Welfpack - Pack Page

Meet the Welfpack

This Pack of elf-blooded wolves roams Abode slowly. They rest in places for a generation (a Human generation, around 20 years) and then usually pick up and settle elsewhere. However, they do tend to keep an eye on other elf-blooded packs for 'their kind', and will not hesitate to steal away new Welfs from their wolfen packs.

They also often keep an eye on Humans, shying away from the truly large colonies, but closely observing villages and farmsteads to learn the ways of these native inhabitants. They do not kill Humans unless it's absolutely unavoidable, and in the history of the Pack, they have only ever had to kill two. Normally they will aid lost Humans to find their way home, prevent starvation in isolated places by bringing small 'gift' kills to doorsteps, and only allowing certain Humans to see them at their 'best' - standing upright in a semi-shapeshifted form.

It's true, that only some of the Pack can really change their shape, but this magic is strong in their line. After all, their ancestress Timmain did it so well she gave the world this whole line! Almost all the Welfs can perform some kind of mental or physical magic, though not all of them are particularly good at it. They can 'send' to elves and Wolfrider wolves (who seem to be more apt to understand thoughts than typical elf-bloods), but their minds are less distinct and more group-bound than elves'.

They do not have soul-names, but they do consider having a name to be important for identity. Their mental communication is swift and sure, but they also communicate as any wolf does. Only a couple of the Pack can communicate by 'speaking' and not coincidentally it's the ones who can shapeshift.

There are two distinct generations in the Pack so far. Further breeding may include 'mixed' generation, or even new blood entirely. The listing below is in pack order, not age order. The Welfs listed here are the ones which were born as such - there are others who are merely elf-blooded wolves and are not true Welfs. Most of those have a shorter lifespan (like their prior generation litter mates would have), and do not have either a name, Starsong or magic powers, nor the distinctive 'hair' and thumbs of the true Welf.

Magic of these Welfs includes something known as "Starsong" which allows them to communicate with one another, as well as sense their magical surroundings. It is what gives them the ability to detect elfin minds, as well as Welfs from other packs and litters of their own.

Images produced using flash generators from Deviantart, generation 1 = Kcoyote, generation 2 = PerianArdocyl. Some images altered (hair on generation 2) by Lethe.

