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<span style="color:#FF0000">'''NOTE: These pages are no longer being updated, as we move all of the material over to the website.  Please double-check any information you find here against the [http://www.rivertwine.com/cisshorts.php#cismenus CISes on the website], which are the most up-to-date.'''</span>
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Please click on any highlighted names for an individual page about the ancestor, containing links to art of them, or to stories in which they appear. Information about tribal ancestors is still under development; while some individual deceased characters (particularly the past chiefs of the tribe) will have character information sheets (CISs) in the club's webbase,  many ancestors won't be detailed beyond their names, family relationships, and salient details.   
 
Please click on any highlighted names for an individual page about the ancestor, containing links to art of them, or to stories in which they appear. Information about tribal ancestors is still under development; while some individual deceased characters (particularly the past chiefs of the tribe) will have character information sheets (CISs) in the club's webbase,  many ancestors won't be detailed beyond their names, family relationships, and salient details.   
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|width="600pt"|[[Agate|'''Agate''']] – (1167-1654) F, H=brown, E=green.  Daughter of Catnip & Stoneback, sister of Beesting, Recognized of Dagger, mother of Bramble & Starskimmer. Agate inherited her father’s rock-shaping talent but was never as strong.  A maternal, steady woman who enjoyed making jewelry and polishing semi-precious stones. ''(Art by Sarah Covington)''
 
|width="600pt"|[[Agate|'''Agate''']] – (1167-1654) F, H=brown, E=green.  Daughter of Catnip & Stoneback, sister of Beesting, Recognized of Dagger, mother of Bramble & Starskimmer. Agate inherited her father’s rock-shaping talent but was never as strong.  A maternal, steady woman who enjoyed making jewelry and polishing semi-precious stones. ''(Art by Sarah Covington)''
 
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|[[Image:p-autumn.jpg|border]]||[[Autumntide|'''Autumntide''']] - (0770-1585) M.  Son of Red and Darkcurl.  Recognized of Breeze, father of Cider and Boar. ''(art by Stacy L.)''
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|[[Image:p-autumntide2.jpg|border]]||[[Autumntide|'''Autumntide''']] - (0770-1585) M, H=brown, E=blue.  Son of Red and Darkcurl.  Recognized of Breeze, father of Cider and Boar. ''(art by Stacy L., color by Holly H.)''
 
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|[[Image:p-beesting.jpg|border]]|| [[Beesting|'''Beesting''']] – (1208 - 1778) F, H=black, E=amber. Daughter of Catnip & Stoneback, sister of Agate. Recognized first to Owl (son Raven), and then Recognized of Snaptwig (sons Bearheart and Fletcher).  Beesting was a friendly, outgoing soul who was always teased for her sweet-tooth. Athletic and active, disliked being alone. Died in flash flooding (along with Sunlight and Tallow) that took her hunting party by surprise. ''(art by Holly H.)''
 
|[[Image:p-beesting.jpg|border]]|| [[Beesting|'''Beesting''']] – (1208 - 1778) F, H=black, E=amber. Daughter of Catnip & Stoneback, sister of Agate. Recognized first to Owl (son Raven), and then Recognized of Snaptwig (sons Bearheart and Fletcher).  Beesting was a friendly, outgoing soul who was always teased for her sweet-tooth. Athletic and active, disliked being alone. Died in flash flooding (along with Sunlight and Tallow) that took her hunting party by surprise. ''(art by Holly H.)''
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|[[Image:p-birch.jpg|border]]||[[Birch|'''Birch''']] - (0976-1473) M, H=white, E=green. Son of Longdusk and Whitebraid.  Recognized of Whirlwind, father of Doeskin and Nettle.  ''(art by Joan M.)''
 
|[[Image:p-birch.jpg|border]]||[[Birch|'''Birch''']] - (0976-1473) M, H=white, E=green. Son of Longdusk and Whitebraid.  Recognized of Whirlwind, father of Doeskin and Nettle.  ''(art by Joan M.)''
 
