Ancestors: List with Portraits & Blurbs
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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 and their family relationships.
A note on the generations...
Elven genealogy poses a remarkable problem: with an elf's lengthy lifespan, several generations can be alive at once (and thus, Recognizing across generational lines). And where human fertility is generally limited to a twenty or thirty year span, a female elf can be fertile for centuries.
For our purposes, the River Twine Holt recognizes "generation" as based on the mother's birth. For example, all children born of second generation mothers are considered third generation children, even if the fathers of those children are themselves of the first, second, or third generation.
It is also assumed that the females of the first and second generation may have used healing magic to spark their remarkable fecundity. (In fact, first generation healer Feverease is well remembered in the tribe's verbal history for having assisted in "sparking" many pregnancies among the first and second generations of the tribe.)
For detailed family-tree information, please visit the River Twine Holt Geneaology page.
Contents
First Generation
Bravestride – (????-0327) M, H=auburn, E=violet. One of the wolf-blooded founders, Bravestride favored his elven side; a skilled hunter and tracker with an adventurous streak, who was also highly intelligent and quick-witted in a crisis. Recognized of Little Paw, Knifemaker & Deertracker; father of Sweetslip, Squall, Crescent, Crest, Spearpoint, Darkcurl & Sentry. (art by Cindy P.) | |
Clayshard - (????-0352) M, H=red, E=dark. A pureblooded elf and the tribe’s founding rockshaper. Recognized Wolfsister (fathered Dawn), Knifemaker (fathered Flint, Quill, and Meadowlark), and Cubmaker (fathered Beartooth). (art by Trena D.) | |
Crow -- (????-0152) M, H=black, E=golden. A wolfblooded elf, and the tribe's founding glider. Recognized Cubmaker (fathered Sparrow and Feather), Little Paw (fathered Tadpole and Ripple), Moth (fathered Fisher), and Sweetslip (fathered Carver). (art by Rachel V.) | |
Cubmaker – (????-0225) F, H=brown, E=brown. Although she was pureblooded, Cubmaker’s fertility was impressive – especially if you consider that she earned her name even before Wolfsister’s band split off and went it own way. It’s possible she had a touch of healing ability; was certainly an empathetic, gentle-souled woman. Recognized Greenleaf (had Moondust), Crow (had Sparrow and Feather), Clayshard (had Beartooth), Redmane (had Firecat), and Eagle-Eye (had Clawsharp). (art by Vicki S.) | |
Eagle-Eye - (????-0104) M. Recognized Wolfsister (fathered Hornet), Feverease (fathered Ambergold), and Cubmaker (fathered Clawsharp). | |
Feverease – (????-0498) F, H=white-blonde, E=grey. The tribe’s founding healer, Feverease was a skilled herbalist as well as a strong healer. Wolfsister’s closest friend and adviser, even through she herself was pure-blooded; was eager to see their small band expand its population, and took deep pride in every new birth (particularly those she “assisted” in sparking). Lifemated to Wolfsister; Recognized Greenleaf (had Reedweaver and Smoke), and Eagle-Eye (had Ambergold). (art by Linda A.) | |
Greenleaf - (????-0598) M, H=blond, E=green. The tribe's founding plantshaper. Wolf-blooded. Recognized Feverease (fathered Reedweaver and Smoke), Cubmaker (fathered Moondust), Moth (fathered Raft), Sweetslip (fathered Oakhand), and Raincaller (fathered Blackberry, Pinecone, Ivy, and Raindrop). (art by Rachel V.) | |
Knifemaker - (????-0245) F, H=red, E=blue. Recognized Bravestride (had Swan and Crest), and Clayshard (had Flint, Quill, and Meadowlark). (art by Cindy P.) | |
Littlepaw - (-0001-0493) F, H=?, E=?. A ¾ pureblooded elf and one of the tribe’s founders. Recognized Bravestride (had Squall), Crow (had Tadpole and Ripple), and Badger (had Toss). (art by Linda A.) | |
