Pack - Lycadia

## Lycadia

Lycadia is the largest of all Lycan packs being able to account for a staggering 41% of the global Lycan population. Being the largest of Lycan packs many consider Lycadia to be the chief or alpha pack with many looking to them for guidance and support. With its capital in Greece and a storied history since ancient times the members of Lycadia stand today at the head of the Lycanthrope world. Lycadia run much of the global Lycanthrope governance and organisations such as the Lycan Senate or Lycanian Guard. Given that they act as the defacto leaders of Lycan kind, policing and governing almost every other pack to ensure safety its no wonder as to why the UN keeps strong and friendly relations with Lycadia. Many countries hold small embassy facilities in Lycosura in order to assist in the global protection of Lycan Kind.

## History

### Antiquity & Classical Period

Lycadia is perhaps one of the oldest packs still well known in the modern day, with many claiming to be able to trace its history back to the myth of King Lycaon of Arcadia. Though it is true that the roots of this pack most likely lie somewhere between ancient myth and true fact. It is known that the earliest known reference to Lycadia appears in a the original (and now Anomalous) copy of Metamorphoses by Ovid around 8AD. This document references Lycadia after describing the story of King Lycaon “So it was that his sons now the children of a great wolf were so to turned into a mirror of their fathers treachery” later on Ovid continues on with “With one-hundred moons gone by the sons of Lycaon met atop the new Mount Lykaion, watching over their land now ruled by wolves and fire they formed their brotherhood into the new family Lycadia”. Though what seems especially odd is that the specific sections of Metamorphoses that reference Lycadia directly seem to have been added either later or by another individual. This is not uncommon with old manuscripts though it has brought the validity of these sections into question. It is known that the city of Lycosura was founded around the fourth Century BCE by carbon dating the ruins of the Temple in old Lycosura.

During the classical period the pack was no more than 50 members though by 0AD the pack had grown to over 3500 members. With near constant wars with both locals and invaders many other Lycanthrope packs were eventually drawn to Lycadia. Although for much of this times Lycans were not actively hunted they were certainly persecuted and considered to be cursed. This lead many Lycans to eventually find themselves at the gates of Lycosura where they were welcomed with open arms. As more Lycans both refugee and wander joined Lycadia the packs power grew soon being able to cement itself as a regional power all be it in secret. It was not uncommon for Lycadian soldiers to offer there services to human city sates, using this Lycadia was able to forge alliances with its counterparts across Greece and the greater Mediterranean. Furthermore Lycadia often traded with and fought alongside their Roman cousins that had forged the beginnings of Pack Romana.

In 368BCE Megalopolis had became the largest regional power and absorbed the vast majority of smaller city states across Arcadia. Those who resisted this confederation were slaughtered but the Lycadians at Old Lycosura were spared. At the time Old Lycosura was nothing more than a small acropolis with a temple to the Goddess Despoina occupied by around 800 Lycanthropes and friendly humans. With Lycadian soldiers assisting Megalopolis in war and the people of Lycosura lending aid to the city since it began there was a large level of friendship that developed between the two city states. It was common for Lycadian Hoplites under the employ of Megalopolis to paint their shields with wolves and be adorned in fine canine furs from across Arcadia. Most notably Lycadian warriors fought against invading Spartan Armies during the 7th Century BCE alongside humans from the League of Arcadians. Lycadian Hoplites also fought alongside their human counter parts during the battles of Thermopylae and Plataea during the Persian wars.

Given the well known secret of the nature of those who lived at Lycosura it was no wonder to see Lycanthropes from across Greece and Arcadia flock to the fledgling city state. Some of these Lycanthropes formed their own towns and small cities namely Lycaea home of the Lycadian senate and Lykaio home of the Lycadian Military School. These towns still stand today all be it in slightly different places. Many of these Lycan towns and homesteads were built upon the slopes of Mount Lykaion or among the valleys and hills of Arcadia. This has stayed true to this day with a large Lycanthrope population living across Arcadia in small towns and homesteads though many now live in Megalopolis. With Lycadia being cemented in Arcadia since antiquity its no suprise to learn that many towns across Arcadia were supposedly created by the original sons of King Lycaon or his descendants. Some Lycadian scholars even claim that Megalopolis was originally founded by Lycanthropes though there is no evidence to support this.

Lycadia along with its capital Lycosura were respected among their human counterparts for much of the classical period up until the conquest of Arcadia a long with much of Greece by Rome. With the Romans there came a new persecution of Lycanthropes that was rare in Arcadia up until this point. With the Archaean League falling to the Roman conquest many of the Lycanthropes of Lycadia fled Northward though were eventually almost completely destroyed. Those who stayed in order to defend their home were met by Legions of steel clad soldiers and machines of war that reduced Lycosura to rubble. By 142 BC all that remained of Lycadia was scattered remnants, many of these remnants were aided by Roman Lycanthropes that had been conscripted into the Legion unbeknownst to their commanders.

This behaviour continued for the next 3 centuries, with Lycadia being more of a disjointed group of rural communities across Greece that worked in utter secrecy. The beginnings of new Lycosura began when Megalopolis housed many of the refugees that had fled the burning ruins of their home. Over time more Lycadians as well as other Lycanthropes found themselves in Megalopolis. This allowed the Lycadian culture and traditions to not be lost to the annuals of time. Unfortunately the lack of written accounts in relation to the early years of the Lycadian Pack were lost during the destruction of Lycosura.

### Medieval Period

As the years ticked by and the seasons of wars ravaged the land their occupiers changed from one name to another. As the Roman Empire began to crack Byzantium was born. Where as the Western Empire was ravaged by barbarians and pagans the East stood as a firm bastion of Roman rule. Though with this rule and with this belief of being the true Roman Empire and not wishing to fall like their Western Brethren the Byzantine Empire began a great purge. As time passes religions change as do the people and this new Abrahamic faith that had spread across the Empire by the 5th Century AD brought with it a fiery hatred of all that is not of their lord.

#### Siege of Magalopoli

In the year 523 AD Megalopoli along with its Lycan inhabitants came under siege by a Byzantine Army wishing nothing more than the cities destruction. With the growing Lycanthrope population of Megalopoli becoming a well known secret in the local area it was not long before word of Lycadias resurgence had made its way to Constantinople. In 532AD the Byzantine Empire was ruled by Justin I, who would go on repair the schism that had formed between the Abrahamic Churches in Rome and Constantinople. An incredibly devout believer Emperor Justin I had heard of the growing Lycan population in Megalopoli. Wishing to prove Byzantium as the better holy Empire than their Western counterparts Emperor Justin I sent a great army to wipe out Megalopolis ‘Demonic’ residents.

The city was soon surrounded and besieged, outnumbered nearly 4 to 1 the Lycanthrope population of the city would almost be completely wiped out. During the four week siege many of the human residents of Megalopolis turned on their Lycanthrope neighbours lending to a complete breakdown of society within the city. Both Man and Lycan slew each other in cold blood with the hopes that they may be spared when the steel clad legions march upon them. Soon that time came, and as the Legions of Byzantium marched into Megalopoli pure Anarchy ensued. Many of the Lycanthrope residents were descendants of the old Lycadians that once fought along side their human alleys. With inherited suits of fine Hoplite regalia clad in canine furs and Lycan Iconography the Lycadian men fought a valiant last stand. A detachment of these men lead by Gianni Lykotis fought an aggressive counter attack through a section of the Byzantine Lines allowing a small number of civilians to escape. Many Lycadians that had settled the surrounding countryside also came clad in their family armour in an attempt to break the siege though this only resulted in minor success. Those that remained in the city were slain, many humans who pleaded their lives were cut down in cold blood. Many Lycanthropes were burnt out of buildings, or pelted with pilum and arrow until they fell from the roof tops. Although the Byzantine Legions were victorious their losses were staggering, many a legionary was torn limb from limb by a pair of Lycanthrope parents attempting to protect their child.

In the aftermath of the battle any injured or captured Lycanthropes were lashed to crosses and raised over the still smouldering ruins of Megalopolis. Though nearly entirely wiped out the remnants of Lycadia met at the ruins of Old Lycosura, when they arrived they prayed, not to the new God but to their Lycan gods. On the ruins of where the temple of Despoina once stood the remaining 49 members of Lycadia, mostly women and children began a new. This is where Arcadianism began, with a massive emphasis on Lycanthrope kind remaining secret and well. This spark of prayer caused many of the now fragmented old gods to reform in some capacity. Deities like Zeus, Despoina, Anubis, Athena, Artemis, Odin and Diyonisis were all able to reform once more though under new names and with a clear Lycanthrope influence. Though once more the Lycadians had carved out their place in Arcadia they were once again thrust back into the secrecy and silent watching.

#### The Siege and Sacking of Constantinople

For around the next 6 centuries Lycanthropes remained an endangered anomalous species, relegated to rural life far from society. Many Lycadians still lived in Arcadia though their mood now had been dampened by constant upheaval, inquisitions, and crusades. Though with one of these crusades there came an unlikely ally, the Ritter Wolfskraft. In 1202 a new crusade was launched by European powers in order to retake Jerusalem though as any history buff will tell you this was not exactly how the Crusade panned out. Along with other knightly orders and state troops the members of the Ritter Wolfskraft marched through the Byzantine Empire. Through a frankly convoluted series of events the Crusading army besieged Constantinople in 1203 deposing the Emperor and placing Alexios Angelos in power. The crusaders set up camp at Constantinople and demanded payment from the new Emperor for their efforts in the battle and to fund their crusade. Whilst encamped Lycanthrope members of the Ritter Wolfskraft heard tales of the valiant Lycanthrope warriors of Arcadia. A small detachment of the Ritter Wolfskraft were sent to Arcadia to search for any evidence of these now fabled Lycadian warriors.

The Ritters Wolfskraft members eventually arrived at Megalopoli though now it existed under the name Sinano and was nearly completely abandoned. After asking local residents but coming up with no information the small party came under assault by a group of Lycadian hunters. Upon realising that one another were Lycanthropes the Lycadian Warriors and Wulfskraft Crusaders embraced one another as brothers. Upon hearing the plight of the Lycadians the Ritter Wulfskraft vowed to help restore their once great packs honour. So it was that a dastardly plot to overthrow the Emperor and grant Lycadia ruler ship of Arcadia was formed. Through shrewd politics members of the Ritter Wulfskraft were able to practically hand the current Emperor Alexios IV to his new rival Alexios Doukas. Though this removed the current Emperor from power it did little to assist the Lycadians, instead leading to the new emperor Alexios V to fight against the encamped crusaders. A Lycadian assassin of the Lycanis-Umbris sub species was dispatched to slay the imprisoned Alexios IV. This sparked outrage among the encamped Crusaders who then went on, with aid from a few Lycadian volunteers to again besiege and sack Constantinople. A specialised band of Lycans made up of the RItter Wolfskraft and Lycadian warriors attempted to hunt down and slay any who were enemies to Lycan kind.