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|[[Image:p-breeze.jpg|border]]|| [[Breeze|'''Breeze''']] - (0865-1586) F. Daughter of Carver and Harmony.  Recognized of Autumntide, mother of Cider and Boar.  ''(art by Stacy L.)''
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|[[Image:p-breeze2.jpg|border]]|| [[Breeze|'''Breeze''']] - (0865-1586) F, H=blond, E=amber. Daughter of Carver and Harmony.  Recognized of Autumntide, mother of Cider and Boar.  ''(art by Stacy L., color by Holly H.)''
 
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|[[Image:p-cedarwing.jpg|border]]||[[Cedarwing|'''Cedarwing''']] – (0793-1597) M, H=blond, E=green.  The son of Vine & Lure, Recognized of Shyheart, father of Lynx, Sunlight & True Edge.  Cedarwing was a plantshaper and a hunter, who had an elder’s wise counsel even as a relatively young elf.  While out on a far-ranging hunting trip with his family, was killed by humans (called the Fierce Ones), along with lifemate Shyheart, son Lynx, and Lynx's lifemate Frost (Farscout and Cloudfern survived, along with Brightwood, who was mortally wounded and put into wrapstuff). ''(art by Rachel V.)''
 
|[[Image:p-cedarwing.jpg|border]]||[[Cedarwing|'''Cedarwing''']] – (0793-1597) M, H=blond, E=green.  The son of Vine & Lure, Recognized of Shyheart, father of Lynx, Sunlight & True Edge.  Cedarwing was a plantshaper and a hunter, who had an elder’s wise counsel even as a relatively young elf.  While out on a far-ranging hunting trip with his family, was killed by humans (called the Fierce Ones), along with lifemate Shyheart, son Lynx, and Lynx's lifemate Frost (Farscout and Cloudfern survived, along with Brightwood, who was mortally wounded and put into wrapstuff). ''(art by Rachel V.)''
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|[[Image:p-hawkcall.jpg|border]]|| [[Hawkcall|'''Hawkcall''']] – (0680-1229) M, H=light-brown, E=blue.  Son of Riversong & Crest, Recognized of Ice, father of Farscout.  A clever, arrogant archer who could be difficult to get along with, Hawkcall was a canny hunter and explorer. ''(art by Holly H.)''
 
|[[Image:p-hawkcall.jpg|border]]|| [[Hawkcall|'''Hawkcall''']] – (0680-1229) M, H=light-brown, E=blue.  Son of Riversong & Crest, Recognized of Ice, father of Farscout.  A clever, arrogant archer who could be difficult to get along with, Hawkcall was a canny hunter and explorer. ''(art by Holly H.)''
 
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|[[Image:p-blank.jpg|border]]|| '''Hooksharp''' - (0916-1505) M.  Son of Longdusk & Minx, Recognized of Tangle, father of Tallow.
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|[[Image:p-hooksharp.jpg|border]]|| [[Hooksharp|'''Hooksharp''']] - (0916-1505) M, H=light gold-brown, E=blue-green.  Son of Longdusk & Minx, Recognized of Tangle, father of Tallow. ''(art by Karena K.)''
 
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|[[Image:p-ice.jpg|border]]|| [http://www.rivertwine.com/members/cisdisplay.php?id=39 Ice] - (0705-1708) F, H=black/bald, E=grey.  A sober, serious woman who had compulsive work habits; a skilled gold/silversmith who took up the craft from her mentor Cloudchase.  Daughter of Sentry & Thistle; sister of Turtle; mother of Farscout & Goldspice (recognized twice, to Hawkcall & Riskrunner respectively, but never lifemated). Killed when she ventured into the troll-tunnels, against the chieftess's orders (see CIS for details). ''(art by Rachel V.)''
 
