Elderberry

Icicle, Sleet, and Lunelle (Sisters)

Nikola and Kaito (Half-Brothers)

Chise and Padavina (Half-Sisters)

River, Snowfall, and Ice (Half-Brothers, NPCs)

## Application Sheet

Elderberry was a gray-brown male wolf with ocular albinism, giving him dark pinkish eyes that were extremely sensitive to sunlight. He was born after the Deep Freeze had ended, in Chandor, to parents Kaen and Polarstag, alongside sisters Sleet, Icicle, and Lunelle. His story is ongoing as he serves his pack as an Owl Totem. Elderberry was created and RP'd by Celtic-Barbarian.

His elder half-siblings were Nikola, Chise, Padavina, Kaito, Ice (NPC), Snowfall (NPC), and River (NPC).

## Personality

* ***Intelligent*.** Seemingly born with high intelligence, it was clear that Elderberry was on the path to learn from the moment he could open his eyes. He had a huge interest in learning, both from his father and mother, of all they could teach him as well as anyone else who would feed him knowledge. He learned to navigate the den with his eyes closed from a young age, without hitting into anything. He picked up on the names of herbs, and their uses pretty quickly and could remember the stories that he and his siblings were told about without forgetting any details.
* ***Altruistic*.** Elderberry has a deep concern, and care for each and every one of his packmates. Even if that care is not returned to him. Naturally drawn to want the best for everyone, even if it isn’t ideal or possible. Seeking out the best and good in everyone's something he does, even if it isn’t actually there to begin with.
* ***Devoted*.** The preservation and protection of Chandors history, and stories is important to Elderberry. Protection of land, sacred areas and just overall Chandor is what drives Elderberry forward. He is loyal and dedicated to his pack, to his alpha and family. Making sure that the stories that are passed down are remembered, whether they have meaning or not, is something Elderberry wishes to continue.
* ***Family-Oriented*.** His devotion to Chandor, naturally strengthened the bonds he has with his family and how important family is to Elderberry. They are everything to him, wanting nothing but to make his parents proud and to see his siblings succeed as he knows they are worth the world and more. Even his half siblings, who may not like him, he wants the best for them and sees the best in them.
* ***Zealous*.** Despite how calm, and gentle Elderberry is when fired up about something he is passionate about then it isn’t easy to calm him down. He is passionate, and committed to what is important to him and his values. If something or someone goes against those harshly, then he is very unlikely to step down and will continue to stand his ground even if it causes issues.
* ***Sensitive*.** He has always been a tad more sensitive than his siblings, always being the one to hide behind his mother's tail, and be the sniffling pup. If pressured to a point, the young males true tender side shows and his emotions get the best of him. Whether this be him shivering in fear or reaction negatively to rejection in someway.
* ***Emotional*.** His emotions have always been on his paws, pulling him forward, often causing issues. He has a hard time controlling how he reactions if one emotion is stronger than the others, especially if something upsets him or if someone upsets a family member.
* ***Anxious*.** Elderberry isn’t one to start conversations, he is more withdrawn, watching how his siblings react and reading situations first. He has always had an anxious bubble sitting in his throat, and his stomach has always flipped and twisted when he has to do something he doesn’t like. Even if it isn’t too bad, if he isn’t sure about something and it fills him with worry, his pelt tingles with anxiety. He worries about situations that haven't even happened yet, and what could happen in the future.

## Pre-Group History

Their parents met by chance along the stream in Chandor territory, Kaen intentionally meant to chase Polarstag off of the land after she caught him fishing in their land. But after he apologized for almost smacking a fish into her face, the pair spoke and he asked to meet Nadia. The white wolf joined Chandors ranks not long after, the pair almost immediately became best friends. Their friendship slowly overtime grew into something more, something so pure and loving, that their love for one another was undenyable nor to be ignored. Kaens daughter, Chise and her son, Niko made it clear of their distain for their union, let alone the pregnancy.

But the pups were meant to be, and four pups were born to the couple in late Spring.

Elderberry was a rather sickly pup, born the runt with multiple health conditions that were picked up rather quickly by his father who is an Elk. It was picked up that he was smaller than the rest, the runt, seemed to suffer breathing issues and once his eyes opened it was clear he had ocular albinism. Despite his disability, Elderberry was a rather happy pup. He just needed an extra eye kept on him.

## Trivia

* He has ocular albinism, genetics from both parents caused his eyes extreme sensitivity to sunlight. The male often keeps his eyes shut, to prevent them from stinging, if kept open for too long they cause him to get headaches, migraines and to feel sick from pain.
* He has ringing in his ears almost always, as a pup it wasn't severe but it was there. As he gets older it worsens, not insufferable but its there.
* Suffers from asthma, so he cannot do vigorous activities as it triggers attacks of breathlessness.

## External Links

* Official Application Sheet
* Celtic-Barbarian's deviantART Gallery