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Introduction

I was really bored today, being snowed in my house for the past four days and all, so I decided that I would re-read Aniu Caelestis's Official Roleplay Guide to see if I could get anything new out of it that I hadn't gotten out before. I can tell you it didn't take me very long. The very first rule dealt with post length and I immediately felt that guilt that practically all of us should feel. If the moderators really did lock every roleplay that consisted of only one line posts, how many rps would be locked right now? Maybe half of the current rps? And, yes, a lot of my rps too, sadly. After that little revelation, I decided that I really needed to work on my post length, and what better way to do that than with a new rp. Not some fantasy and fiction vampire/werewolf rp, or some human romance, but something to represent why we all joined this web site in the first place: wolves.

Plot

The Swan Lake Wolf Pack is a fairly new family pack to the Fern Valley Woods. Their alpha pair just having left their original packs nine months ago, and they are just having their first little of pups. Things aren't going as well in the human perspective of Fern Valley Reserve. Money is scarce and the banks are forcing the small company to give up their property to land developers for forestry. Unwillingly, the company takes down their fences and the new owners move in with their dozers.

Luckily, the curiosity of the four newest Swan Lake Pack members warn the family of the danger coming closure to their lake-side paradise. The family runs while they still can, not used to the dangers of the outside world that the fence used to keep out. They soon learn just what those dangers include, such as hunter's guns and traps. They find what they see as their only safe haven when they stumble upon large fields with strange new plants growing from them. They hid amongst the stalks until they are woken the next morning by a large green machine moving through the rows of tall green vegetables as a human, seeming to be riding the mechanical monster, collects the yellow crops.

The wolves are finally caught by one of the herding dogs there and she kindly explains that the place they have find is called a farm. Other than the sheep, the family doesn’t raise any certain kind of domestic animals, but they collect plenty of stray cats and dogs, not to mention the increasing amount of owls in the barn loft, raccoons in the dumpsters, and foxes under the house.

The pack befriends most of the animals at the farm and is welcomed to stay as long as they like as long as they stay out of sight of the master. Things seem to be looking up for the wolves until they are spotted by someone much worse than the master: the next door neighbor’s hunting dogs. While the human hunter tries to convince the farm family to let him set traps out in their fields, the dogs have already set to work herding the wolves, and other forest creatures, right into the hands of their owner.

Rules

I don’t think I need to have a whole bunch of rules for anyone who has read this far because I know that I wrote a ton! Just keep in line and still have a good time. Just a few things to clear up so things don’t get out of hand. Post at least three to four lines for each character. The only exception is if there is a long conversation going on between two or three characters, and then there should still be two lines. The wolf pack and wolves should be basically realistic other than the talking and stuff. No super powers and junk like that. Cussing should be censored except for certain words like crap and ***** and dammit and hell. Keep romance and stuff to like PG and some PG13 stuff as long as it doesn’t get graphic. Also, because I want to make sure that everyone who joins is committed and won’t leave out of boredom, everyone has to have two characters. I think anyone advanced even slightly in roleplaing can handle two characters. Also, they both can't be exactly the same. They don’t have to be polar opposites, but try to make then as different as you can. For the roleplay example, I only need three lines. The ‘prompt’ is a scene from when they were a pup since every character will have one of those and it will help show a character’s personality and past since so much can happen to a pup.

Bio Form

Name:
Age:
Gender:
Breed:
Picture:
Crush:
Mate:
Pups:
History:
Personality:
Role In Pack/Farm/Hunting:
Role Play Example:
Other:

Characters

Swan Lake Wolves

Alpha Male: Canyon: Black Rose
Alpha Female: Lilac: Black Rose
Beta Male (Lily’s brother):
Beta Female ( Lily’s sister):
Omega (not related): Scythe: KnightOfDarkness
First Pup: Rue: wolflover10
Second Pup: Cresent: I_am_part_Wolf
Third Pup: Lillian: Free_Wolf
Fourth Pup:
Member: Frost: Wolfhusky