|[[Image:p-ice.jpg|border]]|| [http://www.rivertwine.com/members/cisdisplay.php?id=39 Ice] - (0705-1708) F, H=black/bald, E=grey.  A sober, serious woman who had compulsive work habits; a skilled gold/silversmith who took up the craft from her mentor Cloudchase.  Daughter of Sentry & Thistle; sister of Turtle; mother of Farscout & Goldspice (recognized twice, to Hawkcall & Riskrunner respectively, but never lifemated). Killed when she ventured into the troll-tunnels, against the chieftess's orders (see CIS for details). ''(art by Rachel V.)''
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|[[Image:p-joy.jpg|border]]|| [[Joy|'''Joy''']] - (1243 - 1245) F, H=brown, E=blue. Daughter of Burr & Huntwise, sister of Dagger.  Died as a very young child, during the winter plague of RTH 1245. ''(Art by Linda A.)''
 
|[[Image:p-joy.jpg|border]]|| [[Joy|'''Joy''']] - (1243 - 1245) F, H=brown, E=blue. Daughter of Burr & Huntwise, sister of Dagger.  Died as a very young child, during the winter plague of RTH 1245. ''(Art by Linda A.)''
 
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|[[Image:p-blank.jpg|border]]|| '''Lacewing''' - (0866-1503) F.  Daughter of Riversong & Crest, sister of Hawkcall & Snaptwig, Recognized of Turtle & Strand, mother Tossfur, Birdcatcher, and Newt. Physically delicate, Lacewing was lifemated to both of her Recognized; Newt, her youngest, was born outside of Recognition.  
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|[[Image:p-lacewing2.jpg|border]]|| [[Lacewing|'''Lacewing''']] - (0866-1503) F, H=honey blond, E=blue.  Daughter of Riversong & Crest, sister of Hawkcall & Snaptwig, Recognized of Turtle & Strand, mother Tossfur, Birdcatcher, and Newt. Physically delicate, Lacewing was lifemated to both of her Recognized; Newt, her youngest, was born outside of Recognition. After her death (how she died is currently unknown), Turtle and Strand became estranged, blaming each other for her loss. Turtle followed her in death within six months, but Strand survived for over a hundred more years. ''(Art by Yve S.)''
 
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|[[Image:p-blank.jpg|border]]|| [http://www.rivertwine.com/members/cisdisplay.php?id=46 Leather] - (0977-1865) M, H=chestnut. Son of Chieftess Foxsly & Reedweaver, brother of Easysinger & Frost; Recognized of Stormdancer, father of Kestrel, Moon & Fadestar; grandfather of Bowflight; great-grandfather of Willow & Pathmark. A calm and wise tanner, skilled tracker.  Killed while hunting.  
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|[[Image:p-leather.jpg|border]]|| [http://www.rivertwine.com/members/cisdisplay.php?id=46 Leather] - (0977-1865) M, H=chestnut, E=hazel. Son of Chieftess Foxsly & Reedweaver, brother of Easysinger & Frost; Recognized of Stormdancer, father of Kestrel, Moon & Fadestar; grandfather of Bowflight; great-grandfather of Willow & Pathmark. A calm and wise tanner, skilled tracker.  Killed while hunting. ''(Art by Holly H.)''
 
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|[[Image:p-blank.jpg|border]]|| '''Magpie''' -(1237-1245) M, H=grey, E=black.  Son of Piper & Hailstone, brother of Wolfmane & Whirlwind.  Died as a child during the winter plague of RTH 1245.
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|[[Image:p-magpie.jpg|border]]|| [[Magpie|'''Magpie''']] -(1237-1245) M, H=grey, E=black.  Son of Piper & Hailstone, brother of Wolfmane & Whirlwind.  Died as a child during the winter plague of RTH 1245. ''(Art by Karena K.)''
 
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|[[Image:p-blank.jpg|border]]|| '''Melody''' – (1187-1245) F, H=white, E=blue.  Daughter of Wren & Owl, Melody was a sweet-natured fisher who enjoyed singing and music of all forms.  Favored her elf-blood, and was showing the first signs of her father’s healing talents when she died of illness & exhaustion during the winter plague of 1245.
 
|[[Image:p-blank.jpg|border]]|| '''Melody''' – (1187-1245) F, H=white, E=blue.  Daughter of Wren & Owl, Melody was a sweet-natured fisher who enjoyed singing and music of all forms.  Favored her elf-blood, and was showing the first signs of her father’s healing talents when she died of illness & exhaustion during the winter plague of 1245.
 
