to work hard at gaining your role and even harder to maintain it. If you show enough dedication to your given tasks, a promotion to an advanced role may present itself. It is not a common occurrence; only the hardest working wolves will have a chance at gaining an advanced role. As stated before, laziness is not acceptable. Should you betray or abandon the pack, know that it is considered a punishable “offence” and you will most likely be attacked on sight.
Several intriguing smells can be found on the River wolves, though there are often 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: White Cedar (strong), White Fir (faint), Black Hawthorn (faint), moist soil (strong) and Maksim and Kisla Baranski (strong). It can be described as a “mossy”, “woody” or “earthy” scent.
Pack Pride.
Available pack icons and banners for member use.
