Following The Shift of the Moon (Open, Large Read)

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This shall be a highly advanced roleplay, even for this site. It will be open to multiple roleplayers and a posting order to boot. More details farther down. Be prepared to read a lot.

Table of Contents

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1. Table of Contents
2. Setting, Plot, and FQA
3. Information Skeleton
4. Role Play Information
5. Accepted Character List
6. Updated
7. Reserved Post

Setting, Plot, and FQA

Setting

A/N: The packs shall be renamed as characters are made. If you are joining a pack that already has a name, scroll down and find out which wolf is already in it and then PM their creator and decide what relationship your wolves would have. They must have some sort of relationship, since they are going to come from the same pack. Please, try to keep all of your wolves from one pack.
A/N 2: Once this starts, the starting packs should be named. Any characters that join later can come from other packs than the first four, but if they come from the first four, you must work out a relationship with them and the other character(s) from that pack.

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Plot

Each character comes from a unique back story and territory. The world is stuck in a sudden freeze, leaving the ground brittle and frozen. Hunting it getting harder and the world isn't warming up as spring comes around. The packs are all worried. One night, a brilliant star slashes across the sky and careens into the ground. Every night, the light pulsed, brightening the sky and calling to some wolves. Those called can not resist the call for long as soon head for it. Some where chased and attacked, called traitors for leaving in hard times and others were given blessings and well wishes, for braving the world. Some had already lost their packs and families before the star appeared.
A/N: More shall be added as the wolves move on.

F.Q.A.

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1. Table of Contents
2. Setting, Plot, and FQA
3. Information Skeleton
4. Role Play Information
5. Accepted Character List
6. Updated
7. Reserved Post

Character Information Skeleton

Everything marked with an astrict sign may be left blank when posted, but should be filled out as some point in time.

Please remember to use the 'code', rather than copy and pasting the top part of this post. Thank you.

Character's Full Name:
Given Name: what do they introduce themselves as?[i]
*Nicknames:
*Name Origins: [i]where did their name come from? Family? A word their parent heard? who gave them their nickname(s)?
Name Meaning: what does their name mean?
Character's Age: how many moons or years old are they?[i]
Birthday or Season: [i]if you don't have a specific day in mind, just pick a season
Birth Pack: pack one two three or four. if it doesn't yet have a name, give it a name
Species: wolf, obviously. However, if you create two wolf characters, I will allow big cats or birds of prey. Message me about anything else.
Subspecies: Timber, arctic, dire, etc. Full list is below.
Gender:
Orientation:

Relationships tell whether the wolf is alive or dead, age, gender, and what their relationship was like (playful, serious, close, distant, warm, etc.) It would be nice if you could keep your character sheet up to date on relationships
Romantic
*Past Romantic: It is preferred that you only have past mates. If your wolf is a teenager or young adult, s/he more than likely will not have yet had a mate.
Current Mate: If you are roleplaying your own mate or if you talk it over with a friend and decide to RP a mated couple, just remember that they are coming from the same pack. Also, it is possible that if your wolf's pack was destroyed that your wolf is clinging to the hope that their mate is still alive.
*Infatuations/Crushes:
OffSpring
Pups:
Adoptive Pups:
Grandpups:
Others:
Family
Mother:
Father:
Adoptive Parent(s): this includes wolves that were mates with either the wolf's mother or father
Litter Mates:
*Older Siblings:
*Younger Siblings:
*Half Siblings:
*Adopted Siblings:
Other Family:
Friendly
*Friends: Any wolves that they know and are friends with, family can count if you want.
*Allies: Creatures that would help them in a time of need.
*Acquaintances: anyone they know, but not very well.
Unfriendly
*Mutual Dislike: they both dislike each other.
*Personal Dislike: the other person is indifferent/likes your character, but your character doesn't like them.
*Other: rivals, characters they fight with but would never hurt, etc.
Other
Teachers: this is just something to think about to add more depth to your character or if you have the character as another of your wolf's students.
Students: if you want to have wolves from the same pack that aren't siblings or maybe someone for your wolf to take care of, this is a good option
*Other: Any relationship not listed above.

