Theron

Yona (Adoptive Mother, NPC)

Lars (Adoptive Sister, NPC)

Rutnik (Brother)

Evander (Half-Brother)

## Application Sheet

Theron, sometimes known by the nickname Theo, was a loner who lived in the Domain near Vale for a part of his life. He was born to Helbreau (NPC) and Cobalt (NPC) alongside a brother named Rutnik, in Old Fellfang. Abandoned by his mother for resembling his father, he was adopted and raised by Yona (NPC) in a faraway pack, where he met Alar and Luna. He was reunited with Luna in the Domain, and they traveled together as loners before departing these lands. Neither has been seen since. Theron was created and RP'd by data-bull.

## Personality

* ***Sensitive, Playful, Reliable, Funny, Strong, and Gentle.*** Coming from a family of females, Theo had to adapt to the ever unpredictable environment. As such he is closely observant of those around him and acts appropriately; his considerate nature is the result, though it is easily hidden under a flippant and detached exterior. As much as he loves teasing and having a good time, he would never act purposely in a way that would harm a friend. That said he is a guy; the subtle nuances of she-wolves yet continue to elude him. Always the optimist, Theron is as mischievous and carefree as a pup. He does have his serious moments, but those pale in comparison to his upbeat spirit and joking attitude. Sooner to smile in the face of tragedy than cry in the face of defeat, he can be regarded as 'not quite right' by more grounded wolves. His favorite pastime is teasing those in his company. It may not seem like it, but he's a very dependable wolf. Going about things his own way, if something is asked of him by someone he cares about, Theo will ensure it is done. On occasion he takes the initiative to help his friends as well and though his process can seem haphazard those who trust him are always rewarded. Of course it isn't easy to trust him due to his compulsive lying, and he knows it well. As such, though his motives are trustworthy, his words leave something to be desired.
* ***Cunning,** **Virtuous,** **Logical,** **Stubborn,** **Independent,** **Charismatic, and** **Passive.*** While he sometimes wishes he wasn't, Theo's very adept in deceiving others; it's come to the point where he has to remind himself not to manipulate his friends because it comes so naturally. Strangely, it isn't born out of ill-will, but rather habit. He's what one would call a compulsive liar; though he grew up in a safe environment from predators and the like, he always felt the need to please others and would lie to stay in their good-graces. This included everything from lying about his mood, to his hopes and dreams for the future. Undoubtedly his morals are his own. Protect his friends, and destroy his enemies; those are the pillars he lives by. After the death of his sister, his merciless nature towards those he perceives as foes has only grown stronger; he still regrets going after Alar, and though he'd like nothing more than to settle the score with both him and his sister's killer, he knows it's beyond his current power. He refuses to fight an unfair fight, that includes one that's unfair to him because dying in vain doesn't help anyone. Keeping a clear head allows him to think, even in stressful situations. When confronted with a problem, Theo weighs the pro's, con's and odds to determine the best course of action; taking into account the limits of his own abilities he decides on a beneficial solution. His logic is tinged with utilitarianism, as in the case of retaking Brazeau he put the safety of the survivors before the needs of his friend. For Theo it's bittersweet as, though he believes he makes the right decisions by thinking this way, he knows if he tried harder there'd always be an answer that turns out better.
* ***Detached,** **Merciless,** **Facetious,** **Distant,** **and Abstruse*****.** It's difficult to ruffle Theo's feathers as he seems to take everything in stride. Seeming naive to his elders, he is dismissed as a daydreamer. His tendency to slack off of work in favor of play gives the impression that he lacks commitment, so in a pack environment he isn't given difficult tasks. Theron's all fun and games until his friends get hurt. He could care less about his own safety; in that case he simply wears a smile and takes whatever's coming to him. However when it involves pain towards those he holds dear Theo is not the forgiving type. Though he is able to seemingly keep his cool in the most dire situations, there is a side of him that emerges that is more fearsome in its composure than a raging beast. Whether purposefully or not, Theo rarely responds to violence and anger in kind. He's more likely to joke with an angry wolf than fight back simply because he doesn't like to fight. That isn't to say he's against fighting, but he sees no point in aggression where it isn't essential, especially between wolves.

## Pre-Group History

Unwanted offspring of the young Havirian, Helbreau, Theo and his siblings were the product of her weakness. A sheltered whelp thrown into the world on a mission she could never complete; her childish arrogance and naïveté were no match for reality. Taken advantage of by a pack wolf of unknown origins, the she-wolf found herself abandoned and pregnant as an outbreak of rabies ravaged the domain. Unable to return to Havir after what she'd done, Helbreau wandered alone. Spurned by her Gods and left to die, the golden female fought back in the only way she could; she survived and brought her pups into the world.

The middle child of three, he quickly became the eldest surviving as his sister succumbed to malnutrition and illness. His dark pelt was a constant reminder to Helbreau of her error, a single act that cost her future. She resented him, however she cared for him along with his younger brother. Seeking a pack that would accept them to ensure the survival of her pups, they came upon Fellfang; the Jarl accepted them without hesitation and brought the she-wolf's family under his control.

Removed from their mother's care for a time while she recovered from her pregnancy, it was believed that he left to die of his own volition. The weak were not tolerated in Fellfang at the time, so his disappearance wasn't investigated because it was not seen as strange. In reality his sudden absence was the doing of Helbreau herself. At this point in time she was still herself, however when she came upon her resting pup in the dead of night she saw the face of the wolf who'd abandoned her. In a fit of rage she'd taken him up by the scruff, vowing to rid herself of his ghost. She dropped him into the nearest river and watched as the current dragged his small body away.

