Siren

Deli and Kaimon (Stillborn Siblings, NPCs)

Vieste (Adoptive Mother)

## Application Sheet

Siren was a dark-furred wolf with dark, pine green eyes. He lived in Vektren after being abandoned by his birth mother, and was raised in the care of Vieste, in the midst of the Hive Wars. He set his paws on the path of a Viper, serving his pack loyally until the Hive was defeated, before setting out on a mission for Nimh. He hasn't been seen since. Siren was created and RP'd by Pakkuun.

## Personality

* ***Quiet*.** Having been quiet most of his life, it comes naturally to him now. Preferring simple silence over mindless chatter, he is happy to listen to others, but will not speak unless he deems it necessary. On occasion when he is in good spirits he may become a bit chatty, but it's typically only during times of celebration.
* ***Malignant*.** Even in his youth, his mother's cruelty pushed him to very mentally dark places. In these places he finds safety, conversing more with the voices in his mind than the ones on the outside. He uses this darkness as a shield, and it plays deeply into his jaded, quiet personality. This side of his personality is shown less, but when it comes out to play, it turns him into a dangerous foe, turning one's own mind against them.
* ***Intuitive*.** Siren has always learned quickly and uses this intuition to his advantage. His mind allows for split-second analytical decisions based on the reactions of those he's conversing or dealing with. This allows him to find the weaknesses in others to play off of and prey on when making deals or tormenting others.
* ***Sly*.** Siren is a sly creature, using a silver tongue to break open the minds of others. He works with lies, deceptions, and charm. His interactions with each and every wolf are typically unique, as he will form a 'personality' that is complementary to their own. But with others he may cause purposeful abrasion, doing his best to ensure that he's never around packmates that may have seen his differing sides.
* ***Dedicated*.** As he lives and grows among his fellow Vektreni, Siren's dedication to his new home will begin to grow as well. He will begin searching for more about the gods of Vektren, thirsting for knowledge in time. He will give everything to honor Xibalten and Sinestros, and will soon follow the task of the Viper to begin finding contracts that will bring hearts to his newfound gods.
* ***Detached*.** Siren holds little room for emotion in his heart and mind. Showing emotions only ever earned him pain as a pup, and so as he grows he will distance himself mentally from his emotions. He will blanket them in silence, picking his 'personality' and 'emotions' from others, and building a 'perfect version' of himself in their eyes.

## Pre-Group History

Born to a loner female and pack wolf father, Siren could have had a wonderful life. His mother had planned the name and had a wondrous idea for his future. Paltrim had decided that upon the birth of the pups, he'd take Devina home and offer her and their son a place within the pack.

Siren should have been born with a beautiful cream and gold pelt, with leaf green eyes and silky fur like his mother. He should have been named Aonani, and he should have been happy with his two beautiful siblings, growing up happy and healthy.

But the gods were cruel, stealing the light from his pelt and leaving him stained and tainted. His siblings were stillborn and he was scrawny, Devina was crushed by the death of two of her pups, but she still had one, even if he didn't look right. She buried his siblings and traveled to Paltrim's pack, hoping they would provide her safety while she nursed and rested. But Paltrim was enraged when he caught sight of Siren's pelt, claiming that Devina had cheated on him, never truly loving him but simply wanting away into the pack. Then he chased them both from the territory, and Devina was left to raise him on her own. She hated him, from then until the day she died, she hated him.

It was then that she named him Curse.

Why she kept him is something that may never be understood. Perhaps she felt some pity for the scrap of fur that cried and mellowed when hungry, or perhaps she felt some attachment deep down. But she kept him, dragging him along as she traveled in hopes of finding someplace to dump him with someone who cared. He went hungry most nights, forced to find his own food. It left him to skin and bone, constantly tired. He tried to make her love him, tried to make her smile. But even the sight of him smiling at her was enough to upset her most days. Only once did he try to ask why she hated him so much, only once. He pressed too far, ignoring her warnings to stop asking and finally she silenced him with a cruel blow to the side of his face.

Her claws cut through the fur and flesh, leaving two bloody gouges running from the corner of his eyes and down his cheek. After that, he never asked again, and he never smiled in her presence. He took every opportunity to be alone, but she still kept him.

For months he lived this way, agonized, starving and emotionally turbulent. It was then that they entered the domain, on the tailwinds of spring, the Summers heat beginning to set in. Passing into Vektren territory, Devina barely missed the traps laid out but was spotted and the chase began. Desperate to escape, she dropped Siren and forced him to run on his own. He barely kept up, fear driving him. But she still pulled ahead, a well-fed and strong adult. And then she vanished nothing but a scream that was cut off abruptly to mark her passing. Unable to stop in time, Siren fell into the pit she'd tripped into, landing on top of her with a yelp filled with terror. The shadows that had chased them stood on the edge of the pit, watching as he stared down at his broken mother's corpse, spikes of wood impaling her and holding her in place as she struggled in her last moments.