#### The Principality of Achaea

In 1204 the Latin Empire was formed built up of new Crusader states made up of the land once held by the Byzantine empire. Instead of traveling onward to the Holy Land like many other Crusaders the members of the RItter Wolfskraft vowed to keep their promise to Lycadia. In 1205 the Ritter Wolfskraft along with some allied Crusaders moved to destroy some remaining resistance in the Pelopennese and form a new crusader state. After the battle of the Olive Garden of Koundouros the Crusaders formed the Principality of Achaea and with the help of the Ritter Wolfskraft the Lycadians were once more given their home in Arcadia. As Lycadians climbed the ranks of the new Principality they thrust it into dominance in the local region shadowing other smaller Crusader States. Within time the members of the Ritter Wolfskraft began to return home leaving Lycadia under the stewardship of Lycadia.

The next 100 years is often referred to as the Lycadian Golden Age, with Lycanthropes once more embracing their culture, history, and religion. This Golden Age is near constantly displayed in the modern day Pack Lycadia that is strongly inspired by Greco-Roman culture and Iconography. This lasted until 1307 when issues with the line of succession lead to political infighting and rural rebellion. This went on until 1383 when an invading army lead by Charles III of Naples annexed the land in order to quell the local rebellions, riots, and unrest as well as deal with the current political instability. Unlike the previous invading armies of Lycadias history the one lead by Charles III of Naples was aided by members of the RItters Wolfskraft. With the unrest dealt with there was a position open for leader of the Principality, through politics and payment the current pack leader of Lycadia, now known as Centurione II Zaccaria was placed as Prince in 1404. Decades of Lycanthrope efforts behind the scenes in the shadows of courts lead to this moment, where they could finally have their own land for their kind. This was unprecedented, a Lycanthrope now stood at the head of a significant power in the world. Centurione II Zaccaria is widely considred to be a near mythological figure in Lycadian stories with him often being depicted as a Lycanis-Albus.

Centurione held his post until 1430 when sadly a great army made up of the descendants of the Byzantine Empire known as the Despots of Morea came with a grand army and dethroned the Lycan Prince. Under new rule Lycanthropes were once more at threat of being wiped out. Centuriones own daughter was kidnapped by the invading force causing him along with his finest Lycan warriors fled to his ancestral home Messesnian castle. With his family and his best warriors Centurione watched on as the Byzantine Despots of Morea once more besieged Lycadia. Much of the Lycadian pack had fled with their pack leader to his castle, vowing to never let their land be taken from them again. The Byzantine legions besieged the castle and annihilated the defenders, hundreds died as fighting slowly moved from the walls into the bowels of the castle. As the remaining Lycadian defenders were driven back to their main hall along side their families and friends they once more prayed. Centurione was held aloft by Celestial power and turned into a Lycanis-Albus instance, with his new access to the Arcane Centurione attempted to break the siege. In a heroic last charge the defenders all transformed into their canine forms and charged into the amassed legions in an effort to break through to freedom. Aided by the magic of Centurione many of the civilian occupants of the castle were able to race for freedom. All but a select few women, and all the children stayed to fight the Legions to the last man. Both injured veteran and old warrior fought to the death, turning Messenian Castle into a bloodbath for all. The wounded Lycan survivors were once more lashed to crosses and raised above the ruins of their home.

#### The Ottoman Invasion

With there once great principality in ruins the Lycanthrope survivors once more fled to the ruins of Old Lycosura, all that remained of Lycadia was 609 members. Over three quarters of this number was women, children with the remainder being injured warriors and rural farmers. The members of Lycadia retreated into the hills of Arcadia hiding once more alone and forgotten, their people and kingdom destroyed. Some Lycadians went on to fight in partisan efforts against their Byzantine overlords though the majority simply watched on as a new threat emerged. In 1460 the Ottoman armies arrived in force to overthrow the Byzantine Despot of Morea, the members of Lycadia saw the coming destruction of their kind and fled in mass. Before fleeing the members of the pack met once more at the ruins of Old Lycosura where they convened and planned to flee toward Germany in an attempt to find the Ritter Wolfskraft or their descendants. Though as the pack massed, its numbers slightly renewed were discovered by Byzantine scouts, surprisingly instead of attempting to once more slaughter the Lycadians the scout pled with them. He brought a message from the Byzantine General.

The Byzantine Empire was crumbling, the Peloponnese were one of the last bastions of the empire. The Byzantines pleaded with the Lycadians to join them as ally’s to defend their land from the invading ottomans. The Lycadian leader at the time laughed in the face of this Byzantine messenger and then threatening to join the Ottoman invaders. This of course sent the Byzantine Scout fleeing back to his legion whilst the Lycadians enacted their plan. Fleeing Westward across the ocean the Lycadians became nomads moving from rural land to rural land all in hopes of discovering more of their kind. The leadership of the Lycadians fled to Crete in order to forge a new home on the now vassal Isle though would soon be forcefully evicted by further Ottoman conquest.

Similar events played out across the former Byzantine Empire though with the Isle of Crete sporting the highest population of Lycadians up until its conquest by the Ottoman Empire. Upon the conclusion of this conquest the remainder of the Lycadian population fled directly to Venice with hopes that Pack Romana would be able to help.

#### Lycadian Nomads

With their homeland in ruins and conquered by a foreign power no better or worse than the last the remnants of Lycadia began to travel across Europe in search of their kin. As the Lycadians fled westward they brought with them all the manuscripts and arts they could carry, determined to not let their culture be wiped out once more. Groups of Lycadians found themselves being aided by other packs all across Europe, namely Pack Romana. With no home to return to and no land to settle many Lycadians dispersed across Europe moving often from Lycan pack to Lycan Pack. As the Lycadians travelled from pack to pack they brought with them the knowledge of the ancient world and the Lycan Religion of Arcadianism. Many smaller packs across Europe soon converted to Arcadianism and many even joined the Lycadian pack. Much of the historical accounts, artworks, and scholarly teaching that Lycadians brought directly contributed to the Renaissance. This behaviour remained much the same for the next 400 years with many Lycadians settling in Germany, France, and Italy. The majority of the pack however along with its leadership had found themselves once more close to home settling in Venice. Over the years Lycadia was once more able to bounce back to acceptable numbers and was now aided by a large number of packs from across Europe.

### Modern Period

As the members of Lycadia lived in peace and secret in Venice alongside their Romananite counterparts the renaissance thrust education and ancient knowledge into the hands of the ordinary men. Soon things grew unstable in mainland Greece as the local populace began to riot and revolt against their Ottoman overlords. This all accumulated in 1821 when the Greek War of Independence began in Ernest, this was bolstered by the formation of Filiki Etreia in 1814 of which many Lycadians were apart of.

#### The Lycadian Crusade

As word of the coming revolution spread more and more Lycanthropes from not just Lycadia but other packs wished to take part in the effort to recapture Arcadia. These crusaders were formed into a new force known as the Order of Lycadia, members were sent across the Ottoman Empire, prepared to start uprisings and take full advantage of their canine form. The revolution was planned to commence on 25th March 1821, though the plans of Filiki Eteria were discovered leading to the revolution starting early. The first revolt in the Danubian Principalities was swiftly stomped down by the Ottoman Empire. The members of the Order of Lycadia used this as a distraction and quickly began transporting revolutionaries and troops into the Peloponnese to reinforce other Greek revolutionaries. Many of the Lycadians that had found themselves trapped in Arcadia for all those years soon once more like their ancestors donned their ancient Hoplite Armour and launched attacks from the countryside.

As the Greek war of Independence continued Lycadians began to once more flock to their ancestral land, bolstered now by the Arcadian converts from across Europe. Many Lycanthropes consider this to be a holy war and the actions of Lycadian warriors on the front lines certainly demonstrate such a sentiment. Lycanthropes were instrumental in many smaller engagements across Greece. As the Lycadians celebrated and amassed once more in Arcadia they received grave news. A large army sent by the Ottomans was coming directly for the Peloponnese. In 1825 an Egyptian army sent by the Ottoman Empire made land fall and began their bloody conquest of the Peloponnese. Lycadians once more fought bravely for their land but were all but destroyed by the end of the same year. Soon it seemed as if the revolution was entirely lost and many among the ranks of the revolution saw only death on the horizon.

The past 4 years in Greece had been marked by bloody revolution and grim civil war, many no longer wished to fight. Though deep in Southern Greece, along the slopes of Mt Lykaion the Lycadians stood, their hearts burning with a fire never felt before. Once more the Lycadians met at Old Lycosura, where once there stood children and refugees there now stood a veteran revolutionary force. Bolstered by ally’s from across Europe the members of the Order of Lycadia pledged that they would retake their land and finally carve out a home for not just Lycadians but all Lycanthrope kind. In 1827 other European powers intervened in the Greek War of Independence sending a fleet of ships to counter the Ottoman fleet that dominated the coasts of Greece. A combined force of British, French, and Russian ships met the Ottoman armada and promptly annihilated the fleet. This was aided by sleeper agents sent by the Order of Lycadia reeking havoc within the bowls of many of the Ottomans larger ships.

The Battle of Navarino was a decisive action that directly contributed to the victory of Greek Revolutionaries. Being fought off the West Coast of Peloponnese many Lycadians watched on as their enemies fleet was ravaged by volleys of cannon fire. Many Ottomans attempted to flee the battle though once they managed to swim or row to shore they were met with Lycadian warriors with a blood lust unmatched by any mortal man. During the course of this battle many Lycadians preformed their own attacks on Ottoman positions leading to a massive loss of moral amongst the occupying force. As news spread across the land of the allied victory at Navarino the people of Greece rejoiced, bonfires were lit atop the mountains of Peloponnese, man and Lycan partied into the night as the ring of church bells met the light of the moon. As important a victory as this was true independence for Greece was still far away and the independence of a Lycan state in Arcadia even further.

In 1828 Ottoman forces withdrew from Peloponnese allowing Greece to finally begin crafting its own state. This was aided by French Expeditionary forces and in 1829 a Russian invasion of the Ottoman Empire forced the once oppressors of Greece to finally recognise the new fledgling nation. The new First Hellenic Republic went on to wrestle its independence from the Ottoman Empire in a final engagement known as the Battle of Petra, in which Lycadian warriors played a crucial role. In time Greece became entirely independent with a new king installed during the London Conference of 1832. The new Kingdom of Greece under the rule of King Otto of Wilterbach was suffering from over a decade of war. Though King Otto of Wilterbach did what he could to assist in the recovery of Greece there was little one could do but wait.