Looks please read the information before filling this out.
Height:
Weight:
Base Fur Color:
Fur Type:
Fur Markings:
Head (Muzzle/Ears/Etc):
Eye Color/Shape:
Build:
Tail:
Scars:
Other:
Reference Picture:

Past
*Earliest Memory:
Most Important Puphood Event
*Other Puphood Events That Still Effect Them
*Past Accomplishments
*Past Failures
Favorite Parent
Biggest Role Model
*Biggest Fear Growing Up
*Dream For the Future
Closest Friend Growing Up
First Love/Crush/Infatuation
Full History

More Information
Character Archetype: refer to the next post for information on that.
OCDs: anything your wolf obsesses over
Odd Little Habits: things your character does without thinking about it.
Likes:
Dislikes:
Favorites
Color(s):
Weather:
Season:
Prey:
Shape of the Moon:
Eye Color in a Romantic Interest:[b]
[b]Fur Color in a Romantic Interest:
Animal Besides Wolves:
Least Favorite
Color(s):
Weather:
Eye Color:
Fur Color:
Animal:
Personality details, please
Character Strengths: loyal, honest, outgoing, bold, etc, whatever
Character Flaws: aggressive, compulsive liar, etc
Fears:
Beliefs: which of the deities listed below does s/he believe in?
Physical Strengths: hunting, running, fighting, etc.
Physical Weaknesses: swimming, howling, healing, etc.

Code:: [b][u]Character's Full Name:[/b][/u]
[b]Given Name:[/b]
[b]Nicknames:[/b]
[b]Name Origins:[/b]
[b]Name Meaning:[/b]
[b][u]Character's Age:[/b][/u]
[b]Birthday or Season:[/b]
[b]Birth Pack:[/b]
[b]Species:[/b]
[b]Subspecies:[/b]
[b]Gender:[/b]
[b]Orientation:[/b]

[u][b]Relationships[/b][/u]
[b][u]Romantic[/b][/u]
[b]Past Romantic:[/b]
[b]Current Mate:[/b]
[b]Infatuations/Crushes:[/b]
[b][u]OffSpring[/u][/b]
[b]Pups:[/b]
[b]Adoptive Pups:[/b]
[b]Grandpups:[/b]
[b]Others:[/b]
[b][u]Family[/b][/u]
[b]Mother:[/b]
[b]Father:[/b]
[b]Adoptive Parent(s):[/b]
[b]Litter Mates:[/b]
[b]Older Siblings:[/b]
[b]Younger Siblings:[/b]
[b]Half Siblings:[/b]
[b]Adopted Siblings:[/b]
[b]Other Family:[/b]
[b][u]Friendly[/b][/u]
[b]Friends:[/b]
[b]Allies:[/b]
[b]Acquaintances:[/b]
[b][u]Unfriendly[/b][/u]
[b]Mutual Dislike:[/b]
[b]Personal Dislike:[/b]
[b]Other:[/b]
[b][u]Other[/b][/u]
[b]Teachers:[/b]
[b]Students:[/b]
[b]Other:[/b]

[u][b]Looks[/b][/u]
[b][u]Height:[/b][/u]
[b][u]Weight:[/b][/u]
[b][u]Base Fur Color:[/b][/u]
[b]Fur Type:[/b]
[b]Fur Markings:[/b]
[b][u]Head (Muzzle/Ears/Etc):[/b][/u]
[b]Eye Color/Shape:[/b]
[b][u]Build:[/b][/u]
[b]Tail:[/b]
[b]Scars:[/b]
[b]Other:[/b]
[b][u]Reference Picture:[/b][/u]

