Polarstag

River, Ice, and Snowfall (Stillborn Children, NPCs)

Nikola, Chise, Kaito, and Padavina (Stepchildren)

Snowberry and Littlestone (Siblings, NPCs)

## Application Sheet

Polarstag is a large, pale-colored wolf with tiny black ears and yellow eyes. Born outside of the Domain, he arrived in Chandor and settled into the role of Elk Totem, becoming the pack's Beta Elk. He befriended and eventually became mates with Kaen. They had four pups together: Icicle, Sleet, Elderberry, and Lunelle. Polarstag was heavily scarred in the Hive Wars, but more critically, he lost his mate to her injuries. He was created and RP'd by Celtic-Barbarian.

## Personality

* ***Level-Headed*.** Polarstag is not one to think rashly, nor to fall victim to sudden actions beneath the stress of panicking. Experience has forged a steady mindset in Polarstag, and it is something he hopes to pass on to younger generations.
* ***Confident.*** With ones craft, often comes confidence with completing and oiling it well into something of pride. Polarstag is confident, not only in his abilities of healing, being a loner his entire life until joining Chandor- he had to learn it. But he is confident in communicating with others, and just in himself.
* ***Mentor*.** Often, the path life has lead him to has been one as a mentor to those in need of teaching. Whether they be young or old, he would aid them in what needed teaching. Whether this be hunting, fight training or just being able to express something or be that of a father figure. He was there.
* ***Sensitive*.** The arctic wolf is one when it comes to noticing the small tears, broken hearts and about to wail pups who seem fine. His heart seems in tune with the bitterness of life, and often goes in aid of those who need their heart patched up, feelings thought out or paw kissed, if a pup. He is a big softie when it comes to pups, and would spend his entire day if he could bringing smiles to their faces, being the 'enemy they face in battle', or playing in water with them, minding them for their parents, etc.
* ***Ordinary*.** Despite all this, the white wolf is rather ordinary. There is nothing overly special about him, nor anything too unnoticeable. He is plain.
* ***Ritualistic*.** Not in the religious way, but in how he treats daily actives. Hunting especially, which can bother others. Before prey is killed, he would make sure those hunting with him aim for an old creature that still has some spirit, and once hunted must thank Mother Fang[none religious deity- aka Mother Nature], for giving them it's life. The same for patrolling, sleeping and such. For sleep, he would sleep at the same time everyday and get up before sunrise. It has become and unnecessary, negative habit that he has yet to kick. But in his mind, he is still in that of the mindset of a loner.
* ***Hedonistic*.** Having lived the life of a loner his entire life, he has yet to understand the emotional needs and fills of a pack. This often leaves him hunting alone- for himself, out of needs or want. Leaving camp early, to see the sunrise and not returning until dusk has approached as he wishes to see fireflies glow.
* ***Vague.*** Polarstag isn't one to talk many words of himself, so it leaves an empty figure of who he is. Often this can lead others to mistrust him, as he gives them no reason to trust him. But this is of no intent, he just feels no need to speak of who is so when he does it seems extremely vague, and leaves holes in his silhouette.

## Pre-Group History

Born to two loners, it is the life Polarstag has always known. A fire that broke out separated his parents, and he was raised by his father, alone. The fire was in his mother's homeland, and he was then raised in his father's homeland- a land of snow.

His father was a kind, aged wolf who had a good heart and spirit. But he was old, and when winter came on Polarstag's second year of life- he perished. His father, left many messages with his son but one that stuck with him- 'Find something in life that fills you with glee, purpose and the rest of life's treasures will follow.

Most of his life was spent hunting, mostly fishing salt water until he realised fresh water fishing didn't burn his nose with each fish he caught. This was how he met his mate, Winter, a pale silvery she-wolf with an attitude to suit her name. Cold, harsh and impressionable. But somehow, the plain wolf he was, caught her attention with protecting her from a bear- the result of scars on his legs.

Their time together was short.

The following spring, took Winter from him and made the awaking world around him even more unbearable. Winter suffered complications in birth, and her, and their pups died. She died in warmth, laying against him as they said their goodbyes. Polarstag mourned her more than he had for anyone in his life Naming their sons was important, and thus he did, and buried his mate and sons, along side one another beside the lake they met at.