Moth - (????-0197) F, H=white-gold, E=blue-violet. Wolfblooded. Recognized Redmane (had Rosepetal), Crow (had Fisher), and Greenleaf (had Raft). (art by Rachel V.) | |
Raincaller - (????-0327) F. H=grey, E=grey. Wolfblooded. Recognized only Greenleaf; mother of Blackberry, Pinecone, Ivy, and Raindrop. (art by Stacy L.) | |
Redmane – (????-0276) M, H=red, E=brown. A pureblooded elf and one of the tribe’s founders. A steady, confident hunter with a quiet, reserved nature. Recognized Wolfsister (had Burn, Deertracker, and Barkmoss), Cubmaker (had Firecat), and Moth (had Rosepetal). (art by Trena D.) | |
Wolfsister - (????-0166) F, H=blond, E=green. Founding chieftess of the tribe, a daughter of Halfwolf who favored her wolfblood. An ambitious, competitive, aggressive hunter and natural leader who chafed under the rule of the Firstcomers and other High Ones, and struck off on her own, taking a small band with her that became the nucleus of the River Twine tribe. Her real committed lifemate was the healer Feverease. Pregnant by an now-unknown father with Badger when travelling to the new holt. Recognized Redmane (had Burn, Deertracker, and Barkmoss), Clayshard (had Dawn), Eagle-Eye (had Hornet), and Bravestride (had Sweetslip). (art by Rachel V.) |
Second Generation
Ambergold (0004-0689) F, H=blonde, E=?. Daughter of Feverease and Eagle-Eye, sister of Smoke and Reedweaver. Recognized of Squall, mother of Owl, Harmony, and Spider. Healer. (art by Vicki S.) | |
Badger – (0001-0269) M, H=black, E=blue. Son of Wolfsister and a pureblood; Recognized of Feather, father of Butterfly, Blue Jay & Softlock. A rough and tough hunter, ambitious and temperamental, always expected to be Chief after his mother’s death, but lost a contest-of-wills with his equally-ambitious half-brother, Burn. (art by Cindy P.) | |
Barkmoss - (0032-0499) M. Son of Redmane and Wolfsister; full brother of Burn and Deertracker. Recognized of Swan, father of Herbfinder. | |
Blackberry - (0013-0689) F. Daughter of Greenleaf and Raincaller; full sister of Pinecone, Ivy, and Raindrop. Recognized of Flint, mother of Cloudchase and Stoneback. | |
Burn – (0008-0327) M, H=red, E=grey. The son of Wolfsister & Redmane, full brother of Deertracker and Barkmoss. Recognized of Sparrow, and father of Foxsly, Red & Javelin. Burn was a short-tempered, clever man who was determined to lead the tribe after his mother’s death; won a contest of wills against his older brother, Badger. Fiercely dominant personally, could be a tyrant. (art by Holly H.) | |
Crest - (0133-1002) M, H=black, E=?. Son of Bravestride and Knifemaker. Lovemate of Chieftess Foxsly (and died with her in the trolls tunnels), but, Recognized to Riversong and father of Hawkcall, Snaptwig, and Lacewing. (art by Jan B.) | |
Clawsharp - (0008-0680) M, H=brindled brown, E=brown. Son of Eagle-Eye and Cubmaker. Recognized of Rosepetal, father of Growler, Catnip, and Whitebraid. (art by Heidi H.) | |
Dawn - (0053-0534) F. Daughter of Clayshard and Wolfsister. Recognized of Raft, mother of Tanner and Riversong. (art by Vicki S.) | |
Deertracker – (0019-0150) F, H=red, E=pale blue. Daughter of Wolfsister & Redmane, full sister of Burn and Barkmoss. Recognized of Bravestride, mother of Spearpoint, Darkcurl & Sentry. Deertracker was a lusty, earthy woman who excelled at the hunt and who had a bawdy sense of humor. Was killed by a bear who also mauled her son Spearpoint. (art by Trena D.) | |
Feather - (0020-0774) F. Daughter of Crow and Cubmaker, full sister of Sparrow. Recognized of Badger, mother of Softlock, Butterfly, and Blue Jay. Glider. | |
Firecat - (0036-0062) F. Daughter of Redmane and Cubmaker. Died without Recognizing or reproducing. | |
Fisher - (0003-0901) M, H=dark grey, E=blue-violet. Son of Moth and Crow. Recognized of Smoke, father of Longdusk and Lure. (art by Rachel V.) | |
