Yael

Saga and Lincoln (Brothers)

Asteria (Sisters)

Lore (Aunt)

Rhaegan, Reicher, and Aleksey (Uncles)

## Application Sheet

Yael was the silver-and-russet-furred daughter of Jarl Fable and Lady Polaris of Fellfang. Born alongside Lincoln, Saga, and Asteria, Yael joined the Hunt and served the Skuld until her parents needed to leave. Torn between pack and family, Yael chose family, and went with Fable and Polaris beyond the Domain, where her mother could get the herbs she needed to treat her sickness. Yael was created and RP'd by Tazihound.

## Personality

* ***Iron-Willed, Spontaneous, and Zealous.*** Quick to laugh, quick to vex, and quick to forgive, Yael is a headstrong wolf who does nothing in part and everything in full. She was born with a spontaneous nature that not even her pack's stern rearing could quell. Living for the present moment, curiosity motivates the young hunter to learn as much as she can in pursuit of understanding the world and her purpose within it. Despite her family's diplomatic origin, Yael prefers physical work to politics. Her attempts to act like a proper lady have been met with some mockery for her lack of refined social grace. Instead, Yael dedicates herself to her task as a hunter. Her ambition results in a refusal to accept any standard short of perfection, making her highly critical of herself as well as others. She will rarely sit idle while a worthy cause remains unfinished. But ultimately it is her loyalty and duty to the pack that holds her fiery personality in check.
* ***Earnest.*** Despite being quite a talented huntress, Yael has a tendency to underplay her accomplishments and harbors disdain for those who show-off in order to feel accomplished. She finds fulfillment in caring for her loved ones and safeguarding her home. But the monotonous repetition of a day-to-day routine bores Yael and she yearns for challenge. Compelled by a desire to know more, she is prone to making swift decisions that her protective family would otherwise not approve of. She finds herself intrigued by those marked as new or different, so much so that she is willing to shed her skepticism in search of knowledge, particularly in her youthful years.
* ***Spiritual, but Prejudiced.*** Despite her wandering mind, Yael remains staunchly loyal to her birth-pack and takes great pride in her parents' heritage. She clings to an idealized concept of brotherhood and seeks the approval of her elders. Yael is vocal when it comes to the pack's affairs, but hardly diplomatic, never quite choosing the right words to say. She is a wolf who speaks and acts more from her instincts and heart than anything else. She refuses to filter her speech, and has no qualms about voicing her truth or confronting her peers when necessary. In pack politics she is conservative, and rarely willing to see another side if it means challenging Fellfang's policies. But her strong sense of spirituality and tradition leads her to believe any sacrifice is worth making for the health of the Skuld. She is untrusting of outsiders, and prejudiced against those with vastly different ideals.
* ***Passionate and Kind.*** Among her brood, Yael is charismatic and inclusive. Her unyielding devotion makes her a trustworthy and loyal companion; a pillar of dependability for those she is close to. She's social, and takes a genuine interest in the affairs of her peers in a way that supersedes even the more quiet Jarl and Lady. Her desire to do good by the pack makes her a universal helper, choosing empathy over judgement whenever possible. She is quick to give her affection and loyalty to those who treat her in kind. Despite her amiability, Yael holds her cards close and hates feeling like she's being tested. She's much more comfortable in the depth of the shadows than the blinding center of the spotlight. Though friendly with most, Yael believes true affection is not made through random encounters.
* ***Self-Doubting.*** Internally, Yael struggles silently to meet everyone's expectations- especially her own. A lack of healthy emotional expression leads to a great deal of repressed feelings and frustration, with a turbulent mind that never truly allows her to rest. Despite her self-doubt, Yael has inherited her Father's optimism and ultimately believes in the altruism of all creatures.

## Pre-Group History

Born to the Jarl Fable and lady Polaris of Fellfang, Yael and her littermates were a beacon during a dark period. A false god had embedded herself within the Skuld and poisoned the pack's alpha. Fable's vulnerability made the pack a target to those members still loyal to the Dark rule, and soon they had dismantled all the new laws that Jarl Fable had erected, as well as cast out those who outwardly opposed the false reign. After months of chaos, a secret rebellion arose and plans for a counterstrike were set into action. The false God's lies were revealed to the entire pack and Fable's moral rule was finally restored. But the pack's liberty alone could not bring about peace, and even after its liberation, Fellfang remains a delicate structure. Yael is born in a time of skepticism and uncertainty, but she is also born to a time of great hope.