Farm Animals

Elder Herding Dog: Sunny: Black Rose
Dogs:
-Fern: Wolfhusky
Timber: I_am_Part_Wolf
Cats:
- Crow: Wolfhusky
Birds:
Foxes:
-Eclipse: I_am_part_Wolf
-Zack: KnightOfDarkness
Others:


Hunting Party

Leading Dog: Travis: Black Rose
Second Lead: Emily: KnightOfDarkness
Other Dogs:
-Nudge: wolflover10

Dogs Around Town

Males:
Females:

*All Humans Will Be Played By All Players*

My Characters

Name: Canyon
Age: 3
Gender: male
Breed: Timber Wolf
Picture:
Crush: Lily
Mate: Lily
Pups: not yet named
History: Canyon came from a rather large pack of wolves. He knew that he was meant to be the leader of a wolf pack, but his brother was to be given the place. Canyon wasted no time going out on his own and coming upon a female and some of her siblings who were striking it out on their own. He took the strongest of the siblings as his mate, though it wasn’t really a love/soul mate occasion. The rest is in the plot.
Personality: Canyon’s whole life revolves around being a good leader and growing his pack into a powerful group of wolves. He is ambitious and, in his own way, very power hungry. But he is very good and kind to the member of his pack and especially his mate.
Role In Pack/Farm/Hunting: Alpha Male
Role Play Example: Canyon tumbled over as his much larger brother tackled him to the ground. He pawed Sterling in the face, growling in his puppy voice. He heard the low rumble of his father’s laugh at the brothers. He encouraged the playing. He told the pups it would make them stronger and build them into good leaders. That was all that Canyon knew he wanted to be, and he would get it. He flipped Sterling over on his back and playfully snarled in his face, showing that he had won this round.
Other: none

Name: Lilac (Lily)
Age: 3
Gender: female
Breed: Timber Wolf
Picture:
Crush: Canyon (subject to change)
Mate: Canyon
Pups: not yet named
History: Lily grew up in a fairly large pack, but most of the members were family. She knew she had no chance of becoming an alpha female and, more importantly, a mother with her brother to become alpha, so she went out to find herself a pack of her own. Some of her siblings went out with her and when she came across Canyon, she sincerely thought he would chose her sister. Fortunately, Canyon saw more potential in Lilac as the alpha female and picked her instead. The rest is in the plot.
Personality: Lily’s life is her family and her pups. She is the mother of her pack, but there is also so much more to her that her mate and pack often overlook. She is outgoing and adventurous. Now that she has a family, she’s realizing that isn’t all she wants from life. She never took the time to be a fun-loving, rebellious teenager and is taking the time to do so now. She doesn’t realize it, but she really want to find her soul mate, and that is not her current mate.
Role In Pack/Farm/Hunting: Alpha Female
Role Play Example: Lily barked as she chased after the mouse that has run from the den. Her mother called after her as Lily raced into the tall grasses around a round oak tree. She skidded to a stop when the mouse disappeared into its tiny hole. She dug at the ground to no avail and growled in annoyance. Her mother’s call sounded again, and Lily sighed as she turned back and trotted back home.
Other: none

Name: Sunny
Age: 5
Gender: female
Breed: Collie
Picture:
Crush: Tyson
Mate: Tyson (may be changed to deceased if no one joins as him)
Pups: not yet mentioned
History: Sunny was born and raised in the ranch life. Both of her parents were champions in the sport, but Sunny was happy to be taken as a puppy to a little farm that only expected her to do her job. The family adopted Tyson not long after they adopted Sunny, and the two didn’t get along at all at first. Tyson would tease her in that grade school ‘I like you so I’m going to be mean to you’ way. (you all know what I mean) The two pups beat up on each other and insulted each other to no end. When they were older and the sparks started to fly, Sunny just got more upset with Tyson and his ‘charming’ ways. Sunny growled at him every time he tried to hit on her or compliment her. She just thought he was lying to her and trying to get her to fall for him just so he could laugh at her. But as time passed, Tyson finally stopped trying to ‘entice’ and ‘seduce’ Sunny and started acting very sweet and gentlemanly instead. They eventually worked out their differences.
Personality: Sunny is very sweet and gentle, but she is also the biggest tom boy. She loves the dirt and mud. She sometimes seems prissy because she has the state of mind that all males should be gentlemen and speak with respect when talking to a lady. She takes absolutely no disrespect, and can get fired up if you insult her that way. She is slightly sexist in that if a male isn’t as she thinks a male should act, she completely gives him the cold shoulder.
Role In Pack/Farm/Hunting: Elder Herding Dog
Role Play Example: Sunny jumped into yet another puddle, soaking her long fur. She shook the excess liquid from her fur, but the rain kept falling down and soaking her again. She yipped happily as she slid down a small hill in a mud slide, rolling to a stop at the bottom. She glanced at the rest of her siblings cuddled up warmly in the barn and rolled her eyes at them. Where was the fun in staying inside in weather as perfect as this?
Other: none

