Sand survivors of the Dark Cities
These are the survivors of the dark cities that are now part of the "Ghost pup" pack. They are the survivors of the Sand species among the cities that were brutally slaughtered by the Shadow and Hero Clans. Kane his pack counts 8 Sand wolves.
Well known as thief's, mercenaries, assassins and pack watchers, these wolves were among the best trappers of the Dark cities. They lived on the edges of the desert, they were the only pack of sand wolves known to be part of the Dark cities society. They were famous for trapping wolves or travelers in the desert that carried goods or prey. They were notorious for stealing, but equally known for being deadly wolves. Wolves would never see them coming as they would appear out of nowhere from the sand, and if they didn't show up wolves would find themselves stuck in Drift sand. They worked with sand tunnels which were all created by them. When the Shadow Clans attacked, their first wave of light wolves was completely destroyed by the sand wolves. The majority of light wolves simply ran into traps. Unaware of the danger the sand wolves laughed it of being rather confident. As the moment they realized there was a slaughtering going on against the Dark cities, all the opportunities they had to flee were gone. The Shadow Clans had send in their wind wolves, as they could use their element to their advantage. As they flew in and picked up pups, the parents who were hiding came out in attempt to get the young ones back. In the end wind wolves caused a tornado to force them all out of hiding and then begin the killing. The fight took longer than most fights did, but in the end they too fell to the Shadow clans. The pups were taken to the slave camps, but so many died in the progress too. Once rescued from the slave camp located in the desert, these wolves became among the most important individuals in the pack led by Kane. As they are all pack watchers, but more or less to keep an eye on the outside of their base. They will guards for any possible threats, and have made their very own traps to capture potential enemies. 2 of them even have a summoning which they use to their advantage. They are the key to keeping this base hidden. They look up at wolves as Kaitou, as most of their parents all carried this rank. But equally they look up at Kareny, as she has given them hints on how to defend properly against an incoming wind wolf.
Within the slave camps the survivors are very close to one another. As they all grew up within the same pack. Though they are notorious for stealing food from other slaves and sneaking around even getting other slaves in trouble to their advantage when it comes to requiring things. They are kind of distant from other slaves, as they really stick together and seek no companionship from other species. They do keep a distance from those of the shadow species. As these wolves are pretty good thieves themselves and can easily see suspicious behavior. It wasn't odd for a sand wolf to gain a ripped ear from getting to close to attempt and steal food. They avoid direct contact and so they don't come off as aggressive. They prefer to avoid damage which is why the only scars they likely have is from fellow slaves. Since they are used within the slave camp for important matters, weak individuals were killed of, and most spared from torture.
Well known as thief's, mercenaries, assassins and pack watchers, these wolves were among the best trappers of the Dark cities. They lived on the edges of the desert, they were the only pack of sand wolves known to be part of the Dark cities society. They were famous for trapping wolves or travelers in the desert that carried goods or prey. They were notorious for stealing, but equally known for being deadly wolves. Wolves would never see them coming as they would appear out of nowhere from the sand, and if they didn't show up wolves would find themselves stuck in Drift sand. They worked with sand tunnels which were all created by them. When the Shadow Clans attacked, their first wave of light wolves was completely destroyed by the sand wolves. The majority of light wolves simply ran into traps. Unaware of the danger the sand wolves laughed it of being rather confident. As the moment they realized there was a slaughtering going on against the Dark cities, all the opportunities they had to flee were gone. The Shadow Clans had send in their wind wolves, as they could use their element to their advantage. As they flew in and picked up pups, the parents who were hiding came out in attempt to get the young ones back. In the end wind wolves caused a tornado to force them all out of hiding and then begin the killing. The fight took longer than most fights did, but in the end they too fell to the Shadow clans. The pups were taken to the slave camps, but so many died in the progress too. Once rescued from the slave camp located in the desert, these wolves became among the most important individuals in the pack led by Kane. As they are all pack watchers, but more or less to keep an eye on the outside of their base. They will guards for any possible threats, and have made their very own traps to capture potential enemies. 2 of them even have a summoning which they use to their advantage. They are the key to keeping this base hidden. They look up at wolves as Kaitou, as most of their parents all carried this rank. But equally they look up at Kareny, as she has given them hints on how to defend properly against an incoming wind wolf.
