The Hoarfrost Clan

## History

The Hoarfrost pack is an ancient one, founded back before the Furor when demigods were still prevalent. This pack went under a different name back then, but the ideals were the same: Winter Gives, but also Winter Takes. The pack was a gateway to the harsh winters to the North of the mountains as well as acted as an unintentional protector for the Air Royals hiding among the icy peaks. This pack unfortunately became corrupt, intentionally showing travelers to the most dangerous spots and sometimes even killing them there. Mazza Mirri and Diarmuid punished them by causing the volcano to erupt and avalanches to occur, destroying the pack of liars and thieves. Many moons passed and the land grew to become dormant but fertile. Hot springs began popping up every now and then from the now-long dormant volcano’s heart that still beat, but nothing else remained.

Mazza Mirri took notice in one gran in particular. A granthrax who abandoned his home due to his father’s horrid exploitations. Something drew her to him, so she watched him from the Veil where it lay closed off from the rest of Arilyan. This granthrax soon met a small granthrow couple, and then a large merthrow. She watched as they began to build a pack that seemed to have similar interests as the old pack that she and Diarmuid had to destroy. When the Veil re-opened, Mazza visited the leader of the pack, the smallest granthrow there. She wasn’t quite able to get full messages across to the granthrow, but she learned her name was Risa. She taught Risa the values of the old pack, but mentioned nothing of what they became.

Many moons passed once more, and a dark granthrax was born to the male that originally caught Mazza’s attention. He looked as if his pelt was a dark night lit up by a snow storm. She watched him as he grew. As he trained with the fallen god Fenrael, and as he witnessed her in her entire glory for the first time. He was her chosen now. Felniir Strun was then tasked with building a monument to Mazza Mirri within Hoarfrost’s lands. He exceeded expectations, even going as far as to create an entire cult in Mazza’s name. The Cult of the Frost Shamans.

Now the pack’s territory spans from the mountains to the tundra, from the middle of Arilyan all the way to the Eastern Oceans. It endures 6 months of harsh winter, 2 months of mud and muck, with 4 months of beautiful summer. Only the brave can thrive here, where Vonun, the King in the North, reigns with a kind heart and an iron paw.

### Rules

1. Every able body within the pack helps to keep the pack alive.
2. Nobody will attack another without cause. Likewise, nobody will kill another sentient being without just cause.
3. Any disputes will be brought to either the Head of the Hold or the High Chief. You are not to deal with disputes on your own if they grow to a violent nature.
4. Hoarfrost is a neutral pack. We will assist other packs in times of peace but unless our sanctuary is directly threatened we will not assist in wars.
5. Hoarfrost will defend cubs above all others, however we will defend anyone who needs assistance.
6. There are no orphans in Hoarfrost, as they are adopted and raised by the entire pack.
7. The sick and injured will be taken care of until recovered or they take the great trip to the Veil. We will seek Ir’Rithan help if possible and transport them there if able.

#### Violations of Rules

* Minor Violations
	+ First time infractions on minor rules including but not limited to arguing more than once, attacking another member with little injury, etc.
	+ You will be asked to do extra labor or something else useful for the pack until the Head of the Hold or the High Chief (wherever the infraction occurred) deems your debt paid.
	+ Most grans earn their way back into the good graces of the pack.
* Moderate Violations
	+ Typically the third or fourth time you’ve done something minor or the first or second time you’ve attacked another member with claws out and intent to kill.
	+ Typically victims are able to heal from their wounds decently well.
	+ Punishment is usually exile for a certain amount of time, which in the winter can prove fatal.
	+ Grans punished for Moderate Violations can usually find a way to prove themselves worthy of being welcomed back. This mercy is never shown twice.
* Severe Violations
	+ You have severely injured, murdered, or endangered the pack in some way shape or form.
	+ Some escape with only permanent exile. These exiles are marked with frostbite.
	+ Most get killed publically.

