Johann

Harley (Adoptive Father)

Hani and Lawson (Adoptive Grandparents)

Lidya, Seava, Beatrice, and Altaeya (Adoptive Aunts)

Yamarashi, Cage, and Athens (Adoptive Uncles)

## Application Sheet

Johann was a pale gray male wolf with dark markings and light blue eyes. He was the adoptive son of Harley of Aryn, and he lived with his extended adoptive family until his disappearance in the Hive Wars. His ultimate fate is unknown, but he is believed to be alive. Johann was created and RP'd by 4everhound.

## Personality

* ***Spiritual**.* Despite having been born outside of the pack, Johann has a keen inclination towards Aryn's religion. He pays close attention to mentions of the One, and learning about Him and His teachings gives him a sense of calm, a sense of purpose. He feels that wolves, as creations of the Great Spirit, also have a role to play in the grand scheme of things, and there is a reason behind every choice they make and every step they take. It isn't something to be feared, but rather something to celebrate. He likes to assure those who may be confused or uncertain about their life that they too are part of the One's plan, and it will dawn on them eventually.
* ***Dauntless**.* Not a lot can frighten this young wolf. Johann feels he is protected, both by his family and by the Great Spirit, so there aren't many things he *should* be afraid of. This does not make him reckless–far from it. He knows there are creatures and entities in the world that may wish to harm him, and that he shouldn't burden his family by putting himself in unnecessary danger. But be that as it may, he will not give the Deceiver and his envoys the satisfaction of conquering his spirit through terror and intimidation.
* ***Confident**.* His father might not have been around to teach him much, but he did always say that confidence is the key to overcoming hardship. Johann doesn't allow things like doubt and anxiety stall him. He approaches any task at hand with the firm belief that he will complete it no matter what. He is never seen worrying about the possibility of failure, and tries to encourage those around him to adopt this mindset as well.
* ***Trusting**.* Johann is not as wary around strangers as he could and should be. Having had no experience with Aryn's dark history beyond stories, he doesn't understand why everyone is so wary around wolves who have done nothing to them. He likes to keep an open mind and lend a helping paw to whomever might need it. Even if the being in question *does* have some kind of checkered past, Johann likely won't feel mistrustful until he is the one who has been wronged.
* ***Competitive.*** Johann is a competitive spirit, through and through. He can turn almost any situation into a game he'd want to win, which does wonders for his motivation and drives him to improve. At the same time, he can get a little too focused on the competition, which can foster vanity if he wins, or resentment if he loses. Johann isn't the type to rub his victory in the other party's face, but he is not above preening in private.
* ***Stubborn**.* When Johann has made up his mind about something, not a lot can be done to change it. He has utmost confidence in almost everything he does, and as a result does not appreciate someone else trying to convince him that he isn't doing it the right way. He keeps his indignation to himself as a pup, but will become more outspoken in his protests as he ages. He is more likely to take correction from someone he respects, but still won't be happy about it.
* ***Unforgiving**.* Johann may be young, but his memory is sharp. He never forgets a wrongdoing towards his family or himself, and his grudges are held for unreasonable amounts of time. Because of his open and idealistic nature, a betrayal of trust is especially painful and near-impossible to forgive. Johann always gives the initial benefit of the doubt and expects this courtesy to be taken very seriously as he is not an easy giver of second chances.
* ***Conceited.*** Johann sometimes puts too much faith in himself and his abilities. He is a member of the most righteous pack in the land, followers of the One Himself. Naturally, he thinks they are the best of the best, and that there is nothing his family can't do. They had been chosen to spread light and clarity to the darkest corners of the domain, and *he* had been chosen to stand among them, so clearly there had to be something special about them that just wasn't present in other wolves. Yes, every wolf had a purpose, but some purposes were just a little bit higher than others. It wasn't anything personal; it was simply the way of the world.

## Pre-Group History

Johann's father was a black-furred male named Abraham, who was constantly on the move. He had settled with a mate and pups in his younger years, high in the mountains, but his peaceful life came to an end when it became apparent that his mate, Rhea, had lived a sheltered life and could hardly support herself as a result. Abraham was left to pick up the slack, and he was especially strict with his first litter in order to ensure they could fend for themselves if need be. Despite his best efforts, however, several in his family fell victim to starvation during a very harsh winter, with Rhea going insane from hunger and going so far as to attack her own pups in a fit of madness. Abraham was forced to put her down himself, but by then, only two of his pups survived.

