Difference between revisions of "Ancestors: Fifth Generation"

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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.

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

Fifth Generation

	Bearheart – (1318-1984) M, H=black, E=blue. The son of Beesting & Snaptwig, brother of Raven & Fletcher, Recognized of Dreamberry, father of Snowfall, Whispersilk & Nightstorm. Bearheart was a hearty, bearded hunter who was respected for his skills with a spear as well as for his knapping. During a second year of drought, a forest fire overtook two hunting parties before they could reach safety; was killed along with five other elves (Dreamberry, Cider, Rhythm, Birdcatcher & Ringtail). (art by Holly H.)
	Birdcatcher - (1251-1984) M, H=blond, E=blue. Son of Lacewing & Turtle, brother of Tossfur & Newt, Recognized of Tallow and father of Thornbow & Honey. During a second year of drought, a forest fire overtook two hunting parties before they could reach safety; was killed along with five other elves (Bearheart, Dreamberry, Cider, Rhythm, & Ringtail). (Art by Cindy P.)
	Boar - (1263-1579) M, H=blond, E=grey. Son of Breeze & Autumntide, brother of Cider, Recognized of Kestrel, father of Bowflight. Killed while hunting. (Art by Megan M.)
	Bramble - (1402-1409) F, H=brown, E=brown. Daughter of Agate & Dagger, Bramble was a cheerful, temperamental child who died at the age of seven, over 20 years before the birth of sister Starskimmer. (Art by Sarah Covington)
	Cider - (1244-1984) F, H=blonde, E=brown. Daughter of Breeze and Autumntide, sister of Boar, Recognized of Rhythm, mother of Moss. A brewer, fisher, and crafter of art objects, with a bubbly personality. Loved baubles and jewelry. During a second year of drought, a forest fire overtook two hunting parties before they could reach safety; was killed along with five other elves (Rhythm, Dreamberry, Bearheart, Birdcatcher & Ringtail). (art by Stacy L.)
	Doeskin - (1349-1862) F, H=light brown, E=hazel. Daughter of Whirlwind and Birch, sister of Nettle; Recognized of Ringtail, mother of Rainpace. A skilled tanner and tailor. Killed by the bite of a poisonous spider, that caused her to die in her sleep. (art by Holly H.)
	Dreamberry - (1248-1984) F, H=white, E=green. The daughter of Diver & Summer, sister of Ringtail and Seafoam; Recognized of Bearheart, mother of Snowfall, Whispersilk & Nighstorm. Dreamberry was a cheerful soul who was both an accomplished brewer and weaver. During a second year of drought, a forest fire overtook two hunting parties before they could reach safety; was killed along with five other elves (Bearheart, Cider, Rhythm, Birdcatcher & Ringtail). (art by Trena D.)
	Hope – (1240-1245) F, H=black, E=dark green. Daughter of Easysinger & Oakhand, Hope was a shy, intelligent child who died during the peak of the 1245 winter plague. (art by Trena D.)
	Lynx - (0812-1597) M, H=blond, E=green. Son of Shyheart & Cedarwing, brother of Sunlight & True Edge, Recognized of Frost, father of Brightwood & Cloudfern, soul-brother to Blacksnake. Arrogant and honest, but in a playful, roguish way that many found charming. Very intelligent and observant, possessed of a restless mind. While out on a far-ranging hunting trip with his family, was killed by humans (called the Fierce Ones), along with his lifemate Frost, and parents Shyheart and Cedarwing (Farscout and Cloudfern survived, along with Brightwood, who was mortally wounded and put into wrapstuff). (art by Rachel V.)
	Moon – (1247-1510) F, H=blonde, E=grey. Daughter of Stormdancer & Leather, sister of Kestrel & Fadestar. Moon was a self-confident, witty young huntress & fisher, who had her mother’s flashfire temper and impulsiveness and who waited (unsuccessfully) her entire life to develop her mother’s gliding ability. Close friend and sometime-furmate of Tossfur, before he Recognized and lifemated with Nettle; Tossfur had hoped for an eventual lifemating, but Moon didn't want to den full-time with someone who showed throat so easily, claiming that she'd get bored. Killed while hunting.
	Nettle - (1382-1737) F. Daughter of Whirlwind and Birch, sister of Doeskin; Recognized of Tossfur, mother of Greenweave.
	Raven – (1247-1827) M, H=black, E=amber-gold. The son of Beesting & Owl, Recognized of Sunlight, father of Finch & Windsong, Raven was a quiet hunter who was named for his black head of hair. (art by Rachel V.)
	Rhythm - (1302-1984) M, H=brown, E=amber. Son of Songsent & Dagger; Recognized of Cider, father of Moss. During a second year of drought, a forest fire overtook two hunting parties before they could reach safety; was killed along with five other elves (Cider, Dreamberry, Bearheart, Ringtail, & Birdcatcher). (art by Stacy L.)
	Ringtail - (1273-1984) M, H=dark brown, E=blue. Son of Summer & Diver, brother of Seafoam and Dreamberry; Recognized of Doeskin, father of Rainpace. During a second year of drought, a forest fire overtook two hunting parties before they could reach safety; was killed along with five other elves (Dreamberry, Bearheart, Cider, Rhythm, & Birdcatcher). (art by Holly H.)
	Riskrunner – (1465-1710) M, H=white, E=blue. Oldest son of Easysinger & Blacksnake; father of Goldspice, Recognized of Ice. True to his name, this self-confident elf was adept at getting himself into and out of trouble. Rash and often impulsive, but also clever and charismatic. Was a sometime-furmate of Nettle, before she Recognized and lifemated with Tossfur. Killed suddenly while on a hunt, when a tuftcat erupted from its den and slashed through his throat. (art by Holly H.)
	Seafoam - (1240-1245) F. Daughter of Summer & Diver, sister of Dreamberry & Ringtail. Seafoam died as a small child during the RTH 1245 winter plague.
	Sunlight – (1252-1827) F, H=blond, E=blue-green. Daughter of Cedarwing & Shyheart, sister of Lynx & True Edge, Recognized of Raven, mother of Finch & Windsong. A plantshaper, Sunlight was a calm and self-confident maternal figure who at times exhibited an impulsive streak. Died in flash flooding (along with Beesting and Tallow) that took her hunting party by surprise.(art by Rachel V.)
	Tallow – (1345-1827) F. Daughter of Tangle & Hooksharp, Recognized of One-Leg (had Flash) & Birdcatcher (had Thornbow & Honey). Tallow was a skilled crafter who hated waste of any type. Died in flash flooding (along with Sunlight and Beesting) that took her hunting party by surprise.
	Tossfur - (1317-1799) M. Son of Lacewing & Turtle, brother of Birdcatcher & Newt, Recognized of Nettle and father of Greenweave.

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