### Spirituality

Hoarfrost has moved from only worshiping Mazza Mirri to worshiping all eight of the main gods! Because of this, the Temple of Mazza Mirri is now home to all eight main gods as well, though the pack still holds Mazza above the rest besides Maia herself. She is still the patron goddess after all. Those who worship Mazza are among the Cult of the Frost Shamans, a group dedicated to upholding the golden rule of Mazza Mirri: “Winter gives, and Winter takes.” They do more than just spiritual practices. The Cult of the Frost Shamans also work closely with the healers of the pack, keep records of events, mix herbs, etc.

### The Fighting Pits

A time to settle disputes. Participants will fight until first blood is drawn or another gran gets the wind knocked out of them. More info to come later in the year.

### Holds

There are four Holds in Hoarfrost. These holds are areas of land governed by a trusted gran known as a Head who then reports to the High Chief. The Holds are known as the following: Dovah, Okaaz, Golt, and Sil.

* The Dovah hold houses primarily granthrax and any other gran that prefers the mountains of Hoarfrost to call home. Ruled by the — Bloodline.
* The Okaaz hold is the lake and riverlands, providing plenty of fish and a comfortable watery home for the merthrow and any other aquatic gran in the pack. Ruled by the — Bloodline.
* The Golt hold is filled with hunters who prefer hunting by land in the tundra lands surrounding the pack. Ruled by the — Bloodline.
* The Sil hold is the heart of the pack. This area is smaller overall than the other holds but is where all of the events are held, good and bad. The High Chief rules here. Ruled by the Strun Bloodline.

### Mazza Mirri and The Cult of the Frost Shamans

Who is the goddess Mazza Mirri. To many of the northern grans she is the embodiment of all that is winter. In the north winter is a constant friend and even more constant foe. The Granthrows learn to live in winter knowing that winter gives and winter takes. To that end some grans worship Mazza Mirri and winter itself. They recognize it as a part of the natural magic of Aryllia. The hardy grans of the north even consider her lucky as her blessing would hold back the cold just enough to survive. She is also not shy of taking the poor unfortunate souls who die in her embrace. She is not unkind to them she lets the sleep and takes there souls to the Veil. With the founding of the Hoarfrost Pack a core of worshipers known to the north as the Frost Shamans. They worship and care for the shrine dedicated to Mazza Mirri. The Shamans believe that they convince the great goddess to release her grip at winter solstice. Some shamans are said to be able to pierce the veil a bit to speak to the great goddess though this has never been proven. Mostly the shamans look to the natural magic of the north. Winter being the biggest part of it. They see nature for what it is and respect the chain of life. They see themselves as the stewards of the natural land. They shift hunts, know which valleys hold berries, and advise the pack leader with knowledge of the land. Where to hunt and when. Where to find food in winter. Finding the caves and the hot springs and most importantly care for those brave enough to find the north. The shamans respect the law of the hunt. If you are bigger than your prey. They are food. If you are smaller than your prey. You are the food. However they acquiesce that all sentient life had a right to a chance at life. That said as per pack law. No sentient can attack another sentient and kill them for food.

The frost shamans are said to be led by a great thrax known as Felniir Iiztrun son of one of the founding members of hoarfrost. It is said that he has been blessed by Mazza Mirri herself and can weave natural magics. That said he is the High Shaman of the Frost Shamans. He leads the other shamans around the temple and out in the north where winter reaches. Spreading the knowledge of Mazza Mirri and of the north. Often they are well educated owing that to the Al’Shifa pack. They advise, seek natural knowledge, and are often very good listeners. Once per year they build an ice sculpture dedicated to the goddess Mazza Mirri. They accomplish this great feat by licking the ice into existence. Molding a larger chunk of ice into an ice statue of Mazza. This great feat often leads to frostbite which the shamans see as a sign of devotion to the goddess. Often shamans would great each other by sticking there tongues out at each other and showing off their frost-bitten tongues. The frost shamans hold the line against the veil and care for the spiritual wellbeing of the pack.