## Group History

As a social youngster, Yael was full of puppy mischief and wonder. Her curiosity and enthusiasm for the natural world would extend into adulthood. She was overly-confident, despite not yet being sure-footed. She loved playing with her family and especially other pups like Corrin and Gaius. She was not at all fussy, much to her parents' relief, and was a very easy-going pup. Yael was always willing to answer the call for adventure, and never passed a chance to get into some harmless trouble. She learned through trial-and-error and rarely heeded her parents' many precautions. This pup has had to learn of her own vulnerability the hard way. One of her favorite pastimes was listening to the pack elder's stories. Often times she could be found fantasizing about Fellfang's rich history and play-pretending she is a mighty heroine of the olde rule.

Yael was close to Corrin, one of the other pups in the pack when she was young. The pair often played fantasy games together, but one day, they got in trouble venturing out into the forest and encountering a wild boar. They would be saved, but Yael discovered how dangerous it could be to venture out alone. Of course, it didn't stop her adventurous spirit!

She'd wander off and get lost (and rescued) several more times throughout her youth, with one incident having Petra recover her from a fall.

From an early age, she honed her skills at fishing, starting with tiny minnows - this was how she first met the magpie who would often follow her around looking for freebies. The magpie (Yael never learned his name) swooped in and stole her minnow, and she would have to learn to be more careful with her catches after that, for the magpie was always lurking, it seemed!

As Yael aged, she took a great interest in her packmates and their needs. She often put forth extra effort to express interest in their problems, and help them to feel better when they were down. At the celebration of Ondmuna, she saw that Misha was feeling glum (thinking on the father he never knew) and offered to dance with him to help him to feel better. As she aged, she continued to enjoy the company of her sister Asteria, and her brothers when they were available. Alas, Saga was feeling the pressure of being raised as Fable's heir, and Yael did her best to comfort him, missing their time together as children.

Like any young she-wolf, Yael was capable of falling under the sway of a fleeting attraction. Orpheus of Vektren was wandering far beyond his borders, near the coastline of Fellfang, when he was discovered by a smitten Yael, just outside the territory. In order to protect his identity, Orpheus disguised himself as an Envoy from Vale. Unaware of any threat, Yael offered to take Orpheus in and help feed him, reassuring him that a Valerian was welcome in the pack.

Despite finding his presence initially bothersome, the magpie and Yael would form a collaborative, mutually beneficial partnership. The magpie provided a second pair of eyes during the hunt, and in turn Yael permitted him to feed from her kill.

Then, wolves from Highvalley moved into the pack. Seeking asylum, Aragon, Edythe, and Roran arrived in Fellfang, and this set young adult Yael on edge. She blamed Highvalley for incidents in the past, and was disgusted by the fact that they *owned* other wolves (believing Roran to be, more or less, Aragon's slave). There was a lot of angst experienced by Yael as a young adult due to this. Between the arrival of the Highvallians, whispers of Saga's outburst at the border, and worrying for Lincoln, Yael's feeling a lot of unrest. She doesn't talk about it with anyone. She didn't know how to make things right or even if it was even her place to do so - she ended up pouring herself into hunting alone most of the time with her magpie. Occasionally, she consulted with packmates, like Sheru, but she began to spend more time alone.

When Polaris got sick and needed to leave the pack, Yael chose to leave with her parents, and has not returned to the Domain since.

## Trivia

* She has a fondness for avian life, particularly magpies, and finds herself enjoying their company (even if sometimes they steal scraps of food from her).
* Growing up on the coast, Yael loves the sea and hates to feel land-locked. She is a strong swimmer and avid fisher - her favorite food is salmon.
* Yael prays to the Spirits that she believes help govern the natural realm and guide the morality of the pack.
* She is generally unaccepting of outsiders, and holds Highvalley accountable for past atrocities to the pack.

## Quotes

* “Orpheus…why don’t you stay? For tonight, I mean. Surely your journey through the mountain pass was a trying one. My pack will offer you accommodations...and I'll keep you fed." (to Orpheus, *Seeds of Deception*)
* “They have servants, Mom! They *own* other wolves! And how can you ignore the history between us?”
	+ "Spirits forbid anyone question your authority." (both quotes spoken to Polaris, *Merciful Spirits*)

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