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Y'all, it's a lot to read, I know. But it is good info to look back on.

𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐅 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐓𝐒

❝ We hail from hardship.
We hail from oppression.
We hail from a tyrant king who lost his way. ❞

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Ah, so you have made it this far. Well. Welcome and allow me to tell you a bit about this ancient kingdom.

The Kingdom of Highfrost. Founded exactly two thousand years ago from present day by a dire by the name of Taarak. At first, it wasn't much of a kingdom as it was a small pack to start off with. It was he and his mate Akocha, along with their four pups and a few others who had decided to tag along. Being among one of the top predators of the land, it didn't take long for the pack to indeed grow and expand into the kingdom it has become. However, Taarak saw just how strong and vast in numbers his pack was growing, which allowed them to seize more territory and in turn, caused the King to develop a nasty addiction for the power.

He became so lost, the very idea of fame and power poisoning his mind, to the point it shaped him into the beginnings of a tyrant. His mate, Akocha became nothing more than someone to bear his heirs and any offspring that were not male, were disposed of. Taarak built this kingdom on the very foundation of 'male authority', where females became nothing but objects.

Akocha eventually put an end to it all one day by slaughtering the King whilst he slept peacefully away. She then took over as Queen and immediately began making changes. Changes that included dismissing the ones who had abused the power of their rank. She never did take another mate and from that point on, there was never to be another 'King'. For a Queen of Highfrost does not need a King to help her rule.

The dire wolves of Highfrost are massive. Easily reaching about three and a half to even five feet at the shoulder and the biggest has come to weigh close to two hundred pounds in the past. Their pelts are thick so that they can withstand the deadly temperatures of their frozen homes and their pawpads are tough for gripping onto cliff ledges.

They are a reserved bunch that tend to keep to themselves, but are very lethally intelligent, strong warriors and hunters. They also are not the most welcoming and affectionate at all towards outsiders. It is as if they no longer know the meaning of empathy or sympathy.

Female dominance is a bit more prominent over the males, especially within the subordinate ranks. They simply tend to be more respected and a few even take on some of the higher ranks.

Their spiritual beliefs are in the Moon Goddess and it is known the Queen bears her mark upon her forehead.

𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓

❝ The land of the Dire is cold and unforgiving. The wind, so icy and merciless, proves strong enough to cut through the flesh of the weak.
But we the Dire, were born of this cold. It has fortified us. ❞

The kingdom's place of settlement is high up in the snowy hills and deep forest. At least, that is the expanse of their territory. Their camp is located at the base of an old mountain where a few large slabs of rock overlap each other, the weight of them having created large enough cracks to serve as caves for the members.

One rock slopes up to a ledge about twenty feet from the ground where a large crevice entrance makes up for the Queen's den. The entrance is covered in hanging vines and moss to keep most of the harsh winds out. Inside, the flooring is lined with feathers and a large bed of moss toward the back. The ledge in front of the den extends to a point where the Queen will often sit to address the kingdom in meetings. Or it simply makes for a favorite surveying spot.

Underneath the ledge is the Queensguard's den. The entrance is covered in the same vines and moss, the floor covered in feathers and chunks of moss as well.

Three other dens are to the far left of the Queensguard, each belonging to the Grand Centurion, Master of the Hunt, and The Shadow.

The Great Physician's den is dug wide into the dirt at the base of a tree. It runs deep into the ground where it expands off into a space for housing the sick and injured, a space further down for the Physician to sleep, and a large space for both Healers to sleep as well. Towards the very back, there is an entire space dug out where the herbs are stored.

The soldiers and hunters all sleep together underneath two massive slabs of rock to the Far East of the camp where the nursery is. The nursery is inside a smaller cave with a heavily insulated interior thanks to layers of feathers, moss, and pine straw. The entrance is normally barricaded by brambles and vines.

𝐋𝐀𝐖 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐈𝐑𝐄

❝ Behold, the ancient law. It was what we live by day in and day out. It is taught to our children, and to their children's children. ❞

Highfrost Dires have always had serious laws put into place, even when Taarak became King. Of course, they have been changed over time as generations passed between Queens.

