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Return to the Dramatis Personae - Characters of the Tribe (Living and Dead) index page.

NOTE: These pages are no longer being updated, as we move all of the material over to the website.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.


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.


First Generation

p-bravestride.jpg Bravestride – (????-0327) M, H=brown, 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 Littlepaw, Knifemaker & Deertracker; father of Sweetslip, Squall, Crescent, Crest, Spearpoint, Darkcurl & Sentry. Part of Chief Burn's hunting party that was caught out on the grasslands during a summer wildfire. While the hunters all manage to escape, Burn, Bravestride and Raincaller were badly burned and died later of their injuries. (art by Cindy P.)
P-clayshard.jpg 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.)
P-crow.jpg Crow -- (????-0152) M, H=black, E=golden. A wolfblooded elf, and the tribe's founding glider. Recognized Cubmaker (fathered Sparrow and Feather), Littlepaw (fathered Tadpole and Ripple), Moth (fathered Fisher), and Sweetslip (fathered Carver). (art by Rachel V.)
P-cubmaker.jpg 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.)
P-eagleeye.jpg Eagle-Eye - (????-0104) M, H=brown, E=brown. Recognized Wolfsister (fathered Hornet), Feverease (fathered Ambergold), and Cubmaker (fathered Clawsharp). (art by Joan M.)
P-feverease.jpg Feverease – (????-0418) 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.)
P-greenleaf-col.jpg 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., color by Trena D.)
P-knifemaker.jpg Knifemaker - (????-0245) F, H=red, E=blue. Recognized Bravestride (had Swan and Crest), and Clayshard (had Flint, Quill, and Meadowlark). (art by Cindy P.)
P-littlepaw-col.jpg Littlepaw - (-0001-0493) F, H=dark blonde, E=grey. 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., color by Trena D.)
P-moth.jpg 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.)
P-raincaller.jpg Raincaller - (????-0327) F. H=grey, E=grey. Wolfblooded. Recognized only Greenleaf; mother of Blackberry, Pinecone, Ivy, and Raindrop. Part of Chief Burn's hunting party that was caught out on the grasslands during a summer wildfire. While the hunters all manage to escape, Burn, Bravestride and Raincaller were badly burned and died later of their injuries. (art by Stacy L.)
P-redmane.jpg 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.)
P-wolfsister.jpg 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