Flint - (0008-0569) M, H=bright red, E=blue. Son of Clayshard and Knifemaker; full brother of Quill and Meadowlark. Recognized of Blackberry, father of Cloudchase and Stoneback. A rockshaper. (Art by Heidi H.) | |
Hornet - (0094-0227) M. Son of Eagle-Eye and Wolfsister. Recognized of Raindrop, father of Hailstone and Thistle. | |
Ivy - (0112-0689) F. Daughter of Greenleaf and Raincaller, full sister of Blackberry, Pinecone, and Raindrop. Recognized of Carver, mother of Diamond and Vine. Plantshaper. (art by Linda A.) | |
Meadowlark - (0192-0795) F. Daughter of Clayshard and Knifemaker, full sister of Flint and Quill. Recognized of Toss, mother of Dusk and Wren. | |
Moondust - (0284-0539) F. Daughter of Greenleaf and Cubmaker. Never Recognized or reproduced. | |
Pinecone - (0041-0528) M. Son of Greenleaf and Raincaller, full brother of Blackberry, Raindrop, and Ivy. Recognized of Swan, father of Huntwise. | |
Quill - (0018-0058) F. Daughter of Clayshard and Knifemaker, full sister of Flint and Meadowlark. Never Recognized or reproduced. | |
Raft - (0089-0551) M, H=pampas-blond, E=green. Son of Greenleaf and Moth. Recognized of Dawn, father of Tanner and Riversong. (art by Rachel V.) | |
Raindrop - (0304-1085) F. Daughter of Greenleaf and Raincaller, full sister of Blackberry, Ivy, and Pinecone. Recognized of Hornet, mother of Hailstone and Thistle. | |
Reedweaver - (0133-1245) M. Son of Greenleaf and Feverease, full brother of Smoke. Recognized of Chieftess Foxsly, father of Easysinger, Leather, and Frost. | |
Ripple - (0259-0942) F. Daughter of Crow and Littlepaw, full sister of Tadpole. Recognized of Beartooth, mother of Piper, Burr, and Minx. | |
Rosepetal - (0074-0806) F. Daughter of Redmane and Moth. Recognized of Clawsharp, mother of Growler, Catnip, and Whitebraid. | |
Smoke - (0187-0865) F. Daughter of Greenleaf and Feverease, full sister of Reedweaver. Recognized of Fisher, mother of Longdusk and Lure. | |
Sparrow - (0002-0450) F. Daughter of Crow and Cubmaker, full sister of Feather. Recognize of Chief Burn, mother of Red, Javelin, and Chieftess Foxsly. | |
Squall - (0314-0516) M. Son of Bravestride and Littlepaw. Recognized of Ambergold, father of Owl, Harmony, and Spider. | |
Swan - (0062-1245) F. Daughter of Bravestride and Knifemaker, full sister of Crest. Recognized of Pinecone (had Huntwise) and later of Barkmoss (had Herbfinder). | |
Sweetslip - (0048-0469) F. Daughter of Bravestride and Wolfsister. Recognized of Crow (had Carver), Greenleaf (had Oakhand), and had one child outside of Recognition, Streak. | |
Tadpole - (0121-0138) M. Son of Crow and Littlepaw, full brother of Ripple. Died young, without Recognizing or reproducing. | |
Toss – (0212-0708) M, H=blonde, E=hazel. Son of Littlepaw and Badger. Recognized of Meadowlark, father of Dusk and Wren. (art by Trena D.) |
Third Generation
Blue Jay – (0232-0630) M, H=black, E=blue. Son of Feather & Badger, full brother of Softlock and Butterfly. Blue Jay was a witty, clever glider who excelled at fletching, and at trouble-making. Never Recognized or reproduced. | |
Burr – (0691-1295) F, H=brown, E=golden. Daughter of Beartooth and Ripple, sister of Piper and Minx. Recognized of Huntwise, mother of Joy and Dagger. Friend of Ice. | |
Butterfly – (0224-1139) F, H=black, E=grey. Daughter of Feather & Badger, full sister of Softlock and Blue Jay. Recognized of Spearpoint, mother of Strand and Stormdancer. Butterfly was a shy glider who avoided conflict or bloodshed. Enjoyed herbalism, fishing, and gathering shellfish. | |
Carver - (0459-1014) M, H=blond, E=blue-green. Son of Crow and Sweetslip. Recognized of Ivy (father of Diamond and Vine), and also of Harmony (father of Breeze and Diver). (art by Cindy P.) | |
Catnip - (0565-1245) F. Daughter of Clawsharp and Rosepetal, sister of Growler and Whitebraid. Recognized of Stoneback, mother of Agate and Beesting. | |