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|[[Image:p-blank.jpg|border]]|| '''Reed''' – (1236-1245) M, H=grey, E=blue-grey.  Son of Owl and Wren, Reed was a clever child who favored his elf-heritage stronger than the wolf-blood.  Reed always yearned for a wolf-friend; died during the winter plague of RT 1245, before he could bond.
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|[[Image:p-reed.jpg|border]]|| [[Reed|'''Reed''']] – (1236-1245) M, H=grey, E=blue-grey.  Son of Owl and Wren, Reed was a clever child who favored his elf-heritage stronger than the wolf-blood.  Reed always yearned for a wolf-friend; died during the winter plague of RT 1245, before he could bond. ''(art by Arthur R., color by Holly H.)''
 
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|[[Image:p-shyheart.jpg|border]]||[[Shyheart|'''Shyheart''']] – (1004-1597) F, H=light-brown, E=blue-violet.  Daughter of Softlock & Tanner, Recognized of Cedarwing, mother of Lynx, Sunlight, and True Edge.  Shyheart was a crafter and herbalist.  True to her name, Shyheart was quiet and often outwardly reserved, and disliked bloodshed. While out on a far-ranging hunting trip with her family, was killed by humans (called the Fierce Ones), along with lifemate Cedarwing, son Lynx, and Lynx's lifemate Frost (Farscout and Cloudfern survived, along with Brightwood, who was mortally wounded and put into wrapstuff). ''(art by Rachel V.)''
 
|[[Image:p-shyheart.jpg|border]]||[[Shyheart|'''Shyheart''']] – (1004-1597) F, H=light-brown, E=blue-violet.  Daughter of Softlock & Tanner, Recognized of Cedarwing, mother of Lynx, Sunlight, and True Edge.  Shyheart was a crafter and herbalist.  True to her name, Shyheart was quiet and often outwardly reserved, and disliked bloodshed. While out on a far-ranging hunting trip with her family, was killed by humans (called the Fierce Ones), along with lifemate Cedarwing, son Lynx, and Lynx's lifemate Frost (Farscout and Cloudfern survived, along with Brightwood, who was mortally wounded and put into wrapstuff). ''(art by Rachel V.)''
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|[[Image:p-songsent.jpg|border]]|| [[Songsent|'''Songsent''']] - (1086-1401) F, H=light brown, E=golden.  Daughter of Softlock & Tanner, sister of Shyheart, Recognized of Dagger and mother of Rhythm. ''(Art by Linda A.)''
 
|[[Image:p-songsent.jpg|border]]|| [[Songsent|'''Songsent''']] - (1086-1401) F, H=light brown, E=golden.  Daughter of Softlock & Tanner, sister of Shyheart, Recognized of Dagger and mother of Rhythm. ''(Art by Linda A.)''
 
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|[[Image:p-stormdancer.jpg|border]]|| [[Stormdancer|'''Stormdancer''']] – (1049-1855) F, H=black, E=grey.  Daughter of Butterfly & Spearpoint, sister of Strand, Recognized of Leather, mother of Kestrel, Moon & Fadestar.  A strong glider, Stormdancer was named for her joy in aerial dances during thunderstorms.  A temperamental, impulsive woman who never shied away from an argument.  Died of complications from childbirth, a few days after the birth of Fadestar. ''(Art by Holly H.)''
 