Polarstag left those lands, in search of something worthwhile and in hopes of easing the heartache. The next few years were empty, barren. In winter, it was like he was back with his Winter which eased the pain ever so by seeing snow falling.

In summer of his sixth year, was when he came across Chandor, his new chance.

## Group History

Polarstag arrived in Chandor completely by accident. The pale-furred male was fishing within the borders, unknowingly, and was spotted by Kaen. She offered to introduce him to the alpha, Nadia, and he decided to join the pack.

Polarstag offered to be the temporary guardian for two youngsters delivered to the pack: Ashwood and Raina. Their father, Reed, was temporarily away from the pack, but would return soon enough. In the meantime, Polarstag fell in love with the duties of foster fatherhood, and spent as much time as he could with his new charges. Ashwood had fears about his new life in Chandor, and what his father might be like, and Polarstag tried reassuring the youngster. Raina was less uncertain, and enjoyed physical activity like racing with Polarstag!

He and the children celebrated their first Summerfest together, and he found himself sitting off to the side with the lovely Kaen while watching Ashwood play with his packmates. It was on this lovely, sunny summer day that the children's father Reed returned. Polarstag would still remain a pivotal and important figure in the children's lives, affectionately taking the role of 'uncle'.

With a bit more free time, now that he wasn't always tending the kids, Polarstag began training as an Elk Totem, learning to be a healer for his packmates. He also began to grow close with Kaen. She had no idea the feelings he had for her were a bit deeper than just friendship, and Polarstag remained silent on the extent of his feelings, content just to be close to her.

Time passed, with Polarstag attending to his duties as Elk Totem, 'uncle', and best friend to Reed. He also spent whatever free time he could with Kaen.

A terrible development took place in Chandor after Ashwood, now a young adult, was in a hunting accident. Though he wasn't horribly injured, he was rattled and ashamed and ultimately fled the pack. Polarstag, along with Kaen and Raina, helped Reed search for his son, but it seemed he'd intentionally left Chandor. They wouldn't be able to go after him, only hope someday he would return home.

Meanwhile, Polarstag and Kaen continued courting - at last, Kaen realized that Polarstag was trying to woo her, and, luckily for the pale-furred male, he had succeeded. He asked Kaen to be his mate, and she was delighted to say yes.

Not all was bliss after their joyous union; shortly after their wedding, and his promotion to Gamma, Polarstag lost his best friend Reed. Reed promised to return someday, but for now, his paws were calling him elsewhere. Polarstag respected his wishes, but was devastated at his friend's departure.

After Reed left, Polarstag and Kaen discussed having a family together. Both had been parents before, but they wanted to raise a family together, and agreed to try. Meanwhile, Polarstag continued his duties as an Elk Totem, tending to Arcuza when she had difficulty sleeping, and checking on Nadia when she was attacked by Rajbera (with himself and Logos being witnesses to the attack). Raj was later exiled.

Rajbera's anger was a result of Nadia's supposed failure to act to rescue her during the Winter War against Xassa. Other effects of the bitterly harsh Deep Freeze affected Polarstag directly, and he had to make sure to protect his precious healing herbs from the elements. While tending his herbs in a blizzard, he crossed paths with a pregnant she-wolf. She introduced herself as Yseult, and he helped her to shelter until the storm passed.

On less harsh days during the winter, Polarstag would fish. He also tried to win over his new stepchildren, Chise and Nikola, though neither were very impressed with their mother's new mate. They resented Polarstag for it. Still, he did his best to be a good stepfather.

Fortunately, the Deep Freeze would end, and Polarstag would join hunting parties with his mate in order to provide for the pack. He joined Kaen, as well as Nadia, Logos, Duncan, Andi, and Naiteru Kiri, in hunting, and they successfully brought down an elk! He also went out patrolling with Diablo.

Around this time, however, Tieru (a senior Elk Totem, who taught him a great deal) would pass away of age and illness. Polarstag took it upon himself to check on her son, Sunrise, to assess his depression and offer aid.

Towards the end of spring, however, great joy would come upon Chandor, and Polarstag specifically, because Kaen had his pups!