#### The Reign of King Otto of Wilterbach

Fortunately due to the Lycanthropes within the monarchies and governments within great European powers it was almost ensured that the elected king would be a friend to Lycanthropes. Otto of Wilterbach had a long standing as an ally to the Ritter Wolfskraft and had even supposedly been a descendent from one of its members though this is simply not true. King Otto was unable to repair the economy of Greece with the country remaining in poverty and being almost entirely controlled by foreign powers once more. In 1862 Otto of Wilterbach was deposed and a new king, George I of Greece was elected by the Greek National Assembly. Though unknown it has been suggested that perhaps George I was a Lycanthrope though this seems to be merely propaganda. Lycadia as a pack remained though in no way as they once did, now settled once more on their ancestral land many of the pack simply lead their lives as their human neighbours did. This cemented Lycadia as a modern pack and by this point Lycadia was the largest and most well known Lycanthrope pack, sporting members from across the globe.

#### The Great War

Just like their Human countrymen many Lycadians were called up to fight in the Great War. Many Lycadians were happy to fight, always wishing to take revenge upon their previous oppressors though many found themselves in far off lands fighting foreign men for seemingly no good reason. Lycadians even came in to conflict with fellow Lycanthropes from the Ritter Wolfskraft who had vowed to always defend Germany. This forged a strong bond between the members of Lycadia and their human counterparts leading to a new found respect and understanding on both sides. Thankfully the Great War did not lead to the mass destruction of Lycadia like it did to many of the smaller packs though their numbers were significantly depleted. With the consensus at the time being that anomalous entities should never be used in War the Lycadian warriors who fought for Greece were forced to do so in their human form.

#### The Second World War

Lycadia had stood as a bastion of Lycanthrope kind for the past 80 years and were seen as what all packs aspire to become. Though land purchase and family inheritance Lycadians slowly began to own more and more of Arcadia. With families now returned to their ancestral homes and new temples to their Lycan gods constructed the members of Lycadia finally settled down. Though it is true the past 80 years had been turbulent and many had died the result was a true home for the pack of Lycadia. Turbulent times in Greece and across the world began to spark worry amongst Lycadia and other Lycanthrope packs. Germany had began a conquest along with its allies and Lycanthropes feared the coming storm. Calling a meeting of all the packs that were allies to Lycadia, many from across the world came to this meeting with all of the largest packs sending at least one representative. In 1939 Lycadia helped form the League of Lycanthropes with the hopes of preventing interpack violence in times of Human war. Part of this agreement involved Lycan packs being unable to pledge allegiance to a human state and to instead pledge allegiance to one another. Though many packs accepted this agreement it was soon thrown to the wind as Italy set out to conquer Greece.

As Mousilini ordered his armies into Greece in 1940 the members of Lycadia panicked, believing their land was once more in danger many immediately joined the Greek Military. Lycadia was a well known secret amongst the highest echelons of humanity and was well respected in Greece for their actions during the War of Independence. 421 Lycanthropes were placed into a specialist unit tasked with rear guard action in case of Italian victories. This unit was known as 1st Lycadian Volunteers and was immediately deployed to the front lines. Many Lycadian Volunteers had been raised on myths and legends of how their ancestors heroically defended their homeland. This gave the unit an unmatched moral, when the Lycadian Volunteers first saw combat they fought with all the strength, honour, and speed as their ancestors did. The Lycadian Volunteers were instrumental in repelling the Italian invasion leading to Greek forces gaining ground from Italy.

This of course did not last as the Greco-Italian war became the Battle of Greece as Germany and Britain became heavily involved. Renewed by German Armour and Infantry the AXIS forces began to sweep across Greece. The Lycadian Volunteers enacted their task with precision though with the speed of the AXIS advance many were overwhelmed or completely cut off. One such instance is the Battle of the Metaxas Line in which Lycadian Volunteers inflicted untold casualties on German forces using guerrilla tactics. Though as the AXIS armies gained more ground Lycadian both Volunteer and civilian fled once more to Arcadia. Lycadia believed Greece was all but lost and once more they readied for a last stand, the civilians began to flee for Crete, as the Lycadian Volunteers moved to help defend Athens. The city lay almost entirely undefended, the regular Greek Army had began to crumble and their British Allies had fled.

##### The Battle of Athens

Though the official account of the battle has been lost to time there exists a few oral and written accounts of the battle. Tales tell of the remaining Lycadian Volunteers stood atop the acropolis of Athens and fought to the last man. Tales claim that the Lycadian Volunteers slew over 2000 German soldiers as they attempted to seize the acropolis. As all but one Lycan fell the Germans raced to the temple of Athena atop the city. When the small German force arrived they found a single Lycadian in ceremonial Hoplite armor armed with a spear, shield, and sword, whilst draped in the Greek flag as a makeshift cloak. This legendary hero was named Konstantinos Koukidis and he went on to slay 9 German soldiers with his weapons before turning to his canine form to slay 31 more. Though as more Germans flooded the acropolis supported by Armored vehicles Captain Koukidis was pushed to the edge where with one final salute to Greece and Lycadia he threw himself to the rocks bellow. Throughout Greece Konstantinos Koukidis is known as a heroic solider that to end died for his countrymen.

##### AXIS Occupation of Greece

Unsurprisingly as word of the battle of Athens spread many Lycanthropes that were fleeing stoped in their tracks, sending their families onward to join their kin on the Isle of Crete. Pack Lycadia formed a new partisan group known as as the Order of the Lycadian Guard which vowed to defend Arcadia and reclaim it for their pack. Meeting atop the peak of Mount Lykaion the 721 members of the new Order of the Lycadian Guard watched as AXIS forces poured into Peloponnese. The Lycadian partisans fled into the hills, into caves, into farms, and into towns awaiting their time to strike. When AXIS forces took the Peloponnese a special force was sent to investigate the fabled Lycans of Arcadia. Upon arriving the AXIS forces, mostly Italians with a detachment of German SS found nothing but ancient ruins. During their investigation they found only Greek farmers and peasants, so in hopes of provoking Lycanthropes Captain Heinrich Reiner along with his SS and Italian soldiers moved to the ruins of Lyscosura.

With Greek partisan actions well underway across the country the AXIS forces were already on high alert. Likewise so were the Lycadians who had been watching the ruins of Old Lycosura almost religiously since the war began. Knowing that any force that wished to wipe them out would know where to find them the Lycadians had turned the ruins of Old Lycosura into a deathtrap for any invading army. As AXIS forces set up their camp Lycadian scouts sent word to their kin and prepared to enact a violent action in order to help reclaim Arcadia. As night fell the the encamped AXIS soldiers were visited by a single Lycanthrope, an officer from the Order of the Lycadian guard. Major Markus Comiades walked to the first sentry of the AXIS camp and demanded he be taken to their leader, to which the sentries promptly agreed.

Major Markus Comiades introduced himself as a major in the Order of the Lycadian Guard and as a Lycanthrope, then going on to inform the AXIS invaders of the hallowed ground that they had occupied. This was laughed at by many of the AXIS soldiers though the SS Captain Reiner knew now that he had found the fabled Lycanthrope warriors of legend. This speech was quickly followed by Lycanthropes silently surrounding the camp forcing the AXIS to surrender their camp. This was laughed at by many of the Lycadians present as their howls echoed across the valley signalling the attack. Major Markus Comiades was able to escape capture as Lycadians armed with rifles and supported by warriors in canine form obliterated the camp. This struck fear into the AXIS forces across Greece with many of the survivors of this attack being hunted down and slain like deer as they fled across the hills. Following this event AXIS forces regularly sent troops into Arcadia and onto Mount Lykaion though most who ventured into those territories rarely returned. Ironically a portion of the AXIS troops sent into Arcadia happened to Lycanthropes who promptly threw down their arms and joined their Lycan brethren. Within time though after reprisals many of the Lycadian partisans went into hiding once more out of fear of sparking more atrocities by their occupiers.

##### Battle of Crete

Fortunately many of the members of Lycadia were able to flee to Crete with the aid of both Britain and fellow packs. Here many of the male refugees began to train and many would attempt to sneak back to Arcadia in an effort to help partisan actions. On the morning of the 20th of May 1941 German paratroopers began to drop onto Crete. Panic set in once more as the Lycanthropes of Lycadia believed their annihilation was imminent. Hastily all the children and injured were placed onto a medical ship under the care of Salems Ward and The Wolfs Cross to be sent to friendly lands. The remaining Lycadians knew the day that had finally found them, it was the same day that their ancestors had lived, this time though Lycadians swore they would be remembered.

As the first Fallschrimjager began to descend upon Crete the remaining Lycadians prepared, setting traps and forming hunting parties. Stories tell of poor German paratroopers becoming entangled in trees or trapped atop rooftops only for local Lycadians to happen upon them, bringing their lives to a swift end. One tale even tells of a German Glider that landed near to a Lycadian Hunting Pack, which proceeded to turn the Fallschrimjagers Glider into an impromptu tomb. Similar events played out across the Isle with Lycadians both men and women, old and young slew their invaders. As effective as this was the general chaos during the Battle of Crete lead to the Lycadians efforts going completely unnoticed. Many Lycadians fought to the bitter end, being slain only after taking twenty souls with them. Though the remainder were to suffer a fate that even their ancestors could not imagine.

Fortunately the Salems Ward Medical Ship was able to depart form the Isle within hours of the battle starting. The Lycadian children and wounded were transported to Malta where they would reside fo the remainder of the war. Many of these Lycadian children and wounded had no knowledge of the fate that had befallen their kin. The Lycadian survivors on Crete along with other sentient anomalous entities were taken and transported to Wewelsburg in Germany, the Nazis premier Anomalous Research Facility. Here the Lycadian prisoners along with other anomalous entities would be experimented upon in sickeningly sadistic fashion. This facility was one of the greatest secrets of the Reich, only known to those who worked there and the top echelons of German Command.

##### The Night of Wolves

Eventually through word of mouth news of the Lycadians capture had made its way across the anomalous world. Many packs mourned their loss and only further hid themselves. Some packs though specifically Wolfs-Hall wished to discover what had happened to the survivors of Lycadia. Using their long standing relationship with Anomalous Security Agencies the leader of Wolfs-Hall was able to convince Allied forces to focus on discovering the location of the captured Lycadians. Through a series of special operations members of the SOE were able to discover the prime location which the Reich transports all captured Anomalous Entities, Castle Wewelsburg.

