Shiloh

Morgan (Maternal Grandfather)

Lyza (Great Aunt)

Heather (Aunt)

Horus (Second Cousin)

## Application Sheet

Shiloh was a light-gray she-wolf with orange-and-charcoal markings on her back, and white fur on her underbelly and face. She was born to Kara and Pyre of Riverfell (NPCs) and raised as a loner. After meeting her grandfather Morgan (going by the alias Magnus), she started a band of females who would eventually go back to reclaim Riverfell. She led her pack through the Hive Wars, during which she lost her mate, Alice. She would adopt four orphaned pups: Sawyer (her heir), Tate, Quill, and Finnegan. Her story is ongoing. Shiloh was created and RP'd by Quaylak.

## Personality

* ***Passionate and Fearless.*** She feels very deeply, especially regarding her connections to other wolves. She would risk her life for just about any worthy cause. Always on the side of good, she looks out for those who cannot look out for themselves. Conversely, this passion connects to her temper, which can result in her "shooting first and asking questions later" in various situations.
* ***Ignorant***: She's by no means stupid, but definitely relies more on brawn over brains and focuses on learning only what interests her or will be applicable toward her life. She doesn't go out of her way to seek knowledge for the sake of "broadening her horizons" and prefers to focus on one or two strengths and ways to perfect them.
* ***Playful/Silly***: She's a bit of a goofball during her downtime and loves to play, chase, zoom, and wrestle with those she trusts and befriends. She views it as a way to connect and unwind together, as well as secure strong bonds to one another.
* ***Dominant***: No one controls Shiloh. She makes her own choices and heeds the commands of no wolf -- no matter their size or standing, as it means nothing to her if they are trying to control her or her fate.
* ***Blunt***: Like her mother before her, she prefers to "cut to the chase" and say what needs to be said. It is the only way she communicates.
* ***Stubborn/Determined***: Once she sets her mind on something, it rarely leaves her thoughts until the idea is executed. For better or worse.
* ***Friendly***: Despite her naturally dominant aura, Shiloh is actually quite friendly and outgoing. Though she may tease and poke fun at her comrades, she respects and loves those who have earned her loyalty.
* ***Guarded***: She fears abandonment after losing wolves she cares about on her journey to both Riverfell and adulthood. It is not easy for her to form attachments to most, as she worries they will eventually leave her. Not allowing anyone to get close is a safer solution -- or so she tells herself.
* ***Extroverted***: Shiloh has no problem with confrontation or speaking up. She enjoys being social when the opportunity arises, though typically prefers the company of females over males, as she feels there is less of a need to prove herself.
* ***(Slightly) Sexist***: Her mother taught her not to trust males from a very early age, starting with her own father and his corruption. It is a lesson she will always carry with her and unfortunately, she is often guilty of (subconsciously) discriminating against males if the opportunity presents itself. She's working on it, though, and each positive experience she has with her male packmates improves her attitude toward them.
* ***Restless***: Born into a constantly changing environment, she rarely sits still for long and prefers to be on her feet patrolling, searching for food, or making progress on her goals and training.

## Pre-Group History

Born beside stillborn siblings to a single mother, Shiloh's first few months of life were harsh and unforgiving. Without a pack to protect them, the pair constantly moved as soon as she was old enough to run.

In the beginning, her mother was not overly affectionate - but Shiloh still adored her and taught her how to love unconditionally. The two shared a strong bond and very heavily relied on one another. Kara taught Shiloh of her birthpack, Riverfell, and all the reasons why she had left to pursue life as a loner. She began combat training with Shiloh at a very young age and taught her how to defend herself and eventually, how to properly attack.

Shiloh was around 6 months old when Kara was swept away by a flash flood during the worst storm she had ever experienced. She scoured miles of debris left behind by the flood, but never found her mother's body. Hunger eventually forced her to move on in a world that was much bigger and harsher when faced alone.

Unable to properly hunt on her own, Shiloh relied on both stealing and scavenging to survive.

Several weeks later, she encountered a young runaway wolf named Ilia. The two decided to travel together and grew quite close. Shiloh taught Illy how to fight, while Illy helped improve Shiloh's hunting skills. Their time together was cut short, however, when Illy was killed.

Thrown into a spiral of despair, Shiloh found little reason to continue trying to survive. Her heartache at losing her mother and Illy drove her to become more reckless and confrontational as a juvenile. Without direction and guidance, she often lashed out at wolves she encountered - regardless of whether or not they wanted to help or harm her.

Eventually, this attitude landed her in trouble with a pair of loners. Out of starvation and stupidity, she picked a fight she could not hope to win but was saved by an older wolf named Magnus. The male - reluctantly, it seemed - stepped in just before the loners killed her and managed to save both her and the meal she had originally fought to claim. During her recovery, Shiloh learned that Magnus had once been a member of Riverfell, her mother's lost pack. He revealed very little about his history there and swore he would never return, but Shiloh demanded he show her the way after explaining her mother's dream for her.

Magnus refused.

He looked after her until she was well enough to travel again, then left her with a full belly and renewed vigor to find Riverfell on her own. Weighing her options, she realized that the journey would be much safer if she had a guide - and who better than a wolf who already knew the way? Refusing to leave his side, Shiloh demanded he escort her to the pack's territory or risk having a traveling companion indefinitely. It took several days of dedicated persistence, but eventually, he agreed.

## Group History

The pair traveled alone for several months. Magnus was able to teach Shiloh more of Riverfell's culture, as well as pick up where her mother had left off regarding the fighting techniques of the pack's Elite warriors - the Gold Feathers. Shiloh grew in both size and experience, as did her confidence. During their travels, they encountered several wolves along the way who inevitably joined them on their journey. Inspired and intrigued by Shiloh's goal to claim her place within Riverfell, these wolves became her newfound family.

After the events of the Heart Harvest, Magnus was separated from the group and believed to be dead. Heartbroken and guilt-stricken to lose another wolf that was close to her, Shiloh paused the pursuit of her dream and fell into a deep depression. That pause in pursuit became permanent after she encountered a crow that convinced her Riverfell was no more. Determined to protect what was left of her family, Shiloh had no choice but to accept the death of her dream.

A year passed.

Accepting her losses and learning to just enjoy life, Shiloh had mentally and emotionally moved on. After an unusually long and harsh winter, she and her family found themselves in the Southern Plains of the Domain.

And it was there, one fateful Spring morning, that she encountered a falcon named Swiftwing.

(I PLAN TO FLESH THIS OUT)

## Trivia

* Shiloh has practically no sense of personal boundaries/bubbles. She'll get right in your face, crawl all over you, and just generally not care if she touches you. In truth, she prefers being close to others and instead of, say, sleeping apart in dens, she will sleep right up against even a total stranger.
* Her mother, Kara, taught her how to sing and dance (a Riverfell custom), so Shiloh loves to do both when given the opportunity.
* Her favorite season is Spring.
* She is a terrible hunter. Big feet and a lack of patience mean a lot of missed meals.
	+ Shiloh is actually extremely self-conscious of her very large feet (which she inherited from Kara). They're crazy big for a female and are the only things about her appearance she does not like.
* Her "windswept" fur wasn't meant to be a cool "hairstyle" I wanted for her. My original intention was to actually make her look extremely cow-licked in an effort to make her look more like a disheveled underdog.
* Shiloh is terrified of lightning after losing her mother during a storm.
* She's no longer a fan of most birds - except Swiftwing. He's cool.

## External Links

* Official Application Sheet
* Quaylak's deviantART Gallery