Within the slave camps the survivors are very close to one another. As they all grew up within the same pack. Though they are notorious for stealing food from other slaves and sneaking around even getting other slaves in trouble to their advantage when it comes to requiring things. They are kind of distant from other slaves, as they really stick together and seek no companionship from other species. They do keep a distance from those of the shadow species. As these wolves are pretty good thieves themselves and can easily see suspicious behavior. It wasn't odd for a sand wolf to gain a ripped ear from getting to close to attempt and steal food. They avoid direct contact and so they don't come off as aggressive. They prefer to avoid damage which is why the only scars they likely have is from fellow slaves. Since they are used within the slave camp for important matters, weak individuals were killed of, and most spared from torture.
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Sabbia WisharaSabbia was born alongside her sister Trauine, both pups were granted a summoning spirit as well. Sabbia was quite different from her sister though, as she lacked a lot of self confidence, and was seen more as a quite pup. Her sister on the other side was far more confident. She loved listening to the stories of her father and looked up at her mother whom was respected among the other wolves as a qualified pack watcher. When the attacks took place, she slightly worried even though her mother told her not to do so. But sadly her fears became reality when the wind wolves flew in. In the end she and her sister were captured. She saw the fate of some of the summoning spirits and so refused to ever call her trusty companion during her time in the slave camp. When she eventually was freed from the slave camps, she took quite a dramatic change. she had become cold and calm, but also calculated and confident. She was no longer a fearful pup. With her becoming part of the ghost pups her sister who got out earlier, didn't even recognize her anymore. In the end She quickly took the lead and became a group leader proving to be more suited. She is often seen out at night and day listening for any traces of enemies, as her spirit accompanies her.
AlaAla is loyal to his master, having been worried of her rather shy nature. When he was finally summoned again, he noticed a huge personality change. Nonetheless, he remained as loyal and protective as he has always been over her.
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Hath AbutrahShy and laid back, as a pup she preferred solitude over socializing with the other youngsters. She was born in a litter of 5, with rather noisy and loud siblings, being seen as the runt of the litter. Her parents were often gone due to their responsibilities, which left nannies mostly in charge of the pups. Hath would often try to wander of and go into the desert with her cousin, being away from all the loud noises and demanding siblings, she felt peace in the open desert and breeze accompanied in it. She had a fascination for scorpions, and would observe them whenever she could. It was on such a faithful day that she returned home to learn her pack was under attack. despite the absence of her parents they fought to protect their young, but as the first wave was seen as little as a threat, they were not prepared for the incoming wind wolves who simply dove down to kill and steal pups. In the end her parents fell as her siblings died in the sand. She was taken to the slave camps Meeting up with her cousin Keyhan who survived the attacks as well. When rescued she focused on the group of sand wolves, keeping order most of the time which granted her the role of commander. She has been known to lure shadow wolves into a trap that consists of scorpions.
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Kareto ShaiAs a pup he had a bit of a rough childhood, having had no mother who died of illness and then a father responsible for killing a wolf within the Dark Cities, it was hard enough making friends among the other pups. His grandfather was truly his hero, as he would remind the pup over and over again how he differed from his father and would become a fine adult. In the end he gifted his charm necklace to his grandson which made Kareto a whole lot more confident in himself, as he told him to look into it whenever he had doubts. When the attacks took place, he too ended up in the slave camps, which was nothing but misery. He lacks memories almost entirely of his stay there, except for one he rather did forget. A guard one night tricked him on escaping, as he followed the instructions he had no clue it was a cruel game by the guards to have a proper reason to harm him. The guards tortured him, and when he tried to run it were wind wolves that tossed him around causing him to lose his tail. The next memories were foggy he was part of Kane his pack but couldn't recall anything of what had happened before almost. He had a fear and distrust towards Kareny at first, but her gentle voice soon soothed him. Now he tries to be truly a part of the pack and help wherever he can.