With this information in hand pack Wolfs-Hall called a meeting of all Lycan packs, though by 1941 the idea of packs holding loyalty to one another and not a human nation had been all but forgotten. Only four of near 200 packs invited to the meeting were in attendance, one of these four representatives was a surviving member of Pack Lycadia. Upon hearing the information gathered by Wolfs-Hall the packs in attendance vowed to fight for on another and not for the nations. These packs formed a new union known as the Malta Pact. The members of the Malta Pact agreed to do all they could to rescue to captured Lycanthropes within the Castle Wewelsburg facility. The alliance of packs included Pack Wolfs-Hall, The Remnants of Pack Lycadia, Pack Timber, Pack Grey, and Pack LouBlesse. The Malta Pact was integral in performing Operation One Knight in which allied forces used a commando brigade made up of veteran soldiers, Thaumaturge, Lycanthropes, and other Anomalous Individuals to assault Castle Wewelsburg.

An integral part of this Operation required a large number of veteran Lycanthropes to divert forces away from the Wewelsburg facility, allowing a smaller team to break through in order to free prisoners. The Operation was planned to take place on the 27th of January 1943 but was soon delayed until the 11th of June 1944 in order to make use of a planned allied invasion of Normandy. With near constant paranoia the allied Packs of the Malta Pact sat searching for any and all information or resources they could use to free their brethren. On February 6th 1943 leaders of Pack Ritter Wolfskraft had discovered the atrocities being committed by their nation and he joined the Pact. This was soon followed with Pack Romana, Pack Dei Lupa, Pack Dingo, and Pack Ankhet joining the pact. On the 4th of June the groups participating in Operation One Knight met and prepared at Edinburgh Castle in Scotland. The main Lycanthrope force known as “Taskforce Zeus” consisted of 29 Lycanthropes from Packs Wolfs-Hall, Loublesse, and Lycadia. Other packs in the alliance had instead focused their forces on local efforts to fight the AXIS.

The members of Operation One Knight departed Edinburgh castle at 04:00AM on 10th of June, by exploiting a portal to the Fey Otherworld the members of Operation One Knight proceeded to forcefully open a reentry portal 20 kilometres East of their objective. The members of Operation One Knight then proceeded to their targets under cover of Celestial magic in order to hide their movements. Upon arriving the members of Taskforce Zeus were met by around roughly 40 Lycanthropes from Packs Ritter Wolfskraft and Romana. The members of these packs along with their other anomalous allies had managed to gather a substantial amount of weaponry and equipment for the members of Operation One Knight to make use of. Armed with German Weaponry, Uniforms, and even a two Armored Cars the members of Operation One Knight enacted their plan.

Lead by a veteran member sent from the Order of the Lycadian Guard the members of Taskforce Zeus began a rampage across the countryside surrounding the Castle Welwesburg Facility. Through cunning false retreats and pre planned traps the members of Taskforce Zeus were able to draw a considerable portion of the local Garrison into a wild goose chase that only resulted in more AXIS casualties. The assault and infiltration elements of Operation One Knight enacted their orders with discipline being able to easily sneak into and assault the Castle Welwesburg facility respectively. The diversion created by Taskforce Zeus was extremely effective, by making use of similar tactics used by the Lycadian Partizans in Arcadia. After drawing AXIS forces into woodlands and towns the Lycanthropes of Taskforce Zeus enacted their wrathful vengeance. Hearing the howls and gunfire local Lycanthropes and other anomalous resistance groups flocked to the area. This quickly turned into a large engagement as members of Taskforce Zeus had enacted a wild hunt, drawing wolves from miles around into the local area.

Due to the amount of Lycanthropes that partook in the Operation and due to how successful they were this action is regularly remembered as “The Knight of Wolves”. With the Operation considered a success many of the Lycadian prisoners contained within the facility were able to be freed. By making use of the portals within the Facility itself a large portion of the task force along with a staggering number of the contained anomalous entities were able to be freed. Many of the members of Taskforce Zeus, especially those from Pack Lycadia fought once more to the bitter end, eventually drawing forces from all over greater Germany. With the success of the operation the Malta Pact members continued to assist Allied forces with matters in relation to anomalous entities. Many of the members of the Malta Pact would go on to form the modern day Lycadian Guard which acts as a Police Force for all Lycanthrope kind.

##### Liberation of Lycadia

With a large portion of their Pack free once more and a veteran force of Partizans already in the hills of Arcadia the members of Lycadia prepared to liberate their home. By the latter half of 1944 the AXIS was starting to crumble, with their forces now fighting on multiple fronts against awakened titans the end became inevitable. In August 1944 the remnants of Lycadia met upon the island of Malta to discuss the liberation of their home. With the majority of members now being women and children the remaining men fit enough to fight, roughly 320 Lycadian warriors prepared to embark to liberate their home. The Lycadian command was lead by a veteran Lycadian officer, General Stavros Contallis a founding member of the Order of the Lycadian Guard. The Lycadians were soon joined by a small detachment of 31 members from the Ritter WolfsKraft along with 14 members from Wolfs Hall. The plan was named Operation Green and required the Lycadian forces to land on the Peloponnese Peninsula and proceed directly to Lycadia to secure their home.

By making use of a stolen German Vessel the members of Operation Green would sail to the Peloponnese Peninsula where they would be met by a strong force of Lycadian Partizans. From which the forces will proceed toward Arcadia, Liberating towns and villages as they proceed. The Lycadians would then fight there way into the local city of Megalopoli and finally set up their own Lycadian nation. The Opearation was planed to take place on October 7th 1944 though by this time the AXIS forces in Greece had already began to falter. The Lycadian warriors expected fierce resistance across the Peninsula though they faced no residence whilst landing or whilst rendezvousing with their Partizan allies. It was only as the Lycadians proceeded into the hills of the Peloponnese that they began to meet resistance. It seemed that they had arrived at the perfect time, as AXIS forces had already began to make a hasty withdrawal from Greece. Lycadian warriors bounded across the countryside making use of the tunnels built by Partizans a detachment attempted to lock off the roads leading out of the Peloponnese to the North. The main road leading to Athens became a blood bath for AXIS forces as Lycadian warriors swarmed any lightly Armoured vehicle or section of troops attempting to withdraw.

Many of the other local Thuamaturge also assisted in the Operation by using their Arcane gifts to damage infrastructure and delay AXIS forces. In the aftermath of the battle the majority of AXIS forces on the peninsula had either been destroyed or withdrew North and out of Greece. Those that remained were left in fortified holdouts, being slowly picked off by Lycanthropes and human Partizans until the German surrender. In the Aftermath of the liberation many AXIS soldiers and sympathisers were dragged to the top of Mount Lykaion where the Arcadian Priests of Lycadia enacted a mass conversion. In total over 400 people were transformed into Lycanthropes in aftermath of the battle. This was considered to be a just punishment for their transgressions as said individuals where then promptly exiled. A staggering number of human Greek Partizans who had fought along side the Lycadians during the occupation also wished to convert. This helped rebound the numbers of Lycadia though no where near to their pre war levels.

#### Post War Period

With Greece as a nation suffering from long term occupation and massive damage to the economy the country soon fell into Civil War. For Lycadians however this Civil War seemed like it would finally allow them to forge their own nation from the blood that all their ancestors had spilt for Arcadia. With the war over an absurd number of Lycadians flocked back to Arcadia and the Peloponnese Peninsula. The leaders of Lycadia immediately went about attempting to forge their own state though soon this devolved into petty bickering. With Lycadians from all over the world now flocking to what they considered to be the promised land a large degree of tension started to build. Fuelled by the power vacuum left by the AXIS withdrawal partizan and resistance groups began to clash for control of the nation. In 1946 the Kingdom of Greece sent a representative to the head of Lycadia, requesting their assistance in dealing with rebel forces in exchange for formal recognition from the Government. For many Lycadian veterans this was a dream come true, just one more fight, just one more war, and one more battle, then they would finally have their home.

Many of the Lycadian Soldiers under the employ of the Kingdom of Greece acted as anti guerrilla forces, predominantly in the Peloponnese and the border with Albania. In this role Lycadians were highly effective, being able to track down suspected insurgents and easily dispatch them without needing reinforcements. Though as the years ticked ever by cracks began to form, with new ideologies being brought from across the world by far flung pack members some began to question their leaderships motives. A sentiment within not just Lycadia but all Lycanthrope packs was growing, a sentiment of Lycan truth. Many had started to proclaim that after the atrocities committed by humans during the past war that they should be payed reparations. This of course would never happed leading to stronger and more extremist beliefs among some members. It wasn’t long before some members of Lycadia began to split off forming their own smaller packs. This caused a large schism in Lycadia as many veteran pack members went off to form their own packs taking groups of Lycans with them each time.

This was all of course emphasised by the ongoing civil war and by 1948 Lycadias numbers had been once more cut in half. Though much of their population was now concentrated in Arcadia many members of their pack were now residing in far flung countries across the globe. This lead to a distinct shift in ideology between those in Arcadia and those in greater Greece and the rest of the world. Many saw the idea of a nation for Lycans to be a ridiculous dream that they would never be able to obtain, that was until the appearance of a Lycanis-Albus named Gavrillio Totas.

##### From Blood and Ash

Gavrillio was born a Lycanis-Albus pre World War Two and was one of the many Lycadian children saved from the battle of Malta. Being only 7 years old when he was sent to Malta he had not yet been able to access his canine form, though many around him did remark that he seemed different. Upon arriving at the Salems Ward hospital on Malta Gavrillio was noticed by some members of the Wolfs Cross. Enquiring to his parents and where he was originally from, be it through trauma or injuries he had sustained he was unable to answer many questions. It was discovered that Gavrillio had been the victim of a German bombing during the initial invasion of Malta which killed his parents and left him injured. He was discovered a member of the British SOE who knowing his parents transported Gavrillio to the waiting Hospital Ship. Gavrillio could not remember this though seeming to only remember being placed on the ship, almost as if awakening from a trance.

Whilst under the care of Salems Ward and the Wolfs Cross it was noted that Gavrillio seemed anti social, preferring to quietly sit in gardens whilst his peers played. For his isolation he was often mocked by many of the other children of his temporary home until he was seem simply quietly siting in the open during a German bombing raid. His careers scrambled to retrieve him though Gavrillio seemed unfazed until he violently jerked back to consciousness upon being touched. It was later discovered that this was Gavrillios first experience of using his Arcane gifts.