P-ambergold.jpg 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. Died along with Ivy, Blackberry, and Streak during a bad summer forest-fire.(art by Vicki S.)
P-badger2.jpg 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 Sarah Covington)
P-barkmoss.jpg Barkmoss - (0032-0499) M, H=red, E=green. Son of Wolfsister and Redmane; full brother of Burn and Deertracker. Recognized of Swan, father of Herbfinder. (Art by Rachel V.)
P-blank.jpg Beartooth - (0115-0749) M. Son of Cubmaker and Clayshard; half-brother of Moondust, Sparrow, Feather, Firecat and Clawsharp. Recognized of Ripple, father of Piper, Burr & Minx.
P-blank.jpg Blackberry - (0013-0689) F. Daughter of Raincaller and Greenleaf; full sister of Pinecone, Ivy, and Raindrop. Recognized of Flint, mother of Cloudchase and Stoneback. Died along with Ivy, Ambergold, and Streak during a bad summer forest-fire.
P-burn.jpg 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. Led a hunting party that was caught out on the grasslands during a summer wildfire. While the hunters all manage to escape, Burn, Bravestride and Raincaller were badly burned and died later of their injuries. (art by Holly H.)
P-clawsharp.jpg Clawsharp - (0008-0680) M, H=brindled brown, E=brown. Son of Cubmaker & Eagle-Eye.. Recognized of Rosepetal, father of Growler, Catnip, and Whitebraid. (art by Heidi H.)
P-crest.jpg Crest - (0133-1002) M, H=black, E=dark grey. Son of Knifemaker and Bravestride. Soul-brother of Chieftess Foxsly (and died with her in the trolls tunnels); Recognized to Riversong and father of Hawkcall, Snaptwig, and Lacewing. Died on an expedition into the troll tunnels, along with his lifemate, Chieftess Foxsly.(art by Jan B.)
P-dawn.jpg Dawn - (0053-0534) F. Daughter of Wolfsister and Clayshard. Recognized of Raft, mother of Tanner and Riversong. (art by Vicki S.)
P-deertracker.jpg 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.)
P-feather.jpg Feather - (0020-0774) F, H=brown, E=brown. Daughter of Cubmaker and Crow, full sister of Sparrow. Recognized of Badger, mother of Softlock, Butterfly, and Blue Jay. Glider. (Art by Linda A.)
P-firecat.jpg Firecat - (0036-0062) F, H=golden, E=golden. Daughter of Cubmaker and Redmane. Died without Recognizing or reproducing. (Art by Rachel V.)
P-fisher.jpg 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.)
P-flint.jpg Flint - (0008-0569) M, H=bright red, E=blue. Son of Knifemaker and Clayshard; full brother of Quill and Meadowlark. Recognized of Blackberry, father of Cloudchase and Stoneback. A rockshaper. (Art by Heidi H.)
P-hornet.jpg Hornet - (0094-0227) M, H=blond, E=light brown. Son of Wolfsister and Eagle-Eye. Recognized of Raindrop, father of Hailstone and Thistle. Lost his right hand in a hunting accident, and it could not be saved. Came up with a variety of useful tools to put on the end of his arm, including a knife for hunting. (Art by Joan M.)
P-ivy.jpg Ivy - (0112-0689) F. Daughter of Raincaller and Greenleaf, full sister of Blackberry, Pinecone, and Raindrop. Recognized of Carver, mother of Diamond and Vine. Plantshaper. Died along with Blackberry, Ambergold, and Streak during a bad summer forest-fire.(art by Linda A.)
P-meadowlark.jpg Meadowlark - (0192-0795) F, H=light-red, E=green. Daughter of Knifemaker and Clayshard, full sister of Flint and Quill. Recognized of Toss, mother of Dusk and Wren. (art by Heidi H.)
P-blank.jpg Moondust - (0284-0539) F. Daughter of Cubmaker and Greenleaf. Never Recognized or reproduced.
P-pinecone.jpg Pinecone - (0041-0528) M, H=brown, E=hazel-brown. Son of Raincaller and Greenleaf, full brother of Blackberry, Raindrop, and Ivy. Recognized of Swan, father of Huntwise. (art by Joan M.)
P-quill.jpg Quill - (0018-0058) F, H=red, E=blue. Daughter of Knifemaker and Clayshard, full sister of Flint and Meadowlark. Never Recognized or reproduced. (Art by Heidi H.)
P-raft.jpg Raft - (0089-0551) M, H=pampas-blond, E=green. Son of Moth and Greenleaf. Recognized of Dawn, father of Tanner and Riversong. (art by Rachel V.)
P-raindrop.jpg Raindrop - (0304-1085) F, H=brindled grey-brown, E=green. Daughter of Raincaller and Greenleaf, full sister of Blackberry, Ivy, and Pinecone. Recognized of Hornet, mother of Hailstone and Thistle. (Art by Rachel V.)
P-reedweaver.jpg Reedweaver - (0133-1245) M, H=brown, E=blue. Son of Feverease and Greenleaf, full brother of Smoke. Recognized of Chieftess Foxsly, father of Easysinger, Leather, and Frost. Despite having Recognized Foxsly three times, the pair never lifemated. They shared the raising of their children, and Reedweaver had a number of serious lovemating relationships, including Blue Jay, Harmony and Hawkcall. Died during the distemper plague of 1245. (Art by Holly H.)
P-ripple.jpg Ripple - (0259-0942) F, H=brown, E=amber. Daughter of Littlepaw and Crow, full sister of Tadpole. Recognized of Beartooth, mother of Piper, Burr, and Minx. (art by Joan M.)
P-rosepetal.jpg Rosepetal - (0074-0806) F, H=light red, E=grey. Daughter of Moth and Redmane. Recognized of Clawsharp, mother of Growler, Catnip, and Whitebraid. (art by Joan M.)
P-smoke.jpg Smoke - (0187-0865) F, H=silver-grey, E=brown. Daughter of Feverease and Greenleaf, full sister of Reedweaver. Recognized of Fisher, mother of Longdusk and Lure. (Art by Sarah Covington)
P-sparrow.jpg Sparrow - (0002-0450) F, H=brown, E=gold. Daughter of Cubmaker and Crow, full sister of Feather. Recognized of Chief Burn, mother of Red, Javelin, and Chieftess Foxsly. (Art by Rachel V.)
P-squall.jpg Squall - (0314-0516) M. Son of Littlepaw and Bravestride. Recognized of Ambergold, father of Owl, Harmony, and Spider. (Art by Rachel V.)
P-swan.jpg Swan - (0062-1245) F, H=white, E=violet. Daughter of Knifemaker and Bravestride, full sister of Crest. Recognized of Pinecone (had Huntwise) and later of Barkmoss (had Herbfinder). Died during the distemper plague of 1245. (Art by Rachel V.)
P-sweetslip.jpg Sweetslip - (0048-0469) F, H=brown, E=green. Daughter of Wolfsister and Bravestride. Recognized of Crow (had Carver), Greenleaf (had Oakhand), and had one child outside of Recognition, Streak. (Art by Rachel V.)
P-tadpole.jpg Tadpole - (0121-0138) M, H=black, E=grey. Son of Littlepaw and Crow, full brother of Ripple. Died young, without Recognizing or reproducing. (art by Karena K.)
P-toss.jpg 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

