Sheffield

Randolph, Nikulas, Kellem, and Erling (Sons, NPCs)

### Relatives

Lepotica, Tsuii, Chartreuse, Rabbit, Mosrael, Shardae, Nike, Ava, Sveta (Granddaughters)Evander, Tollek, Klaus, and Vladimir (Grandsons)

## Application Sheet

Sheffield is a pale gray male, the former king of Altumvalley before his pack united with Highvalley. He fathered several wolves, including Oruz and Ragnor, and his daughter, Fia (NPC) was the High King Rodwen's mate - making Sheff grandfather to Klaus, Sveta, Ava, Nike, and Vladimir (along with Oruz's slew of children). He was designed by Naviira, created and RP'd by Hyperesis.

## Personality

* ***Deadpan**.* This former king isn't exactly one for showing too much emotion towards any given situation. He is usually blunt and straight to the point. However, this emotionless way he speaks, often provides a few laughs from onlookers, as it can lead to quite dry humor. This also effects his facial expression, which is also as flat and blank as it could be, with ever the slightest look of dissatisfaction resting on his maw.
* ***Realist*.** He is straightforward and honest. However, he will never sugarcoat anything he says. His personal goals are set within an incredibly tangible realm. His personal achievements had been accomplished through his careful planning through reachable checkpoints. A firm believer that young ones should grow up having a paper view of how the world actually is, instead of being sheltered throughout the younger stages of their life. If anyone ever asks him for advice, they should be prepared for the truth, not what they want to hear from him.
* ***Thick-Skinned.*** Sheffield is never phased by much of what anyone says of him. He built himself to have the reputation he has today, and likes what he sees when he looks at his reflection. He simply brushes off what others say about him, as it never effects the large ego that he does have. He never has time to dwell on the words of others, as he believes it's pointless and a waste of effort that could be put forth into something else.
* ***Conceited*.** His lengthy reign over Altumvalley did not go without changing him. His actions during his reign made him proud of who he is, and believes every decision he made during, was a good one. One can see this in the way he presents and carries himself, tall and formally. His eyes are usually half lidded and his head is perched at a slightly downward angle. He views most wolves as below himself, and will only see otherwise if they proves themselves useful or otherwise good to have around.
* ***Dauntless*.** For an old wolf, many are taken aback by his fearlessness in daunting situations. Sheffield believes in living life to the fullest, and that this can only be done so if there is no hesitation in your actions. Of course, this has gotten him into some rather dicey situations, but he always manages to get out of them unscathed. His methods of leadership show through here, as this is where most of his decision making sprouts from.

## Pre-Group History

Years ago, the first-born son of a litter of three was birthed into a pack known as Altumvalley. One of the largest packs on the southern coast. His father, a proud king of the pack, and his mother, his noble bride. He was named Sheffield, deemed this because of the time he was born during, the peak of a war from his home and and another bordering pack. The divide between the two happened long before Sheffield was born, however, it still affected his pack tremendously. His training to become heir to his father's throne happened almost instantaneously. Sheffield fit the bill quite well as a prince, displaying all desired traits he should have as a future ruler. His father mentored him to the best of his abilities, teaching him the laws of the land, the pack, and their great history. His education was a span throughout his childhood up until he was an adult.

Quickly, he had grown into a young and dashing heir. It was at this time that he met his future mate, Hira. Over time, the pair quickly grew closer as friends. His father, however, was growing much too old to lead the pack on his own. The crown was soon handed over to Sheffield, where he was quickly spiraled into the responsibilities and issues of being a king.

The beginning of his rule was peaceful, he chose Hira to birth his first litter. Of which, came five sons. Four of which presented him a gold, lustrous pelt. But then, there was a fifth, as white as snow. Hours after his birth, Sheffield chose him to be his heir, and Hira couldn't agree more with her mate's decision. He was given a name that was just as majestic as the fur that covered him: Oruz.

Sheffield and Hira paid little attention to the rest of their sons, and sheltered and nurtured Oruz to the best of their abilities. There were legends surrounding a white pelt. The pack had never laid eyes on something so beautiful before. Sheffield surely believed this was a good sign. A year into Oruz's life, was when Sheffield began to educate him abut his future; about becoming king. It was clear Oruz enjoyed the attention, so Sheffield never questioned his determination to rule the southern coast. However, Oruz slowly began to isolate himself from his loved ones and the pack. Uncertain as to way, Sheffield continuously tried to break through to him, but to no avail. On the day of his crowning, of which Sheffield would pass his leadership to his son, Oruz vanished from the coast of Altumvalley, never to be seen again. Sheffield was a firm believer that his son's disappearance was his fault, and has never forgiven himself for it.

Years passed, and Sheffield and Hira had more litters. He still held the crown, as he had yet to meet a wolf of proper standards to pass it of to. The Rivalry between Altumvalley and a pack now known as Highvalley was at a breaking point. It seemed as though at any given time a war would ensue. Not only with high valley, but other foes both of the packs faced. Until a proposal was made by the alpha; Rodwen  to form an alliance of the packs through an arranged marriage to one of Shieffields daughters' Fia and himself. Of course, he was hesitant about this idea at first, and demanded to meet his daughter's groom-to-be. The wolf was a soft, but bright, cream color with dark brows and a narrow face. Sheffield, still hesitant, but given the male's stern demeanor, and approved the marriage.

The packs united and took on their fiercest of enemies, strengthening the pack and practically doubling it in numbers. Not long after, he retired from the throne. Soon, Fia and Rodwen themselves had a litter. Fia often took the little heirs to see their grandfather, and although Sheffield took a particular liking to one of them, Klaus.  Rodwen, however, spoke of darkness within his son. He had remembered Eadric, the High King before Rodwen, whom Klaus was a spitting image of, both inside and out. This worried the former king. Soon enough, Klaus fled the pack, and Fia was devastated at the loss of her son. The brute tried his best to comfort his daughter, but to no avail, she soon perished after her second litter.

Sheffield deals with the loss of his children day by day. Because of this, he has turned to the darker depths of his mind to cope. He has become a very twisted individual, almost heartless. Although he tries to hide this from his pack mates, this brute runs on a very short fuse. He's bound to snap at any given moment. He has seen war, witnessed grief, starvation, murder, death of loved ones, and so on. The world has turned him dark.

## Group History

Sheffield served as a member of the High Council, and played an instrumental role in arranging High King Rodwen's (intended) second marriage, to his granddaughter Shardae (ultimately, the marriage would not come to pass).

It is unknown what became of Sheffield, only that one day, he was no longer in Highvalley - or to be found anywhere in the Domain. However, his absence meant that there was less pressure on King Rodwen to wed young Shardae, which was a relief to Rodwen and his children.

## Trivia

* Believes that rainfall during sunshine is a blessing for Highbloods.
* Wishes to have at least one more litter of children before he becomes too old.

## Quotes

* "If *I* am ready for another High Queen for Highvalley…then you, as the High King, should be as well.” (to Rodwen, after his daughter Fia's death, *The High Council*)

## External Links

* Official Application Sheet
* Hyperesis's deviantART Gallery