[Arctic Wolf] Lichen

[Lichen]

OOC
Name: Chili
Years RPing: Awhile now xD
Other: I am returning Lichen to the site after a brief disappearance which will be further explained in her history
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General
Name: Lichen
Birthday: February 25 2012
Gender: Female
Species: Arctic

Physical
Height: 26 inches
Length: 61 inches
Weight: 125 pounds
Coat Color: Pure white with a thick mane of fur framing her face.
Eye Color: Light Green
Health Issues: N/A
Other Information: N/A

Mental
Mental Stability: Sane
History: Lichen was born on a cold winter's night, the wind howling and the snow flying around her mother and her newborn pups. She was a tiny thing and almost blended in completely with the snow due to her pure white fur. She had had one brother as well, though he was much tinier than she and did not fair well even in the beginning. Her mother was unfortunately not the "mothering" type and abandoned them shortly after their first month of life. The two pups had huddled together to try to keep warm, though soon her younger brother's body became intensely cold. As the night wore on his body also began to grow stiff as death had taken him. She was only a child at the time so she was not aware of such matters, that is until someone else had found her. This wolf was a kind female named Aaka who was of a neighboring pack who had just happened upon her. It was almost instantly that she decided to adopt Lichen as her own. She grabbed her by the scruff of her neck and carried her back to her pack lands and luckily she had just whelped a litter of her own so it was decided that she would raise Lichen alongside them. Aaka had then given her a name, calling her Lichen because her eyes were as green as the moss that grew around their pack lands in the summer time. Lichen was raised alongside another female Akela and a male known as Kyros. These pups were warm and welcoming to her and made growing up in the Avalicks a fun experience for the female. Lichen however had many ambitions even as a child. She always strived to be the best she could be. Aaka encouraged her to learn many things that way she could adapt on her own in the wilderness. At a young age of six months Lichen was learning some basic healing techniques as well as hunting and fighting. Kapu, the alpha of the Avalicks, looked towards her with pride as she was Aaka's daughter and Aaka was one of his most favored females.

With time Lichen became more experienced in the hunting department of things. She began to hunt with the older wolves in order to bring more food back for the pack. But soon things began to change- the summer before her second birthday a sickness over fell their little pack, some of their members becoming so ill they could hardly walk or move. Their alpha was one of these wolves. During this time Aaka became alpha of the Avalicks and appointed Lichen to work alongside her as her beta. Lichen enjoyed the position and enjoyed the rank of power- though she was not a cruel leader. She still partook in her hunting trips with the other hunters and even spent some time with the sick wolves in an attempt to provide relief for their pain. It was evident however that none of them were improving. And then, one morning when she awoke, she awoke to the wolves having vanished, their alpha included. Immediately Aaka sent out search parties though to no avail. They were gone- perhaps to die in peace. The pack mourned for their lost loved ones, their howls entwining together and echoing across the land. It was then decided that they would move territories after years of having been there. Lichen helped her mother through her time of mourning but she soon came to the realization that she wanted more in life. She needed to escape this time of loss and come into her own character. When she explained this to her adoptive mother Aaka had been quiet but had finally spoken with soft comforting vocals. She knew that this time would come eventually and accepted Lichen's words with an open heart. Lichen enveloped her in a tight hug for one last time before turning on her haunches and leaving.