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Keyhan AbutrahKeyhan was born deaf, but this didn't stop his parents from loving him. He was their treasured pup, and when it became possible they would attempt to learn him how to communicate with the rest of the pack. With the others pups this proved to be a challenge, as it was hard for them to know what he wanted while he was figuring out easily what they wanted by reading their lips. Keyhan was mostly seen around Hath who preferred the silence over anything else, this created a unique bonding between the two. When captured, Keyhan couldn't do much wrong, the guards would easily be bored with him due to him being def, he pretended he didn't understand them due to it. But when the guards realized he was perfectly capable of understanding them, it left them to beat him up and scar him. In the end Keyhan survived the slave camps and became part of Kane his pack when rescued. He tries to hide his emotions and will only show this towards Hath. He is a pretty good trapper, which is why he is often on the field.
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Qibli SabecQibli was born to an unloving and neglectful Assassin who lived outside the Dark Cities. Though being granted a summoning spirit as the mother intended for the spirit to raise her son. His summoning Nylsah was the one who ended up teaching him cunning tricks to survive. It was only when his mother was disciplining Qibli that a wolf of the Dark cities noticed the commotion, and ended up negotiating with the mother to adopt the unwanted pup. Qibli adapted to his new pack, particularly after being reassured with the gifts of his charms, and showed promise as a Thief like his adoptive parents, who he grew extremely close to. He’d been with his parents when the Wind wolves attacked but soon was grabbed by a wind wolf that took him to the Slave camps. When rescued, he had grown angry and cruel, as his biggest desire was to make the Shadow Clans pay for taking away his adoptive family. He’s known for the incredibly strong bite he possesses and his immense physical strength, thanks to Nylsah’s abilities. He’s grown to look up to Kaitou, due to Kaitou possessing many of the same ranks as his parents, and the two of them being within a close range of age. They ended up becoming good friends as he smuggles in cactus juice for Kaitou. He learned to admire Kareny for teaching him on how to defend himself against wind wolves.
NylsahNylsah appeared at Qibli’s side not long after his birth and quickly picked up on his mother’s neglect of him. As a result, she took on a motherly role towards him without hesitation. She would hunt and steal food for him until he was old enough to begin thieving on his own. She was relieved when he was adopted into a better, more caring family and supported his choice to learn how to become a professional Thief like his new parents. She grew worried when he didn’t summon her during the time he was in the Slave Camps. When he finally did summon her again, she was quickly filled in on what happened. She has since then rarely left his side, wanting to make sure he’s constantly safe and providing him company and security. She gets a bit skittish when an unknown wolf tries to approach him, but doesn’t attack unless she knows a threat is present or Qibli orders her to.
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Sabaru NatsunaBorn into a large litter, of skilled thieves. He was a bit of an oddball, with quite the cowardly streak. He was the fastest of his siblings, which would be useful for quick getaway as a thief. During one of his parents teachings, the pack was attacked. His family simply laughed it off. But finding out that every Dark City pack was getting slaughtered changed everything. His parents hid their family, but once the wind wolves arrived, it wasn't possible to hide any longer. While his parents fought, only to end up slaughtered too, he and his siblings were eventually captured and brought to the Slave camps. He wasn't the type to defend anyone. In fact, he'd be the one getting defended. His cowardly streak kept him quiet and obedient while he watched his siblings perish. He'd always cry, wishing he had done something and that he wasn't such a coward. Everything changed when he was rescued, he quickly took a liking to Nikku, whom he felt was a great comfort to him. The large, yet gentle female was just what he needed after the loss of his family. He even befriended Kareny, and he learnt from her that not all wind wolves are bad. He vowed to never let his cowardice get in the way of helping others. Now, he works diligently as a pack watcher and scout, to relay information back to the pack, like a messenger. He's willing to run the length of the whole desert if it means being useful to the pack. Being more confident than he ever was.