After another altercation separated him from them, Abraham wandered the land for a long time, listless and without purpose. He kept to himself as often as he could, and spent several more seasons as a solitary loner. He would have lived the rest of his days this way, until he saved a she-wolf from drowning during a fierce storm. Her name was Adina, and she was the complete opposite of Rhea: aloof, but wise and capable. The two got along well enough and were a formidable team. Before he knew it, the pair became traveling partners, and eventually, Adina was expecting a litter. Abraham was afraid for many reasons, but vowed to be a better father to his new brood than he was to his first.

Due to Abraham's age at this point, the severe weather and the stress of constant traveling, Adina's litter consisted of only one pup, a silver-and-black male whom they named Johann. Johann has few memories of his mother, who had gone out hunting one day and failed to return. Abraham searched for hours each day, but eventually both father and son were forced to accept that, wherever Adina was, she could not come back to them. As they wandered, Abraham told Johann about fate, that each wolf had a destiny already planned out since before their birth, and that entities beyond their comprehension had control over all of them. Though Abraham always spoke of it cynically, believing himself powerless and destined to suffer, Johann would listen with rapt attention and think about these beings with awe and wonder. If there was something out there that wished to harm him–perhaps the being responsible for his mother's disappearance–then surely there was another striving to protect him? Maybe it was wishful thinking, but it gave him comfort, and he held onto it.

As time went on, Johann began to notice something about his father. He didn't walk as fast, or eat as much as he used to. He took longer naps, and sometimes wheezed when he stood up. Johann hoped that the warmer weather would ease whatever was ailing his father, but Abraham only seemed to get worse each day. On top of that, the old wolf was constantly looking over his shoulder, and spoke with an urgency that hadn't been present before. Johann wasn't too young to understand that they were fleeing from something, but didn't know what, and could never bring himself to ask. Eventually, after a long day of walking, Abraham called a stop. Johann detected the smell of strangers on the wind, and tried to hide under his father, but the latter stepped away. He settled on his belly, stared his son in the eyes, and explained very carefully what was going to happen. He told Johann that he was getting too old and sickly to care for him any longer, and had heard a while ago that a group of wolves residing nearby could possibly take him in. Despite Johann's pleas, Abraham assured him that these wolves had a good reputation and, if they accepted him, they were sure to give him the care and support a growing pup needed, more than a lone wolf ever could. In the end, Johann could do nothing but sit in shock as his father held him close and bid him farewell before departing. "Wait here," were his last words to his son, "and someone will come for you."

And sure enough, someone did.

## Group History

When he was found by Harley, Johann was very worried his new guardian would leave him, the way his birth father did. Harley assured him that the two would stick together in Aryn. Johann was excited to meet his new family in Aryn, and wished desperately to grow up so that he could be bigger - being small had its downfalls! He also met two strangers, wolves who had come to Aryn from Xassa as part of a diplomatic party - Wick and Yasu.

He was an older juvenile when he witnessed something horrific - the mauling of his adoptive father. Harley had lost an eye to the wolves of the Hive, and Johann couldn't stop himself from crying that Harley had *promised* they wouldn't be separated, and nearly losing his life - that was separation! He'd stormed off, upset, and realized with a chill that he had gone too far from the pack's heart, he was at the borders...

Johann was attacked by a wolf of unknown origin - was it part of the Hive? Or a loner with an unknown agenda? Nobody knows, but Johann, while believed to be alive, has never been seen again.

## Trivia

* Johann finds he prefers the coolness of the night over the heat of the day, and is not a morning wolf.
* He misses Abraham at times, but is perfectly content with his new family.
* He learns by observing the events of the past, and is fascinated with history.
* Johann is aware that his real father is elsewhere, but treats his guardian as such and refers to him as "Pa Harley" (to others) or "Pop" (to Harley).
* He doesn't like that his canines poke out of his mouth.
* Johann doesn't resent Abraham for leaving him behind, and in fact thinks bringing him to Aryn was the best thing his birth father could have done for him.
* Having traveled only with his father for much of his puphood, Johann is initially shy around strangers, and will spend his first few weeks in Aryn sticking close by Harley's side.

## Quotes

* “Stop it! Let me go! Pa, HELP! PA!” (Johann's last documented words, *Regret*)

## External Links

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