Meet the Welfpack This Pack of elf-blooded wolves roams Abode slowly. They rest in places for a generation (a Human generation, around 20 years) and then usually pick up and settle elsewhere. However, they do tend to keep an eye on other elf-blooded packs for 'their kind', and will not hesitate to steal away new Welfs from their wolfen packs. They also often keep an eye on Humans, shying away from the truly large colonies, but closely observing villages and farmsteads to learn the ways of these native inhabitants. They do not kill Humans unless it's absolutely unavoidable, and in the history of the Pack, they have only ever had to kill two. Normally they will aid lost Humans to find their way home, prevent starvation in isolated places by bringing small 'gift' kills to doorsteps, and only allowing certain Humans to see them at their 'best' - standing upright in a semi-shapeshifted form. It's true, that only some of the Pack can really change their shape, but this magic is strong in their line. After all, their ancestress Timmain did it so well she gave the world this whole line! Almost all the Welfs can perform some kind of mental or physical magic, though not all of them are particularly good at it. They can 'send' to elves and Wolfrider wolves (who seem to be more apt to understand thoughts than typical elf-bloods), but their minds are less distinct and more group-bound than elves'. They do not have soul-names, but they do consider having a name to be important for identity. Their mental communication is swift and sure, but they also communicate as any wolf does. Only a couple of the Pack can communicate by 'speaking' and not coincidentally it's the ones who can shapeshift. There are two distinct generations in the Pack so far. Further breeding may include 'mixed' generation, or even new blood entirely. The listing below is in pack order, not age order. The Welfs listed here are the ones which were born as such - there are others who are merely elf-blooded wolves and are not true Welfs. Most of those have a shorter lifespan (like their prior generation litter mates would have), and do not have either a name, Starsong or magic powers, nor the distinctive 'hair' and thumbs of the true Welf. Magic of these Welfs includes something known as "Starsong" which allows them to communicate with one another, as well as sense their magical surroundings. It is what gives them the ability to detect elfin minds, as well as Welfs from other packs and litters of their own. Images produced using flash generators from Deviantart, generation 1 = Kcoyote, generation 2 = PerianArdocyl. Some images altered (hair on generation 2) by Lethe.
	Alpha Male, Notch Appearance: Dark brown, black socks and tail tip, brown muzzle, brown hair, and white eye markings, yellow eyes; Notched ear from fight with bear. Larger than all but Black. Personality: Subtle, complex mind, very smart. Similar to Strongbow in many ways, but more independent thinking, and forward thinking. Mate/Offspring: Beehive, sons Fireside and Snow, daughter Tallgrass. Magic: Starsong (strong), Plant magic (weak)
	Alpha Female, Beehive Appearance: Pale cream, white face, belly, paws and hair, tiny grey tailtip, yellow eyes. A smallish size. Personality: Always thinking, with a very busy mind; quiet in general but scheming and keen. Too quiet to be Ember, too shy to be Nightfall, too smart to be like Dewshine... She is much like Venka, though a bit more upwardly-mobile. Mate/Offspring: Notch, sons Fireside and Snow, daughter Tallgrass. Magic: Shapeshifting (minor), Starsong (strong)
	Beta Male, Black Appearance: Very dark charcoal, black legs, tail, face and hindpaws, dark grey tail tip, front paws, has black spots on rump, dark green eyes. Very large, bigger than Notch, and the largest in the Pack. Personality: Quiet and hardly vocalizes except for hunting, he's a doer and not much of a philosopher, but when he does put himself to thinking, he seems very wise. Akin to a quieter Treestump. Mate/Offspring: Tarfoot, daughter Night Magic: Coersive thoughts (powerful), Starsong (average)
	Beta Female, Tarfoot Appearance: Brown with black muzzle, ears, chest, tail and feet, black hair, grey eyes. Quite large for a female. Personality: Snippy, short-tempered, and somewhat tradition bound. She is faintly like Moonshade dealing with Ember, she likes things a certain way and if they don't go right, she complains. Not one to let things rest if they continue. Mate/Offspring: Black, daughter Night; Star, sons Char and Heathaze Magic: Fire magic (weak)
	Beta Male, Fireside, 2nd generation Appearance: Russet, red-brown, white face, chest, belly and paws, russet hair, orange eyes. Personality: Bold, clearly taking after his sire and definitely Alpha material. However while his father is still strong he would never imagine trying to challenge Notch for leadership. He is very much like a younger, wiser, Cutter. Mate/Offspring: Son of Notch and Beehive, Brother of Snow and Tallgrass. Magic: Starsong (strong)
	Beta Female, Night, 2nd generation Appearance: Charcoal, dark grey, silver face, tail spot and paws, black markings on face, black hair, pale blue eyes. Personality: Sensible, intelligent and motherly, quite the opposite of her domineering mother. A lot like Leetah, very capable of making up her own mind and being happy with that. Mate/Offspring: Daughter of Black and Tarfoot, half sister of Char and Heathaze Magic: Starsong (strong)
	Pack Male, Char, 2nd generation Appearance: Russet, light brown, charcoal, black tail tip, orange hair, brown eyes. Personality: Argumentative, begrudging, a lot like his mother Tarfoot. He's quite a lot like Rayek, in that he is almost unable to accept authority unless it's beaten into him, but he is not going to challenge for a higher spot unless he has his own followers. Mate/Offspring: Son of Tarfoot and Star, brother of Heathaze, half brother of Night Magic: Fire magic (average)
	Pack Male, Sly Appearance: White, grey and black with odd foot markings, black hair, blue eyes. Personality: Sly and generous, witty, sexy. Very, very Skywise in wolfen form. Mate/Offspring: Patch, daughter Lightfoot Magic: Levitation (weak), Starsong (average)
	Pack Male, Snow, 2nd generation Appearance: White, cream, beige, white hair, yellow eyes. Personality: Wild and creative, always moving and seeking things, curious. A bit like Scouter before the Palace war. Mate/Offspring: Son of Notch and Beehive, brother of Fireside and Tallgrass. Magic: Shapeshifting (average), Starsong (strong)
	Pack Male, Star Appearance: Tan, light brown, orange hair, black markings on feet, ears, tail and a diamond on forehead, brown eyes. He is a reasonably small size. Personality: Shy, but wants to be popular and strong. He's very capable, but not very confident. He's somewhat like Suntop before he became Sunstream. Mate/Offspring: Tarfoot, sons Char and Heathaze Magic: Fire magic (average), Starsong (weak)
	Pack Female, Tallgrass, 2nd generation Appearance: Beige, medium brown, cream ruff and hair, light green eyes, she is quite small. Personality: Cautious, deliberate, a worry-wart. Though she is apt in her own way, she's rarely if ever taken the initiative and will never be a high ranking pack member. She's a lot like Aroree. Mate/Offspring: Daughter of Notch and Beehive, sister of Fireside and Snow Magic: Plant magic (weak), Starsong (weak)
	Pack Female, Lightfoot, 2nd generation Appearance: Browns, white face, feet, back and belly, grey ruff, brown hair, orange eyes. Personality: Alert, attentive, and smart, but also recognizes the need for order. Will never question her elders. Rather a lot like Nightfall. Mate/Offspring: Daughter of Sly and Patch Magic: Levitation (average), Shapeshifting (weak)
	Pack Female, Patch Appearance: Yellow, brown face, belly and tail, brown and black markings on feet, black tailtip, brown hair, green eyes. She is very small compared to most of the other welfs. Personality: Adorable and charming, eager to please, and very devoted to her mate Sly. She's a bit of Mender mixed with Shenshen. Mate/Offspring: Niece of Beehive; Sly, daughter Lightfoot Magic: Starsong (average), Healing (average)
	Pack Male, Heathaze, 2nd generation Appearance: Orange, tan, beige chest, belly, paws and back, black tailtip, brown hair, grey eyes. Personality: Nervous, energetic, brash, sometimes careless. He is way too much like Chot. Mate/Offspring: Son of Star and Tarfoot, brother of Char, half brother of Night Magic: Fire magic (strong), Plant magic (weak)
	Omega Male, Red Appearance: Red and pale red, cream hair, red eyes, small sized. Personality: Silly, distractable, but often has words of wisdom. Is content to be the Omega because 'someone has to be'. Extremely like Pike. Mate/Offspring: None Magic: Starsong (strong), Plant magic (weak)