Heolfor

Heolfor was a red-winged blackbird with a scarred face and neck. He serves as the familiar and companion to Mistress Nimh, Patron of Vektren, after joining her in the midst of the Hive Wars. His story continues alongside hers. Heolfor was created and RP'd by KingWolfInk.

## Personality

Heolfor is blunt and to the point, although not unkind with it. He simply doesn't see a point in beating around the bush and will be sure to set someone right if he feels they are incorrect or acting irrationally. He can come off as rude because of this but he doesn't particularly care about that very much. Despite his demeanor he's actually quite easy to get along with and very friendly once he gets talking. He greatly enjoys interacting with youngsters and finds their curiosity and joy for life invigorating, happily spending time playing with them when he gets a chance. The only exception being cats, whom he can't stand even as childish little kittens.

He's quite calculating when he needs to be, and incredibly observant, his experience early in life making him hyper aware of his surroundings at all times. At least, unless he's wrapped up being irrationally angry, which only happens in the presence of felines.

Turning on the charm has saved his tail more than once, and he relies on his way with words very heavily to get himself out of unfortunate situations where swooping on his foes will not work. Do not get him wrong though, he is not brave. Bravery is close to stupidity and he will keep himself out of harms way instead of rushing headlong into danger in the name of valour.

## Pre-Group History

He doesn't remember much from his fledgling days. He had very typical parents and a very typical chick-hood. There was never any feeling of animosity or hurt that lingered into adulthood and when he casts his mind back the only sensations of emotion he feels are warm and comforting, happy.

His adulthood is another story, thanks to being a headstrong and brazen youth who believed he need not fear any danger. For Heolfor, danger came in the form of an adolescent lynx just learning to hunt. He was paying no attention when the cat struck, lunging for him and catching him by his head. The cat's teeth sunk into the back of his neck and it's claws raked his face, and Heolfor was certain he was about to meet his end. Until the cat was startled by the unholy cacophany of screeching he was doing in response to the assault and let go just long enough for him to fly off into the air.

Had the lynx not been so young Heolfor would have lost his life. As it stood, all he lost was his pride and a few feathers, and gained several scars for his trouble.

Ever since he took things a lot more seriously, and it worked well for him right up until he found himself having to very suddenly take to the air to escape an incredibly rude alligator who by all rights should have been in brumation by now. He didn't succumb to the beasts jaws but he did find himself horribly tangled in a mess of vines, every time he fought to release himself making it worse.

When a golden-pelted wolf with a scarred face appeared he swore, knowing he was about to become a very unsatisfying snack. Calling out to the wolf before she could make a meal of him, he pleaded his case - he was useful. He could keep watch for her. And when she mentioned she was the Patron of the pack that lived here all the better! He could definitely help her keep her fellows safe. Besides, the world was a dangerous place, in return for his aid all she needed to do was not eat him and allow him sanctuary among them.

For a sickening few seconds it seemed like she wasn't going to agree to it, but she did.

Her pack is interesting, to say the least, but they are clever and clearly devout in their beliefs, and most importantly keep their word.

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