It was fate that he survived; carried by the water he drifted aimlessly into pack land. A member of Brazeau, Yona, and her own pup discovered him on the bank and took him in. Yona was wary of him at first; a strange pup from a faraway land could mean any number of things. She sheltered him because she couldn't bear to see him die; in Brazeau if a stray was found then whoever laid eyes on them first was responsible for their care after all. Lars on the other hand warmed quickly to her new brother; having no birth-siblings of her own she was ecstatic to have a personal playmate at all times of the day and night. The outgoing ball of fluff easily drew the strange pup out of his shell; though too young to remember anything that transpired before it was for the best. He came to recognize Yona and Lars as his family, by extension coming to know all of the pack. His mother remained skeptical of his origins, but as he grew she came to accept his presence, and love him as a son.

Becoming infamous trouble-makers within Brazeau, Lars was always causing trouble and dragging Theo along for the ride. Their antics resulted in more than one failed hunt, but they were mostly received in good spirits as they meant no harm. Lars was the energetic, outgoing wolf who got along with everyone, and Theron was always by her side as the teasing but supportive sidekick. They were content, that is until a third wolf came into the picture. One of the alpha's sons started to spend time with them; he wasn't in line to succeed his father, and so insisted on being treated the same as any other wolf. It was this wolf who completed their group; calm and collected with a sharp mind, he managed to rein in Lars' childish spirit and tame her fiery temper. This was something Theo had never thought possible, and this ability alone demanded his respect and friendship.

It wasn't long before Theron began to feel like a nuisance. He knew Lars would never say it aloud, but he could see the way she and the alphason exchanged glances when they thought he wasn't looking. Though it pained him to think their days as a team could no longer continue, he knew that they were almost that age. Giving the pair his blessing, he gave them space. Dedicating his time to taking care of Yona, he watched over his sister from afar.

Years went by like that. Every once and a while Lars would return to them; she and her mate often fought, especially after they had kids. She'd say she wasn't cut out for family life and pine for the days of their youth. Each time Theo would encourage her and stay by her side until she was ready to go back to reality. It wasn't a perfect life, but it was enough; that is until everything was torn asunder by a single wolf. Alar, a wolf they'd treated as family and accepted with little hesitation betrayed them all; the result was the deaths of their alphas and a majority of their members. Among the survivors were Theo, Lars' family, and Yona, all of whom were exiled from their own home. The only wolf the usurpers kept was a daughter of the deceased alphas as a plaything for their benefactor.

They traveled as a group, becoming their own pack. It wasn't much, and each of them were weighed down with survivor's regret. Lars' mate was the worst affected; his siblings and parents slaughtered, he wanted nothing more than to retake Brazeau's rightful home. At this point Brazeau had been destroyed and rebuilt so many times that it was beyond recognition. The wolves used this to their advantage, joining the pack with ease. They had it in their mind to strike a rebellion, however before they had the chance it was discovered that the alpha's son had made a deal with the devil. He became Brazeau's alpha by Alar's power, agreeing to keep the traitor on as his beta. The survivors were at a loss. Lars broke off their mateship and returned to life with her mother and brother.

Losing everything drove the alpha mad. He blamed everything on Alar and paranoia consumed him. Out for blood, he gave the order for the beta's head. In a final act to save their old friend, Theo and Lars gave chase; only Theo returned. His sister was murdered at the paws of an unknown she-wolf who protected Alar on a whim, and the alpha's aggression turned to Theron. He was exiled from Brazeau, and with nothing else driving him in life the loner followed the trail of his sister's killer to the north.

## Group History

Upon his arrival in the Domain, Theron encountered a Valerian she-wolf named Nyru. She was returning from a mission in Aryn. He didn't stop and chat long, only to warn her that Alar was dangerous, and they should beware what he could be capable of. He met another she-wolf - a familiar face - Luna, Alar's former mate! She had been destroyed by what he did to her and their former pack, and both became loners roaming the Domain. They ended up hunting the same prey, and after running into him, Luna and Theron agreed to do some traveling together. However, Theron was cool and kept his distance, for, although he liked her, he didn't want either of them to become dependent on the other...not when they'd both known such betrayal in their lives.

Sometime after, he crossed paths with another loner named Olega, who was looking for her daughter, Moth (who was in Fellfang). However, Theron did not know of any wolves who matched Moth's description, or even the names of the packs around the Domain, but he promised to keep an eye out for her.

His travels took him to the destroyed territory of Havir. Looking amongst the ruins of the pack's lands, he spotted a wolf from a distance: Evander. Not knowing his connection to the pale-furred wolf, he simply watched, trying to understand his behavior, as Evander reminisced about the pack he had lost.

As time passed, and he spent more time with Luna, the pair were quite content to be together. He thought of her as a good friend, instead of just a traveling companion. They left the Domain around the same time, possibly together, for neither have been seen since.

## Trivia

* Theron was the middle child of his litter.

## Quotes

* "I'm not sure if you remember him, but the old alphason's in charge now. My ma's okay; least she was last I saw her. And my nieces are still kicking, though I doubt they'll ever talk to their dad again...that guy, can you believe it; he sold us out to Alar and then chased him out. We wanted him to be alpha; he had the survivors' support and he betrayed us." (to Luna, *Reunited*)

## External Links

* Official Application Sheet
* data-bull's deviantART Gallery