Enigma

Enigma outside the Soil of Memories den, worriedly watching over her sick pup.

## About Enigma

### Biography

Enigma was born to Eyrie and Athena in the Ash of Burnt Bramble den just north of the Lost and Found. Her littermates were Serafina, Memento, Ashe, Remnant, and Memory. Even when she was still very, very young, she was considered nothing but a weird outcast - a runt who couldn't fend for herself. It was mainly Ashe saying this, but other littermates such as Memento and Memory would often join in on the ''fun'' aswell. Eyrie would try to lecture them on what they were saying was wrong, but he was still far too gentle with them, and it only got worse. They kept her from eating by pulling her tail and provoking her in various other ways, so she only got skinnier and skinnier. The only one who didn't treat her like she was unworthy of even being alive was her brother, Remnant. He was far more mature and less childlike than the ones that would coerce his sister, and he would often end up comforting her when she would run away in tears. However, he would get tormented by them aswell, and although he was able to fight them off for some time, he began feeling worse and worse about himself. He didn't tell Enigma as he worried that she would be saddened, so one day, he left the den as their parents were far away hunting. His littermates were sound asleep inside, and he quietly left the area, only planning to be alone to clear his head for some time. However, lost in thought, he strayed too far, and a wandering wolf named Lorelei saw him. Swiftly and without thinking much about it, he killed the young pup from his cousin pack. When Athena and Eyrie headed back, their bodies battered and beaten, they were excited to return to the safety of the den. However, on the way there, they discovered Remnant's carcass, torn apart by the teeth of the Raven Feeder. The only reason they knew it was him was because a tuft of his fur had been left near the body - presumably from the short timespan Remnant had to fight back. They buried him next to the river, and returned home feeling numb. Without much hesitation, they told the remaining pups it was time to move dens, as their brother was 'lost'. Everyone but Ashe - even Memento and Memory, who had occasionaly provoked Remnant aswell - felt a pit in their stomachs. Ashe simply didn't care. Enigma, however, was completely distraught the entire way to the new den. It was the Ashes to Soil den, a treestump in the middle of the fire-scarred forest. The scent of the flowers helped calm her down and comfort her. Some time was spent there, and the provocation toned down, but nobody wanted to spend time with her. She would just sit in the tall grass by herself as the others played games and laughed. The rendezvous site was just outside the flowered forest, which disappointed Enigma, but she knew not to say anything as the others would likely just mock her. There was a lack of food for a period of time, and Athena nearly starved. However, Enigma just barely scraped by due to her hunting skills she had practiced in her free time away from her littermates. She continued to grow, and Eyrie was there to support her the entire time, although she missed her brother greatly. It just wasn't the same. Eventually, she was told the truth of her brother's death, and the shameless way that Lorelei killed him. She was furious, but didn't wish to exact revenge - she just wished nobody else's life would be taken by him. Once the time of the heir-picking ceremony came, she was completely shocked that she was chosen as heiress. She expected it to be Ashe, because when was she *not* the center of attention? Although anxious and scared for the events of the future, she accepted her new role. She just wished to prove herself. For Remnant's sake. (story pending)

### Strength

Enigma was always a very small, slim wolf, so she didn't have much physical strength. She did, however, have lots of speed and stamina - she trained herself to be fast due to her fear of being ambushed like her brother was.

## Appearance

Enigma is a rosy light brown and white wolf with gray patches. Her head, ears, neck, torso, legs and tail are all coloured in the reddish brown colour. The top side of her muzzle has a red streak aswell. Her jaw, the rest of her muzzle, and her paws are all white, alongside a few smaller white dots all over her back. Her back and rear also have a silver gray colour. Her underbelly is a unique shade of cream. Burns cover her body, especially her torso and legs, as a permanent reminder of why she shouldn't be quick to trust other wolves, Her eyes are a light green shade.

## Personality

Enigma is a very sweet and kind-hearted wolf who just wants the best for everyone, because her puphood was a lonely one.  Being the smallest in the litter, and having been very sickly when she was young, she has always been somewhat of a pushover to her siblings. She would often get picked on and bullied out of getting fed, frequently causing her to go on hunger strikes while everyone else got extra food. She craves affection and acceptance, but the only one she ever got it from was her only brother, Remnant, who also knew how it felt to be the odd one out. But when Remnant was killed by none other than the Raven Feeder, all those new feelings of being loved and wanted were instantly thrown away. Her parents moved dens immediately after the incident, and she was in complete and utter distress the whole time. Would she really never see him again? ... She promised herself that, if she had pups, she'd take care of them better than anyone else. Maybe if Remnant was as respected as Ashe, he wouldn't have felt the need to go out, leave the den, and try to leave. Maybe if she told him how much she treasured him, instead of just feeling she did, he wouldn't have felt inclined to run away. Maybe he wouldn't have died the way he did.