[b][u]Past[/b][/u]
[b]Earliest Memory:[/b]
[b]Most Important Puphood Event[/b]
[b]Other Puphood Events That Still Effect Them[/b]
[b]Past Accomplishments[/b]
[b]Past Failures[/b]
[b]Favorite Parent[/b]
[b]Biggest Role Model[/b]
[b]Biggest Fear Growing Up[/b]
[b]Dream For the Future[/b]
[b]Closest Friend Growing Up[/b]
[b]First Love/Crush/Infatuation[/b]
[b][u]Full History[/b][/u]

[b][u]More Information[/b][/u]
[b]Character Archetype:[/b]
[b]OCDs:[/b]
[b]Odd Little Habits:[/b]
[b]Likes:[/b]
[b]Dislikes:[/b]
[b][u]Favorites[/b][/u]
[b]Color(s):[/b]
[b]Weather:[/b]
[b]Season:[/b]
[b]Prey:[/b]
[b]Shape of the Moon:[/b]
[b]Eye Color in a Romantic Interest:[b]
[b]Fur Color in a Romantic Interest:[/b]
[b]Animal Besides Wolves:[/b]
[b][u]Least Favorite[/b][/u]
[b]Color(s):[/b]
[b]Weather:[/b]
[b]Eye Color:[/b]
[b]Fur Color:[/b]
[b]Animal:[/b]
[b][u]Personality[/b][/u]
[b]Character Strengths:[/b]
[b]Character Flaws:[/b]
[b]Fears:[/b]
[b]Beliefs:[/b]
[b]Physical Strengths:[/b]
[b]Physical Weaknesses:[/b]

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1. Table of Contents
2. Setting, Plot, and FQA
3. Information Skeleton
4. Role Play Information
5. Accepted Character List
6. Updates
7. Reserved Post

Role Play Information

Rules

rules are subject to change, Please check back from time to time

Posting Guidelines

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Each post must a paragraph long, per character. This is a bare minimum: Four sentence per character. Longer posts are encouraged. There is no limit on how long your posts can or should be.
Move the plot ahead with each post. Do not type a whole paragraph moving it forward, especially if there is a conversation going on. Gradual steps forward are what is recommended.
When posting as more than one character be certain that the points of view are obvious. You can mark this by using separate font colors or styles, or you could type [character's POV] or something similar. Just so long as it is clear.
Styling font is always a bonus. Making it more fun to read. However, spend more time on content than on looks. Also, keep the font at a size, color, and style that it is easy to read and doesn't make the post seem disorganized. Do not have size 28 font with comic sans in rainbow.
Spelling and grammar should be checked. Small mistakes are passable, but if you think that there are many errors, copy and paste your text a program that has word. There are several different ones online.

Subspecies

Arabian Wolf: They always have oddly bright yellow eyes with jet black pupils.
Weight: 24-26 Pounds
Height: 35-45 Inches
Dire Wolf: They are by far the largest and strongest, but they are also the slowest.
Weight: 150-200 Pounds
Height: 36-48 Inches
Honshu Wolf: The smallest of all of the wolves.
Weight: 10-15 Pounds
Height: 8-14 Inches
Timber Wolf: This includes a large number of subspecies. If you pick it, please refer to the list below.

Grey Wolf: They usually have long, thick fur in various shades of gray.
Male Weight: 90-175 Pounds
Female Weight: 75-125 Pounds
Height: 27-32 Inches
Arctic Wolf: They usually have small ears, which help the wolf maintain body heat.
Male Weight: 95-175 Pounds
Male Height: 28-31 Inches
Female Weight: 80-135 Pounds
Female Height: 25-30 Inches
Italian Wolf: They are a medium sized wolf with large eyes.
Male Weight: 50-90 Pounds
Male Height: 15-25 Inches
Female Weight: 35-75 Pounds
Female Height: 13-23 Inches
Maned Wolf: They have extremely long legs.
Male Weight: 50-55 Pounds
Male Height: 30-36 Inches
Female Weight: 45-52 Pounds
Female Height: 27-32 Inches
Red Wolf: They have large ears, but are by far the most slender of the Timber Wolves.
Male Weight: 40-80 Pounds
Male Height: 15-16 Inches
Female Weight: 35-65 Pounds
Female Height: 13-15
Tundra Wolf: The largest of the Gray Wolves.
Male Weight: 115-150 Pounds
Male Height: 35-40 Inches
Female Weight: 100-125 Pounds
Female Weight: 30-37 Inches

