The Hallows

General Rules

• No bloodshed of any kind will be tolerated on Hallowed lands. Any blood shed in the course of trainings or approved combat does not qualify. Those who do maliciously spill blood will receive swift justice and will be punished according to the Lord/Lady of Cinder's order or judgment of a tribunal.

• All are welcome in the Hallows without discrimination. Alignment, beliefs, and lineage matter not so long as a wolf comes peacefully into the territory. Individuals who have done harm to the Hallows or its members are excluded from this protection.

• Within the pack, each wolf must pull their own weight and contribute based upon their skillsets. When wolves become Advanced in a skill, they are given the option to take on a role-specific title as well as additional duties in the pack.

• Litters are not allowed without the express permission of the Lord/Lady. Characters that become pregnant or sire children without permission run the risk of being ousted from the pack.

• A wolf that does not pull its weight will be removed from the pack. (Each season there will be an activity or plot announced in the pack Discord channel that must be participated in to remain a member of the pack. Members are allowed to miss one check per IC year.)

• Although open for public service, any wolf seeking to enter Hallowed lands must call for admittance before setting foot over borders. Any wolf may greet a guest, however they must receive permission from the Lord of Cinder, Lady of Cinder, or Warden before they are allowed to enter Hallowed lands. Medical emergencies are the only exceptions. All others will be considered trespassers and will be treated as threats.

• The Lord/Lady of Cinder must approve any wolves looking to become members of the pack. All Hallowed wolves are allowed to bring guests into the pack, but if anyone wishes to become a permanent member they must speak with the Lord/Lady. The Lord/Lady must also approve of all members wishing to leave the Hallows ranks.

• The Lord/Lady of Cinder has the final word in all things. If needed, the High Council will be convened to offer advice and guidance to the Lord/Lady.

• Treason is considered especially heinous. Those that would do harm against their own pack are held culpable to the crimes their betrayal caused and are subject to extreme forms of punishment. This can include sentences up to severe/debilitating maiming, execution, or permanent imprisonment.

Festivals & Special Occasions

* based on Auster seasons

Spring

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Summer

Summer Bonfire Festival: A bonfire celebration between friends and family to remember and celebrate the ones that have been lost, toasting to their lives with good food and drink.

Autumn

Harvest Ball: A special party hosted by the Hallows for wolves two years or younger to come mingle and meet others from around the world. Open by invitation to all friends and allies of the Hallows.

Winter

Feast of Unity: A great feast where every wolf of the pack contributes either a meal or something else for the entire pack to share. Bringing together of minds and hearts, promoting unity amongst The Hallows.

Weddings

Weddings within the Hallows will be presided over by the Lord/Lady of Cinder. If the Lord/Lady is unavailable, an appropriately ranked or ordained wolf may substitute at the approval of the marrying pair. Any part of Hallowed lands may be used for wedding ceremonies for pack wolves and friends of the Hallows alike.

Funerals

When a wolf passes on, their body will be tended to in two ways: a Return to Fire and a Twilight Song. A wolf with special or religious preferences may specify a different means of funerary rites. All funerals are to be held in the late afternoon to early evening and may last through the night. Burials are strictly forbidden in the Hallows.

Return to Fire: The departed is wrapped in fine cloth and placed on a pyre doused in flammable oils, along with any personal mementos and sentimental gifts. After eulogies have been delivered, the Flamebearers will then ignite the pyre with torches.

Twilight Song: The entire pack is invited to join in a howl to sing in remembrance and honor of the departed. Either the Lord/Lady of Cinder or a wolf close to the deceased initiates the howl.

Pack History

Maps

Quests & Missions

Weatherproofing

Winter means the rainy season, and even the strongest castles can spring leaks. Help patch up any leaking windows, drafty doors, or other damp conditions in Hearthstone.

Location: Hearthstone
Reward: 25 gems

Meal Prep

What better remedy for the cold, dreary weather than a hearty meal? Help keep the masses of the Hallows well fed and warm with some winter meals. From soups and stews to comfort foods of any kind, help prepare and cook some wholesome home cooking for all to enjoy.

Location: Hearthstone
Reward: 25 gems

Once Bitten...

Bears are becoming an ongoing problem in Auster. After several attacks on Hallowed wolves, Artorias is issuing a bounty on all bear kills. Fight and kill any type of large bear in Auster, then either bring its head or pelt back to Artorias to claim the bounty.