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|[[Image:p-blank.jpg|border]]|| [[Strand|'''Strand''']] - (0701-1660) M. Son of Butterfly & Spearpoint, brother of Stormdancer. In a three-mating with Lacewing and Turtle; Recognized with Lacewing, father of Birdcatcher. Did not inherit his mother Butterfly's gliding talent.
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|[[Image:p-strand2.jpg|border]]|| [[Strand|'''Strand''']] - (0701-1660) M, H=chestnut, E=blue. Son of Butterfly & Spearpoint, brother of Stormdancer. In a three-mating with Lacewing and Turtle; Recognized with Lacewing, father of Birdcatcher; possible father of Newt. Did not inherit his mother Butterfly's gliding talent. An artist and jewelry-designer, Strand was the one who started the mural of the tribe's history that decorates one of the walls of the chamber in which the wrapstuffed members of the tribe sleep. After Lacewing's death in 1503 (how she died is currently unknown), he and Turtle became estranged, each blaming the other for her death. Turtle followed Lacewing in death within six months, but Strand survived for over a hundred more years. ''(Art by Yve S.)''
 
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|[[Image:p-blank.jpg|border]]|| '''Summer''' - (0896-1307) F. H=gold, E=green. Daughter of Cloudchase & Herbfinder, sister of Skinner, Recognized of Diver, mother of Dreamberry, Ringtail & Seafoam.
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|[[Image:p-tangle.jpg|border]]|| [[Tangle|'''Tangle''']] – (0898-1509) F, H=sunny-brown, E=grey-green. Daughter of Lure & Vine, Recognized of Hooksharp, mother of Tallow.  Tangle was a free-spirited huntress who was admired for her beauty; one of the “Starskimmers” of her generation. ''(Art by Sarah Covington)''
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|[[Image:p-tangle2.jpg|border]]|| [[Tangle|'''Tangle''']] – (0898-1509) F, H=blond, E=violet. Daughter of Lure & Vine, Recognized of Hooksharp, mother of Tallow.  Tangle was a free-spirited huntress who was admired for her beauty; one of the “Starskimmers” of her generation. ''(Art by Sarah Covington)''
 
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|[[Image:p-blank.jpg|border]]|| '''Turtle''' – (0881-1504) M, H=grey, E=brown. Son of Thistle & Sentry, brother of Ice, Recognized of Tossfur, three-way mated with her and Strand; possibly father of Newt. This cheerful, stout young elf had far more heart than wit. Rendered deaf by a fever later in life, was a skilled carver and fisher, enjoyed pottery as well.  
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|[[Image:p-turtle2.jpg|border]]|| [[Turtle|'''Turtle''']] – (0881-1504) M, H=brown, E=brown. Son of Thistle & Sentry, brother of Ice, Recognized of Lacewing, three-way mated with her and Strand; father of Tossfur; possibly father of Newt. This cheerful, stout young elf had far more heart than wit. Rendered deaf by a fever later in life, was a skilled carver and fisher, enjoyed pottery as well. After Lacewing's death in 1503, he and Strand became estranged.  His death followed Lacewing's by six months; he became withdrawn, a shadow of his former self, and his body was eventually discovered covered in beestings. ''(Art by Yve S.)''
 
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|[[Image:p-whirlwind.jpg|border]]|| [[Whirlwind|'''Whirlwind''']] - (0985-1430) F, H=brindled red-brown, E=green. Daughter of Piper & Hailstone, sister of Wolfmane & Magpie, Recognized to Birch, mother of Doeskin & Nettle. ''(art by Karena K.)''
 
|[[Image:p-whirlwind.jpg|border]]|| [[Whirlwind|'''Whirlwind''']] - (0985-1430) F, H=brindled red-brown, E=green. Daughter of Piper & Hailstone, sister of Wolfmane & Magpie, Recognized to Birch, mother of Doeskin & Nettle. ''(art by Karena K.)''
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NOTE: These pages are no longer being updated, as we move all of the material over to the website. Please double-check any information you find here against the CISes on the website, which are the most up-to-date.


Please click on any highlighted names for an individual page about the ancestor, containing links to art of them, or to stories in which they appear. Information about tribal ancestors is still under development; while some individual deceased characters (particularly the past chiefs of the tribe) will have character information sheets (CISs) in the club's webbase, many ancestors won't be detailed beyond their names, family relationships, and salient details.

