Territories

## General Info

* Info about the climate and terrain.
* Prey that runs on the territory.
* General terminology/how large the territories are.

## Pack of Dark Skies

### Territory

The Pack of Dark Skies territory is set deep in the woodlands. The pine trees form a canopy that often blocks out the sunlight that leaves their territory looking ghostly and dim. The entrances to the territory are hard to get into but the members of the Pack know it like the back of their pelts. There is also a section of land where small rivers flow between their and the Outsiders territory.
A small portion of the northern part of the territory is considered off-limits to the Pack during the time of late autumn and early winter because of the humans that settle into their own homes close to their territory. Only after losing several wolves and figuring out some humans only kill for sport that that part of the territory should be considered highly dangerous. It's also off limits because of how tough the terrain can be come winter time, and how difficult it is to navigate around, especially for young pups.
Most of the terrain is flat, except for the parts closer to ending of the north. Somewhere close to there is a more hilly and lush area leading to the Pack of the Rising Sun's territory. During the winter, they have it the harshest because of their cold climate, especially when it comes to the built up permafrost and water on the ground. Due to this, there is more squabble with their southern neighbors over prey.
### Prey

The Pack of Dark Skies territory is filled with small and large rodents, birds, rabbits, fauna (deer) and several combinations of fish that travel along the riverbank. Their marsh-like and tall grassed territory allows them to steadily hunt their prey with caution and make sure they aren't seen or heard. However, their land does come with a huge risk of not only hunters when it comes time for it, but larger predators such as bears, which also feed off of the fish from the lake.
## Pack of the Rising Sun

### Territory

The Pack of the Rising Sun's territory is set closer to their northern neighbors than they'd like, but far enough to enjoy the sunlight that escapes from behind the large trees. Just like the Pack of Dark Skies, their terrain is flat, but has a few hilly areas that separates their territory from the others. Their access to the river on the other side of their territory is highly limited due to the numerous patrols their northern neighbors put out. They are allowed more rights ights to the river than usual when winter comes due to short falls off prey, but fights often break out due to wolves taking more than they need.
Accompanied by their soft green and hilly terrain, it reaches the south-east valley and is easily distinguished by it's red trees in the fall and it's bright rays of sun reaching across the territory, hence it's name. It's also made up of flat areas of grasses and patches of leafy trees, where the middle of the camp rests.
### Prey

The Pack of Rising Sun's prey consists of the same of the Pack of Dark Skies, minus full all-time access to the river and the predators that come with it. Over the skies of their territory hawks and other large birds fly, making it a threat to any pups that may wander too far out of the territory, but it's not as much as a risk as The Pack of Shining Stars territory because their terrain is more flat and set near the ground. Around the hilly green areas a few nests of rabbits and snakes sit, which is another one of the primary sources of food for the Pack.
## Pack of Shining Stars

### Territory

The Pack of Shining Stars territory is set far apart from the other packs, which is more of a good thing than a bad thing. With the setting of their territory, they are mostly left at peace and aren't involved with the drama of the two other packs. However, some dangers still arise in their territory. Since these wolves live higher up in a mountainous, cliff-like terrain, predators such as hawks and other large birds can easily attack and wound these wolves when they least expect it. They've also had numerous tragedies in the past of losing pups due to this.
A small, broken up trail leads down to a huge riverbank at the other side of their territory, but it's extremely hard to pass through and multiple wolves have been severely injured attempting to cross the river bank for more food, especially during winter.
### Prey

Since the Pack of Rising Stars territory is far off into the mountains, prey is much harder to find, and even harder to catch. However, the wolves that reside here still manage. Large birds that fly over their territory have the misfortune of being hunted by these wolves as well, that is, if they don't fight back harder. Other prey in their territory consists of small mammals, and they usually have to travel a bit out of their territory for big hunts such as elk, bison, moose, or even riverside hunts that include all sorts of fish and beavers.
## Outsiders

### Territory

They live in a marshy type of climate which often suits them and brings heavy rainfall. Tall green grass grows around this territory as well, and their dens are small burrows surrounded by numerous tall, broken up trees. It's not the nicest area, considering there's little prey directly in their camp and many humans come to hunt here. However, their territory is relatively close to the Pack of Dark Skies, and many of these wolves often experience run-ins with patrols. Despite all of this, these wolves are extremely hostile and always put up a good fight to keep the little land they have.

Although they don't have much territory and are basically stuck between the two main packs, they do have a small section of the forest they call their own, and definitely don't hesitate to put any wolf in it's place who decides to step foot on it.
### Prey

Prey for these wolves is basically anything they can find- whether it may be leftovers from pack patrols, small mammals like rabbits and squirrels, or an elk that's lost it's way and somehow managed to get stuck in their small spot of the territory. Prey for these wolves is extremely scarce considering their location between the two packs, but these wolves would surely rather have little prey they can feed on rather than none at all.