Name: Travis
Age: 4
Gender: male
Breed: Irish Wolf Hound
Picture:
Crush: open
Mate: open
Pups: open
History: Travis’s family wasn’t much into hunting. He hadn’t even known that he was a hunting dog until he was adopted by a hunter. He enjoyed the training very much and loves hi new found job. To him, that is all hunting is: his job and his duty to his owner. He is his owner’s favorite dog and was put in charge of the others to keep them in line.
Personality: Travis looks at hunting from a very business perspective, so when he is told to do something, he is very determined to get it done and nothing will deter him from his goal. Outside of the hunting world, Travis is not an evil or inhuman dog. Yes, he believes that wolf and foxes and such are below him, but he is anything but blood-thirsty. He is very different when he’s not on the job or in training. He is a laughing and laid-back guy who loves a good joke as well as the next. He does not discipline his ‘team’ when they are just hanging out, but he is still in charge of them and keeps a watch on their behavior, especially with the girls. He doesn’t want any of his dogs to be distracted by some girl, though he has trouble not flirting a little himself.
Role In Pack/Farm/Hunting: Leader of the hunting group
Role Play Example: Travis snapped at the ashes as they floated from the fireplace. He ran to catch one, troding over his sister’s tail. She yelped and shot up, biting his scruff and throwing him to the ground. Travis rolled over and stood up, chasing after his sister who darted behind their father. Travis growled at his sister, but his father glared at him. Of course, he wasn’t going to yell at the darling little perfect one. It was always Travis’s fault anyways. Travis huffed and laid with the rest of his siblings in front of the fire, his fun killed.
Other: none

This sounds good, I'll join.

Name: Scythe
Age: 5 1/2
Gender: male
Breed: Timber Wolf
Picture:
Crush: None
Mate: none
Pups: none
History: His mother died when he was very young and so he was raised by his father, who was very strict. When Scythe was three, his father passed away and he was left on his own for two years. He later joined the Swan Lake Wolf Pack and became the Omega Wolf.
Personality: Scythe is very stern most of the time, but he does have a sense of humor. He is kind to wolves younger than him and he is always willing to help those in need. He is loyal to the alphas and those he trusts.
Role In Pack/Farm/Hunting: Omega Wolf.
Role Play Example: Scythe raised his head slightly, the wind blew his pelt to one side and the long grass tickled his paws. His ears went forward as he frowned. 'Something is wrong, I can smell it in the air.' He thought. Scythe's facial expression softened ever so slightly as he closed his eyes and listened carefully. His ears twitched when he heard movement behind him. He turned around calmly and quietly and opened his eyes. "Show yourself!" He shouted in the direction he heard the noise. He waited for someone or something to emerge from the bushes, but no-one did. Everything was silent except for the wind that blew through the trees. Scythe sighed. "I must be hearing things." He muttered under his breath. Rustle. There it was again! Scythe growled softly. "If you don't come out on the count of three, I will have no choice but to MAKE you come out." He growled. "One..Two..!" He snarled. There was a brief rustle then a mouse ran out of the bushes and scurried away. Scythe sighed as his ears flattened against his skull. "It was only a mouse.." He muttered.
Other: none

I'll make my second character later, right now I have to go get dinner with mum and dad.