For detailed family-tree information, please visit the River Twine Holt Genealogy page.

Fourth Generation

P-agate2.jpg Agate – (1167-1654) F, H=brown, E=green. Daughter of Catnip & Stoneback, sister of Beesting, Recognized of Dagger, mother of Bramble & Starskimmer. Agate inherited her father’s rock-shaping talent but was never as strong. A maternal, steady woman who enjoyed making jewelry and polishing semi-precious stones. (Art by Sarah Covington)
P-autumntide2.jpg Autumntide - (0770-1585) M, H=brown, E=blue. Son of Red and Darkcurl. Recognized of Breeze, father of Cider and Boar. (art by Stacy L., color by Holly H.)
P-beesting.jpg Beesting – (1208 - 1778) F, H=black, E=amber. Daughter of Catnip & Stoneback, sister of Agate. Recognized first to Owl (son Raven), and then Recognized of Snaptwig (sons Bearheart and Fletcher). Beesting was a friendly, outgoing soul who was always teased for her sweet-tooth. Athletic and active, disliked being alone. Died in flash flooding (along with Sunlight and Tallow) that took her hunting party by surprise. (art by Holly H.)
P-birch.jpg Birch - (0976-1473) M, H=white, E=green. Son of Longdusk and Whitebraid. Recognized of Whirlwind, father of Doeskin and Nettle. (art by Joan M.)
P-breeze2.jpg Breeze - (0865-1586) F, H=blond, E=amber. Daughter of Carver and Harmony. Recognized of Autumntide, mother of Cider and Boar. (art by Stacy L., color by Holly H.)
P-cedarwing.jpg Cedarwing – (0793-1597) M, H=blond, E=green. The son of Vine & Lure, Recognized of Shyheart, father of Lynx, Sunlight & True Edge. Cedarwing was a plantshaper and a hunter, who had an elder’s wise counsel even as a relatively young elf. While out on a far-ranging hunting trip with his family, was killed by humans (called the Fierce Ones), along with lifemate Shyheart, son Lynx, and Lynx's lifemate Frost (Farscout and Cloudfern survived, along with Brightwood, who was mortally wounded and put into wrapstuff). (art by Rachel V.)
P-dagger.jpg Dagger – (1274-1676) M, H=brown, E=brown. The son of Burr & Huntwise, Recognized of Agate, father of Bramble & Starskimmer. Dagger favored his wolf heritage more than his elf blood. Hunter and tracker. Could be very short-tempered, had a cutting (and not always kind) sense of humor. (Art by Sarah Covington)
P-blank.jpg Dapple - (0527-0535) F. The daughter of Darkcurl & Red, sister of Autumntide. Died as a child, circumstances tbd.
P-diver.jpg Diver - (0897-1370) M, H=blond, E=blue-green. Son of Carver and Harmony. Recognized of Summer, father of Seafoam, Dreamberry, and Ringtail. (art by Cindy P.)
P-dove.jpg Dove (1109-1430) F, H=silver-grey, E=blue. Daughter of Owl and Wren, Recognized of Wolfmane (mother of One-Leg and Blacksnake), and later Recognized of Skinner (mother of Suddendusk). (art by Holly H.)
P-easysinger.jpg Easysinger - (0751-1825) F, H=pale brown, E=blue. Beloved and respected chieftess for over 800 years. Very intelligent and, unlike her mother and the tribe's previous chieftains, Easysinger was far more centered in "elf" than "wolf." She was a deep-thinker and a long-range planner, who distrusted what she considered the false comforts of "Now". Much beloved for her nurturing, wise-elder role, but had a spine of steel and an iron will. Could be a subtle manipulator and had submerged in her a broad streak of cunning. Recognized with two lifemates: Oakhand (with whom she had one daughter, who died young), and Blacksnake (three children: Riskrunner, Windburn, and Chicory). (art by Holly H.)