Location: Anywhere in Auster
Reward: 100 gems

Resources & Treasures

• Wine
  
• Liquors
  
• Alpaca wool
  
• Pumpkins
  
• Steel and iron
  
• Carpathian steel weapons
  
• Leather
  
• Jewelry and gemstones

Guests

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Common Rooms Descriptions

Grand Foyer — A wide open entryway with two corridors branching off to the east and west wings of Hearthstone. A huge wooden staircase with plush rug runners lead up to the higher levels. A set of stone stairs tucked behind the grand staircase leads down into the prisons.

Great Hall — A feasting hall with high ceilings and beams. Long wooden tables sit around the hall. A single long table sits atop an evaluated platform with two mahogany thrones at the center of the table. Tall windows tower up to the ceiling and look out over the western sea and the castle gardens. The Great Hearth is built into the inner wall, where a roaring fire is always burning. The pelt of Oxx Carpathius hangs above the hearth.

Kitchen — A decent-sized kitchen with plenty of countertop space for prep, wood-burning ovens and ranges, and a natural spring producing water. There is a walk-in pantry in the back for storing dry goods. It also leads to the cellars for storage.

Armory — A large armory with weapons and armors of all sorts lining the walls. A forge, anvils, grindstones, and workbenches are strewn about the room, all in various states of use and disrepair. A locked storage room in the back corner safely houses all the higher quality weapons. Only the Lord/Lady of Cinder and Commander can unlock this door.

Lounge — A cozy little lounge filled with cushioned furniture. A single fireplace keeps the room illuminated and warm. A liquor cabinet and bar sit on the far wall, fully stocked. Tall windows look out over the plains.

Infirmary — A large hall filled with cots for patients. An attendant's desk sits beside the door. Shelves of medical supplies, medicines, and other knickknacks line the walls. Windows look out over the gardens, allowing fresh air and sunlight into the room.

Baths — A room of marble tiled floors and frosted glass windows. Two massive in-ground tubs sit at the heart of the room. A network of underground aqueducts allows the pumping of hot water to fill the baths from a natural hot spring beneath Hearthstone, and drains in each tub empty the water back out to the ocean. Cabinets filled with towels, furs, oils, and perfumes line the walls.

Council Chamber — A secluded room sealed behind two heavy mahogany doors to isolate conversation within. The room is dominated by a grand stone table, upon which a detailed map of Ardent has been carved into its surface for strategizing purposes. The map is best seen when lit from underneath by firelight to illuminate the topographical details. Cushioned chairs surround the Carved Table, the amount equal to the number of High Councilors, the Lord of Cinder, and the Lady of Cinder.

Guest Rooms — Decent-sized bedrooms for guests of the Hallows to rest in. Each room comes with a full-sized bed, a fireplace, and a window looking out over the plains.

Artorias' Dojo — The room contains nothing but a padded arena that takes up most of the space. Training dummies encircle the ring. Racks of wooden sparring swords hang on the walls.

Living Quarters Descriptions

Second Floor Rooms ▾
Rooms on the second floor of the castle.

Artorias and Briar's Room — The largest bedroom in the castle, reserved for the alphas. It has a massive king-sized four-poster bed with sheer and privacy curtains situated against one wall with a fireplace across from it. A thick patchwork quilt lies across the sheets for added warmth during the winter. There are a set of double doors that open out onto a spacious balcony overlooking the sea. Several luxuriously soft furs are laid out in front of the grand fireplace. Above the bed is a tapestry hung on the wall and the bed is covered with many pillows, furs, and silk sheets.

Bowen's Room — A decent-sized bedroom, able to fit a couple of wolves comfortably, with large windows and a balcony facing out towards the sea. A fireplace is set into the far wall, a coat of arms featuring a howling wolf hanging over the mantle. A large four-poster canopy bed with an old chest are tucked into the corner, and the stone floors are covered with dusty and tattered rugs. Faded paintings of landscapes and battling knights dot the walls.

Gwynevere's Room — A small library that has been converted into a bedroom and storage place for many herbs and healing supplies. The far wall is made up of a large picture window that stretches nearly to the ceiling while both walls on either side are lined with bookshelves. Under the window is a long bench that has been piled high with pillows and furs to make a bed. The lower shelves have been cleared of their books to make room for healing supply storage. In the middle of the room two pallets have been set up for any patients that need close, overnight monitoring or for any family that wants to stay.

