Elias

Azhoyel (Brother)

Brielle (Sister)

Athena (Grandmother)

Alcatraz (Grandfather)

Raphael, Lazarus, Killian, Nero, and Hawthorn (Uncles)

Teva, Storm, Imelda, Daenerys, Dyana, and Artemis (Aunts)

## Application Sheet

Elias is a dark blue-gray male wolf with deep blue, almost purple, eyes. The son of Tzuriel and Shoshana of Aryn, he is the brother to Azhoyel and Brielle, grandson of Athena and Alcatraz, and devoted Warden of the pack. He is considered a prophet for his uncanny connection to the One. While officially retired from he group, his "retirement" has placed him as a background character in Aryn. He was created and RP'd by WynBird.

## Personality

* ***Authentic, Independent, and Self-Motivated.*** Elias marches to the beat of his own drum. As he matures out of the natural childhood dependence on his parents, he develops a strong system of beliefs and a great deal of self-confidence. Though respectful, Eli does not feel beholden to any particular authority figure save the Great Spirit themselves. He will disregard rules that do not suit his views of morality with little hesitation but is doggedly loyal to his own personal values. Neither materialistic nor particularly ambitious, Elias is charismatic and unrestrained. He is not overly preoccupied with "could be"s, despite (or perhaps because of) his visions. Growing up in a time of uncertainty and fear, Elias comes to believe that the future is only as predictable as the One sees fit for it to be. The only way he can contribute to a better tomorrow is to ensure his own actions each day are sincere. While this provides a great deal of flexibility, it also leaves Elias in a constant flight of ideas and goals and prevents him from ever truly settling down.
* ***Clever and Discerning.*** Elias possesses a keen mind and a great deal of curiosity. He grasps new concepts quickly and typically enjoys surprises. A skilled debater, Elias is good at forming his arguments to appeal to his audience and knows well how to turn a phrase. This skill is most often put to use in his personal relationships, as Eli has little love for large crowds and prefers to promote harmony rather than an individual advantage. From the time he could speak, Elias has always seemed to have a sixth sense about him. Sometimes jokingly accused of being a mind-reader, he is able to discern the motives and actions of others with a surprising accuracy, a skill which he continues to hone as he matures. Eli trusts his intuition above all else, even when lacking firm physical evidence or peer support for his beliefs.
* ***Intrepid and Outspoken.*** A thrill seeker with several hedonistic tendencies, Elias may neglect his own safety in favour of an excitement or ideal. While this adds to his charm, it also has a tendency to get him into trouble. His firm belief in the greater good and faith in those around him can be quite inspiring, even creating self-fulfilling prophecies. Elias is genuine above all else, and will labor tirelessly in pursuit of an ideal. He does not actively seek a following, but his convicted tone and the sheer nerve of his idealism tends to spark a response. Intentionally or not, Elias's outspoken manner can generate considerable sentiment and inspire others, both support and rivalry alike.
* ***Compassionate, but Just.*** Elias is empathetic and instinctively interested in the wellbeing of others. He is eager to increase in understanding and generally respectful towards alternative points of view. He prefers a great deal of individual freedom and believes that all wolves should be allowed to follow The Path according to their own conviction. Elias prefers compassion when slighted, but is by no means a pushover. There are certain rules of decency that must be respected. Actions which unapologetically violate his boundaries will meet firm and calculated resistance. Ultimately he respects himself as much as he respects others, and insists on receiving the same in response. Especially in his youth, Elias struggles to know when to disengage - opponents which continue to push his buttons cause considerable frustration and even spark his temper.
* ***Visionary.*** Elias sees things, which he will eventually interpret as ghosts caught in the world between. As a pup these shadows frighten him, but he comes to accept their presence as he ages and prays for them when they appear. More than this, Elias insists that the One answers him when he prays - for him the Great Spirit is very much a tangible force that he can interact with. He is a starchaser with an infectious spirit about him. Rather than dream of possibilities, Elias wants to see them made real. He is always in pursuit of some goal and trusts his conscience to find answers. This can put him at odds with more realistic types, and even cause conflict with friends who may not understand what sort of passion it is that so ceaselessly drives Elias.