It wasn’t long before the war was over and Lycadians started to return to Greece but Gavrillio now aged 11 had still not been able to demonstrate his Lycanthropy. This lead to him further being mocked by his peers, and with no one to return home too he simply stayed on Malta. The Salmes Ward hospital that he had called home for the past years was soon almost entirely abandoned by his peers. He remained here until 1948, assisting the Salems Ward and Wolfs Cross medics any way he could, still being unable to demonstrate his Lycanthropy some began to think that Gavrillio was but a mortal human. One day however a group of extremist Thaumaturge known as the Black Hand attacked the Hospital where Gavrillio worked. Fortunately a member of an independent anomalous security agency was investigating the Black Hand at this time. Gavrillio wishing to help assisted the agent in his mission where it was discovered after Gavrillio was mortally wounded that he was a Lycanis-Albus

Upon discovering this the Wolfs Cross members immediately contacted the pack leaders of Lycadia informing them of Gavrillios nature. It wasn’t soon before Arcadian priests and Lycadian officials started arriving at the Hospital to see Gavrillio, believing him to be a message from their gods. Gavrillio however did not see this and instead refused to travel to Arcadia, wishing to live his peaceful life a the Salems Ward Hospital. This changed however when he was convinced by long time friends to travel to Arcadia simply to visit his ancestral home, though with the stipulation that he must be accompanied by hospital staff. It was also agreed that Gavrillio would only travel to Arcadia when the Greek Civil War was finally over.

It was 1951 when Gavrillio finally embarked on his journey and at the Upon arriving in Arcadia Gavrillio was shocked to see the poverty stricken and war torn lands that were his old home. Being now 17 and having spent much of his life in the abject bliss of the Salems Ward Hospital lead to him never seeing how bad his homeland truly was. Gavrillio was transported to Megalopoli where he was greeted by the head of Lycadia along was a large delegation of priests and representatives of other packs. Gavrillio then travelled to the ruins of Old Lycosura where he was ordained as a Wolfs Hand. Though Gavrillio had not intended on staying in Arcadia he felt almost drawn to and never returned back to Malta after his first visit. Gavrillio studied both ancient literature and scripture, becoming a devout believer in Arcadianism. Though he was young he wished to make a change in his pack, constantly attempting to bridge the divides that had formed since the war. Many listened to Gavrillio and by 1965 had managed to restore much of Lycadias population.

Becoming high ranking in Lycadias pack structure lead to Gavrillio being incredibly well respected and he was regularly spoke of in anomalous circles. It seemed as if Gavrillio though his own power alone was attempting to carve a nation out of blood, dirt, and sweat. Where as previous leaders of Lycadia had attempted to exile and fight dissent rebel groups Gavrillio instead appealed to them, giving them a place in Lycadia in exchange for loyalty. It is hotly debated as to if any of Gavrillios methods would have been effective if he was anything other than a Lycanis-Albus. Being seen as a chosen of the divine was Gavrillios biggest asset though instead of playing into the rhetoric he instead attempted to always be humble. This was often over shadowed however by Gavrillios sense of humour that often involved him scaring humans. He was also well known to the King of Greece who he often sent letters pleading for financial aid for Lycadia.

Though not formally recognised Lycadia had finally gained what they had always wished. The Arcadian countryside was littered with Lycadian homesteads and towns, the nearby city of Megalopoli sported a sizeable Lycan population, and international pack diplomacy was well underway. Megalopoli soon started to be referred to as new Lycosura and was regularly used by Lycanthrope packs as a meeting destination. This regular diplomacy helped forge the modern day Lycan Pack Senate and helped build many modern packs into the global force that they are today.

##### The Dark Years

Gavrillio was considered one of the leaders of Lycadia though help no real true position in the pack. This would all change when a new regime forced its way into dominance. Across Greece a storm was brewing, due to internal politics, years of war, and crippled economy the Kingdom began to falter. In 1967 a coup d'état lead by the Greek Junta forced the current King from his post and took complete dictatorial control of Greece. With this new right wing dictatorship there came a brutal suppression of any and all ideologies that opposed them. Knowing of the Lycanthropes of Arcadia the new Greek government sent soldiers to the Peloponnese Peninsula in order to remove Lycadia forever.

Though upon arriving at Megalopoli the Government forces were unable to determine who was actually a Lycanthrope. With many who had settled in the Peloponnese having been partizans and soldiers there was a strong tension that began to brew. Government forces attempted to provoke the Lycadians but to no avail, though as tension across Greece ramped up so did violence. It was not long before Government force began to kidnap and torture any one even suspected of being a Lycanthrope. Gavrillio was one of these unlucky few, kidnapped whilst simply walking his dog in 1970 he was taken straight to a specialist facility. There he was held until 1972 where he was finally rescued by a group of Lycadians supported by Thuamaturge. Now 38 years old and with much of his life already dedicated to helping his pack Gavrillio swore he would remove the Dictatorship and finally free Lycadia.

Hearing of Gavrillios along with a cohort of other Lycans freedom the Government Forces began to converge on Lycosura. Gathering at the ruins of Old Lycosura the members of Lycadian leadership discussed their next move. Though disaster was soon to strike, betrayed by a new a pack member the Lycadian Leadership along with Gavrillio are discovered by Government Forces. With Gavrillio injured after his 2 years in captivity he was unable to fight, having to flee under care of a long time friend. The remainder of the Lycadian leadership were brutally wiped out with no survivors. Upon hearing this much of Lycadia began to once more fragment and crack under the pressure of the new power vacuum left in the pack. After 3 weeks Gavrillio was taken to the summit of Mount Lykaion and placed beneath the alter of Zeus in hopes of healing his wounds. Up from the alter there was cast a great beam of light and then down from the heavens in a holy glow descended an apparition of the Lycan God Lykaion. Lykaion placed his hands upon the body of Gavrillio, whispered into his ear, and then proceeded to ascend back to the heavens from whence he came.

Gavrillio was healed, though the great beam of light had been seen across Arcadia, drawing the attention of all Lycadians on the Peloponnese Peninsula. Within minutes Lycadians began to make the pilgrimage up the slopes of Mount Lykaion there Lycadians from all creeds and religions were greeted by Gavrillio, now almost glowing with celestial Arcana he spoke to his fellow Lycadians. He offered to take leadership of the pack, and with the help of their lord Lykaion lead Lycadians to victory. This was met with wild cheers and howls from the crowd that could be heard rolling across the hills of Arcadia. Gavrillio was now Athleta Lykaion, or better known as the Champion of the Wolf King.

##### The Uprising

Tensions across Greece had built only further with more and more people feeling betrayed by their new dictator. In 1974 tensions would boil over with events such as the Athens Polytechnic Uprising. Gavrillio seeing this was inspired and order his Lycadian warriors to Megalopoli, with the goal of taking over the town hall. On the 20th of November 1974 when through peaceful protest the Lycadians marched into the town hall of Megalopoli and were surprisingly cordially greeted and then joined by much of the staff. Along with the Lycadians there marched much of the human populace who sharing similar grievances. Gavrillio knowing that the Government forces would soon be along to quell their peaceful rebellion had lay a grand trap. By making use of a cadre of Lycanis-Umbris assassins Gavrillio was able to turn Megalopoli into a waiting death trap for any who may try to violently end their protest.

It was the 21st of November 1974 when Government forces rolled into Megalopoli, armed with rifles and riding atop tanks they sped straight to the town hall. Though instead of raining hell fire upon the protesters instead their officer strode fourth in front of his men in order to address the protesters. This Officers name was Dimitrios Ioannidis, a high ranking member of the Greek Junta regime, his presence at the head of this small army was surprising to see. Gavrillio walked from the cover of the town hall to meet Ioannidis, where the two shared cordial greetings. Strangely Ioannidis had not come to wipe out the Lycadians and their human allies but instead make an offer. If Gavrillio was able to remove the current dictator Georgios Papadopoulos from power then the government forces would leave Lycadia in peace. Gavrillio thought for a moment, then refused, claiming that no more blood should be spilt for the goal of freedom. Ioannidis had heard of what Lycadians were though had never seen them with his own eyes, so demanded that Gavrillio along with his Lycadians all showed him there true form, only then would he leave in peace.

This single event has defined Lycadia and has caused both man and Lycan alike to look to them as a leading power. Gavrillio agreed and ordered all his Lycadians to show their true form. In and around the town hall of Megalopoli there was around 160 Lycadians, joined by roughly 300 humans. The Government forces numbered around 400 men with two tanks supported by four Armored vehicles. It was a sight to behold when members of the protesters and the Lycanis-Umbris assassins on the rooftops transformed into their canine forms in front of all present. Some humans cowered in fear, others looked on in glory, some simply cried, almost no human present had ever seen such creatures in the flesh. Many government soldiers began to lay down their arms, fearing the coming slaughter if they attempted to resist. Ioannidis was terrified, falling back from the nigh 8 feet tall wolf man that now stood before him. Gavrillios long time friend Maria Milano, who had been by his side since his time in Malta stood beside and then spoke for him.

Maria proclaimed that Gavrillio and the Lycadians would live in Arcadia in peace, wishing only to be formally recognised by the Greek Government and left alone. Ioannidis fled back to Athens along was a large portion of his men without saying a single word, days later they would perform a Coup against the current dictator. Surprisingly many of the Governemnt soldiers, human civilians, and fellow protesters didn’t flee, seeing these Lycadians as truly somthing magnificent. Soon fear subsided and turned into jubilation as the government forces fled Megalopoli at speed. Cheers broke out and as many of the Lycadians and Gavrillio shifted back to their human forms they were greeted with open arms by their human comrades. Gavrillio spoke to the crowd, promising that he along with his Lycadians would always protect Lycadia, vowing to welcome any and all who wished to live a peaceful life among the Lycans. This was met with cheers as many humans now saw these Lycadians as holy avengers or protectors wishing to guard their home from foreign forces. Many humans who had lived on the Peloponnese for generations had heard tales of the Lycadians and were in awe to see them no longer as legends but as friends.

The night after the Government Forces left was met with jubilation from the residents of Megalopoli, who proceeded to throw a fantastic party organised and headed by the members of Lycadia. On this night Gavrillio personally converted 97 of the towns local residents into Lycanthropes. This sort of behaviour has defined the modern day Lycadia and Arcadianism with members always offering humans the chance to become a Lycanthrope and join their pack. With the secret now out about the true nature of the Lycadians and word rapidly spreading across the Peloponnese the burgeoning UN-ASC intervened.

##### The Founding of New Lycosura

With the United Nations only truly coming into being in late 1945 there was a great time before the organisation could reach true operational capacity. The United Nations Anomalous Security Council had only been formed in 1947 and was unable to assist with much of the worlds anomalous security issues until 1953. Though fresh on the world stage only just over 20 years old the UN-ASC had been monitoring Lycadia for some time though had never been able to offer true assistance. Though many a relief and charity mission was run under the jurisdiction of the UN-ASC there was little they could do to prevent the massacres and torture of the Greek Junta.