Accepted. Can't wait to see another character!

Name: Frost
Age: 3 yrs
Gender:Male
Breed: Wolf
Picture:
Crush: N/A
Mate: Deceased
Pups: Fern
History: Was Born to a Loner outside the pack who was particulary harsh on her son.. Frost grew quickly at at the age of a year met a Young female Near the pack border. Their friendship blossomed into something more and resulted in The birth of three pups. Two stillborn. Frost Became cold and bitter after this, Especially when his mate went missing. He joined teh pack soon after,Lying and saying he was from 'Somewhere else, Far away'
Personality: Slightly cold and bitter after the death of two of his pups, he keeps to himself but might eventually open up to A specuial someone. He can be aggresive if someone pushes him but hates violence saying thats hes 'Seen and been through too much to other anymore'
Role In Pack/Farm/Hunting: Just a pack member
Role Play Example: Frost Growled "You are so dead" he snarled Playfully. Every muscle in His body tensed and he prepared to punce He Sprung and...The twig snappe dunder his paws. The cub sighed and sat down "Being an only pups no fun" he muttered Mutinously. "Frost get over here" came a cold shout. Frost Sighed, His mother was obviously in a bad mood "Coming Mom" he called, He Growled at the Remains of the stick "I'll get you later" he promised before bounding off.
Other: N/A


Name: Fern
Age: 1 year
Gender: Female
Breed: Border collie/Wolf
Picture:
Crush: Open
Mate: Open
Pups: N/A
History: she was born in a Feild on the farm. She never knew much about her father apart from what Her mother told her. She doesnt know that she herself is part wolf. She was found at about eight weeks old on her own, Always saying she didnt know whart had happened to her mother. She was raised as a farm dog.
Personality: CAring and always happy to help a sick or injured animal. she has a knack for herding, Being able to sense where all the sheep are at once. She loves her 'family' and would do anything to protect them.
Role In Pack/Farm/Hunting: Farm
Role Play Example: Fern Raced after the older sheepdogs, he rsmall legs struggling to keep up. She Tumbled over her heels and down the hill, Almost colliding with a ewe. The sheep bleated in her face and the pup yelped and raced back up the hill, then she noticed one of teh sheepdogs laughing. She Went charging back DOWN the hill And Went right up to the we "L-L-Listen you! You move Or I-I-I'll" She Trailed of as Teh ewe bleated again and Squeaked, Racing off again.
Other:


Name: Crow
Age: 8 years
Gender: Male
Breed: RUssian Blue (cat)
Picture:
Crush: N/A
Mate: N/A
Pups: N/A (I dont think Cats Can Have Pups xD)
History: Crow was abandoned as a kit. He grew up on the streets, Skipping from home to home until he found the farm. He Live dthere for the last trhee years of his life so far.
Personality: Crow is bassicaly like a rather grumpy old man. But once you get past his tough exterior he has a heart of gold
Role In Pack/Farm/Hunting: Farm cat
Role Play Example: Crow Pounced on the feather that was Beng Wave dinside th box. he gave mrew of happines but Suddenly the lid was shut. He Yowled and Struggled violently as he felt himself being lifted into the air. And Then Dumped in something. All was very noisy for a while vbefore he was suddenly thrown through the air to a very bumpy landing onto a feild.
Other:

Name: Emily
Age: 3 1/2
Gender: female
Breed: Coonhound
Picture:
Crush: none
Mate: none
Pups: none
History: There's nothing much to tell really. She was adopted by a hunter and was put in second command.
Personality: She is usually kind to the other hunting dogs, but whenever there is a wolf or fox around, she turns nasty. She is proud of her great sense of smell and her ability to hunt. She is loyal to her master and would give her life for any of her fellow hunting dogs.
Role In Pack/Farm/Hunting: Hunting dog.
Role Play Example: "Stand up straight!" Growled Emily's father. Emily sighed and stood up as straight as she could. Her father gave her further orders and she obeyed him and didn't dare question him, but deep down inside she always thought. 'Why can't you just disappear?!' She thought, a look of anger swept over her face but luckily her father paid little attention to her. "Emily, how can you be a good hunting dog if you don't even try?" Growled her father. Emily growled slightly in reply, she tried her best, and was rewarded with nothing but angry shouts. She was only a puppy, but her father expected her to complete adult tasks like hunting foxes. Soon, her father went away on a hunting trip, and didn't return. Emily was later adopted by a hunter.
Other: none

Both of you are accepted!