Cloudchase - (0399-0903) F. Daughter of Flint and Blackberry, sister of Stoneback. Recognized of Herbfinder, mother of Skinner and Summer. An early metal-worker. | |
Darkcurl - (0092-0868) F. Daughter of Bravestride and Deertracker, full sister of Spearpoint and Sentry. Recognized of Red, mother of Dapple and Autumntide. | |
Diamond - (0457-0495) F. Daughter of Ivy and Carver, sister of Vine. Died without Recognizing or breeding. (art by Linda A.) | |
Foxsly - (0169-1002) F, H=strawberry-blond, E=blue. Tribe's 3rd chief. Daughter of Chief Burn and Sparrow, sister of Red and Javelin. Lovemate of Crest (both died in the troll tunnels), but Recognized of Reedweaver, and mother of Easysinger, Leather, and Frost. (art by Holly H.) | |
Growler - (0335-0396) M. Son of Clawsharp and Rosepetal, brother of Catnip and Whitebraid. Died without Recognizing or reproducing. | |
Hailstone - (0245-1245) M. Son of Hornet and Raindrop, brother of Thistle. Recognized of Piper, father of Wolfmane, Whirlwind, and Magpie. | |
Harmony - (0462-1014) F. Daughter of Squall and Ambergold, sister of Owl and Spider. Recognized of Carver, mother of Breeze and Diver. | |
Herbfinder (0412-1077) M. Son of Barkmoss and Swan; half-brother of Huntwise. Recognized of Cloudchase, father of Skinner and Summer. | |
Huntwise - (0303-1294) M, H=brown, E=grey. Son of Pinecone and Swan; half-brother of Herbfinder. Recognized of Burr, father of Joy and Dagger. (art by Linda A.) | |
Javelin - (0302-0410) M. Son of Chief Burn and Sparrow, brother of Foxsly and Red. Died without Recognizing or reproducing. | |
Longdusk - (0552-1245) M. Son of Fisher and Smoke, brother of Lure. Recognized of Minx (fathered Hooksharp), and Whitebraid (fathered Birch). A gatherer and an herbalist. | |
Lure - (0727-1245) M. Son of Fisher and Smoke, brother of Longdusk. Recognized of Vine, father of Cedarwing and Tangle. | |
Minx - (0718-0959) F, H=red, E=blue-green. Daughter of Beartooth and Ripple, sister of Piper and Burr. Recognized of Longdusk, mother of Hooksharp. (art by Trena D.) | |
Oakhand - (0568-1545) M, H=brown, E=blue. Son of Greenleaf and Sweetslip. Big, brawny Hunt-Leader, best known for being good-natured, difficult to upset or anger, fun-loving and prone to laughter, a good sport. Usually let the difficult moods of others roll right off his back. Had charisma and flair, but usually wasn't reckless. A fairly simple, straightforward elf, a little more wolfish than elfish, he always tried to balance what he saw as Easysinger's tendency to overthink things ("chew on a problem until it was damp and tasteless"). Loyal and very dependable. Chieftess Easysinger's long-time lifemate (prior to Blacksnake), but their one child, Hope, died young. (art by Holly H.) | |
Owl - (0410-1245) M, H=grey, E=grey. Son of Squall and Ambergold, brother of Harmony and Spider. Recognized of Wren (father of Dove, Melody, and Reed), and later forced Recognition with Beesting (fathered Raven). The tribe's last healer (until the present day), Owl went mad when a plague decimated the tribe, and he had to be killed by Chieftess Easysinger. (art by Holly H.) | |
Piper - (0546-1245) F. Daughter of Beartooth and Ripple, sister of Burr and Minx. Recognized of Hailstone, mother of Wolfmane, Whirlwind, and Magpie. | |
Red - (0043-0790) M, H=red, E=green. Son of Chief Burn and Sparrow, brother of Foxsly and Javelin. Recognized of Darkcurl, father of Dapple and Autumntide. (art by Trena D.) | |
Riversong - (0479-1014) F, H=brown, E=blue & green. Daughter of Raft and Dawn, sister of Tanner). Recognized (but not lifemated) of Crest, mother of Hawkcall, Lacewing, and Snaptwig. (art by Cindy P.) | |
Sentry - (0126-0912) M. Son of Bravestride and Deertracker, brother of Darkcurl and Spearpoint. Recognized of Thistle, father of Ice and Turtle. | |