Rudyard and Fern's Room — A king-size bed sits with a short distance away from the door. There are some furs draped over it, offering warmth and softness. The bed faces two wide, wooden doors to let the sea air in or to let wolves out to sit on the balcony. Some of Rudy’s most prestigious hunting kills have been carefully stuffed and mounted, placed in various spots around the room. A weapon rack and armor stands are against the side wall. Multiple thick furs are laid in the middle of the room. In the far right and left corners of the room are two baskets, each with a soft fur inside for Puff and Savage to rest in. A wooden perch allows Reddy to rest inside on rainy, cold days.

Mercury's Room — Furnished with a plush bear rug on the floor, and a bed big enough to house two sitting perpendicular to the fireplace. Heavy curtains give the option to blot out the sunlight, and a small table with a collection of odd trinkets sits in a corner. An empty sword stand is the only decoration on the wall.

Ezra & Syanna's Room — A king-sized bed strewn with furs and blankets sits against the middle of the northern wall. The far wall is made entirely of windows looking out over the Starlit Plains and open to a spacious balcony. A fireplace is set into the wall furthest from the bed. Rugs of soft furs have been spread throughout the room. A coatrack is set up near the door to hold Ezra's armor and Syanna's satchel. Syanna has set up a desk as a workspace, its surface strewn with herbs, flowers, and extracts.

Meadow's Room — At first glance the room appears disorganized, but really, it's a system that only makes sense to her. Two desks dominate the space, one stacked with borrowed books, the other with writing supplies. The walls are adorned with preserved butterflies and carefully reconstructed skeletons of small animals. Heavy curtains hang across the window, giving ample control of just how much light is let in. In the far corner, what appears to be a large basket laden with blankets serves as a bed.

Solaire's Room — No description provided yet.

Silas' Room — No description provided yet.

Grimshaw's Room — No description provided yet.

Third Floor Rooms ▾
Rooms on the third floor of the castle.

Gloom's Room — No description provided yet.

Ciaran's Room — No description provided yet.

Sota's Room — A roomy kinda room without much in it. A simple bed and storage chest make up the only furniture. Its inhabitant clearly uses it for functional purposes alone.

Talyssa's Room — A handmade wreath hangs outside the door that changes with the season. Windows overlook the ocean directly across from the door. On the left side dominating the middle of the room is a queen-sized four-poster canopy bed with white sheer curtains bundled on each corner. The headboard is against the exterior wall situated between two floor-to-ceiling windows. An end table on either side hosting a vase of flowers or a similar item of interest. At the foot of the bed is a small trunk for storage. On the interior wall closest to the door is a small fireplace. Pushed back into the corner is a small desk with several half-completed projects on it, usually a book she’s in the middle of or a near-completed map. Within reach is a small bookshelf. Around the room, various maps of Auster and Boreas are hung up.

Claire and Greed's Room — No description provided yet.

Fourth Floor and Tower Rooms ▾
Rooms on the fourth floor of the castle and in the central tower.

Bramble's Room — A spacious room with a queen-sized bed covered in blankets and pillows. A large bear skin rug is sprawled out in front of the fireplace. A full-length mirror made of sea glass and adorned in a silver frame with inlaid gemstones sits against the far wall. Draping curtains cover the tall windows and the door leading out to the balcony. A wolf mannequin acts as a stand for her armor and weapons.

Ember's Room — The bedroom is a blend of traditionally feminine and masculine tastes. An expansive canopy bed is covered in deep red silk sheets with matching curtains for privacy. A desk stands up against the far windows facing the ocean, strewn with old books and papers written in Carpathian. A vase of jasmine or wisteria flowers is always on the desk. Above the fireplace, a stand for her sword rests on the mantle, and a mannequin for her armor sits close to the door. A vanity stands against the innermost wall, a semi-organized clutter of brushes, fur oils and perfumes, as well as her jewelry.

Clove's Room — No description provided yet.

Dusk's Room — Lots of soft furs and cushions. Dark drapes.

Nelu's Room — No description provided yet.

Vendrick's Room — No description provided yet.

Thorn's Room — A functionally decorated room with a modest bed and a workbench against the wall. Schematics and details diagrams of weapons poster the wall along with maps of Auster and Boreas. A rug made of alpaca wool lies in front of the fireplace.

