Kaiba

Gunhild (Sister, NPC)

Denahi (Brother, NPC)

## Application Sheet

Kaiba was a dark blue-gray male wolf with warm brown eyes. He was a member of the Hunt in Fellfang until, during the peak of the Hive Wars, he made the decision to return to his family, and has never been seen since. Kaiba was created and RP'd by ChateauLatrans.

## Personality

* ***Cheerful**.* Kaiba is one of the friendliest wolves you'll ever come across. Finding it in him to turn almost everything optimistic with a genuine smile on his face, Kaiba's goofy grin and laugh may be contagious. He loves to make friends!
* ***Helpful**.* If you're in a pinch, this big oaf will be there to help dig you out of it. He's undyingly loyal to those he deems his friend or family, and will do everything in his power to assist a troubling situation.
* ***Nurturing**.* When it comes to puppies or baby animals, Kaiba can come across as the mother hen type. Whether it's telling stories, adventuring, educating, or feeding, Kaiba is willing to step his "mom skills" to the plate.
* ***Generous**.* This wolf would give you the fur off of his back and the meat from his carcass. Softhearted is he, Kaiba is unbelievably giving.
* ***Cowardly**.* Kaiba tends to get caught up in his fears and be blinded from them. Hearing the wind howl in the distance at night can send the boy into a cold sweat. Aggression may peak during times he's uncertain of.
* ***Youthful**.* Kaiba has a very kiddish heart. He can be very immature and lacks a good serious face, but he's still technically a big puppy. His presence can be refreshing or an annoyance.
* ***Self-depreciating.*** Seeing all of these talented and exceptionally coordinated wolves around him, Kaiba tends to undermine himself or see himself as less than. Sometimes he may sit that hunt out, or maybe he'll learn that job later...
* ***Stupid**.* Won't lie, this wolf is a moron. Whether it comes to emotional intelligence or general smarts, Kaiba's brain takes a bit to register simple tasks and objectives of the world around him.
* ***Stubborn-minded.*** Kaiba likes sticking to things he understands. He's reluctant to face too drastic of changes, especially if they come quick or sudden. Kaiba likes keeping the big picture comfortable and familiar.

## Pre-Group History

Born to a pair of wolves who came from a land of icy waste, a litter of three was cherished. Kaiba and his siblings were made to withstand the arctic temperatures, so this was only a snowy playground to them.

Kaiba was the farthest thing from a runt. Fat and happy, the pup always seemed to have a smile on his face. He was his parents' pride and joy, but his brother was to be the future king. Denahi was made for it - at only a juvenile age, the boy was leading hunts for caribou. Kaiba was nothing but supportive of his brother, who reciprocated his love in exchange.

The three siblings grew into a tight-knit circle, living healthy and happy lives. When they reached a certain age, their parents insisted that Denahi get to know some wolves outside the pack to take a mate.

As Denahi brought a newcomer in as a partner, the two began to have feelings for each other. In about a year's time, before their official mateship, the girl would fall severely ill.

His parents were in shock - it must be a curse from the gods! However, Denahi would be willing to travel for the girl's medicine.

Spoken on a forgotten tongue, an elder of the pack mentioned a tale of *Fellfang* - a pack of witch-doctors that could find a cure for anything!

Desperate, Denahi goes to venture down the mountainside for his beloved. But not without Kaiba.

This proved the be incredibly dangerous for the pair - however, they made it a good half way before encountering a beast near a mountain ledge. A great bear would put a mortal rift between Kaiba and his brother.

In an attempt to save him, Denahi lunged the bear over the edge of the mountain cliff, leaving the unscathed Kaiba behind.

Terrified, Kaiba searches everywhere for him. Unfortunately, after no body is found, Kaiba has no choice but to face the reality that his brother is dead.

Instead of wanting to return home, Kaiba ventures as far away as he can. He had no idea where this Fellfang pack even *was.* There was no point now - *his brother was dead because of him* was the only thing he could think about.

The youth would make it to the eastern seaside in a month's time... But as he had been busying himself in survival, a wolf meets him outside a pack border. They warily offer their home - Fellfang? Where had he heard that name before...

## Group History

Upon arriving near the borders, Kaiba was intercepted by a lone huntress, Valkyrie of Fellfang. Wary of the large stranger, she quickly realized he was emotional and lonely, and not a threat (except he had a horrendous cold!). She asked his intentions and eventually agreed to bring him to the camp, to speak to the alphas about joining the pack, much to Kaiba's delight. Once he reached the densite, he was told to get his stuffy nose treated by the Witch-Doctor, Cacao.

