Ancestors: Fourth 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.

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.

Fourth Generation

	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)
	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. Died in flash flooding (along with Sunlight and Tallow) that took her hunting party by surprise. (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. 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.)
	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)
	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. 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.)
	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.)
	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). Killed when she ventured into the troll-tunnels, against the chieftess's orders (see CIS for details). (art by Rachel V.)
	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.)
	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. Killed while hunting.
	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 the winter plague of 1245.
	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. 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.)
	Skinner - (0778-1360) M. Son of Cloudchase & Herbfinder, brother of Summer, Recognized of Dove, father of Suddendusk. (Art by Holly H.)
	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.)
	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.)
	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. Died of complications from childbirth, a few days after the birth of Fadestar.
	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.
	Summer - (0896-1307) F. H=gold, E=green. Daughter of Cloudchase & 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. (Art by Sarah Covington)
	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, 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.)
	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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