Name: Rue
Age: 7 months
Gender: Female
Breed: Timber wolf
Picture: http://action.defenders.org/images/content/pagebuilder/24034.jpg
Crush: None
Mate: None
Pups: None
History: Ok, since she is only a pup, she really doesn't have much of a history, does she? Most of her life will happen in the plot.
Personality: Rue is outgoing and brave. She follows her heart, not her head, and is extremely curious. She has a bright personality, and the ability to gain many freiends quickly. She lets alot of things slide, but she has limits too. She is extremely loyal and would never put anyone in a position where it could hurt them. She'll take the blame, and cannot lie easily, as she would be overcome by guilt.
Role In Pack/Farm/Hunting: Pup
Role Play Example: Rue opened her amber eyes blearily, her grey pelt warm from the sunlight that dappled it. She yawned, showing small white teeth and a pink tongue that curled as she yawned. She closed her mouth and relaxed, letting her amber gaze trail over the den. Still tired, she let her eyes droop half-closed, wanting to curl back up and fall asleep again. As another yawn overtook her, she stretched and stood, her tiny paws making a leaf crunch.
Other: None

Accepted, but don;t forget to add your other character!

Name: Nudge
Age: 3
Gender: Female
Breed: German Sheperd
Picture: http://www.petplanet.co.uk/petplanet/images/breeds/gsd3680.jpg
Crush: Travis
Mate: None
Pups: None
History: She was raised a normal dog in a normal family until her owner got cancer. Unable to keep up with the cost of her treatments, her owners husband had to sell her. She was bought by a man who hunted, and was soon trained to retrieve and flush. She taught herself how to hunt, as her owner often neglected her, giving her no food and no water. When she made a mistake she was once again sold. She was bought by another hunter, who already had a few hunnting dogs. She soon grew on an Irish Wolf hound named Travis, but kept it a secret, trying to stay focused on her job. The rest will be in the RP.
Personality: Nudge focuses on what she has to do, and carries it out, sometimes adding her own flair or twist tot it when appropriate. She will follow orders with no hesitation, but if she feels something needs changing, she will tweak it until seemingly perfect in her own eyes. She is curious, and has an easily flared temper, but hides and controls it easily. She is shy when it comes to certain moments, like discussing feelings. She is brave when it comes to chasing down prey, and is stubborn, but knows when to let it go.
Role In Pack/Farm/Hunting: Hunting dog
Role Play Example: Nudge's nose twitched, trying to quiet her growling stomach. Once again had her master forgotten to feed her, and once again she has to hunt. She made her steps as quiet as possible, her ears pricked and alert for any sound that would mean prey. Her brown eyes roved the trees ahead of her brown-furred frame as she slunk along. Staying close to the shade of the trees that helped her stay concealed, she dropped into a crouch as she heard a snap of a branch. Nudge's eyes lit up as she saw the small rabbit, and stalked it, finally pouncing. She let out a soft bark of delight, barelly audible, even in the still forest air as she sank her teeth into it's smalll body.
Other: None


Here's my other character.

I haven't rped on here in a good while but I'd like to join.