## Pre-Group History

Tzuriel and Shoshana's firstborn children, Elias and his littermates came into Aryn at a time of instability and change. All three seemed marked by an innate connection to the Great Spirit, perhaps evidence that the One is at work in mysterious ways. With these new lives come a chance for a better future, and perhaps a way to heal Aryn's wounds - those both old and yet to come.

## Group History

Elias was like most pups, a playful dreamer who enjoyed to interact with his siblings and packmates. He wasn't as free to explore as the typical pup, however, due to being born in a time of war. One day, Elias followed his father's footprints through the snow, tracking him past the camp, and Tzuriel had to give his son a dire warning - that wolves had kidnapped Arynian Merrill, and that Elias must remain close to the camp, and within view of his packmates, to be safe. Elias vowed to not let himself be taken, but the words left him wondering. What kind of wolves would do such terrible things to Aryn?

From the beginning, however, Eli would be aware of voices - voices he simply referred to as "Them." The voices (which were definitely very nice, according to the pup) would guide his paws, and usually whisper to him most days. One night, the voices encouraged him to leave the den where his family slept, taking Brielle with him. They found themselves at a hilltop, where they could watch a meteor shower - quite a sight to behold! This was the first time Brielle was made aware of the fact her brother heard voices.

The voices continued to guide his paws, sending him after his uncle, Raphael, to inquire about why he was so sad. Raphael was frustrated with Elias's pestering and persistence, but eventually Elias decided that Raphael should forgive whoever had wronged him - especially if *they* weren't apologetic. Raphael didn't have much to say about his nephew's idea, but promised that he *could* try to forgive them - if only to satisfy the pup's questions.

As a juvenile, Elias would continue to pester Raphael, trying to offer him guidance from the One as best he could. When he discovered Raphael with a festering injury, he pleaded with his uncle to let him help clean it - and told him that the One forgave Raphael for whatever sin he was trying to atone for. Raphael continued to push his nephew away.

As Elias grew larger and larger, he prepared to take on the role of Warden. Though still a juvenile, he was out with Ragnarok, Daenerys, and Dyana when the voices he heard pushed him to search for Barin. Barin was surrounded by a band of rogues, and things looked grim for the Warden, but fortunately Elias and his band came to the rescue. None of the youngsters knew much about fighting, but fortunately, Master Warden Kane managed to come and help out, before anyone was seriously injured (though nobody got away unscathed).

Then, tragedy would strike poor Elias's family.

Azhoyel fell through ice, and vanished without a trace. Nobody was able to find him, or his body, and it was believed by everyone that he had died; everyone, except Elias, that is. Elias confided to Raphael that his grief was not over Azhoyel's death, but rather the fact that he will miss his brother, for they might not be reunited until the end of their Paths. He felt, in his heart, that Azhoyel survived (which he did!). Raphael apologized to Elias for bringing this pain to him, believing that his wish for Elias to feel great pain resulted in Azhoyel's 'death', but Elias reassured Cricket that wasn't the case. The pair parted ways after that, with Raphael unable to offer the same certainty as Elias could.

Elias tried to be a pillar of strength for his family, in the aftermath of Azhoyel's supposed death, encouraging his parents and sister to remain strong, for the One would ensure that they would meet Azzy once again, whether in this life or the next.

When Amara left on her Pilgrimage, Elias was the first to welcome her home, delighted to have his packmate back. Elias would also bear witness to Raphael and Adrian's scarification - as a result of their lying to their packmates about Vektren being responsible, not Blutwald outcasts.

Elias's visions would grow darker as the war progressed. He had a dream, a vision, of a terrible battle raging in the heavens, which terrified him to his core. He was just a mortal; he should not bear witness to these horrors! In his terror, his voices came to him and urged him to sleep - from there, a mysterious stranger tended to him, and in the morning, he was able to return home, feeling rejuvenated.