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Valas AkhamValas was afascinated by traps and their methods at a young age. He often pulled pranks on other pups with amateur traps, as he tried to copy off the technique used by his parents and mostly his uncle, which he admired the most. At the first wave of attack, just like any other wolf he was very confident. But all that changed with the attack of the winged wolves. Valas was under the protection of his uncle who desperately tried to get him back as one of the winged wolves took him. Dying in the progress, Valas was taken into the slave camps. It was hell in there, he didn't even try to summon his companion as she was the last family he had. Valas tried to keep as submissive as possible but his rebellious nature got the best of him. Earning his scars and losing the sight of his right eye. He was left to die of infection and blood loss, but lucky the ghost pups saved him before his wounds would be fatal. They healed him and welcomed him into their pack, in which he is deeply grateful and is eager to help the ghost pups with his own creations of traps. first fearing Kareny slightly, he soon learned to respect her as she learned him all about self defense to her specie. He's usually seen accompanied by his summoning who he likes to mess with, but treasures her deeply. He can jump higher than any wolf within his pack due to his summoning spirit.
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Sand survivors within the Slave Camps
Azia Ahani
Azia was raised alone by her mother, and knew little of her father. Her mother struggled to care for Azia herself, and so they lived with their rich cousins. Her mother was jealous of their wealth, and would often lament how little she and Azia had. Azia struggled with her sense of worth, growing bitter and jealous. She often isolated herself from the other pups. She found a little comfort in the items her mother gave her, but they felt like cheap reminders that she didn't have as much as the other pups. When the Light wolves attacked, her pack laughed it off. They saw no danger, and let their pups play as they always did. Azia was out playing one day when the wind began to kick up. She was frightened, and ran for home. She was nearly in the tunnel when a Wind wolf swooped down and caught her. She howled and fought. Her mother rushed out of the tunnel, but too late. The last thing Azia could see was her mother fading to a speck in the distance. Shortly after Azia arrived in the Slave Camps, it became evident that the Sand slaves were treated differently. Many were spared from torture, including herself. She began to feel a strange sense of pride, a feeling that finally, she was above someone...
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Kajira SeshatiKajira's only memory of the attacks was being snatched up by a Wind wolf and taken away from her family. She was set down in a dark, horrible place where she was forced to work for long periods of time. The food was scarce, and the other slaves were constantly fighting over food or dominance. She stuck with her fellow Sand pups, and quietly observed the other slaves around, as well as the guards. Due to her quiet and seemingly obedient nature, the guards especially seemed to pay her little mind. She often overheard bits of useful information, such as increased work schedules, rations being withheld, extra rations being given. With this knowledge, she would inform the other Sand pups, who would then keep this in mind when stealing their next meals. Recently, she has turned her skill towards the other slaves, especially the Earth wolves. If something is done against one of the Sand pups, Kajira warns the other slaves that word travels fast of their actions. If they continue to harm the Sand pups, she secretly informs a guard, usually paying him off with her own rations. She is not well-liked as a result of this, and while attempts have been made to teach her a lesson by the other slaves, it seems there is always a guard nearby to protect her. No doubt being paid with rations and information.
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Arieen CinuchanAs a young pup, Arieen's life was good and filled with joy. She had been taught all the skills her parents knew and more so about the history of their pack. She had a strong bond with her grandmother who would tell her all sort of stories. But as the day came of the attacks, she felt quite nervous as their pack first brushed it of as no threat. Her father did decide to hide her just to ensure her safety, but Arieen was a curious pup and sneaked out of her hiding spot. As the attacks became more serious, she was easily snatched of the floor. She never knew what happened to her family. Only having her charm as a reminder to them. In the slave camps her attitude changed, not being the little innocent pup she once was. She was close to her fellow sand wolves, but not to any others. She isn't afraid to fight and proof her point if needed.
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Harenae SelluliHanerae was known for stealing small things ever since she was a pup. While this rank was treasured within the pack, it was not tolerated if the theft was from fellow pack members. She would steal smaller things or food from her siblings. Her parents noticed so and began to teach her this wasn't acceptable behavior. Despite her listening she had trouble stopping as they suspected her to have some sort of disorder which would tempt her to steal for no given reason. When the attacks took place she hoped to outsmart the wind wolves but this lead to her being captured on the ground by a light wolf instead. she ended up with a scar on her leg from the dragging. Within the camp she would team up with fellow slaves to steal from other wolves but this lead to a conflict were another slave nearly ripped her ear of. After this she was a lot more cautious from who to steal from and who to avoid at all costs.