* LIFETIME CHALLENGE: GOOD PARENT - Never let a pup's food level drop below 50%.

Even in adulthood, the Raven Feeder and his few followers continued to haunt Enigma's life, and she unknowingly fell for a Crow Feeder; a triton that had lured her in with a kind demeanor, only to make an attempt on her life once she trusted him. He brought her over to the geysers that had been left behind by the humans, and in a quick moment, pushed her into the scorching hot spring. She managed to pull herself out, but not with even more scars - not just physical, but also emotional. The one she was so quick to trust due to having never experienced true love before had disappeared, and she turned horribly skeptical and paranoid of other wolves, even more so than before.

* SIDE CHALLENGE: SKEPTICAL - Get to 100% affinity with each trial mate before making a choice.

## Litters

### First litter - Pallas - Age 3

Zaniah is a warm light brown she-wolf with a large appetite. She tends to be somewhat lazy and laid back, and might spend the majority of her time sleeping whilst snuggled up to her mother, but when she's awake, you'd better hide your ankles! She's very playful and builds up lots of energy for when she wakes up. She's also the biggest and chunkiest in the litter due to her undeniable love for food, so it was very surprising when her sickness worsened so quickly. She barely pulled through, and giving her mother such a big scare was funny to her nonetheless.

* LIFETIME CHALLENGE: HEAVY SLEEPER – Don’t suddenly wake up at night, and always sleep fully.

Astrophel is a medium to dark gray male, and the second largest pup in the entire litter. Ever since he was very small, he tended to be very spiritual with a strong connection to the Pack of the Starlit. He's a true dreamer, always gazing up at the stars while telling others stories. Also, he's typically a more serious wolf, not really fond of jokes or pranks. If someone attempts to be mischievous, he'll advise them not to continue in their antics with a growl, but if they still don't listen, he'll pull them by their tail and tell them off! He's a very traditional wolf, with a wish to return to the Galaxy Pack's original territory down south, and he awaits a sign from his ancestors to take over the Wanderer Pack's territory.

* LIFETIME CHALLENGE: SPIRITUAL - Interpret all dreams this wolf has, and act them out.

Hoku is a light brown wolf with slight purplish hues on his back. He’s a very innocent young one, not asking too many questions and *usually* obeying. Sometimes, though, he doesn’t understand the dangers of other animals, and tries to stay outside to try and get to know them. He's also very wiggly and wobbly, which Enigma finds adorable. Hoku has always been the most loveable to others, and it’s likely due to his childish nature. This does make him a more likely victim for attacks, though, and his curiosity about other animals doesn’t help. He also tends to sniff and try to play with threats like dogs because he’s just that oblivious. On one occurence, he refused to enter the den during a Lost River raid, and his tail was completely ripped off, but the boldness never stopped.

* LIFETIME CHALLENGE: PLAYFUL – Always play bow before initiating in battle.

Lyra is the very first pale gray she-wolf born into the packs since they were first founded. She tends to be rather observant and thoughtful, never acting out of turn unless she finds it necessary. She's somewhat quiet and reserved, but that's only because she's slightly shy after her mother and stumbles over her own words easily. She's also very patient and usually waits to make a move. Besides, she’s the youngest and smallest in the litter, forcing her to rely on sneaking up to her enemies before they can see her. She tends to wander off from the den rather often, but not because she wants to – she just does it because she likes being alone, and nobody (except maybe Hoku) would be willing to follow.

* LIFETIME CHALLENGE: AMBUSHER – When hunting, always sneak up from downwind. If spotted before charging, that animal may not be hunted.

## Gallery

Enigma worriedly watching over Astrophel when he was badly ill.Enigma carrying a Snowshoe Hare blessed by Purity.Enigma running along a hill after snowfall, in a rare moment of childlike joy.Enigma watching as the sun slowly sets, alert after the attack Hoku underwent.
## Trivia

### Breaking the fourth wall

* When Enigma was a young pup and I was playing as Eyrie, she was the absolute most annoying one due to the way the game is programmed. She would always let herself starve, but slowly I learned to interpret things like this and turn them into personality and backstory.
	+ The thing with her always having spent time with Remnant is completely true - whenever I would use the pup cam, or just watch the pups in general, the two would always be together. (*This is a tad off-topic, but I wish things like this were actually programmed into the game, as it would feel more engaging and fun seeing how everyone's personalities matched.)*
* Hoku was originally killed because the game was left unpaused while I was away from the computer, and I came back just in time to see him get snatched up by a Lost River wolf. Because it was an accident, and also because I saw it as a perfect opportunity to develop everyone's characters and personalities further, I reloaded an autosave and succeeded in saving him, but not without his 'tail being ripped off'.