Artemas

Arthur and Mohawk (Nephews)

Zevahni and Yuaei (Nieces)

## Application Sheet

Artemas was a golden-furred male wolf with blue eyes. Born in Havir to the same mother as Saurugol, he was the Ade's younger half-brother. He was cast from the pack in a storm, and returned a year later, shortly before Havir was destroyed, after which, he followed many of his packmates to Vale to live as refugees. He vanished from the pack one day, never to be seen in the Domain again. He was created and RP'd by lightningspam.

## Personality

* ***Flirtatious.*** This he considers his own, personal vice that he will battle with for the rest of his life. Artemas is absolutely a ladies' man and is not only easily swayed into giving over his affections but will often instigate the encounter. He loves she wolves but not so much the idea of settling with a single one. While this is not expressly forbidden, Artemas does not believe in throwing his genes everywhere at the risk of those pups not being raised to believe in Havir's gods and fears what would become of them as a result. He suppresses his desires to the best of his abilities but often has to catch himself from going to far when interacting with a she wolf.
* ***Patient.*** Having spent much of his life waiting on things whether it be meeting a family member busy with affairs or for the Gods to give him a sign, Artemas has grown the fortune to be patient in nearly all matters. He does not believe that things will happen immediately and gives many chances. As a result, he can be forgiving with certain matters (with the exception of the Gods but see his Critical nature about that) which makes him a wolf easy to go to for troubles. Artemas credits this part of his nature to the Gods, believing if it had not been for them teaching him since birth that he might not be this way.
* ***Critical*.** When it comes to the subject of the Gods and belief, Artemas can almost seem to become an entirely different wolf. Highly intolerant of non believers, he will shun them and judge them for their choice to turn their backs on the Gods that so clearly communicate with Havirians. As an aspiring priest, Artemas will reach out to these souls and try to sway them to understand and desire their Gods. If the ideals and beliefs of Havir are rejected, Artemas will become a cold figure to that wolf - wanting to keep any potential punishments incurred by the other's choice far from him.
* ***Charismatic*.** Artemas truly believes and feels that the Gods communicate with him and that enthusiasm and charisma come through when he shares his love for them with others. It is his ace in the hole when it comes to persuading one to believe and respect them. As a natural part of his nature, Artemas isn't wholly aware that this part of him can be different from others who have a more harsh approach.

## Pre-Group History

Artemas was born to the same she wolf who gave birth to Saurugol, Austree, but was sired by a different light-coated father. By the time the golden pup came to be, his half brother was already the Ade of Havir and busy with his duties. Artemas understood. He was taught early on about the Gods' will and trusted in their ways naturally though he did wish he could play with his brother sometimes.

Artemas spent much of his time interacting with Austree, learning as much as he could from her, but loved hearing about the Gods from the priests of Havir more. As he grew older he became more and more sure of his destiny to become a priest and share the stories of their gods with future generations of Havirians. However, it seemed the Gods had other plans for him.

At two years old, Artemas was well versed in the lay of the land in the Barrier Mountains and knew what the safest paths were to cross them. He'd been to the magnificent area many times before but this time would be different. A storm began to roll in, catching Artemas on a particularly steep side of a mountain facing the lands that did not belong to Havir. The golden wolf knew it was the work Adetunji and feared what he had done to incur his wrath. The winds gusted harder than Artemas had ever experience with rain flooding the side of the mountain. He did his best to hang on and try to get to a safer area as fear gripped his heart but Adetunji's will would not be defied.

Artemas was thrown from the mountain side, falling far below into a river that carried him away from his home land. He fought to get out of the raging rapids but it was no use. The towering Barrier Mountains disappeared from his view and he feared that Adetunji intended for him to die.

It was only when the storm had subsided that Artemas was able to pull his half drowned body from the water. Instead of returning to Havir, Artemas walked in the opposite direction purposefully. If the Gods did not mean for him to die that day then they meant for him to leave Havir or Adetunji would not have knocked him from the mountainside and despite his apprehension, he knew that he must seek what the Gods wanted him to learn. They would tell him when it was time to return to Havir - if he should return to Havir.

He spent a full four seasons away from Havir - often wondering if anyone noticed his absence. During this time he mostly wandered as a loner who interacted time from time with wolves of packs he'd never heard of. He learned many positive things on the trip but also incurred a more sinful aspect to his nature. Artemas found a deep, affectionate love for she-wolves and was quick to give in to physical pleasures when he knew he should not. He thought for sure that the Gods had seen this part of his nature before even he was aware of it and that they wanted to see him overcome it. Artemas found it difficult but was eventually able to limit his flirtatious nature. Only then did the Gods send for him in the form of a ghostly wolf on the night of a full moon.

At three years old, it was finally time to return to Havir and his family.

## Group History

Saurugol was the wolf to respond to his half-brother's howls at the border, and the two reunited joyfully. When Saurugol asked what happened, Artemas explained that he couldn't return without the blessing of the gods - and they had finally granted it. Saurugol took him back to the camp to reunite with his packmates.

Artemas would have to grapple with his faith once again, for shortly after his return, being reunited with his brother - the gods struck the pack, and the great Ade, down. He didn't understand how the gods could be so cruel, as to strike down Saurugol and displace the whole pack.

While the pack recovered in Vale, he finally was able to meet his nephew Arthur. The pair comforted one another in their mutual loss. He resolved to serve his packmates, and his gods, to the best of his abilities here in Vale.

But with that resolve, Artemas was never seen again.

What became of this 'prodigal son' of Havir is unknown.

## Trivia

* Upon his return to Havir, he intended to become a priest, but this never came to fruition.

## Quotes

* "We will see all those we lost one day. For now we must seek whatever purpose we have that we were left here for." (to Arthur, *Late Introductions*)

## External Links

* Official Application Sheet
* lightningspam's deviantART Gallery