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Hitomi HuramuComing from a family of strong hunters and healers, Hitomi had a lot to live up to when she was born. Shortly after her birth however; her parents noticed she was missing her tail. They worried about how well she'd be accepted by the other pups. As they feared, when she was old enough to meet them she was met with harsh glares because of her missing tail. She didn't care. Her father was a great hunter and often took the time to teach her some tricks. Her mother was an expert healer and showed her the best plants to use. Hitomi and her mother were out exploring when a strange smell drifted in with the breeze. Her mother froze for a second and told her to wait in some bushes. Hitomi last saw her mother running back to the pack before a Shadow wolf located her. She froze in fear at the sight of him. She couldn't react in time and was taken to the Slave Camps where she was bullied even more for her birth defect. The guards loved calling her names and making fun of her, one even attacked her, leaving scars on her left hip and muzzle and tearing her left ear. Even though she's become withdrawn, she still has enough spirit to assist other slaves and protect them when she can, using her mother's teachings for healing, and her father's for encouragement.
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Jerboa AnurisJerboa was born to Assassins. She grew up peaceful and with sound judgement. To help preserve this judgement, she asked her parents specifically for a blindfold like charm, which they managed to require from an allied pack of the dark cities. When first getting used to it, she used her summoning, Jaxis, as her guide. She grew up admiring her parents and desiring to become an Assassin just like them, so that she may spend her days slaying the wicked. She dedicated most of her spare time to training. Jerboa doesn’t remember much of the attack. All she can recall are the screams of her pack mates and the sounds of Jaxis trying to protect her before blacking out. When she woke up, she was in the Slave Camp and couldn’t summon Jaxis, who was cursed. Losing Jaxis broke Jerboa and her personality took a turn for the worse. She became a sneaky, deceptive, cruel and utter snake of a wolf. She relocated her blindfold to be slightly above her eyes to make her seem more intimidating. She didn’t take food as often as the other Sand Slaves, but was notorious for getting others in trouble for the benefit of her and the Sand Slaves. She became someone of a rival to a Shadow Slave named Dairiis and it’s not uncommon for the two to attack each other if they get too close.
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Tenbola BuraTenbola's family made sand crafts, as they had their own ways to harden the sand.
When the attacks took place her parents compared to their fellow pack mates did worry, as they quickly went through the trouble of hiding their pups. Despite the effort, Tenbola and her siblings were eventually found and captured. She never knew what happened to her parents and could only hear their calls in the distance. Within the slave camp she found support by her fellow sand wolf friends, and just like them stole from other slaves as well. She was known as one of the more kinder individuals as she did avoid stealing from other slaves that were having a hard time. One night she did attempt to steal from a a slave of the shadow species, this turned out bad as he managed to catch her in the crime as he broke her tail. She panicked and apologized running of feeling embarrassed of the fact that she was caught stealing. Tenbola decided against getting immediate medical care and tried to reset the bones in her tail, but didn’t do it properly. The other wolves now called her Crooked Tail, reminding her of the painful mistake that she made. Despite all this, she still found herself doing anything to cheer up her fellow friends.
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Erimos ChalikiErimos lived a good life with his parents and family. He was always going around exploring the desert with some other pups. His parents kept a watchful eye on him as they knew he had the habit to wander out of their territory. When the Shadow Clans attacked not many seemed to worry, but as the second attack took place his father told him to run, but sadly he was quickly captured among some of the other pups. Within the slave camps he isn't the most confident of the bunch, but he does learn quick. He will attempt to steal and if caught he'll act innocent. He prefers to avoid trouble so he'll hide behind his fellow sand friends for protection.
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Sand survivors - Gallery
The survivors of the Ghost pups were originally going to be designed by myself as the creator, but then I changed my mind realizing it would be more fun to involve the supporters of AzureHowl. Because of this many of the survivors will be fan designs by the supporters of AzureHowl.