P-frost.jpg Frost - (0923-1597) F, H=white, E=violet-blue. A quiet, reserved person with a wry, understated sense of humor. Independent, has little patience for fools; can be impulsive but also has a wide streak of common sense. Daughter of Foxsly & Reedweaver, sister of Easysinger & Leather, Recognized to Lynx, mother of Brightwood & Cloudfern. While out on a far-ranging hunting trip with her family, was killed by humans (called the Fierce Ones), along with lifemate Lynx, and Lynx's parents Cedarwing and Shyheart (Farscout and Cloudfern survived, along with Brightwood, who was mortally wounded and put into wrapstuff).(art by Rachel V.)
P-hawkcall.jpg Hawkcall – (0680-1229) M, H=light-brown, E=blue. Son of Riversong & Crest, Recognized of Ice, father of Farscout. A clever, arrogant archer who could be difficult to get along with, Hawkcall was a canny hunter and explorer. (art by Holly H.)
P-hooksharp.jpg Hooksharp - (0916-1505) M, H=light gold-brown, E=blue-green. Son of Longdusk & Minx, Recognized of Tangle, father of Tallow. (art by Karena K.)
P-ice.jpg Ice - (0705-1708) F, H=black/bald, E=grey. A sober, serious woman who had compulsive work habits; a skilled gold/silversmith who took up the craft from her mentor Cloudchase. Daughter of Sentry & Thistle; sister of Turtle; mother of Farscout & Goldspice (recognized twice, to Hawkcall & Riskrunner respectively, but never lifemated). Killed when she ventured into the troll-tunnels, against the chieftess's orders (see CIS for details). (art by Rachel V.)
P-joy.jpg Joy - (1243 - 1245) F, H=brown, E=blue. Daughter of Burr & Huntwise, sister of Dagger. Died as a very young child, during the winter plague of RTH 1245. (Art by Linda A.)
P-lacewing2.jpg Lacewing - (0866-1503) F, H=honey blond, E=blue. Daughter of Riversong & Crest, sister of Hawkcall & Snaptwig, Recognized of Turtle & Strand, mother Tossfur, Birdcatcher, and Newt. Physically delicate, Lacewing was lifemated to both of her Recognized; Newt, her youngest, was born outside of Recognition. After her death (how she died is currently unknown), Turtle and Strand became estranged, blaming each other for her loss. Turtle followed her in death within six months, but Strand survived for over a hundred more years. (Art by Yve S.)
P-leather.jpg Leather - (0977-1865) M, H=chestnut, E=hazel. Son of Chieftess Foxsly & Reedweaver, brother of Easysinger & Frost; Recognized of Stormdancer, father of Kestrel, Moon & Fadestar; grandfather of Bowflight; great-grandfather of Willow & Pathmark. A calm and wise tanner, skilled tracker. Killed while hunting. (Art by Holly H.)
P-magpie.jpg Magpie -(1237-1245) M, H=grey, E=black. Son of Piper & Hailstone, brother of Wolfmane & Whirlwind. Died as a child during the winter plague of RTH 1245. (Art by Karena K.)
P-blank.jpg Melody – (1187-1245) F, H=white, E=blue. Daughter of Wren & Owl, Melody was a sweet-natured fisher who enjoyed singing and music of all forms. Favored her elf-blood, and was showing the first signs of her father’s healing talents when she died of illness & exhaustion during the winter plague of 1245.
P-reed.jpg Reed – (1236-1245) M, H=grey, E=blue-grey. Son of Owl and Wren, Reed was a clever child who favored his elf-heritage stronger than the wolf-blood. Reed always yearned for a wolf-friend; died during the winter plague of RT 1245, before he could bond. (art by Arthur R., color by Holly H.)
P-shyheart.jpg Shyheart – (1004-1597) F, H=light-brown, E=blue-violet. Daughter of Softlock & Tanner, Recognized of Cedarwing, mother of Lynx, Sunlight, and True Edge. Shyheart was a crafter and herbalist. True to her name, Shyheart was quiet and often outwardly reserved, and disliked bloodshed. While out on a far-ranging hunting trip with her family, was killed by humans (called the Fierce Ones), along with lifemate Cedarwing, son Lynx, and Lynx's lifemate Frost (Farscout and Cloudfern survived, along with Brightwood, who was mortally wounded and put into wrapstuff). (art by Rachel V.)