P-bluejay.jpg 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. (Art by Linda A.)
P-burr.jpg 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. (Art by Trena D.)
P-butterfly.jpg Butterfly – (0224-1139) F, H=brown, E=blue. 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. (Art by Sarah Covington)
P-carver2.jpg Carver - (0459-1014) M, H=blond, E=blue. Son of Crow and Sweetslip. Recognized of Ivy (father of Diamond and Vine), and also of Harmony (father of Breeze and Diver). Died in a raging spring flood along with Harmony and Riversong. (art by Joan M.)
P-catnip.jpg Catnip - (0565-1245) F, H=brown, E=green. Daughter of Clawsharp and Rosepetal, sister of Growler and Whitebraid. Recognized of Stoneback, mother of Agate and Beesting. Died during the distemper plague of 1245. (art by Trena D.)
P-blank.jpg Cloudchase - (0399-0903) F. Daughter of Flint and Blackberry, sister of Stoneback. Recognized of Herbfinder, mother of Skinner and Summer. An early metal-worker.
P-darkcurl2.jpg Darkcurl - (0092-0868) F, H=black, E=blue. Daughter of Bravestride and Deertracker, full sister of Spearpoint and Sentry. Recognized of Red, mother of Dapple and Autumntide. (Art by Sarah Covington)
P-diamond.jpg Diamond - (0457-0495) F. Daughter of Ivy and Carver, sister of Vine. Died without Recognizing or breeding. (art by Linda A.)
P-dusk.jpg Dusk - (0335-0347) M, H=red, E=brown. Son of Toss and Meadowlark, brother of Wren (died before she was born). Never Recogned or reproduced. (Art by Arthur R.)
P-foxsly.jpg Foxsly - (0169-1002) F, H=strawberry-blond, E=blue. Tribe's third chief. Daughter of Chief Burn and Sparrow, sister of Red and Javelin. Soul-sister of Crest (both died in the troll tunnels), Recognized of Reedweaver, but spent her years largely in a three-way lifemating with Crest and Riversong; mother of Easysinger, Leather, and Frost, all by Reedweaver. Died on an expedition into the troll tunnels, along with her lifemate Crest. (art by Holly H.)
P-growler.jpg Growler - (0335-0396) M, H=black, E=golden. Son of Clawsharp and Rosepetal, brother of Catnip and Whitebraid. Died without Recognizing or reproducing. (art by Heidi H.)
P-hailstone.jpg Hailstone - (0245-1245) M. Son of Hornet and Raindrop, brother of Thistle. Recognized of Piper, father of Wolfmane, Whirlwind, and Magpie. Died during the distemper plague of 1245. (Art by Holly H.)
P-harmony.jpg Harmony - (0462-1014) F, H=gold-white, E=dark blue. Daughter of Squall and Ambergold, sister of Owl and Spider. Recognized of Carver, mother of Breeze and Diver. Died in a raging spring flood along with Carver and Riversong. (Art by Sarah Covington)
P-herbfinder.jpg Herbfinder (0412-1077) M. Son of Barkmoss and Swan; half-brother of Huntwise. Recognized of Cloudchase, father of Skinner and Summer. (Art by Trena D.)
P-huntwise.jpg 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.)
P-javelin2.jpg Javelin - (0302-0410) M, H=black, E=golden. Son of Chief Burn and Sparrow, brother of Foxsly and Red. Took very much after his father: powerful, stern, little or no sense of humor; fierce hunter and tireless in pursuit, but not very creative. Also had his father's fiery, short temper. Considered himself the dominant one of the three siblings and assumed he would succeed his father as chief – thought Red was too submissive, and Foxsly too flighty and unreliable. Was surprised when brother Red and the majority of the rest of the tribe supported Foxsly over him (could not comprehend that it was **because** he was too much like his father, and the tribe was tired of that). Died without Recognizing or reproducing. (Art by Arthur R., color by Holly H.)
P-blank.jpg 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. Died during the distemper plague of 1245.
P-blank.jpg Lure - (0727-1245) M. Son of Fisher and Smoke, brother of Longdusk. Recognized of Vine, father of Cedarwing and Tangle. Died during the distemper plague of 1245.
P-minx.jpg 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.)
P-oakhand2.jpg 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. Killed while hunting (see CIS for details). (art by Holly H.)
P-owl.jpg 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. Died during the distemper plague of 1245. (art by Holly H.)
P-piper.jpg Piper - (0546-1245) F, H=red, E=blue. Daughter of Beartooth and Ripple, sister of Burr and Minx. Recognized of Hailstone, mother of Wolfmane, Whirlwind, and Magpie. Died during the distemper plague of 1245. (Art by Heidi H.)
P-red.jpg 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. The oldest of the three siblings, Red was closer to his sister Foxsly than to his younger brother. Did not much take after his fiery father. Intelligent, with a wicked sense of humor; was not much of a hunter (particularly compared to his two siblings), but was very good at organization and at thinking through problems, although he was slow to make decisions. Recognized the strengths of his sister under her flighty exterior, and supported her as chief over Javelin. Saw himself in the role of advisor, and felt that Foxsly was much more likely to listen to advice and to delegate tasks she wasn't good at herself, than Javelin was.(art by Trena D.)
P-riversong2.jpg Riversong - (0479-1014) F, H=brown, E=blue & green. Daughter of Raft and Dawn, sister of Tanner. Recognized of Crest, mother of Hawkcall, Lacewing, and Snaptwig; possibly shared soul-names with Chieftess Foxsly. A playful, clever elf who loved music and who had a quirky, mischievous sense of humor. "Riversong" was actually first the name of her favorite harp; she herself went by the name Fishberry for many years, and assumed the name Riversong upon the instrument's destruction in RTH 875. Died in a raging spring flood along with Harmony and Carver, only 12 years after the deaths of Foxsly and Crest. (art by Stacy L.)
P-blank.jpg Sentry - (0126-0912) M. Son of Bravestride and Deertracker, brother of Darkcurl and Spearpoint. Recognized of Thistle, father of Ice and Turtle.
P-blank.jpg 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.
P-spearpoint.jpg Spearpoint – (0037-1063) M, H=ruddy brown, E=blue. 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. (art by Heidi H.)
P-spider.jpg 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.)
P-blank.jpg Stoneback - (0486-1245) M. Son of Flint and Blackberry, brother of Cloudchase. Recognized of Catnip, father of Agate and Beesting. A rockshaper. Died during the distemper plague of 1245.
P-streak.jpg Streak - (0478-0689) M. Son of Sweetslip and an unknown father, born outside of Recognition. Died before Recognizing or breeding. Died along with Ivy, Ambergold, and Blackberry during a bad summer forest-fire.(Art by Arthur R.)
P-tanner2.jpg 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. (Art by Arthur R., color by Holly H.)
P-thistle.jpg 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.)
P-vine.jpg Vine - (0535-1245) F, H=brown, E=?. Daughter of Carver and Ivy, sister of Diamond. Plantshaper. Recognized of Lure, mother of Cedarwing and Tangle. Died during the distemper plague of 1245. (art by Linda A.)
P-blank.jpg Whitebraid - (0609-1245) F. Daughter of Clawsharp and Rosepetal, sister of Growler and Catnip. Recognized of Longdusk, mother of Birch. Died during the distemper plague of 1245.
P-wren.jpg 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. Died during the distemper plague of 1245. (art by Holly H.)

