Sarin

Orion and Leo (Brothers)

Sagitta (Sister)

Nimh and Kleio (Aunts)

Jax and Denali (Uncles, NPCs)

Eris, Ivar, Theodosia, Ophion, Amon, and Judith (Cousins)

## Application Sheet

Sarin was a gray-furred male wolf with light gold and cream markings, the son of Heyl betas Asterion and Samhradh. He had three siblings: Leo, Orion, and Sagitta. He left Heyl to live in Highvalley, where he served for some time before leaving to find missing Highvallians for the High King. He has not returned to the Domain, though we hope he returned to Highvalley in their new home outside of the Domain. His design is accredited to Loreleaa, with minor edits by JLMarts, who created and RP'd him.

## Personality

* ***Creative, Proud, Conceited, and Egocentric.*** If you're easily offended, maybe it's not the best idea to hang out with Sarin. His prideful self-image drives him to believe he's better than others, especially with the constant yet subliminal support through his parents' loving guidance. He takes their word quite literally, believing he's a fallen star blessed by Heyl's goddess Icadorityl. While Sarin didn't back down from boasting with whatever he was good at as a pup, he has become more reserved and eager to let his success speak for him. Naturally he hates to be the worst at something and if he's critiqued by superiors, he tends to lack respect due to his temper. In conversations he's a lot more in-control of his emotions than as a pup however, which sometimes makes him appear smarter than he really is.
* ***Ambitious, but Lonely.*** Although Sarin is not the adventurous type he's starting to wonder what's outside of Heyl's borders. He is afraid of having to live on his own and of "*being the only star on the sky",* but at the same time he doesn't deem most other Heylians worth being called "*stars*" and longs to find a place worth settling. Due to this conflict, Sarin often feels alone even when surrounded by his pack mates. Something he always finds comfort in is his believe. Opposing to what others might expect, he worships Icadorityl like his mother and also believes in the supernatural just like his father.
* ***In-Control and Provocative.*** Now that Sarin has joined Highvalley he's more reasonable than back in Heyl, but still far more arrogant than during his time as a loner. He knows very well of his lacking experience and the weaknesses young age brings with it., but rescuing Adela has proven to him that he can be a hero regardless.

## Pre-Group History

Both of Sarin's parents didn't have an easy journey through life. They both got to know each other in Dawnguard, one of the founding packs of today's Heyl. Upon joining Dawnguard Samhradh, Sarin's mother, eventually found her place in this world to fill the emptiness caused by abandonment and travelling alone for months. Asterion, Sarin's father, on the other hand was born into Dawnguard, yet had a hard time adapting to the union of his birth pack with strangers, who he feared would cause all his pack's beliefs to fade into nothing. The result of such change was Heylguard, which to this day he lives in and learned to cope with. Despite the obvious differences and all their difficulties, Samhradh and Asterion found their way to one another and just when things appeared to calm into the perfect little haven for both of them, Samhradh noticed changes in herself. Asterion was more than surprised to learn about her pregnancy and even more so to learn that he was going to be a dad. From this day on the two wolves prepared for their little family, for their little *stars* to be born into this realm.

Sarin is one of these four stars - Odin, Leo, Sagitta and him. Lead by their loving parents, they are meant to become the new generation of Heyl.

## Group History

Sarin was doted on by his parents, who imprinted upon their pups that they were little stars - because they called one another the sun and moon, so why not call the kids stars? They were special, all four of them, and precious to the pack. Still, Sarin was a bit of a handful, often trying to investigate the world around him and get out of the main camp.

On one of his little excursions, he was spotted by an older Heylian - Kesta (going by Heron in Heyl). He chose not to turn the pup in to his parents, but only if he allowed Kesta to accompany him wherever he was going. Sarin was disappointed by this, but supposed it was a suitable solution.

Sarin always wanted to prove that he was the best of his siblings, even when just playing with his brothers or sister. It was easier to exert his influence over younger wolves, like young pup Barbosa! She considered him a friend, and they went on adventures around the area around the den-site. The pair stumbled across a snake, but managed to kill it (and, fortunately, it wasn't poisonous, because it did bite his nose.)

As he grew up, he approached other wolves for lessons in tasks. When Impala asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up, his response was...like Icadorityl. A bit of a problem, but he was determined to be everything wolves worshipped about her. She couldn't help him become like a goddess, but she reasoned that she could teach him how to hunt, and he was willing to learn.