Softlock – (0218-1196) F, H=white-gold, E=blue-purple. Daughter of Feather & Badger, sister of Butterfly and Blue Jay. Recognized of Tanner, mother of Shyheart & Songsent. Softlock was a quiet, cautious woman who preferred the life of a crafter and herbalist over that of a huntress, although she was a skilled archer. | |
Spearpoint – (0037-1063) M, H=?, E=?. Son of Deertracker & Bravestride, brother of Sentry and Darkcurl. Recognized of Butterfly, father of Strand and Stormdancer. A genius crafter, Spearpoint learned to knap from Knifemaker, and improved upon her techniques. Spearpoint was mauled by a bear as a youth, and while he did not lose his sight or use of his arms, was partially crippled. He was an artisan who believed that even the most utilitarian of tools could be beautiful, yet could be fiercely traditional in other beliefs. | |
Spider - (0498-0566) M, H=brown, E=grey. Son of Squall and Ambergold, brother of Owl and Harmony. Died before ever Recognizing or breeding. (art by Trena D.) | |
Stoneback - (0486-1245) M. Son of Flint and Blackberry, brother of Cloudchase. Recognized of Catnip, father of Agate and Beesting. A rockshaper. | |
Streak - (0478-0689) M. Son of Sweetslip and an unknown father, born outside of Recognition. Died before Recognizing or breeding. | |
Tanner – (0201-1111) M, H=reddish blonde, E=hazel. Son of Dawn & Raft, brother of Riversong. Recognized of Softlock, father of Shyheart & Songsent. Tanner was a reserved, calm man who enjoyed tanning and tailoring. Maybe have been among the first to brew dreamberries. | |
Thistle - (0599-0924) F, H=dark red, E=amber. Daughter of Hornet and Raindrop, sister of Hailstone. Recognized of Sentry, mother of Ice and Turtle. (art by Trena D.) | |
Vine - (0535-1245) F, H=brown, E=?. Daughter of Carver and Ivy, sister of Diamond. Plantshaper. Recognized of Lure, mother of Cedarwing and Tangle. (art by Linda A.) | |
Whitebraid - (0609-1245) F. Daughter of Clawsharp and Rosepetal, sister of Growler and Catnip. Recognized of Longdusk, mother of Birch. | |
Wren - (0663-1245) F, H=light brown, E=green. Daughter of Toss and Meadowlark, sister of Dusk. Recognized of Owl, mother of Dove, Melody, and Reed. (art by Holly H.) |
Fourth Generation
Agate – (1167-1654) F, H=brown, E=brown. 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. | |
Autumntide - (0770-1585) M. Son of Red and Darkcurl. Recognized of Breeze, father of Cider and Boar. (art by Stacy L.) | |
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. (art by Holly H.) | |
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.) | |
Breeze - (0865-1586) F. Daughter of Carver and Harmony. Recognized of Autumntide, mother of Cider and Boar. (art by Stacy L.) | |
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. (art by Rachel V.) | |
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. | |
Dapple - (0527-0535) F. The daughter of Darkcurl & Red, sister of Autumntide. Died as a child, circumstances tbd. | |
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.) | |
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.) | |
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.) | |
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. (art by Rachel V.) | |
Hawkcall – (0680-1229) M, H=blond, E=blue. Son of Riversong & Crest, Recognized of Ice, father of Farscout. A clever, arrogant archer who could be difficult to get along with, Hawkcaller was a canny hunter and explorer. (art by Holly H.) | |
Hooksharp - (0916-1505) M. Son of Longdusk & Minx, Recognized of Tangle, father of Tallow. | |
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). (art by Rachel V.) | |
Joy - (1243 - 1245) F. Daughter of Burr & Huntwise, sister of Dagger. Died as a very young child, during the winter plague of RTH 1245. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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 a winter plague. | |
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. | |