There were four pups, a little son they named Elderberry, and three daughters, Lunelle, Icicle, and Sleet. He doted on all of them, telling stories to the younglings and spending as much time with them as possible. They were so precious, so dear to him. Polarstag could hardly believe his luck. He comforted Elderberry, who worried about what his life would be with his sensitive eyes.

He didn't neglect his duties, of course, and helped treat fellow Elk Totem Dayanara when she was having pregnancy pains. He also patrolled with his packmates. One day, while patrolling with Arcuza, Anakoni, and Dare, they encountered horrific white wolves - the Hive - and had to fight for their lives. Arcuza and Dare came awfully close to losing their lives to the beasts. Polarstag was rattled, but they all made it out alive.

He discussed the matter with Dare, Logos, and Navindru sometime thereafter, wondering what the white wolves wanted and why they acted so strangely. Polarstag would find more evidence of the Hive's activity when herb-collecting at night with Elderberry, after stumbling upon a slain loner. He buried and reported the wolf.

The Hive would also attack Lunelle, when she was out with Duncan, and Polarstag needed to soothe her anger at Duncan's actions during the fight. He'd treated her like a *child!* Polarstag was furious that Duncan had risked his daughter's life taking her out on patrol in the first place. He discussed the situation with Nadia, and asked something be done to punish Duncan.

There were bigger problems than Duncan's actions, however. Nadia would announce restrictions were to be put in place in order to prevent wolves from having run-ins with the Hive, though this became increasingly difficult. While out with Icicle, they were attacked, and Polarstag risked his life to save his daughter. He sustained severe injuries to his face, as well as injuries on his legs and flank. But he survived, most importantly, as did Icicle.

After recovering from his injuries, Polarstag volunteered to be a part of a war party Nadia was sending to Mhor, in order to aid their allies and unite to fight the Hive. He had to - though he was a healer, not a fighter, he was a protective father above all else, and two of his daughters (Sleet and Lunelle) were going with Nadia on the war party. Along with them, Nikola, Mechka, Arcuza, Duncan, Balduin, Naiteru Kiri, Dare, Logos, and Anakoni volunteered. They weren't prepared for an ambush, however, and had to fight for their lives before they anticipated. Polarstag was in a tough spot, but he was saved by Anakoni.

There were tough losses in the battle. Mechka, Arcuza, Duncan, and Rajbera (who had moved to Mhor) all lost their lives either in this battle, or in one that followed shortly thereafter. While the war party was away, Chandor's territory was overrun by the Hive, and the remaining Chandorians had to flee to Aryn. There was a battle there as well.

Despite these losses, Chandor wanted to get *home.* Polarstag was part of a scouting party, along with Nadia, Sleet, Balduin, and Eustace, to check if any Hive wolves still lingered in their territory. Fortunately, they seemed to have moved on. So had Anakoni (and his sister Virago), and Sunrise had chosen to remain in Aryn, too. Polarstag, the pack's Beta Elk Totem, was at a loss for how to replenish the number of healers in Chandor.

Polarstag would be called to action once again when Chandor answered Mhor's call to action - the western pack had found the location of the Hive's Queen, and they needed all of the packs to assemble and take care of the threat. They were going to eradicate the white wolves once and for all. Polarstag went to the battle as a medic, and set to tending the wounds of packmates and allies alone. Vendetta of Mhor had her injuries treated by Polarstag, and also by Anakoni. Polarstag and Anakoni had a rather tense meeting. The two had never gotten along well, and after Anakoni left the pack, the tensions were higher than ever - even after Ana had saved Polarstag's life back when they were ambushed at Mhor. Another patient to be treated was Naiteru Kiri, who insisted she was fine but ultimately gave in to Polarstag's insistence her wounds be tended to.

## Trivia

* Was born in lands where snow is the only thing, it snows year round, and even in summer it is snow filled. Barely any life flourished, it was a harsh land.
* Talks in his sleep, often to Winter.
* Dreams of bringing up his own pups, as he hasn't had the chance yet.
	+ Is the definition of a dad, jokes and all.

## External Links

* Official Application Sheet
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