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.)

Fifth Generation

P-bearheart.jpg 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.)
P-birdcatcher2.jpg Birdcatcher - ((1251-1984) M, H=blond, E=blue. Son of Lacewing & Strand, half-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 Rachel V.)
P-boar.jpg 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.)
P-bramble2.jpg Bramble - (1402-1409) F, H=auburn, E=blue-green. 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)
P-cider.jpg 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.)
P-doeskin.jpg 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.)
P-dreamberry.jpg 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.)
P-hope.jpg 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.)
P-lynx3.jpg Lynx - (0812-1597) M, H=dark 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.)
P-blank.jpg 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.
P-blank.jpg Nettle - (1382-1737) F. Daughter of Whirlwind and Birch, sister of Doeskin; Recognized of Tossfur, mother of Greenweave.
P-raven.jpg 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.)
P-rhythm.jpg 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.)
P-ringtail.jpg 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.)
P-riskrunner.jpg 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.)
P-seafoam.jpg Seafoam - (1240-1245) F, H=grey, E=sea-green. Daughter of Summer & Diver, sister of Dreamberry & Ringtail. Seafoam died as a small child during the RTH 1245 winter plague. (Art by Sarah Covington)
P-sunlight.jpg 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.)
P-tallow.jpg 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. (art by Joan M.)
P-blank.jpg Tossfur - (1317-1799) M. Son of Lacewing & Turtle, brother of Birdcatcher & Newt, Recognized of Nettle and father of Greenweave.

Sixth Generation

P-bowflight.jpg Bowflight - (1512-1989) M, H=blond, E=green. Son of Kestrel and Boar. Recognized of Finch, father of Willow and Pathmark. Killed in a mudslide/rockslide. (art by Joan M.)
P-finch.jpg 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). Killed by a mountain-cat. (art by Holly H.)
P-flash.jpg 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

P-whitestag.jpg 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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