Tasks (Highvalley)

Tasks and responsibilities of wolves in Highvalley.

## Keeper

The Keepers of Highvalley are daring warriors who rejoice in their strength. Driven by loyalty and an unshakeable need to protect their own, these gallant fighters laugh at fear, afraid of nothing; they do not shy away from blood or fang. Striking fear into the hearts of their adversaries with unmatched strength, these proud wolves safeguard Highvalley, scouring the landscape for threats both foreign and domestic. Routinely scaling the mountainous heights and engaging in friendly sparring matches with other Keepers ensures that the members of this faction remain fit for the physical demands of their task.

In times of strife or cases of subterfuge, these wolves are the first to leap into the fray. Acting as the first line of defense, the pack looks to the Keepers amidst disaster and invasion. The most robust wolves in the realm, they possess peerless stamina and overwhelming adaptability. They are encouraged to assist the other tasks when physical prowess is required.

#### Highvalley's Keepers

* Alpine (High Guard); Alyan; Angus (High Guard); Aragon; Arcturus; Avalon; Hayes; Maerac (Grand Keeper); Mohawk; Samwell; Thallo; Vladimir (King)

## Seekers

For the free-spirited who prefer to roam unrestricted, the life of a Seeker can be an attractive task. Quick in mind and body with an even temperament, novices are responsible for tracking prey and monitoring their movements. When necessary they move the herds, honing their skills and proving themselves to the Highbloods.

Once a wolf is deemed trustworthy and self-sufficient, they are permitted to serve as a diplomat or scout. During this time they must acclimate to life alone; honing their stealth, interacting with wolves from all walks of life and learning the lay of the land are just a few trials Seekers must overcome. Serving as the face of the pack and representatives of their kin abroad, they must remain civil in their dealings with foreigners. As they become familiar with life outside of Highvalley, they return to the pack often. Bringing with them knowledge of other packs, loners, and resources. Their work keeps the Wolvenking informed and the pack safe from the unknown.

#### Highvalley's Seekers

* Akela; Gwyndolyn (Beta); Imperia; Nike; Taibhse; Tilika

## Meisters

Meisters are the pride of Highvalley, the pillars of its culture. Breathing life into the pack’s sophisticated traditions, they are the wolves who pass down legends and knowledge to the next generation. Acting as scholars, teachers, healers, and general champions of the mind, a Meister’s duty lies in the preservation and acquisition of information. With a primary focus in education and healing, they have an impressive grasp of nature’s changes.

While all members must hold intermediate understanding of all subjects, the highly ranked are allowed a field of specialization; these must be approved by the Wolvenking, as brilliant minds must not be wasted on purely intellectual pursuits, but those which would benefit the pack. Significant findings are reported to the alpha so that he may implement them as he deems fit.

#### Highvalley's Meisters

* Aria; Ava; Eros; Livia; Quilo; Sveta (Beta); Vera; Yuaei

## Stewards

Highvalley is a pack of traditions, one among them being the Stewards. Assigned to individual Highbloods as personal assistants, their function is to provide support whenever necessary; this can range from providing food to delivering messages or caring for Highblood pups. In times of emergency they are utilized as general assets, and can serve alongside the Keepers or Meisters as needed. Though not required, members are encouraged to learn basic combat, hunting, and survival to best serve their assigned Highblood and the pack.

Because of the submissive role Stewards are placed in, their number is comprised mostly of Lowbloods; there are Highbloods among them, though they are belittled for doing ‘a Lowblood’s job’. A Steward’s rank is determined by the wolf they serve, and often the higher the rank the more freedoms they are allowed. Even so, it is often regarded as an empty freedom, as regardless of the rank a Steward holds they live under the title of servitude. It’s not uncommon for a Steward to become close with their masters, but to outsiders they will rarely be seen as equals.

#### Highvalley's Stewards (and their Masters)

* Calumina (to Yuaei); Eclipse (to Edythe) Hemlock (to Alyan); Muirgen (to Vladimir); Nightingale (to Eros); Robin (to Mohawk); Firth (to Rodwen); Roran (to Aragon); Shardae (to Tilika); Zinnia (to Terah)