Shortly after his arrival in Fellfang, Kaiba would meet a young wolf named Dublin. The two would become fast friends, often sleeping side-by-side in the den and going on hunts or herb-gathering expeditions with one another. Their friendship would be even more important when the Deep Freeze seized the Domain - Kaiba's thick fur and tolerance for the cold made him an important asset to the pack, particularly as a hunter! He would take the task and become an official member of the Hunt around this time.

The Hunt would be composed of three wolves, then - Kaiba, Valkyrie, and another male named Lokki. Kaiba was delighted with his new teammates, though Valkyrie didn't much care for the company of either of the males. He got on well with Lokki, though!

He was grateful when the Deep Freeze relinquished its grip on the Domain. He and Dublin enjoyed walks on the beach, and playing in the rain, and getting dirty rolling around in the mud. He kept up with his duties as spring became summer. As summer progressed, strange white wolves were attacking the Fellfangir and leaving carcasses of prey and lone wolves alike scattered around the borders. Prey was growing more difficult to find, and the threat of the Hive was very real.

It became most apparent when Fellfang lost its first wolf.

Kaiba and Dublin had befriended a gentle giant named Bjorn, who, while on a patrol with some of their packmates, had been killed by a Hive wolf. Kaiba retreated into himself after the loss of sweet, innocent Bjorn, hardly smiling or cracking jokes the way he used to. He distanced himself from Dublin - even more as Dublin themself grew moody and resentful towards the world.

He would distance himself further when Dublin lashed out at one of the pack's betas, Valera. Disappointed in the younger wolf's behavior, he didn't even wait for an explanation before turning his back on them, to quietly go back to his duties as hunter. After all, the pack was hungry.

Ian would take Kaiba to the Crystal Run, where the fishing was best. Kaiba tried to have fun and splashed at Ian, who snapped, his dislike of the water causing tensions to flare immediately. Fortunately, Doba was nearby, and she managed to soothe frayed nerves before the situation got worse.

Autumn arrived, and gradually turned to winter. Dublin made the first step towards mending things with Kaiba, and the two finally embraced one another as friends again. Kaiba was weary, emotionally and physically, and needed his friend again. He gladly accepted Dublin's apology and they vowed to go forward better than before.

Kaiba focused on helping the Hunt to feed the pack. It was growing more difficult, as the Hive encroached further upon Fellfang's territory, but he did his best. He also used his strength to carry large branches and block certain trails, to try preventing the Hive from reaching certain areas.

Briefly, a newcomer stayed in Fellfang named Yulian, and Kaiba was pleasant company, eager to share stories and learn a bit about Yuli herself. She didn't stay long, though, and Kaiba was a bit saddened for this new friend to leave.

But other things came around to occupy his time.

The pack's leaders decided that they needed to get information from the Hive, and bravely decided to capture one and interrogate it. Kaiba volunteered to help Jarl Lincoln, along with Myghchaell, Ezekiel, Berengar, and Ian. However, the plan didn't go the way they'd hoped, and instead of getting information from a drone, they came face-to-face with General Carrion, one of the intelligent, cunning leaders of the Hive.

Carrion warned them that the lands of Fellfang - of the Domain - belonged to *her* now (the Queen). He called for reinforcements and the Fellfangir realized they'd need to run, to retreat to Starheim. As one, the Fellfangir fled, and the Hive gave chase.

They stopped at the land-bridge, allowing Fellfang to remain on its island. But no wolf would dare to cross back over...would they?

Kaiba would. He remained with his pack for a while, trying to reinforce the island, but prey ran low on Aerendel Island and the Hive continued lingering at the land-bridge. He found himself reflecting on his family, who he'd left behind. Did they miss him? Were they being attacked by these Hive wolves, all the way back in his homeland?

He felt guilt for leaving them behind.

One night, when he saw a chance, a *chance*, to cross the land-bridge and not be immediately attacked, he took it, and ran away from Fellfang in order to return to his family. He has never been seen in the Domain again.

## Trivia

* His ear was damaged in a play scuffle.
* He has a thick Danish-sounding accent.

## Quotes

* "Thank you...thank you, Dublin. You're my family. You...you always have been and always will be." (making up with Dublin, *Sunrise, Sunrise*)
* "Fellfang belongs to Fellfang!" (to General Carrion, *Tipping the Scales*)

## External Links

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