As word of the Lycadians exposure reached the the council panic began to set in, though they had dealt with significant security breaches in the past it was never anything of this scale. They moved the worlds threat level to ADCOM 0, the most severe of all threat levels. Taskforce Achilles was put together and consisted of 3000 marines from the United Kingdom and United States along with a battle group contains two aircraft carriers and four destroyers. This large force was immediately seen as a provocation by the Soviet Union who countered by rapidly moving their Black Sea fleet to meet that of the UN-ADCOM. However the Soviet Fleet was blocked by a Greek Junta fleet seeing their presence as an act of war. This was almost immediately followed by a Turkish invasion of Cyprus on the 20th July 1974. This lead to Greece once more descending into chaos as the Greek Junta turned against one another in hopes of regaining control. With no soviet fleet to block their landing the forces of the UN-ADCOM deployed onto the Peloponnese Peninsula.

Upon their arrival they were met by Greeks and Lycadians believing this be an invasion, small gun fights soon broke out across the Peloponnese. Government forces, Greek Rebels, Lycadians, and UN-ADCOM forces all clashed across the rolling hills of the Peloponnese. Within two hours of gunfire commencing Gavrillio arrived to meet the UN-ADCOM commander pleading with him to cease his operation. An agreement was reached in which all forces would enact a ceasefire while negotiations began between all parties. Though it seemed the world sat on the verge of destruction calm minds prevailed and prevented disaster. As the Greek Junta crumbled the Priminister Karamanlis was invited to lead the new Third Hellenic Republic. Through an information blockade and mass use of a ‘Cromwell Device’ UN-ADCOM was able to effectively contain the information breach. During the negotiations Gavrillio pleaded with both the UN and the new Priminster to allow Lycadia to function as an independent state under the nation of Greece.

Eventually after weeks of negotiations Lycosura and Lycadia was born, now officially recognised as a protectorate of the Third Hellenic Republic. Part of this agreement involved a secrecy agreement that ensured the Lycanthropes of Lycadia would never reveal themselves to the public. With their dream finally realised the members of Lycadia followed this rule religiously, only using their form for worship, ritual, and self defence. Lycadia as a protectorate consists of parts of Arcadia, Laconia, and Messenia, being mostly centered between Mount Lykaion and around Megalopoli. Though overseen by the Greek Government Lycadia functions almost independently, having its own police force, government, and amenities. This was a dream come true for Lycadians and saw members of their pack from across the globe flocking to what they now saw as the holy land. By 1985 the population of Lycadia had exploded from roughly 1000 to over 4000, with many of their new members being foreign pack mates.

The final stipulation was that the UN-ASC and UN-ADCOM would retain a constant presence in Lycadia along with other anomalous security agencies in order to prevent prying eyes. This was happily agreed to by Gavrillio and the Lycadian leadership as it seemed the UN-ASC wished more to protect Lycans from people than vice versa. Along with this security came freedom with a large number of residents of Arcadia and Megalopoli coming to learn and live with the truth of their neighbours nature. Of course outsiders and tourists would now be heavily monitored whenever they attempt to enter the provincial Lycadia, with many being turned away under the guise of natural phenomena. Unfortunately the highly visited Tripoli lies only a few kilometres from Lycadia leading many tourists to happen upon Megalopoli as a destination to also travel to. Though be it due to compliance, trust, or luck there has never been a substantial security breach involving accidental exposer since the founding of provincial Lycadia.

Lyscosura was officially founded and recognised on the 7th of October 19

##### Lycan Pack Senate

With the holy land of Lycans there came a greater need to organise diplomacy and relations with other packs. A specialised building was constructed in New Lyscosura (Megalopoli) in order to accommodate such meetings. The organisation, created under the watchful eyes of a now elderly Gavrillio was now known as the Lycan Pack Senate and would forever operate as the one homogeneous entity for all Lycanthropes to air their grievances too. The foundations of such an organisation were laid back in 1961 though never came into action until early 1977. With this new Pack Senate Lycanthropes were able to officially contact and communicate with both the United Nations and the government of the country in which they reside. This was a massive boom for Lycanthropes and propelled their kind into the forefront of the anomalous world for the next three decades.

##### The Lycadian Games

Gavrillio and his pack were instrumental in creating the modern day Lycadian games, an Olympic like event based off of an old ritual of sportsmanship practiced by the sons of King Lycaon. Every 9 years the Lycadian games are held on the outskirts of New Lyscosura (Megalopoli) and are often constructed specifically for the games each time only to be torn down upon the games completion. With Lycadia watching over these games it has become a truely momentous event watched and visited by entities and humans from across the anomalous world.

#### Lycan Unrest

In 1985 the United Nations Anomalous Security Council passed the Lycanthrope Civil Agreement Act which was done in order to promote Lycan unity whilst assisting in the relations between Lycans and Humans. Many of the rules of this agreement were heavily in favour of larger packs leading smaller packs to either be confederated or remain unrecognised. With Lycadia being a pack already containing roughly 4500 members many of the rules simply did not apply. With packs under one hundred members wishing not to be left out of the world stage they rapidly scrambled into other larger packs. This skyrocketed Lycadias pack numbers to around 6500 members within a matter of months. Though with these great pack merges there came a great deal of tension in Lycadia Gavrillio was able to quell many of peoples fears. With Gavrillio being seen as near god among men many simply followed his wise words and agreed to the new pack laws imposed. Others however wished to retain their cultures, religions, and practices that under new UN-ASC laws would be entirely banned. Lycadia was the first pack to truly enforce many of the laws set by the UN-ASC wishing to prove themselves as true allies to humanity and with the hopes of one day creating a true Lycan nation open to the world.

for the most part during the Lycan Unrest Lycadia allied itself with the UN-ASC and fought against parties such as the FLA. Unfortunately for Arcadia much of the early FLA started in Arcadia as a way to fight for Lycan right across the world though quickly grew out of control. With Gavrillio now being 51 years old and suffering from being head of Lycadia for nearly the past decade a great deal of strain was put upon him to deal with the rampant extremism developing across Lycadia. Though he did his best his rule was soon tested as the FLA was soon usurped and radicalised by another Lycanic-Albus (Most likely sent by Fenrir). The FlA were soon radicalised into believing that Lycanthropes should be the dominant species and instead of fighting for Lycan rights they instead fought for Lycan supremacy. In a controversial move Gavrillio Exilied all the members of the FLA in Lycadia after the 1986 Dover Massacre. This built a great deal of tension within Lycadia with many still believing the FLA to be a righteous organisation.

In response Gavrillio along with the Lycan Pack Senate in June 1987 created the International Lupus Custodi in order to police and protect packs. This was also seen as controversial as many of the smaller packs that has resisted confederation found themselves now seemingly under the authority of Lycadia and the pack Senate. This only further pushed smaller packs to join the FLA and in turn only bred more extremism. The newly formed Lupus Custodi attempted to quell attacks enacted by the FLA although this proceeded to only strengthen the resolve of these Lycan Rebels. As attacks continued over the next years Gavrillio, leader of pack Lycadia had taken ill, in 1991 Gavrillio seemingly died in his sleep. Chaos was soon to follow as the Lycan Pack Senate and the leadership of Lycadia scrambled to find someone who they could look to as a leader.

With the Leader of the FLA now being the only known living Lycanis-Albus even more Lycanthropes flocked to the cause. After Gavrillios death Lycadia lost around 1500 members to the FLA and even more from subsequent attacks. In response the leadership of Lycadia suggested a bold method in order to combat the growing FLA threat. This was when the role of Crown Senator was created, members of the senate would vote on an individual to lead the senate during times of strife. This one suggestion would proceed to cripple not just Lycadia but all packs for the next decade. From 1991 to 1994 the Lycan pack senate voted in and then murdered 21 Crown Senators. The power vacuum left by Gavrillios sudden death had left to all scrambling to rule over the Lycan world, with the FLAs attacks furthermore increasing all looked lost.

##### The Moon Child

By 1995 Lycadia had returned to around 3000 members, with many leaving to join the FLA or found their own packs. The sudden appearance of a Lycanis-Albus in Vienna Austria, lead to a massive scramble by all Lycan packs. This event was immediately picked up by the UN-ASC who attempted to intervene. The Lycanis-Albus was a middle aged woman named Klara Wulfsheart, a name she had made up herself in order to evade detection. The daughter of a member of the Ritter Wolfskraft upon discovering her nature she was thrust into secrecy for her protection. The Ritter Wolfskraft knowing that she would become a prime target during the unrest attempted to shield her from the outside world. Unfortunately for the Wolfskraft a traitor in the midst had joined the FLA leading to a full scale assault of the castle in which Klara was being held. After fleeing her home under guard of Wolfskraft knights they were eventually cornered and assaulted by members of the FLA once they reached Vienna. This was seen by hundreds of witnesses which immediately caused a class 1 security breach.

As word of Klara reached the Lycadian leadership a plan was put into action, although by 1995 the Lycadian leadership and Lycan Pack Senate were shattered there were some that still held hope of success. The Lycadian nobles were a faction that were considered to be the true successes to Lycadia, with most of their leadership having worked beside Gavrillio. In secret they organised a detachment of veteran Lycadian Guard to investigate Klara. Other packs had similar ideas causing an all out race of tooth and claw to gain control over this new Lycanis-Albus. Though every pack and faction wished to take Klara for there own means Lycadia wished to bring her to Lycadia to anoint her as the new Athleta Lykaion. It wasn’t soon before Lycanthropes from across the globe began flocking to Vienna, the United Nations - Anomalous Defence Command was there to meet them. October 1995 marked Austria with a significantly increased amount of Lycanthrope violence. With the FLA swarming Vienna and the surrounding area coming into conflict with other Lycan packs lead to an untold number of casualties.

With Lycadia being long time allies of RItter Wolfskraft they allied themselves in attempt to locate Klara. During her assault in Vienna she had been rescued by a group of Thaumaturge and taken to a secure location. It seemed as if no one was able to located Klara until the UN-ADCOM by chance located her. This resulted in Klaras new friends being all slain, and herself being wounded then taken to a secure facility. Lycadia and the Wolfskraft had heard of this, moving to retrieve Klara form her new confinement, arriving just in time to counter an FLA assault. Tensions soon brewed over as Klara refused to go with either the Wolfskraft or Lycadia proceeding to flee before ADCOM forces arrived to detain any remaining Lycans in the area. Klara had completely disappeared and this would remain for the next 15 years with no one the wiser to her location.

