The Glacies Pack

**The Glacies Pack** is one of the four outer packs of the Lucii Kingdom.

## Laws

1. The Alpha’s word must be obeyed. Refusal to do so will have consequences.
2. A member of the pack may challenge the Alpha, but they must be prepared to fight until the death.
3. Deliberately harming another member of the Glacies results in swift demotion and punishment.
4. Sparring is welcomed, but in-fighting of any sort is prohibited. Unity is of the utmost importance.
5. The rank hierarchy must be obeyed and respected without question. That being said, higher ranks must **under no circumstances** abuse their power and take advantage of those beneath them.
6. Those who cannot earn their place will be **banished** to roam the territory as an Unbound.  Should they wish to return, they must enter a trial period to prove their worth. Third chances don’t exist. Everyone must contribute to the pack’s well-being.
7. Wolves from other packs are welcome to visit if they can brave the icy borders. Glacies encourage the improvement of pack relations.
8. Relationships with members from other packs are only allowed if granted special permission in order to avoid conflicting loyalties.
9. The Royal Family is to be permitted entry at any time.
10. Unbound wolves must each ‘pay rent’ to live on Glacies land; at least one piece of prey per month, which is kept track of by the Outriders. Unbound wolves cannot leave their designated lodge unless it is to deliver prey.
11. Glacies wolves are allowed on Unbound land, however Unbound wolves have the right to chase them out if they are being bothered or harmed.

## Background

### The War Era

During the War Era, the ancient founders of the Glacies Pack were reluctant to partake in the scenes of bloodshed and violence. They wanted peace, yet lacked the resolve and means with which they could achieve this. The relief, once presented with a solution by the first Lucis King, was palpable. When presented with their choice of element, the crystal that awarded them the power of ice stood out amongst the rest. They named it ‘The Custodian’s Jewel’, a tribute to their belief in protecting and defending their own. The Glacies believe in ice, and subsequently water, being nature’s defense mechanism; it is strong, clear and brilliant. Many of their pack values were based around this.

### The Current Era

Right now, the pack is concerned with the bizarre occurrences by the kingdom’s border. The flickering dome and temporary absence of powers at times have done well to ignite unrest amongst The Glacies, causing murmurs of the ‘foreboding signs’ to flitter around the pack. They are enjoying the peace but they fear it will not last- especially due to the rising tensions between the Umbra and the Ignis and the impending death of the king.

## Pack Personality

*Note: Not all wolves have to stick to this ‘pack personality’. This is simply a guide.*

* The Glacies are a prideful and dignified pack. They are befitting of their element, since they collectively possess a cool, unreadable aura. While they are generally amiable and empathetic, they will prioritise the pack’s well-being above all else. They don’t concern themselves with petty border skirmishes and avoid trouble of all kinds; when facing danger, they may choose the least conflicting outcome.
* They focus heavily on pack unity. There is an emphasis on every member earning their keep and contributing to improve the lives of others- like a cog in a grand mechanism. However, they also celebrate the individuality and uniqueness that each wolf adds to the pack. Over the years, Alphas made sure to insist upon isolation from other packs in order to protect their own, a sentiment that sparked discontent and irritation amongst a few in the pack. With Calithea’s reign came a swift change to this; she believes that isolation only leaves room for distrust and fear.
* Everyone in the pack is encouraged to develop their own combative style to suit them, however all Commanders are instructed to provide students a strong foundation from which they can build. There is an emphasis on defense training amongst the Glacies; this is mirrored by the structure of their territory, which is intended to defend them above all else.

## Territory

* The Glacies pack is situated in the south-eastern region of the Kingdom. To protect against outsiders, their climate is frigid on the outer zones. Pack members are accustomed to the cold and hardly notice it, however any wandering rogues would struggle to keep comfortable within the icy borders. The further you venture into the territory, the warmer it becomes, though most outsiders seldom trek past the freezing zones on the outskirts of the territory.
* The main densite is situated near the base of the **Baltic Mountain range,** on the Eastern region of the territory. These mountains protect the pack against wind or snowstorms and are conveniently situated near a body of water.
* The **Vault of Dolour** is where the Glacies’ Elemental Crystal resides. The vault itself is designed to ward off any intruders- icicles hang from the ceiling, ready to fall upon any wolf that hasn’t already been rendered unconscious by the crippling cold within the vault. Only the Alpha and Beta know how to avoid these traps and make it to the crystal safely. Its location is unknown to the rest of the pack.
* The **Twin Crests** are two identical, miniature mountains (large hills) upon which the Glacies wolves hold any gatherings or meetings. Should the Unbound request the presence of the council, they would meet upon these twin peaks. Moreover, the Council is fond of meeting here; it is warmer than in other parts of the territory and boasts an admirable view of the valley.
* The **Glacial Lake** and **Niveous Cliffs** are both located in the south-west and are covered in snow, unlike the rest of the territory that boasts lush vegetation and plants a-plenty. The lake is entirely frozen over and the occasional avalanche can be heard roaring down the perilous cliffs. Prey is often trapped beneath the hoards of snow and Providers often sniff around here to find the day’s meal. The Juvenescent (pups) are warned not to venture near the lake or the cliffs- the danger is too great for an unskilled wolf.
* The **Diamond River** is labelled as such due to the tiny fragments of ice that float upon its surface. They glimmer radiantly whenever the sun catches them and can be mistaken for diamonds, if one doesn’t know any better. The wolves spend a lot of their youth frolicking by this river and enjoying its beauty alongside the basking Wizened. Although everyone knows they just like to curiously watch the Unbound across the river.
* The **Unbound Lodge** is given to Unbound wolves to live upon; pack members are advised not to bother them or cause trouble, however they may interact with them as they please. This section of the territory, although directly beside the border, is warm, comfortable and has plenty of water surrounding it. When it is time for the Unbound to deliver their monthly prey, they are permitted to cross the **Diamond River** and leave their prey on the other side for the Outriders to collect. Otherwise, the Unbound cannot leave their Lodge unless it is a worthy emergency.