Ancestors: List with Portraits & Blurbs

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.)

First Generation

Bravestride – 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.

Clayshard - M, H=red, E=dark. A pureblooded elf and the tribe’s founding rockshaper.

Crow -- M

Cubmaker – 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. Among the RTH ancestors, was mother of Moondust, Sparrow, Feather, Crescent, Firecat & Clawship (by a variety of fathers).

Eagle-Eye - M

Feverease – 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 of Eagle Eye and Greenleaf, mother of Ambergold, Smoke and Reedweaver.

Greenleaf -

Knifemaker -

Littlepaw - F, H=?, E=?. A ¾ pureblooded elf and one of the tribe’s founders.

Moth - F

Raincaller - F

Redmane – M, H=red, E=brown. A pureblooded elf and one of the tribe’s founders. Recognized of Wolfsister & Moth, father of Burn, Deertracker, Barkmoss, Rosepetal & Firecat. A steady, confident hunter with a quiet, reserved nature.

Wolfsister - 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. Redmane, Clayshard, Eagle-Eye, Bravestride. However, her real committed lifemate was the healer Feverease. Mother of Badger, Burn, Deertracker, Sweetslip, Dawn, Hornet and Barkmoss.

Second Generation

Ambergold

Badger – 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 brother, Burn.

Barkmoss - M

Blackberry - F

Burn – M, H=red, E=grey. The son of Wolfsister & Redmane, 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.

Crescent -

Crest -

Clawsharp -

Dawn - F

Deertracker – F, H=red, E=pale blue. Daughter of Wolfsister & Redmane, 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.

Feather -

Firecat -

Fisher -

Flint -

Hornet -- M

Ivy -

Meadowlark -

Moondust -

Pinecone -

Quill -

Raft -

Raindrop -

Reedweaver -

Ripple -

Rosepetal -

Smoke -

Sparrow -

Squall -

Swan -

Sweetslip - F

Tadpole -

Toss – M, H=blonde, E=brown

Third Generation

Blue Jay – M, H=black, E=blue. Son of Feather & Badger, Blue Jay was a witty, clever glider who excelled at fletching, and at trouble-making.

Burr

Butterfly – F, H=black, E=grey. Daughter of Feather & Badger, Butterfly was a shy glider who avoided conflict or bloodshed. Enjoyed herbalism, fishing, and gathering shellfish.

Carver

Catnip -

Cloudchase

Darkcurl

Diamond

Dusk

Foxsly

Growler

Hailstone

Harmony

Herbfinder

Huntwise

Javelin

Longdusk

Lure

Minx

Oakhand - M, H=brown, E=blue. 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 died young.

Owl

Piper

Red

Riversong

Sentry

Softlock – F, H=white-gold, E=blue-purple. Daughter of Feather & Badger, 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 – M, H=?, E=?. Son of Deertracker & Bravestride, 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

Stoneback

Streak

Tanner – M, H=reddish blonde, E=hazel. Son of Dawn & Raft, 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

Vine

Whitebraid

Wren

Fourth Generation

Agate – 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

Beesting – F, H=chestnut, E=hazel. Daughter of Catnip & Stoneback, sister of Agate, Recognized of Snaptwig. Beesting was a friendly, outgoing soul who was always teased for her sweet-tooth. A crafter and fisher far more often than a huntress; disliked being alone.

Birch

Breeze

Cedarwing – 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.

Dagger – M, H=red, 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

Diver

Dove

Easysinger - 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).

Frost - 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.

Hawkcall – 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.

Hooksharp

Ice - 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).

Joy

Lacewing

Leather - 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

Melody – 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 – M, H=grey, E=blue-grey. Son of Owl and Wren, Reed was a clever boy who favored his elf-heritage stronger than the wolf-blood. Reed always yearned for a wolf-friend; died of winter plague at age 9, before he could bond.

Shyheart – H=white-gold, E=blue-grey. Daughter of Softlock & Tanner, Recognized of Cedarwing, Shyheart was a crafter and herbalist. True to her name, Shyheart was quiet and often outwardly reserved, and disliked bloodshed.

Skinner

Snaptwig – M, H=red-gold, E=blue-grey. 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

Stormdancer – F, H=black, E=blue. Daughter of Butterfly & Spearpoint, 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

Summer

Tangle – 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 – M, H=grey, E=brown. Son of Thistle & Sentry, 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

Wolfmane

Fifth Generation

Bearheart – M, H=black, E=blue. The son of Beesting & Snaptwig, 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.

Birdcatcher

Boar

Bramble – 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

Doeskin

Dreamberry - F, H=white, E=green. The daughter of Diver & Summer, sister of Ringtail, Recognized of Bearheart, mother of Snowfall, Whispersilk & Nighstorm. Dreamberry was a cheerful soul who was both an accomplished brewer and weaver.

Hope – F, H=pale brown, E=blue-grey. Daughter of Easysinger & Oakhand, Hope was a shy, intelligent child who died at age 5 during the peak of a winter plague.

Lynx - M, H=blonde, E=green. Arrogant and honest, but in a playful, roguish way that many found charming. Very intelligent and observant, possessed of a restless mind. Lives every minute of his life. Soul-brother of Blacksnake. Father Cedarwing, Mother Shyheart. Siblings True Edge and Sunlight. Recognized and lifemated to Frost. Daughter Brightwood, son Cloudfern. Soul-brother to Blacksnake.

Moon – F, H=blonde, E=grey. Daughter of Stormdancer & Leather. Moon was a self-confident, witty young huntress & fisher, who had her mother’s flashfire temper and impulsiveness and waited (unsuccessfully) her entire life to develop her mother’s gliding ability.

Nettle

Raven – M, H=black, E=dark-grey. The son of Beesting and Owl, Recognized of Sunlight, father of Finch & Windsong, Raven was a quiet hunter who was named for his black head of hair.

Rhythm

Ringtail

Riskrunner – 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.

Seafoam

Sunlight – F, H=blond, E=blue-green. Daughter of Cedarwing & Shyheart, 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.

Tallow – F, H=blonde, E=green. Daughter of Tangle & Hooksharp, Recognized of One-Leg & Birdcatcher, mother of Flash, Thornbow & Honey. Tallow was a skilled crafter who hated waste of any type.

Tossfur

Sixth Generation

Finch – F, H=brown, E=hazel. Daughter of Shyheart & Raven, Finch was a shy, cautious woman who preferred crafting and gathering herbs to the risks of hunting. Was relatively plain by elven standards, but was admired for her wonderful singing voice and flute-playing (hence the name).

Flash -- F, H=red, E=blue-green. Daughter of Tallow & One-Leg. A temperamental huntress who enjoyed getting into – and out of – dangerous scrapes. Known to be threeway lovemates with Whitestag & Fletcher.

Seventh Generation

Whitestag - M, H=blond, E=blue. 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. Killed in a fall from cliffs while hunting mountain goats.