Zephyrus' Room — As near to the top of the castle as you can climb, this bedroom is smaller than the average and clearly not frequented by it's inhabitant. In lieu of a bed, a massive nest has been built in the center of the room with plenty of walking space around it. Crafted out of the most plush stolen scavenged bedding, pillows and rugs, the nest is large enough to fit a trio of direwolves or one very large prehistoric bird. Not much else is present as far as furniture, and the only bit of decoration is a single preserved eagle talon that hangs from the fireplace mantle. From the scrapes in the stone floor, it is clear that the occupant of this room uses it only to sleep and access the balcony.

Starlit Plains ▾
Dens built out on the plains surrounding the castle.

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News

• 2023-02-01 The Summer Bonfire Festival has begun once again! All Hallows wolves and friends of the pack are welcome to come celebrate and enjoy with one another! See this thread to join. – Artorias
• 2022-09-19 Artorias and Briar are welcoming their first litter of pups! Applications are open to all! Please see the official adoption thread for more details! – Artorias
• 2022-05-27 The wedding of Artorias Carpathius and Briar Fatalis has begun! Everyone is welcome to come celebrate with the happy couple in this thread! – Artorias
• 2022-02-17 The Summer Bonfire Festival has begun! All Hallows wolves are invited to participate to celebrate the Carpathian kids' coming of age birthdays. Food and drink is provided aplenty, so enjoy yourselves! – Artorias
• 2021-12-29 The Hallows has defeated the raiding pack Pirate's Plunder! All healers and combatants should report to the triage thread for treatment post-raid. – Artorias
• 2021-10-28 The Hallows has commenced its annual Feast of Unity! All members are required to attend to celebrate the pack and coming together among friends and family. Due date for entry posts is 11/04!
  
  The Feast of Unity thread can be found here – Artorias

Relations

• Armada –
  
  
  Allies ⭐️
  
  The Armada is the closest ally to the Hallows, and Artorias and Sirius maintain a strong positive relationship. Trade and borders are always open to Armada wolves, and the Fatalises are to be treated as family.

  
  
• Avalon –
  
  
  Warm
  
  Artorias has met and shared pleasant interactions with Corbie. Despite her dislike of his in-laws, Artorias admires Corbie's ambitions and welcomes open trade and visit with Avalon.

  
  
• Elysium –
  
  
  Allies ⭐️
  
  The Hallows is allied with Elysium. Artorias has continued to have positive interactions with the Mendacium family, and looks forward to future interactions with Avacyn. The Hallows has struck a deal to offer training and mentoring to Elysium wolves. A defensive pact stands between the two packs.

  
  
• Hellborn –
  
  
  Neutral
  
  The Hallows is neutral towards Hellborn. Artorias attended the pack challenge and is aware of Widow and her new pack, but has not had any interaction with them yet.

  
  
• Hemlock –
  
  
  Friendly
  
  The Hallows is on friendly terms with Heiðinn. Artorias has met with Víðarr and Tenshi on diplomatic missions, encouraged trade between the two packs, and is eager to continue building a relationship with the mountainous pack. The children seem to be friendly between the two packs as well.

  
  
• Insomnia –
  
  
  Wary
  
  The Hallows is wary of Insomnia, but Medusa's continued existence as an alpha and the pack's general reclusive behavior have given Artorias little reason to view them as constant threats.

  
  
• Obscura –
  
  
  Cautious
  
  The Hallows is wary of Obscura. Though Artorias has not formally met the alpha yet, the fact that this was once an allied pack to the Hallows before its takeover raises some concerns to the Lord of Cinder.

  
  
• Polaris –
  
  
  Warm
  
  Artorias has shared pleasant interactions with Bellamy and Haydée, but knows little about its current leader Saga.

  
  
• Raiders Hollow –
  
  
  Friendly
  
  Artorias has had numerous friendly and positive interactions with Modesty, Gilgamesh, and several of their children. Camaraderie built off of shared parenthood and good will inspired by helping one another has warmed the Lord of Cinder up to the Hollow. Artorias respects Modesty's leadership and the goals she has for herself and her pack. Definitely wants to go to one of their beach parties and get wasted.

  
  
• The Syndicate –
  
  
  Hostile ⚔️
  
  The Hallows is a diametrically opposed foe of the Syndicate and stand on the brink of war with the pack. All Syndicate members and Saxe wolves should be considered enemies and treated as such, with avoidance first and then with violence. All Hallows services are permanently revoked for Syndicate wolves.

  
  
• Tojo-kai –
  
  
  Warm
  
  Artorias has had a couple positive interactions with Hattori, and holds out hope for further friendly interactions between the alphas and their packs. The Lord of Cinder shows a mutual respect for the Kaicho.

  
  

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