Post by ռօӼɛօռ on Nov 15, 2016 15:11:13 GMT
Our Story
The story begins in a land forgotten by time, somewhere deep within the wilderness of Alaska. A place nestled between two large mountains, mt. Akiak and mt. Koko, who sheltered the valley from the unruly outcasts who lurked in the beyond. It was a vast, beautiful sanctuary filled with forests of evergreen and running rivers. To most, it was a place that went unnoticed and unnamed, but to the residence, it was a home they simply referred to as the valley.
What separated this location from its surroundings was the feeling of comfort that took over those who entered. While nature still governed the land with its wild ways, it seemed much more calm, and most who found a home there were friendly especially compared to the rogues who inhabited the other side of mt. Akiak. It is said the wolves lived in peace with all of the different creatures of the realm, including the humans at one time. Each was gifted with their own unique traits and abilities, and everyone was respected for that reason.
Because each of these creatures believed that everyone was united, each was represented by a spirit animal. The humans celebrated the tranquility between the creatures by building structures for each of the spirit animals, which came to be known as totems.
However, the tale goes on to tell the humans one day betrayed the others, becoming selfish, and only caring for themselves. Over many years, the humans forgot the alliance they had formed with the animals, as well as the totems. They began to take more and give less, leaving fewer resources for the other animals to survive. Eventually, it became a struggle for the animals to live in these lands, and many were forced to retreat.
Most forgot about the totems, as well as the land it originated from. The wolves watched as their home became unable to sustain their needs. One by the name of Asiavik decided to gather a group together, and retreat even farther north than the valley. This is the beginning of the kingdom now known as Northern Frost.
It wasn’t long until the wolves settled in a suitable land, though it was nothing compared to the paradise they once knew. Eventually, Asiavik and her mate Eska grew old, and left the pack in the hands of their children, Skye and Midnight. At one point during their reign, the forest was burned to ashes, and the wolves were forced to retreat once again. Though this is now viewed as a kind of blessing because it was then they stumbled upon Nakariave.
There they established a sanctuary for any wolf looking to escape the hardships of the world beyond. As the throne was passed down through the generations, the kingdom grew in great numbers. For years they were at peace, but this peace did come at a price. Envious individuals lurked in the shadow. They wanted Nakariave for themselves. Like the kingdom of Northern Frost, the enemy pack also grew in numbers and strength.
Then came the great war. Blood was shed across the ice and snow of Nakariave, and Northern Frost fought to protect their home. However, the pack was not prepared for an ambush at the time. The enemy chased them away, into the frozen north, a place many found uninhabitable along the coastline of the arctic. There was nothing but a desert of snow that stretched beyond the horizon, and no sign of a home for many moons.
The battle had already made them weak, and many wolves fell prey to the frozen wasteland. The pack reached their new home in numbers significantly smaller than before their retreat. It was a place that could not be compared to Nakriave or the Northern valley, but nonetheless, it was a place which would sustain the pack for generations to come.
The survival rate of the pups decreased tremendously, as the environment among the small mountain range was harsh compared to their previous home. Loners were also harder to come by, which was both good and bad. The pack no longer faced troubles from enemy packs or rogues, but also fewer wolves came by to join their ranks, eventually leaving the pack in a very small and weak state. Yet they still hung on, striving for survival, as the memories of Nakariave faded to stories, then to fairytales.
Eventually came a time when barely anyone knew of the existence of Nakariave. However, the tale had been passed down through the royal bloodline, the direct descendants of Asiavik and Eska, the Allure family. One day, a brave leader by the name of Cherokee decided it was time to take back what was once theirs. Despite the many who were against her ideas, she managed to prepare the pack for departure from the mountain range, which would be left to be known as nothing more than a temporary home.
The journey soon proved to be a larger task than they could handle, and in the greater interest of the pack, they once again settled on a smaller mountain known as mt.Uyarak. It was a dangerous home, as the mountain was known for frequent avalanches. However, the settlement would only be temporary, as they planned that the younger generation would complete what they have started and make the journey back to Nakariave.