### Ranks

#### "High Ranking Officials"

* High Chief - (1)
	+ High Ruler of Hoarfrost. This gran makes all the major decisions for the pack. The requirements of being a Chief are being a Head of a Hold and being elected into the position by the other Heads, or by bloodline succession through the proper High Heir.
* High Heir - (1)
	+ The direct successor of the High Chief. This gran is typically one of the cubs of the High Chief who has been taught their whole life how to rule the pack properly. This gran could also be elected by the Heads if they do not deem the chosen High Heir worthy of succession.
* Advisors - (4)
	+ A small council for the High Chief consisting of 4 grans that advise on specific topics. The specific Advisors are as follows: Hunt, Medical, Military, Spiritual. Each advisor reports what's going on in each of the Holds, checks to make sure everyone is still happy, and advises the best course of action based on their reports. They are chosen by the current High Chief for each of their specific talents in each of the afore mentioned categories.
* Heads - (3)
	+ There are 3 Head grans who lead a section of Hoarfrost's territory other than the Heart, where the High Chief rules. Each Head is the leader of their own bloodline and is chosen by the High Chief, Heir succession, or by election of the members of their hold.
* Heirs - (3)
	+ These grans are the same as the High Heir, but for Heads as opposed to the High Chief. If the members of their hold deem the Heir unfit they can petition the High Chief for an election to choose another leader once the current Head steps down or passes on to the Veil.

#### "Regular Members"

* Leads - (16)
	+ These grans are the best of their field in one of the following areas: Hunting, Healing, Protecting, Spirituality. There's one per hold per category. For the Military (Protecting) category, a Lead is also called a General. For the Spiritual category, a Lead is also called a High Priest/Priestess.
* Hunters - (∞)
	+ These grans hunt for the pack. There are many in each hold.
* Healers - (∞)
	+ These grans heal the pack. There are many in each hold.
* Protectors - (∞)
	+ These grans protect the pack’s and each hold’s borders. There are many in each hold.
* Goraan - (∞)
	+ These grans are anywhere from 0 minutes - 1 year and 11 months old. They are the young of the pack and the future of what it entails. There are many in each hold.

#### “Spiritual Members”

* Great Wing of Mazza Mirri - (1)
	+ This gran is the leader of the entirety of the spiritual forces of Hoarfrost. They are extremely in tune with the patron goddess of the pack, Mazza Mirri, to the point of even being able to communicate directly with her. This gran calls the Sil Hold home and can act somewhat without the High Chief’s approval on most spiritual cases if they think that’s what needs done.
* Paws - (8)
	+ These grans are fairly in tune with the specific main god they worship. They generally speak for the gods they represent, despite being unable to communicate directly like the Great Wing. They call the Sil Hold home but travel to all of the holds to speak with the High Priests/Priestesses of said holds.
* Priests/Priestesses - (∞)
	+ These grans worship the gods. There are many in each hold.

### Application

* Role you are applying for: (put N/A if only applying to be a member) Why you think your good for this role?

## Members

### “High Ranking Officials”

* High Chief
	+ Vonun od Strun
* High Heir
	+ ???
* Advisors
	+ Balerion Vu’Kuun
	+ Risa
	+ ???
	+ ???
* Heads
	+ Dovah
		- ???
	+ Okaas
		- ???
	+ Golt - ???
* Heirs
	+ Dovah
		- ???
	+ Okaas
		- ???
	+ Golt
		- ???

### "Regular Members"

* Leads
	+ Sil
		- ???
	+ Dovah
		- ???
	+ Okaas
		- ???
	+ Golt
		- ???
* Hunters
	+ Sil
		- ???
	+ Dovah
		- ???
	+ Okaas
		- ???
	+ Golt
		- ???
* Healers
	+ Sil
		- ???
	+ Dovah
		- ???
	+ Okaas
		- ???
	+ Golt
		- ???
* Protectors
	+ Sil
		- ???
	+ Dovah
		- ???
	+ Okaas
		- ???
	+ Golt
		- ???
* Goraan
	+ Sil
		- ???
	+ Dovah
		- ???
	+ Okaas
		- ???
	+ Golt
		- ???

### “Spiritual Members”

* Great Wing of Mazza Mirri
	+ Felniir od Strun
* Paws
	+ Sil
		- ???
	+ Dovah
		- ???
	+ Okaas
		- ???
	+ Golt
		- ???
* Priests/Priestesses
	+ Sil
		- ???
	+ Dovah
		- ???
	+ Okaas
		- ???
	+ Golt
		- ???