Appearnance Guidelines

Height and Weight:
Your character must be the right height and weight for their subspecies. If it is a mix of two subspecies it can not be the maximum height or weight for the larger of the two.
If you want your wolf to be taller/heavier than average, please PM me to discuss it.
Your character can be smaller than average, but that will be taken into account during fights and hunting and effect your success.
Please have weight to height proportions fairly even. Too thin or too heavy wolves will be rejected. It just takes a little logic.
Fur Color, Length, and Patterns:
Each species has its own fur length, but unless it was noted on the list below, you may describe the wolf however you want to. Short spiky fur or long, thick fur or anything in between.
The normal colors for a wolf are brown, tan, white, silver, gray, black, and russet. This colors will be accepted, but I am also encouraging members to go with odd colors, such as blue, or green, or red
There are the normal patterns for wolves: eye dots, chest, belly, muzzle, tail top, tail bottom, tail tip, shoulders, hips, back, etc. You may also go with symbols and other designs as long as you describe them in detail. Remember to list colors beside the patterns.
Head: This is so you can tell what colors are were on your wolf’s head and also tell if she/he has big ears, round ears, a sharp nose, thin muzzle, rounder cheeks, or whatever else.
Eye Color and Shape:
Normal Shape: Almond Shaped
Abnormal, but accepted shapes: Circular, oval, diamond shaped, downward/upward sloped
Normal Colors: Gold, Green, Yellow, Brown, Black
Abnormal, but accepted colors: Any color you want
Build Just if anything is different about the wolf
Tail Long tail, short tail, blue tail, pink tip, etc

Archetypes

There are two separate archetypes. Pick one of each for your character. This will determine their story line.

The Willing Hero-The one to rush into any situation, eager to to what is right and receive praise
The Unwilling Hero-The one always in the wrong place at the wrong time or right place at the right time, ends up doing what is right even if they would rather not.
The Cynical Anti-Hero-The one with a dark view on the world that expects everything to turn out wrong, is willing to do what it takes to survive, but when push comes to shove, does the right thing.
The Tragic Anti-Hero-The one that is a tough guy that comes from a bad past and just wants things to be right with the
The Loner Hero-The one that stays off by him or herself and only interacts to help out.
The Group-Oriented Hero-The one that tries to get to know everyone, is sweet and kind, and keeps everyone together.

The Shaman-The one who seems to know the way and leads the group.
The Herald-The one who willing enters in fights and considers him/herself quite noble.
The Shapeshifter-The one who is trying to mislead the pack so that someone they care about can reach the goal
The Trickster-The one who causes trouble for the group by being silly, but doesn’t mean any real harm in his or her
The Fool-The one who makes careless mistakes, but their heart is in the right
The Shadow-The one who lurks around the group and doesn’t interact often.
The Maiden-The one she-wolf whom is innocent and kind.
The Pup-The one young wolf whom is naive and learning. Gives the pack hope.
The Magician-The one wolf wizened through calamity, now seeks balance more than anything else.
The Mother-The one she-wolf that is either pregnant or has lost her pups and takes care of the rest of the group.
The Lover-The one male wolf whom focuses completely on taking care of ‘The Mother’ and other female wolves.
The Medicine Wolf-The one bitter wolf whom knows healing and uses it as needed, but mostly keeps to themselves or their close friends.
The Hunter-The one wolf that is extremely intoned with the world around him or herself. Usually knows when danger is coming before all others do.
The Devil-The one who draws his strength from the darker side of things. If he completely gives into darkness, he will destroy the pack.
The Wise Old One-The one oldest wolf in the pack whom offers advise and wisdom, as well as a good listener.