P-skinner.jpg Skinner - (0778-1360) M. Son of Cloudchase & Herbfinder, brother of Summer, Recognized of Dove, father of Suddendusk. (Art by Holly H.)
P-snaptwig.jpg Snaptwig – (1000-1778) M, H=brown, E=blue. Son of Riversong & Crest, brother of Hawkcall and Lacewing. Recognized of Beesting, father of Bearheart & Fletcher. Snaptwig was an impulsive trapper and fisher, who had a keen wit and an even keener sense of humor. (Art by Holly H.)
P-songsent.jpg Songsent - (1086-1401) F, H=light brown, E=golden. Daughter of Softlock & Tanner, sister of Shyheart, Recognized of Dagger and mother of Rhythm. (Art by Linda A.)
P-stormdancer.jpg Stormdancer – (1049-1855) F, H=black, E=grey. Daughter of Butterfly & Spearpoint, sister of Strand, Recognized of Leather, mother of Kestrel, Moon & Fadestar. A strong glider, Stormdancer was named for her joy in aerial dances during thunderstorms. A temperamental, impulsive woman who never shied away from an argument. Died of complications from childbirth, a few days after the birth of Fadestar. (Art by Holly H.)
P-strand2.jpg Strand - (0701-1660) M, H=chestnut, E=blue. Son of Butterfly & Spearpoint, brother of Stormdancer. In a three-mating with Lacewing and Turtle; Recognized with Lacewing, father of Birdcatcher; possible father of Newt. Did not inherit his mother Butterfly's gliding talent. An artist and jewelry-designer, Strand was the one who started the mural of the tribe's history that decorates one of the walls of the chamber in which the wrapstuffed members of the tribe sleep. After Lacewing's death in 1503 (how she died is currently unknown), he and Turtle became estranged, each blaming the other for her death. Turtle followed Lacewing in death within six months, but Strand survived for over a hundred more years. (Art by Yve S.)
P-summer.jpg Summer - (0896-1307) F. H=black, E=green. Daughter of Cloudchase & Herbfinder, sister of Skinner, Recognized of Diver, mother of Dreamberry, Ringtail & Seafoam. (Art by Sarah Covington)
P-tangle2.jpg Tangle – (0898-1509) F, H=blond, E=violet. Daughter of Lure & Vine, Recognized of Hooksharp, mother of Tallow. Tangle was a free-spirited huntress who was admired for her beauty; one of the “Starskimmers” of her generation. (Art by Sarah Covington)
P-turtle2.jpg Turtle – (0881-1504) M, H=brown, E=brown. Son of Thistle & Sentry, brother of Ice, Recognized of Lacewing, three-way mated with her and Strand; father of Tossfur; possibly father of Newt. This cheerful, stout young elf had far more heart than wit. Rendered deaf by a fever later in life, was a skilled carver and fisher, enjoyed pottery as well. After Lacewing's death in 1503, he and Strand became estranged. His death followed Lacewing's by six months; he became withdrawn, a shadow of his former self, and his body was eventually discovered covered in beestings. (Art by Yve S.)
P-whirlwind.jpg Whirlwind - (0985-1430) F, H=brindled red-brown, E=green. Daughter of Piper & Hailstone, sister of Wolfmane & Magpie, Recognized to Birch, mother of Doeskin & Nettle. (art by Karena K.)
P-wolfmane.jpg Wolfmane (0746-1245) M, H=brindled brown-grey, E=brown. Son of Hailstone and Piper; Recognized of Dove, father of One-Leg and Blacksnake. Died during the distemper plague of 1245. (art by Holly H.)


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