Name:Cresent
Age:7 months
Gender:Male
Breed: Timber Wolf
Picture:
Crush: Open
Mate: None
Pups: None
History:Still just a pup and has had a lot of moving to go through.
Personality: Outgoing and curious. Losing attention easliy and likes to move at faster paces.
Role In Pack/Farm/Hunting:Second Pup
Role Play Example: Cresent barked his semi-girlish bark and chased after a cricket. He wagged his short tail as he leaped, missing the cricket for the second time. "Come back!" he barked, falling in a small hole laughing. He perked his ears and ducks low after hearing something. He headed back home before he got introuble.
Other: blue eyes


Name:Eclipse
Age:2
Gender:Female
Breed: Black Fox
Picture:
Crush: Open
Mate: Open
Pups: None
History: She was abandoned as a kit because her mother was killed and her father ran off without a trace. She has had a fairly hard life, ran most of her life and finally found refuge here and hopes to keep it. She's friends with the wolf pack and enjoys spending time with them when she can.
Personality:Cautious but kind, she is very friendly and wishes only to be helpful.
Role In Pack/Farm/Hunting:Fox
Role Play Example: Esclipe sniffed around a little, looking for something to eat. It was hard being five months old and all alone. She had managed to escape hunters twice and was starving. She knew that hif she didn't find some food she'd starve. She manage to find a mouse and chased it, caught it with some luck and was thankful she survived. "..I miss my mom.." she yipped as she tried to rest in a tree away from the ground where hunters could have found her.
Other: She’s been alone since she was a little kit and only hopes she will have a family one day.


Name:Timber
Age:4 ½
Gender: Male
Breed: Shiba Inu
Picture:
Crush: Open
Mate: Open
Pups: None
History: Timber was a runt in his litter but ended up being the only healthy puppy out of them all. He was sold to a Champion Dog Breeder and Shower. The master tried to teach Timber to be a show dog but Timber didn’t like it in the least. The master one day took Timber to the market and left him there tried and put a sign that said “free to good home”. But no one took him. Timber chewed the lease and ran off but on a dark night a truck was coming without headlights and he didn’t see it in time. He was lucky that someone was kind enough to pick him up and that’s how he ended up on the farm.
Personality:Sometimes he is annoying but for the most part he is a rather good dog to be around. He likes to relax most of the day and run around at night but he tends to stay close to the barn and house.
Role In Pack/Farm/Hunting:Dogs
Role Play Example: Timber rolled around on the ground and smiled at the sky. He perked his ears and turned to his mother. “who’s that?” He asked his mother about the middle aged human. She looked at him and put her head low. “Be a good boy.” she said softly. “I love you, son. Be good.” Timber understood that he was leaving but didn’t want to leave. He was picked up as he looked back at his mother he whimpered a sad goodbye and wished that he could have stayed. “I’ll be good..”
Other: He got hit by a car.

Accepted. just remember to always type in the past tense (Cresent's was in the present).

and to both I_am_part_Wolf and wolflover - the pups can be around 6-8 months. I'll let the two of you decide.

Name: Zack
Age: 2 1/2
Gender: male
Breed: fox
Picture:
Crush: none yet
Mate: none
Kits: none
History: Zack lived a good and normal life until his parents were killed by a hunter, after they were killed, Zack ran away and soon found a farm. He decided to stay there, keeping out of trouble and avoiding being seen.
Personality: Zack is playful and fun-loving, and even though his parents died, he is almost always positive. He tries his best to stay hidden and almost never gets into a fight. He likes to spend a few minutes each day out in the open meadow. He also likes to play tricks on Emily.
Role In Pack/Farm/Hunting: Fox
Role Play Example: Zack crept up to the old and broken-in-several-places kennel in which Emily slept. Oh how he loved to play tricks on the young hunting dog. Emily's tail was sticking out of a hole in the back of her kennel and so Zack stepped on her tail. Emily let out a yip of surprise then a growl of anger as she ran out of her kennel, barking fiercely. But luckily she hadn't seen Zack, for he had hidden in the long grass. Zack let out a quiet chuckle before sneaking away.
Other: none

Accepted, just remember not to power-play in the roleplay and make sure KnightOfDarkness is okay with Zack playing tricks on her character.

To All - I think we just need the rest of the pack (Lily's pup and Lily's siblings) and maybe a few more farming dogs and local dogs. But if we get the pack filled, we can start.

XD Zack and Emily are both my characters...and I'm not a girl lol.

Whoops! Now I feel dumb. Just ignore that post. Blonde moment. *shrugs*