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. (art by Rachel V.) | |
Skinner - (0778-1360) M. Son of Cloudchaser & Herbfinder, brother of Summr, Recognized of Dove, father of Suddendusk. | |
Snaptwig – (1000-1778) M. Son of Riversong & Crest, 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. | |
Songsent - (1086-1401) F. Daughter of Softlock & Tanner, sister of Shyheart, Recognized of Dagger and mother of Rhythm. | |
Stormdancer – (1049-1855) F, H=black, E=blue. 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. | |
Strand - (0701-1302) 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. | |
Summer - (0896-1307) F. H=gold, E=green. Daughter of Cloudchaser & Herbfinder, sister of Skinner, Recognized of Diver, mother of Dreamberry, Ringtail & Seafoam. | |
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. | |
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. | |
Whirlwind - (0985-1430) F. Daughter of Piper & Hailstone, sister of Wolfmane & Magpie, Recognized to Birch, mother of Doeskin & Nettle. | |
Wolfmane (0746-1245) M, H=brindled brown-grey, E=brown. Son of Hailstone and Piper; Recognized of Dove, father of One-Leg and Blacksnake. (art by Holly H.) |
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. (art by Holly H.) | |
Birdcatcher - (1251-1984) M. Son of Lacewing & Turtle, brother of Tossfur & Newt, Recognized of Tallow and father of Thornbow & Honey. | |
Boar - (1263-1579) M. Son of Breeze & Autumntide, brother of Cider, Recognized of Kestrel, father of Bowflight. | |
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. | |
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. (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. (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. (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. Lived every minute of his life. (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. | |
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. (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. (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. (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. (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. | |
Tossfur - (1317-1799) M. Son of Lacewing & Turtle, brother of Birdcatcher & Newt, Recognized of Nettle and father of Greenweave. |
Sixth Generation
Bowflight - (1512-1989) M, H=blond, E=green. Son of Kestrel and Boar. Recognized of Finch, father of Willow and Pathmark. (art by Joan M.) | |
Finch – (1596-1868) F, H=light blond-brown, E=amber. Daughter of Sunlight & Raven, sister of Windsong. Recognized of Bowflight, mother of Willow and Pathmark. Finch was a calm, cautious woman who nonetheless was an avid hunter who skillfully wielded a large axe. Admired for her wonderful singing voice and flute-playing (hence the name). (art by Holly H.) | |
Flash - (1618-1832) F, H=red, E=blue-green. Daughter of Tallow & One-Leg. A temperamental huntress who enjoyed getting into – and out of – dangerous scrapes. In a threeway lovemating with Whitestag & Fletcher. Died without Recognizing or reproducing. (art by Trena D.) |
Seventh Generation
Whitestag - (1597-1986) M, H=blond, E=blue. Son of True Edge and Snowfall, brother of Quick Fang. A "Golden-Child" who possessed all of the best qualities of both his parents. A bit more diplomatic and tactful than his father, thanks to the calm, cool nature of his mother. Whitestag had his father's determination, loyalty, dependability, and thick skin. A born problem-solver, he relied mainly on his cognitive skills rather than instinct. An enthusiastic fighter as well as a lover. Had a fondness for feathers. Very close to sister Quick Fang, often a tempering influence on her. Was in a three-mating with Fletcher and Flash. Killed in a fall from cliffs while hunting mountain goats. (art by Cindy P.) | |
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