He intercepted Scout at the border, some time later - Scout insisted that Elias and his pack were not seeing the whole picture. What made Aryn better than Vektren? What made them *right?* Elias was baffled and disgusted, but took Scout to speak with Athena, per his wishes. Shortly after, Raphael asked Elias to investigate why Amara was so distressed - her patrol of Arynians, ambushed, wolves were taken. But nobody was found at the site when he followed Amara's trail to it.

Tzuriel had been taken, blinded, but was alive and returned to his son. Elias was grateful to have his father back, when he finally returned.

His voices called him to travel to Vektren - to deliver a message to the Vektreni from the One. Hellion intercepted him, and Elias explained that the One would pass judgment on Vektren, unless they repented. Hellion lashed out at Elias in a display of aggression, a warning, and Elias left silently, praying for the souls of the Vektreni. Amara caught wind of this meeting and lashed out at Elias, screaming at him for traveling towards Vektren lands alone, insisting that, just because he could hear voices, which he believed to be interpreted as the will of the One, did *not* make him untouchable or invincible. She cursed him for putting his life at risk, for knowingly traveling to enemy lands and risking his life to deliver a *message.* Elias stood firm and took her rage.

Fortunately, whether it was divine intervention by the One, or simply a dumb stroke of misfortune, Vektren temporarily ceased its active war, to handle plagues within - and Hellion feared that maybe it was brought around by Elias's "One." In any case, it bought Aryn time to breathe.

Then...the Vektreni killed Athena and Alcatraz. Nothing would ever be the same in Aryn.

After the Battle of Muckrun, Elias intercepted Acheron and Fornax as they chased the Arynians back to their territory, trying to retrieve the heart they'd lost from Urs. Elias, poised upon a rocky cliff, looked down upon the Vektreni and whispered a prayer to the One, asking for these wolves to be forgiven for their sins, before unleashing a cascade of stones upon Fornax and Acheron.

Acheron was hit in the side of his face by one of the stones, which knocked out one of his canine teeth and severely scarred up the right side of his face. Eli, having successfully stopped the Vektreni from catching Urs, Aivar, and Hera, returned to camp, to grieve the deaths of his grandmother and grandfather at the hands of the Vektreni.

When Raphael took over, and the Inquisition began, Elias's honesty caused him to flee, when his father, Tzuriel, was accused of treachery. Elias guided his father to the High Country, where they took refuge in the cliffs and caverns, to escape the unfair judgment expected from Lord Raphael. They lived there until the Great Fire - when Elias saw the light of the flames, and smoke in the sky, he and his father knew it was time to return.

Only Tzuriel and Elias know that Raphael survived the fire, having found him, weakened, burned, and near-blinded by the flames he wrought. They let him go - this was punishment enough, and the One would forgive him - so would they. And it would be better for him to live with the guilt of what he had done, than to execute any kind of further punishment.

Tzuriel and Elias have kept secret the fact that Raphael lives, settling back into their respective roles within Aryn. They've been working hard to help rebuild, and though WynBird has left the Domain, she has requested that Elias remain in Aryn - present, silent, going about daily life. It's only fair, as Aryn was her creation, for some tattered remnant of Athena's line to remain, just in case, one day, his uncanny gift of prophecy is needed...

## Trivia

* Elias's godmother is Amara.
* Elias got the nickname "Jaybird" from Raphael.

## Quotes

* "Please... whatever sin you're trying to atone for - it's finished Raph. The One forgave you a long time ago." (pleading with Raphael to take care of his wounds, *A Voice in the Wilderness*)
* "...I forgive you [Raphael], for the hate in your heart. Azhoyel is not dead. *My brother is not dead.* I feel it in my heart. That is proof enough. But whether he has returned to the Song? I only know that Azzy and I will not see each other again. Not - not for a while. Maybe not until the end of my Path. And...and I will *miss him.*" (to Raphael, *The Water Rose Today*)
* “Be gentle with yourself. The One calls us to act mercifully, to others and to ourselves.” (to Tzuriel, *Faith and Fervor*)

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