Deities of the Wolves

You may pick one or more of the deities, just have a reason they follow them (born into that belief or if someone else taught them about it.

Mother Moon A common belief that the moon is the soul of the oldest she-wolf, watching over her pups from the sky. When she wanes, she is mourning the loss of life. When she waxes, she is celibrating new life.
The Moon Goddess A fairly standard belief for wolves, they believe that as long as they live a noble life, they shall become a star, one of the Moon’s army.
The Moon Maiden The belief that the spirit of the moon takes the form of a human-like creature whom takes care of lost pups.
The Moon Hunter The belief that the spirit of the moon takes the form of either a strong, grown wolf or a wizened, old wolf whom protects and leads his chosen wolves.

Father Sun The balancing belief for Mother Moon, he is the proud leader of all of the packs. He gives life to their prey and watches over the pups as they play.
The Sun King The male counter part of the Moon Goddess. He stands a lone in his place in the sky, judging the actions of the wolves below to decide if they are fit for the Moon Goddess.
The Moon Maiden The sister of the Mood Maiden, she is a light brown she-wolf whom heals fallen warriors.
The Sun Warrior The brother of the moon hunter, he takes the form of a tawny wolf. He leads true warriors in battle and protects them in their rest.

The Six Star Sisters This is a rare belief, one that the sisters watch over all she-wolves. There is La whom is merely a pup, she keeps the oldest wolves company. There is Le whom is a yearling, she keeps the mothers safe and protects the future pups. There is Li whom is a young adult she-wolf, she guides the adult she-wolves through challenges. There is Lo whom is an adult she-wolf, she safeguards young adult she-wolves. There is Lu whom is a mother who lost her pups, she protects the yearlings as if they were her own. Finally, there is Ly, an old she-wolf, ready for the grave, whom tells the pups stories and protects them.
Star Strider This is an uncommon belief that each star is a guardian for a wolf. The star of that wolf points the direction that the wolf should go.
Cloud and Wind This is a fairly usual belief that the clouds and winds tell a story, from the color of the clouds to the speed of the wind, and each story is the future of the wolf.

With these, most would pick one of each element. You can pick any you like.

Fura The fire wolf, she protects only the bravest and leads them in battle.
Fyra The fire wolf, he leads the strongest in the hunt.
Pyre The fire wolf, she heals and safe guards the promised lands.
Vat The water wolf, she heals the most noble and keeps them alive.
Riva The water wolf, he protects the loyal wolves and leads them in battle.
Rio The water wolf, he defends those noble and righteous.
Ari The wind wolf, she sings to the souls of the departed and leads them to their resting place.
Hashia The wind wolf, she sings to lead her chosen wolves to safety through storm and trouble.
Lumasu The wind wolf, his voice calls to the lost and leads them away from danger.
Rnok The earth wolf, he protects pups and elders while the pack is at war.
Dira The earth wolf, she cradles the packs’ every step and keeps them safe from danger.
Tick and Tock The earth siblings, they are the balance between protection and aggression.
Nygh The dark wolf, she leads in night hunts and protects from the shadows during the day.
Lygh The light wolf, she leads in day hunts and attacks from the brightest light.

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1. Table of Contents
2. Setting, Plot, and FQA
3. Information Skeleton
4. Role Play Information
5. Accepted Character List
6. Updates
7. Reserved Post

Accepted Characters

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Females:

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2. Setting, Plot, and FQA
3. Information Skeleton
4. Role Play Information
5. Accepted Character List
6. Updates
7. Reserved Post

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2. Setting, Plot, and FQA
3. Information Skeleton
4. Role Play Information
5. Accepted Character List
6. Updates
7. Reserved Post

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