And as she stared at him, she gurgled out one last cruel snarl.

***"N-n-nothing b-b-but a c-curse, y-y-your f-f-f-fault…."***

And then the creatures above moved in, and he was saved from her clutches.

## Group History

Siren was found alongside his mother's corpse, in a Vektreni trap, by Damon, Nimh, and Ophion. He was given to Vieste to raise. Vieste was outraged at how the pup had been treated by his birth mother, and told Siren that she could give him the love he deserved. First, though, he would need to pick a name. Siren had been called Curse by his birth mother, but didn't like it. After Vieste compared him to a siren, he chose the name for himself.

Siren arrived in Vektren at an...interesting time, to say the least. They were bustling, readying themselves to fight a peculiar enemy that stalked their borders. They didn't want him wandering off alone, so Siren asked Vieste's other, grown children (Honi and Ivar) to show him around. They were more than happy to oblige their new brother!

Siren was curious about the goings-on as the pack gathered shortly after his arrival to grieve. A pale-coated she-wolf was mourned in the center of the Nest; Morrigan had died fighting against the Hive. Siren was further puzzled when his new mother fell into fits, utterly devastated at the loss of Morri. He understood, though, that vengeance was called for, and despite being so young, vowed to get revenge.

Siren put his thoughts forward to the future, pondering how he would succeed in passing his Trials and joining the Cult in full. He applied himself and took on the Trials, passing well with his dark coat and silent nature. What task to take on? He'd consulted with wolves in other tasks, like Scythe Leslie (who also taught him the differences between toads and frogs) and Shade Makenna. He joined Makenna and Fornax on a patrol and they would encounter a strange white wolf - a member of the Hive. More would be called, and the trio had to flee to save their skins!

Ultimately, after exploring several different tasks, Siren made his choice. He would become a Viper, following in his adoptive mother's footsteps. Aubrey showed him the ropes in the beginning.

He knew that he should be prepared to defend himself, particularly against the Hive, so Siren went to packmates for self-defense lessons as well. The Lord Berserker, Monty, was happy to oblige, pitting him against another young wolf named Amaris. Siren struggled with the training at the beginning. He continued to get his tail handed to him by Amaris, but was determined not to give up! Still, it was apparent he made the right choice not becoming an Enforcer.

Exhausted by the vigorous training sessions, Siren looked for an energy boost. He approached Honi to ask about it, but caught himself discussing poisons with his adoptive brother instead. They discussed the feasibility of making a poison to slather on claws, teeth, or fur, a very engrossing discussion for both parties involved. Ultimately, it didn't solve the exhaustion he was feeling, and Vieste had some suggestions for Siren to feel better - such as seeing Kiero Koi, a healer instead of a poisoner.

Ever exhausted by his attempts at learning self-defense, he approached another Enforcer for help: Ophion. He was willing to oblige! Siren appreciated the different training methods of Monty and Ophion, and Ivar, who he also sought help from.

Despite his exhaustion, Siren couldn't sleep. Eventually, Amon approached him, warning that he needed to get some rest or he would fall to the fangs of the Hive. Siren was recommended to Theodosia for help sleeping.

With a bit of time to rest, Siren pondered over ideas on stopping the Hive, and came to an...unusual conclusion: to lead the Hive into the gator-infested portions of the swampland, *intentionally*, and hoping the large reptiles would give the white wolves a run for their money. Vieste was intrigued by the idea when he posed it to her.

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## Trivia

* Despite how much he loathes small talk and chatter, Siren is surprisingly prone to it as he uses it to his own means. He enjoys getting into others' heads and psyches, and often the best way to do so is to talk to them and listen.
* He is a wonderful listener, and he does actually offer decent advice if he feels willing to give it.
* Siren in his youth will occasionally dream of his mother and her cruelties, I have many plans for this.
* Despite the walls he's put up, Siren is surprisingly emotional and even friendly if you manage to chip away at the layers over his heart.
* Siren is Ace/Aro. He most likely will never open up enough to truly love someone, however, it isn't impossible if he meets the right one for him.
* Due to the above, he most likely will never produce children, but he is not opposed to the idea of raising a child. It does frighten him however, as he worries he will be just like his mother.
* Born with melanism, Siren's coat is dark and the colors and markings are extremely muted. At birth, he was nearly black in color, but as he ages into adulthood, his fur pales just enough to make out a few color shifts and vague markings. It has also affected his skin, causing it to take a deep, muddy brown color while his eyes a murky grey/green. Had he been born without the melanism, he would have sported a bright, cream and gold pelt with pink skin and vivid, forest green eyes.

## External Links

* Official Application Sheet
* Pakkuun's deviantART Gallery