Sarin disdained Heyl's weakness, and he disliked the weakness of others as well. When Dayanara and Navindru came to the pack, desperate for healing after Daya was poisoned, Sarin was scornful of there being *more* mouths for the "weak" pack to feed. He waited for the pups to be born, and was equally disgruntled by their physical weaknesses. He expressed his concerns about there being more mouths to feed to Kesta, as well, when he was babysitting Makenna. He even expressed his disdain for the pups *to their faces*, telling Mirakel that she did not belong in Heyl (which she knew, she was from Chandor) and she had better start training right away to not become a "casualty" when she returned to her pack.

Still, despite his best efforts, he felt constrained in Heyl. He felt held back. As a result, he approached Samhradh and told his mother he wanted to leave. She told him, all she wanted was what was best for her son's happiness. Asterion felt the same, although silently, he thought his son was acting much too rashly and immaturely.

He *knew* he was ready. Sarin had learned about hunting from Impala, fighting and self-defense from Bellamy, healing from his mother. He *knew* he was ready for it. He consulted with one last wolf - Crow, who told him never to mention his name *anywhere*, and then Sarin departed. He was encountered by Kesta on the way out, having only told his mother exactly when he was leaving. The meeting with Kesta was tense, but they parted after an apology from Kesta.

His journey took him through unclaimed lands in the Domain. He encountered Rue at a river - the loner was injured and he offered her some of the prey he'd managed to catch. As he traveled southwest, he realized that Ica's star seemed to be pointing him towards the flood-ravaged lands of Highvalley. Despite the danger, Sarin was willing to risk the danger for the goddess, and leapt into the dark waters and began swimming for Highvalley.

After reaching Highvalley, he encountered the alpha, High King Rodwen, near the borders. He was distraught after losing his daughters, Sveta, Nike, and Ava. Sarin announced that he would go aid in the search. After two days of searching, he met Yuaei, and the two continued their search together.

He did have some luck finding missing wolves, though. Sarin was the one to find the elderly Adela, and rescue her from what she believed would be certain death. She was grateful to him, and Sarin was glad to have a ticket into Highvalley. Indeed, when Rodwen asked what he could offer the young male in exchange for his valor, that was exactly what Sarin requested: to be a Highvallian.

His arrogance shone through amongst these cool-tempered, noble wolves. He met Aragon, who informed him that his "noble" actions wouldn't mean anything in Highvalley. He would be a Lowblood, and he would always be a Lowblood, because his parents were not the alpha pair of a recognized pack, and he was not of Highvalley blood. He felt betrayed, at first, but quickly decided that he would prove himself to be better than even the Highvallians.

He met another "Lowblood" named Calumina. The two got off on poor terms at first, but their conversation developed into one about blood status, rank, and tasks, and they parted on relatively positive, mutual acquaintanceship.

Sarin did not remain long, however. Rodwen expressed concern that his daughter Nike was still missing, as well as several other Highvallians, and Sarin vowed to find them. He would not return until he found them. He *would* prove himself.

Unfortunately, Sarin did not return to his packmates before Vladimir led the pack to new hunting grounds outside of the Domain. Perhaps he has reconnected with them in their new home, but he has not been seen in the Domain since.

## Trivia

* Sarin has left Heyl because of its members' *weakness*.
* He hopes to earn admiration by being brave and smart, though most of the time he's more proud than brave and more cautious than smart (don't tell him that).
* Sarin is secretly envious of Leo, who's much braver than him. However leaving Heyl has given him a big confident boost, for he feels like he's better than Leo for once.
* He looks very much like his maternal grandfather Astor.
* Compared to his father Sarin loves new moon nights, because the stars shine even brighter during those.)
* Like all four of Asterion and Samhradh's pups, Sarin is fascinated by the stars. He likes that they can be used to navigate; the idea of finding his way through strange lands with the help of the stars is enthralling to Sarin. He's grateful to have acquired this skill thanks to his parents. He also likes nights with no moon (new moon) because the stars shine all the more brightly.
* Everything small and white is sacred to Sarin, for it reminds him of the stars. Additionally, Sarin strongly believes that the little blaze on his forehead was blessed by the stars on his journey to this world. He's very careful to keep his head clean because of this special marking. If someone touches it, he may become hostile.
* He hates criticism and confinement. While he doesn't mind staying within pack boundaries, the rule that he *must* stay within the borders irks him.

## Quotes

* “I want to become like Icadorityl. I am studying her and I plan to become what wolves worship about her. I’ve got her blessing when I was born - I am chosen by her.” (to Impala, *Past and Future*)
* “I will find a place to become happy, believe me. It may not be in Heyl, but I will howl to each full moon, knowing you will hear me no matter the distance.” (to Asterion, *Shooting Star*)

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