*The Lupus Custodi was powerless to stop this large influx of Lycanthrope violence, with its resources already being stretched thin all they could hope was to assist in the containment of the ever growing security breaches.*

##### Our Former Glory

After the debacle that was soon named the Wasted War Lycadia attempted to truly repair itself, with aid from its allies across the globe Lycadia was able to stabilise itself once more. This was mostly thanks to the current pack leader Yaris Barbeas who had only been elected by chance due to his opponents attempting to rig the vote. Yaris was able to reunite Lycadia by making use of much of the old mystic Gavrillio used. By dressing in his ancestral armour he showed that his family had fought for Lycadia, and he vowed to all present at his speeches that he would die before Lycadia crumbled. Many watched on in horror, the fear that this new leader will simply become a dictator was one all to present. Though Yaris surprised all, reducing the assaults on the FLA and instead focusing all his attention on repairing Lycadia. Yaris was elected as leader in December 1995 and by 1997 was able to repair much of the damage done by the years of turmoil. Though in secret Yaris created an elite cadre of Lycadian guard specifically to work beside human organisation to combat the FLA. Meanwhile the majority of the Lycadian guard was instead refocused on policing their local areas.

Being head of Lycadia Yaris had a considerable amount of sway in Lycan politics, often leading to him gaining the ire of the Lycan Pack Senate. With the senates members often attempting to thwart any major change that Yaris went to implement, though as he showed more success more moved to his cause. In late 1999 a defector from the FLA alerted the Lycadian Guard, The UN-ASC, and The Lycan Pack Senate to the upcoming millennium plot. Horrified at the FLAs plans to commit a mass terrorist attack during the New Years celebration Yaris would personally lead the counter terror operation.

##### The Millennium Plot

As FLA forces moved to major cities across the globe so did the International Lycadian Guard and Anomalous Defence Command. Through sheer luck and heroic action the Millennium plot was entirely thwarted with only a few minor security breaches that were quickly contained. Yaris personally lead the Lycadian guard in Athens with him and his best warriors clad in their ancestral armour they patrolled the streets, often aided by Greek Anomalous Security forces. As the countdown to the new millennium began Yaris watched from the Acropolis, knowing that at any moment a great battle could begin. As the first fireworks tipped the skies of Greece the FLA attempted to begin their attack. By making heavy use of veteran Lycadian Guard, Expert Thaumaturge, and seasoned human security agents Yaris was able to completely nullify the FLAs attack. Many of the FLAs members were detained or killed before the plot could even begin.

A veteran cadre of FLA members being lead by the Alpha of the local region ascended the acropolis to enact revenge on the Lycadian Pack Leader. There is a tradition of wearing ones ancestral armour during historic battles that is held by many Lycans across Greece. Much of the FLA in Greece had once been apart of Lycadia and in turn had access to their ancestral armours and high ranking or veteran FLA soldiers wore their armour during the attack. As the FLA and Yaris along with his men met atop the Athens acropolis a great battle ensued, reminiscent of battles fought on the same ground millennia ago. Sparkling explosions of fire graced the skies of Athens as the members of the FLA and Lycadia fought by spear, by sword, and then by claw. As the fire over the skies of Greece settled much of the FLA lay dead. Though gravely wounded Yaris would survive, proceeding to lead his pack to the glory it had once held.

In the aftermath of this Lycadia was once more seen as a leader among the Lycan world, with many soon flocking back to a much less dysfunctional pack senate. The same came be said for the International Lycadian Guard as now they had proved themselves as a true force of good for Lycan kind. The the stability of Lycadia would become tense one again upon the immediate reappearance of Klara, the Wolfskraft Lycanis-Albus. This was soon resolved however as Klara accepted the offer to be the new Lykaion of the Senate, unlike others that had been slain for their actions Klara would live on to guide Lycan kind.

#### Modern day

Since the turn of the millennium Lycadia has been steadily regaining much of its lost glory though is now far quieter than it once was. Now lead by Iraklis Karamanlis who has been in office since 2003. He is considered to be a moderate but firm leader and keeps good relations with Anomalous Security Agencies. With Lycadia holding two successful Lycadian Games since the new millennium many consider this to be the time of greatest peace. Lycadia is widely considered to be the best pack to be apart of in the modern day boasting the largest population and social care. Many of the modern day Lycan services are run by Lycadians or businesses based in Lycosura. This has lead Lycadia to lead the Lycan world and where they tread most other packs follow.

## Politics

Given the turmoil of the past century its surprising to see the leadership of Lycadia stabilise. Though this being said the senators of Lyacadia often come to blows with one another. This is to be expected as with any form of governance there will always be those who disagree with the solutions to resolve certain matters. Lycadia operates a system similar to that of a pack senate in which smaller Lycadian sub packs from across the globe send representatives to attended senate meetings. Often the position of a Lycadian senator is gained through democratic election though can occasionally be gained through either inheritance or ceremonial combat. Though officially all senators will be voted into office democratically in order to comply with the UN Lycanthrope Civil Agreement Act. The Lycadian senate has operated of some capacity since the founding of Lycadia though never truly came into operation until 1971 in order to accommodate the large influx of new Lycadians from across the globe. Prior to 1971 many Lycadians outside of Greece would be unable to have their voices heard and would have to personally travel to Arcadia or arrange a meeting with a Lycadian official. The Lycadian senate offers pack mates the opportunity to influence their packs future, all be it through the filter of ab elected representitive.

At the head of the Lycadian senate sits the Pack Alpha, though having near complete control the Pack Alpha is beholden to the will of their senate. The Lycadian senate (Much like their international counterpart) reserve the rite to oust their Pack Leader whenever they wish, usually through violent means. This threat of violence in reaction to poor leadership encourages the Lycadian Pack Alpha to always to walk the appropriate path. This does make the relationship between Pack Alpha and senate tense though has proven itself as beneficial during times of hardship. The Lycadian Pack Alpha is also expected to be almost completely transparent in relation to internal pack affairs, a move implemented in Lycadian law in 1996 with the hopes of quelling the rampant corruption forged from the Lycan Unrest. The senate consists of 29 members in addition to the pack Alpha that is unable to vote on any issue unless left at a draw.

### Political Parties

Lycadia does not officially operate political parties though often Senators will have a following based upon their beliefs. Often these ‘Parties’ can be defined by being either Conservative, Traditional, or Modernist. The differences between these parties are superficial at best though often these senators focus on issues such as Lycadian Stealth, Lycan Rights, Lycosura Land Reforms, Cultural Rejuvenation, and Lycanthrope Conversion. Often senators will focus their careers around certain points, for the more socially aware senators these points will revolve around resolving local pack issues. Though for the considerably more politically inclined they will focus on larger issues, this will often in turn lead to senators forming counter arguments based less on fact and more on honour. It is not uncommon in times of strife to see members of the Lycadian senate challenging one another to a duel in order to resolve issues.

The most popular ‘party’ in Lycadia is without a doubt Conservative, that puts a strong emphasis on balancing traditional Lycadian culture and philosophy with that of the new modern world. 11 of the current Lycadian senators are considered to be Conservative, leading to them holding a large sway in Lycadian politics. Conservatives also put an emphasis on cooperation with anomalous security agencies as well as welcoming humans into their pack. Though the unity within the Lycadian Conservatives is fractured, with many holding varying views on these statements. It is not uncommon to see Conservative Lycadian Senators and their followers to break out into heated debates with one another over trivial matters. In fact it is in the small details of large issues that the conservatives find themselves becoming bogged down. One such trivial matter is that of the ‘West Lyscosura Sign’ which will regularly spark heated debate among Lycadian Conservatives.

The second most popular Lycadian party is the Traditionalists, who are considered to be far more reasonable than their counterparts. Senators who follow this party are disproportionately more likely to come from rural sub packs or Arcadia, putting a great deal of emphasis on simply living how their ancestors did. Traditionalists are often considered to be the voice of the Lycadian working man, with senators fighting to help retain the vale of hidden bliss their people have been able to forge. It is common for traditionalists to be seen as more anti social, with senators often fighting for a greater degree of local control and to reducing relations with Anomalous Security Agencies. There is no real unity within the Traditionalists with many only working together in order to fill the goals of their personal pack. Many of these senators are also seen as ‘ECO Warriors’ as it is common for Tradionalist senators to plea to have Pack mates move out of cities and into the countryside. Traditionalists total 9 senators among the Lycadian senate

Finally there are the modernists, who are often considered to be the senators for the young. Modernists wish to completely do away with the old Lycadian methods and reform Lycadia into a fully functioning modern government. Modernists are defined by their willingness to aid and assist Anomalous Security Agencies as well as want to participate in human society. Often modernists are looked down upon or seem as extreme mainly due to the relation to the original FLA. Modernist senators are always far younger than their colleagues and will most often hail from a modern city. Many of these Modernist senators will not have visited Lycosura prior to their election into office, further drawing the ire from their compatriots. Modernists take up 6 seats within the Lycadian senate though this does not stop these individuals from having followings large enough to counter their opponents.

The remainder of Lycadian senators hold undefined set of political beliefs, varying from the extreme to the minor. Many of these undefined senators are considered to be troublemakers and are promptly removed from their positions. This only fuels other undefined Senators as many view this as political suppression. Many undefined Senators also simply just want to remain out of the constant political battles and instead simply listen to their colleagues. Some of the finest of Lycadian politicians began their careers as undefined senators, only showing their true political might during times of hardship.

### Foreign Relations

With Lycadia being one of the only truly ancient packs that have remained until the modern day it is no surprise to see its members acting as diplomats across the globe. Lycadia functions as the figurehead of the Lycan world and thusly runs the majority of Lycan based organisations. One of these organisations is the Lycan Pack Senate that acts as a inter pack diplomacy system with all members under the watchful eye of a chosen Lycan, most likely a Lycanis-Albus. Out of all the packs Lycadia is the most diplomatically forward thinking, striving to retain relations with all packs as well as humanity. Lycadia is one of the only packs that hold official embassies in both their own and foreign lands. It’s this willingness to work with humans and their kin that has propelled Lycadia into dominance over the Lycan world.

It is not uncommon for inter-pack disputes to be watched over by Lycadian officials in order to prevent tensions from boiling into violence. This arbiter of Lycan justice role is respected by anomalous security agencies, with Lycadians being almost exclusively asked to act as overseers in Lycan related incidents. Lycadia also holds the greatest relationship with their national government out of any Lycan packs. The current Greek Government recognises Lycadia as a protectorate making Lycadia the only pack to hold an official place within the nation they call home.

### Law and Justice

Lycadian law is often seen as incredibly convoluted by human standards as the laws and punishment change drastically the further one gets from Lycosura. For example an individual convicted of exposure in Lyscosura will be fined and possible imprisoned, where as far from Lycosura the individual will simply receive a stern warning. This can often lead to a great deal of distrust among far flung pack mates and those who reside within Lycosura.