⇒ The Queen is always the first to a meal, where she receives first grabs on the choice parts such as the heart. Followed by the Queensguard, Royal Circle, Healers, Mothers and pups, Elders once there are any, soldiers and hunters, then omegas if there are any.

⇒ Any serious arguments or quarrels will be dealt with by the Grand Centurion or any soldiers in an attempt to settle them peacefully. But if it is to continue, then they will be forced to settle it with a fight. However, neither the winner nor loser has their wounds treated immediately. They must endure them for half day, or exactly twelve hours. Twelve long hours of a reminder that arguments are petty and unacceptable. If a problem is still not resolved even after all of that, then matters are taken to the Queen and the Royal Circle. Not good at all.

⇒ If a member is murdered by another, depending on the situation, the killer will be tried before the entire kingdom before being exiled to the outer wilderness or sentenced to face execution. Once exiled, a member will never be accepted back. They will be chased off or perhaps even worse...killed, if given the order by the Queen.

⇒ Fight for the pack until your very last breath. Look out for each other. Females are to be granted equal respect toward males and to the ones who have any quarrel with a female of a higher rank will be dealt with personally by the Queen. To add on— Dams are to be protected at all costs and greatly respected, for they carry the future of the kingdom.

⇒ Harm brought upon or the killing of a Dam and/or her pups is an unforgivable crime that will often result in immediate exile or even execution. The only time execution is permitted is if any pups are killed and the Dam wants them to be sentenced. But when it is a Dam that is murdered, the Queen can decide the murderer's fate. Commit this crime on a bad day for the Queen and she might just kill you herself anyway.

⇒ Outsiders are not welcome within the kingdom, unless under very, very specific circumstances. Highfrost has been known to value its pure bloodline and the Queens have never been in favor of tainting it.

If the high ranks aren't all being taken, then after a bit of time I will allow you all to take two.

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐄𝐍

⇒ 𝐒𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐀 — A large, broadly built she-wolf with a thick pelt of alabaster, ashen grey, and hints of cream. Her eyes are a vibrant shade of golden and there is a black intricate moon symbol on her forehead. (me)

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃 0/1

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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐎𝐘𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐋𝐄

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐍 1/1

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𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐓 1/1

⇒     𝐄𝐘𝐎𝐓𝐀 — Large, creamy tan female with black paws, tail tip and ear tips. Faint reddish-brown husky markings on her face, dark eyes and a cream underbelly.  (shroombabe )

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐏𝐇𝐘𝐒𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐍 1/1

⇒ 𝐃𝐎𝐊𝐀 — A large, but lithely built wolf with ebony fur and a faint streak of white running across their chest. Their eyes are a vibrant shade of gold but are heavily scarred and blind. ( diinobaby- )

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐖 1/1

⇒ 𝐂𝐀𝐄𝐋𝐔𝐌 — A large male dire wolf with golden colored eyes and formidably large fangs. He has long legs and large paws. His thick coat is tri-colored, with each color fading into the next. (1-666-HELL )

𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐒
⇒ 𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐔𝐊 — An athletic she-wolf with short, white fur, a long stripe of dark brown down her back, a spotted nose, and cloudy eyes.
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𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐑𝐒
⇒ logistars
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𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒
⇒ 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐀 — A slightly smaller than average male with a lithe build and an odd pelt of mostly dark umber brown with black shading his legs and underbelly. His eyes are a very dull and pale shade of golden. (me)
⇒ 𝐒𝐀𝐊𝐊𝐀𝐑𝐈 —Thin-pelted, short furred brown-black dire wolf with a short tail and pale blue-grey eyes. ( ll-leiiko-ll )
⇒ 1-666-HELL
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𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒
⇒  𝐅𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐈𝐒 — A white transgender male dire wolf with scars, amber eyes and lots of sarcasm. ( inkoma- )
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𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐒
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𝐏𝐔𝐏𝐒
⇒ 𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐄 — A thin and petite scarred she-wolf with only three long legs; her front right foreleg is missing. Her pelt is sleek ebony mixed with silver and white phasing mixed in that is starting to come through as she ages. Her eyes are a very bold shade of honey-golden. (me)

𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐆𝐀
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