Lichen made her way across the land, crossing over into unfamiliar territories. She was high up in the mountains and the climate was rather harsh here but it was there that she ran into her first wolf outside of the Avalicks. This wolf's name was Summit and thankfully he was a gentle soul and had a kind nature about him. He had agreed to help her hunt and then warned her of a growing pack known as Kairos and to avoid their territory at all costs. It was then that he described the island known as Ina'mos and Lichen being hard headed had told him that she might just end up crossing paths with them. She had wished Summit the best of luck before making her way towards Ina'mos. Lichen hadn't initially been searching for another pack but she found that the loner life had not been for her. She decided that perhaps she just needed to move away from her natal pack and meet entirely new wolves and form new bonds. And so she made her way to the "forbidden island", her petite frame braving the swim across the ocean. The waves had knocked her around like a rag-doll but she had made it safe and sound and dripping wet. The swim had made her nearly exhausted and she had been extremely thirsty so she made her way towards the first water source she could find which was the waterfall in Liandry Falls. It was there that she came toe to toe with the General Titan. They exchanged words, most of them flirtatious, and he accepted her among the ranks of Kairos. Shortly after being accepted into Kairos Lichen ran into a female with fur as dark as ebony and beautiful amber eyes. Her name was Messoria. They became acquaintances but it took a hunting trip with the rest of the hunters for the females to become much closer. Lichen had protected Messoria from a cougar thus making their relationship almost as if they were sisters. Soon after the mating season came about and Messoria was claimed by the Alpha Goliath while Lichen was claimed by him and another wolf, Titan. It was evident in the following months that she was pregnant, though she was not sure by whom. The Matriarch Datura had not been happy of the news that her litter may be siblings to Lichen's but they would know in due time who was the father of Lichen's unborn litter.

Lichen gave birth in the caverns alongside Messoria (who had already had her litter). She had had a stillborn as her first, then a large black female as her second born who she had named Eve. Her third born had been an average sized brute who was also black pegged as Theseus. She had been sure that she was done until her last child made his way into the world. This was a large male who was pure white like herself. It was then apparent that Titan was the father of her pups. Datura arrived shortly after to remove the stillborn- it had been a tiny white female, much like herself and it saddened Lichen to think that she had whelped it and that it hadn't even had a chance at birth. Over time Lichen raised her pups alongside Messoria, their litters frolicking and playing with one another. It was almost as if they were all siblings, so close they were to one another. Lichen however grew more bitter with the time passing. Titan had not once come to see their children or any other's of the wolves he had impregnated and it saddened Lichen. She had only wanted one wolf to be the father of her children and stand alongside her as her mate but it was clear that Titan was not him. She spoke to Messoria of her hatred and anger but found that her feelings of bitterness would not leave her. It was shortly after speaking to Goliath's brother Sabaoth that Lichen knew what she must do. She had been meaning to return to Aaka for some time now, but she was also going to hunt the father of her children down and really give him a piece of her mind. He might have disappeared from the rest of Kairos though he would not disappear from her. The only wolf she had spoken to of her disappearance was Messoria, explaining that she simply must leave. She alerted her children to this fact as well and told them to always follow their dreams and to never give up. It was then that she braved the swim across the ocean. She searched for what seemed like ages only to never find the former General. Apparently he was very good at disappearing and that was fine and dandy for her. She adjusted her path and made her way back to her natal pack, only they too were no longer there. Feeling defeated Lichen made the decision that she would return to Kairos and find comfort in her adopted sister Messoria. Though while she was traveling there was a shift of the ground beneath her paws and soon snow and branches and rocks began to fly at her from all angles. An avalanche began to erupt around her and it was then that she ran as fast as she could. Thankfully she had come out unscathed but all she wanted was to return home. She braved the swim one last time to Ina'mos and this time she would remain there to live out the rest of her days.

Personality: Lichen is a very caring soul and is usually very even tempered unless angered. Even though she is tiny in stature she is very well trained in both combat and hunting. She is very wise beyond her three years of age and is a wolf that many can go to if they were to need advice or just a shoulder to cry on. Normally she doesn't tend to be very emotional and likes to try to hide her feelings from others and keep things smoothed over versus letting someone else know that something is bothering her. Along with this Lichen is a very sly creature- she is very good at sneaking around if need be but she is also quick on her feet and has a sharp tongue. At times she can be very sarcastic and uncaring if she wanted to be and is almost always eager to partake in combat but because of her smaller size she is almost always overlooked for being a fighter. But she can be quite nasty if she needs to be despite the fact that she has a big heart and a good head on her shoulders. She is not a very trusting female but when she does trust someone it is a trust and a bond that will last forever. Loyalty is a big factor for this female and once she is loyal to you she will do anything for you. However you do not want to create an enemy out of Lichen as she has a fierce temper and can often hold grudges.

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