The primary exception to this lacklustre rule system is that of the International Lupus Custodi which are able to enforce a standard set of law and justice across the Lycan world. Unlike the Lycadian Guard of Lycosura the international Lupus Custodi act as an Interpol and will most often only investigate Lycans placed upon the UN-ASC Watch List. All official packs are beholden to the laws set in place during the Lycanthrope Civil Agreement Act, with Lycadia being a founding member these laws are almost identical to their own. The Lycadian Guard act as a police force for the pack as a whole, with the majority of Lycadian Guard being found in Greece. Though all sub packs of Lycadia have at least one Lycadian Guard it is rare to come across one outside of Greece. Within Lycosura the Lycadian Guard operate as a normal police force with many acting under the guise of common Greek Police. Outside of Lycosura however these Guard act far more like the sheriffs deputies of early industrial America. These deputies are under the command of the Lycadian Guard though are often left to their own devices. Many veterans from the Lycadian guard will go on to be apart of the international Lupus Custodi. Lycadian Guard are also responsible for protecting the Lycan Pack Senate building along with its senators, with members often dressing in their ceremonial family armour during historic events. This further causes the senate to resemble that of classical Rome or Greece.

Punishments can vary in Lycadian law though most commonly criminals will be fined or imprisoned, however there is certain actions that can result in an individuals exile or death. Certain non anomalous crimes such as murder are punished accordingly, the rules begin to bend however when more Lycan specific crimes are involved. For example by ‘Lupas Law’ the malicious slaying of a domestic dog will often result in immediate exile for the individual. Crimes with a similar punishment are damaging historic Lycan sites, Knowing Exposure, and Spreading Subversive Propaganda. This will often result in complete exile from the pack, turning the individual into a lone Lycanthrope with no hope of salvation. Unlike the human legal system there is a standardised corporal punishment for certain crimes across Lycadia. Actions such as hunting Humans, spreading Remes Disease, or murder using anomalous means will result in immediate execution. Fortunately since the Lycan unrest there has only been two Lycadians sentenced to death, these individuals had murdered 23 people whilst part of the FLA but had managed to evade detection until they were discovered by chance during a routine Lupus Custodi operation.

## Economy

With Lycanthrope packs consisting of only a few thousand people and rarely holding actual land its no wonder as to why many packs simply do not have an economy. Lycadia however is the exception to this rule, with the town of Lycosura under their watch Lycadia had been able to forge an economic place in the world. Strangely enough the primary streams of revenue for Lycadia is Tourism and Healthcare. This is mainly due to Lyscosura becoming somewhat of a holy land for Lycanthropes as well as the packs holdings in many medical companies including one run by Lycadia.

### Lycan Businesses

Given that Lycadia operates a functioning town its no surprise to see a variety of businesses under their watch. Many Lycadians pride themselves in earning their keep, running small shops and businesses often from their own homes. Though this small scale economy can be seen in all packs, its in the International field where Lycadia excels. The Lycadaian Pharmaceutical company Arconta is the soul producer of Romicillin, a medication that combats Remes disease and boasts funding from the UN-ASC. This company alone drives millions of dollars a year into Lycadia allowing the pack to constantly improve the quality of life. This large amount of wealth created by major Lycadian businesses attract workers from across the world, both human and Lycan. Many Lycadian businesses make use of human employees to fill roles due to lake of Lycan man power. This breeds a accepting relationship between the Human and Lycadian workers of these businesses. This willingness to accept humans as a part of their businesses has allowed Lycadia to run far stronger and larger companies than other packs.

## Demographics

Lycadia being the largest pack has a wide variety of demographics within its community making it a truly diverse pack.

### Settlements

With Lycadia running and owning the only Lycan city in modern existence its no wonder that a large amount of Lycadians live within Lycosura and Arcadia. Around 41% of Lycadians live upon their ancestral ground with the remainder being spread across the world in smaller sub packs. This being said Lycadians are disproportionately more likely to live in urban areas when outside of Arcadia, with a staggering 73% of the population living in urban areas and participating in greater society. The remainder of these Lycadians often live in small villages or camps across the countrysides and rural lands of the world. The majority of Lycadias population is concentrated primarily in Greece, with another large majority spread across the Mediterranean and North Africa. There is also a strong Lycadian presence in America but this is overshadowed by other packs.

### Religions

The primary religion for Lycadians is Arcadianism, a Lycan centric blend of Greek, Egyptian, Norse, and Christian beliefes. This has drawn in many Lycans as Arcadianism is considered to be the most accepting of Lycan relgions. Other denominations of Arcadianism are also followed such as Sheeism or Anubinism. Around 11% of Lycadians are followers of Benandantism and another 14% are agnostic or unaffiliated. Though for the most part there is a great deal of religious homogeny within Lycadia with everyone participating in Arcadian festivals even if they do not follow the faith.

### Migration

Lycadians have spread across the globe though are still mostly found in Greece and the greater Mediterranean. Much of this migration has been a direct result of wars and revolutions fought long ago. For example there is an incredibly strong Lycadian presence on the Isle of Crete as well as in Vienna. A large pack of Lycadians exist in North America though are over shadowed by Packs Grey and Timber. Smaller populations of Lycadians can be found across the globe and the majority of Lycanthropes working within anomalous security agencies are Lycadians. This gives the population a large spread across the globe, allowing the pack to always survive even if Lycosura falls.

### Education

WIth Lycadia having Lycosura under their watch they have been able to create an official Lycadian education system. Outside of Arcadia most Lycadians participate in non anomalous education, with many often having Sunday or Summer lessons under the Lycadian system. Within Arcadia Lycadia boasts 3 schools covering all age ranges with one also doubling as a university, this allows Lycadians within the home pack to attain a fully Lycan Centeric education. Fortunately due to UN regulation Lycadian education is not much different from our own with only added information in relation to Lycadian history. On occasion Lycadian schools will invite human students and it is common to find humans in the Lycosuran University. It has been documented that in far flung regions Lycadians have invited human students usually family friends to participate in their schooling. It is common to see human teachers or tutors working within Lycadian education though most often these roles are filled by Lycadians.

There is a modicum of blend between Arcadianism and the Lycadian education system though this is to no degree an extreme amount. Often there are lessons taught about Arcadian deities and the Lycadian founding myths, reminiscent of many human education systems.

### Healthcare

Lycadia boasts a comprehensive health care system, being able to deploy Lycadian doctors across the globe. Lycadia is the primary producer of the Remes Disease countering medication Romicillin. This allows Lycadia to effectively combat and control the spread of Remes Disease. Lycadia is able to provide regional and local doctors educated in Lycosura and other anomalous universities granting its members a comprehensive health care system. Lycadia is even able to boast specialist doctors that work within human hospitals in order to tend to local Lycan patients.

## Culture

Lycadia has a storied and ancient past that has evolved over the centuries giving Lycadians a unquie culture. Unlike much of Greece that was heavily influenced by wars, relgion, and occupation Lycadia was able to preserve its original culture. Many Lycadians look to the ancient past for inspiration with many Lycadian iconography and festivals resembling that of the Ancient Greeks.

### Media

Much of Lycadias media comes in the form of books, pottery, and art with a clear inspiration from the classical world. Much of Lycadian art seems almost frozen in the Renaissance with decedent brush strokes depicting scenes of an ancient past. Much of this art work ends up circulating into the anomalous art community with pieces by famous Lycadian painters selling for thousands of dollars. Lycadian pottery can often be found across Greece with most people non the wiser, often Lycadian pottery is black and gilded with gold depicting gods, myths, or events. Lycadia also boasts a large amount of music with popular pieces referencing the Lycadian crusade and King Lycaon. Many of the Arcadian hymns were produced by Lycadians with Lycosura boasting a full choir and orchestra. There are also a small number of other musicians though these a few and far between, with country music often being the preference within Lycadian communities.

### Architecture

Lycadias architecture is unsurprisingly heavily inspired by that of the ancient world with many of the new constructions in Lycosura having a clear inspiration from Ancient Greece. Many of the new buildings constructed were Lycan religious temples and were designed to directly resemble places such as the Temple of Athena. This is seen even within Lycadian homes as many have internal courtyards and roofed terraces often with floors gilded with divine mosaics. All of this classic Grecco-Roman architecture is then accompanied by canine iconography with Lycadians placing wolves almost everywhere. It is incredibly common to see banisters, posts, and decorations made to resemble wolves.

### Sports

Lycadia is the founder and primary operators of the Lycadian Games, a Lycan version of the Olympics held every 9 years. This give Lycadians the best chance of being able to participate in sports teams. Lycadia boasts teams for all major sports, even holding a team in the Greek football league. Lycadia also boasts a standing ‘Olympic’ team for the Lycadian Games that accepts Lycans from every pack. Lycadians also often participate in Lycan sports, such as Lycan Football which is played like rugby in canine form.

### Myths

Lycadia is steeped in Myth and Legend with even the packs founding and early years being akin to that of the great oddessys of old. Much of Arcadia is said to be the home of great ancient gods such as Pan and Despoina, much of these legends have now been turned into Lycan versions. With many Greek legends and myths now being told under new names with characters now as Lycanthropes. The most important myth in Lycadia is that of King Lycaons betrayal of Zeus, for which he was cursed with Lycanthropy along with his sons. This Myth is told across the pack and is considered to be their founding story, though the validity of this is of course in question. Many of Lycaons sons are said to have been founding members of Lycosura and the pack Lycadia with many towns across Arcadia supposedly being founded by Lycadians. Other important tales revolve around Artemis, Atlanta, Athena, Zeus, Anubis, Odin, Pan, and Saint Christopher. All under a new Lycanthrope skin of course with many of these myths becoming new Lycadian myths told to children as stories at night. Some Myths are even based upon more recent events such as the Ottoman occupation and the world war 2 battle of Athens.

### Public Holidays

Lycadians have a large number of public holidays with many being of religious and cultural significance. Many of these public holidays coincide with per existing ones. Many human holidays such as Remembrance Day, Bank Holidays, and Greek Independence Day along with their Lycan specific holidays. Lycadians celebrate a large number of holidays with most being tied directly to a Arcadian Deitity and celebrated within their canine form. These ‘human’ holidays are often given new names or retroactively given a Lycan inspired meaning though this is common with many religions.

##### 25th March , Founding Day

Known to humans as Greek Independence Day the 25th of March is reserved for Lycadians to celebrate and pay thanks to the members of Lycadia that have fought and died to forge their packs place in the world. Founding Day is celebrated across the Lycadian Pack with members gathering together to partake in parties and exchange food. It is customary for the Lycadian pack leader and sub pack leaders to give speeches to their kin.

##### Easter Monday (LyPans Day

To the average human Easter Monday is celebrated the day after Easter Sunday, the first Sunday after the paschal full moon.