With the next generation grown to maturity, there is talk that the pack will be leaving mt.Uyarak to take on the journey once again. Will they be able to make it this time? Or will the pack fall to the snowy wasteland and be forgotten?
What separated this location from its surroundings was the feeling of comfort that took over those who entered. While nature still governed the land with its wild ways, it seemed much more calm, and most who found a home there were friendly especially compared to the rogues who inhabited the other side of mt. Akiak. It is said the wolves lived in peace with all of the different creatures of the realm, including the humans at one time. Each was gifted with their own unique traits and abilities, and everyone was respected for that reason.
Because each of these creatures believed that everyone was united, each was represented by a spirit animal. The humans celebrated the tranquility between the creatures by building structures for each of the spirit animals, which came to be known as totems.
However, the tale goes on to tell the humans one day betrayed the others, becoming selfish, and only caring for themselves. Over many years, the humans forgot the alliance they had formed with the animals, as well as the totems. They began to take more and give less, leaving fewer resources for the other animals to survive. Eventually, it became a struggle for the animals to live in these lands, and many were forced to retreat.
Most forgot about the totems, as well as the land it originated from. The wolves watched as their home became unable to sustain their needs. One by the name of Asiavik decided to gather a group together, and retreat even farther north than the valley. This is the beginning of the kingdom now known as Northern Frost.
It wasn’t long until the wolves settled in a suitable land, though it was nothing compared to the paradise they once knew. Eventually, Asiavik and her mate Eska grew old, and left the pack in the hands of their children, Skye and Midnight. At one point during their reign, the forest was burned to ashes, and the wolves were forced to retreat once again. Though this is now viewed as a kind of blessing because it was then they stumbled upon Nakariave.
There they established a sanctuary for any wolf looking to escape the hardships of the world beyond. As the throne was passed down through the generations, the kingdom grew in great numbers. For years they were at peace, but this peace did come at a price. Envious individuals lurked in the shadow. They wanted Nakariave for themselves. Like the kingdom of Northern Frost, the enemy pack also grew in numbers and strength.
Then came the great war. Blood was shed across the ice and snow of Nakariave, and Northern Frost fought to protect their home. However, the pack was not prepared for an ambush at the time. The enemy chased them away, into the frozen north, a place many found uninhabitable along the coastline of the arctic. There was nothing but a desert of snow that stretched beyond the horizon, and no sign of a home for many moons.
The battle had already made them weak, and many wolves fell prey to the frozen wasteland. The pack reached their new home in numbers significantly smaller than before their retreat. It was a place that could not be compared to Nakriave or the Northern valley, but nonetheless, it was a place which would sustain the pack for generations to come.
The survival rate of the pups decreased tremendously, as the environment among the small mountain range was harsh compared to their previous home. Loners were also harder to come by, which was both good and bad. The pack no longer faced troubles from enemy packs or rogues, but also fewer wolves came by to join their ranks, eventually leaving the pack in a very small and weak state. Yet they still hung on, striving for survival, as the memories of Nakariave faded to stories, then to fairytales.
Eventually came a time when barely anyone knew of the existence of Nakariave. However, the tale had been passed down through the royal bloodline, the direct descendants of Asiavik and Eska, the Allure family. One day, a brave leader by the name of Cherokee decided it was time to take back what was once theirs. Despite the many who were against her ideas, she managed to prepare the pack for departure from the mountain range, which would be left to be known as nothing more than a temporary home.
The journey soon proved to be a larger task than they could handle, and in the greater interest of the pack, they once again settled on a smaller mountain known as mt.Uyarak. It was a dangerous home, as the mountain was known for frequent avalanches. However, the settlement would only be temporary, as they planned that the younger generation would complete what they have started and make the journey back to Nakariave.
With the next generation grown to maturity, there is talk that the pack will be leaving mt.Uyarak to take on the journey once again. Will they be able to make it this time? Or will the pack fall to the snowy wasteland and be forgotten?
