Witch Dogs

Quiet and contemplative, Galena is an empathetic wolf. She can sense the emotions of those around her, feeling what others are feeling as though the emotions were her own. She intuitively sees the world through other's eyes, sharing their perspectives and sensing unvoiced questions and needs. An introspective wolf, Galena regularly reflects on how she feels about her experiences after they occur, using this knowledge to sharpen her thinking and center herself after a heated moment. Because of her empathy, Galena is very choosy about the company she keeps. Opting to avoid overly negative and angry individuals that might drag her state of mind down and instead seeking out the company that complements or expands her own experiences. As she gets older she'll seek to give voice to the emotional lives of others as well as her own. Hoping to reign in her empathy so she can better disconnect in order to help others rather than getting swept up and overwhelmed in their emotions or her own.

Perspective and background are important to Galena. She values the retrospective viewpoint because she believes that where the answers lie. She looks to the past to understand the present. From the past she can discern the blueprints for the future. If no patterns are found she can find it very disorienting and difficult to move forward into the future. Others may become impatient with Galena as she strives to understand the history of a given situation. But this historical context is what gives her confidence in her decisions. Galena gravitates toward others that love to think or talk about the past. She particularly keen on learning what she can from older, more experienced wolves. Since she rely's on history to guide her decision-making she is keen to explore past decisions, large and small, to help her understand the implications of her choices today.

Still unsure of her talents and her way in the world, Galena is drawn to other wolves she already knows. This doesn't necessarily mean she shies away from meeting new wolves, but it takes a lot of intention on her part for she enjoys the strength and comfort from being around close friends. A loyal and trustworthy wolf, Galena will give her all for her friends, sometimes leaving little left of herself to offer those outside her group.

Despite her interest in the past Galena is able to live in the moment. She doesn't see the future as a fixed destination, but more a place that she can create out of the choices she makes right now. She'll discover that future one choice at a time. This doesn't mean she doesn't have plans but her adaptability allows her to respond willingly to the demands of the moment, even if circumstances pull her away from her plans. She doesn't resent sudden requests or unforeseen detours. In fact she expects them. She is, at heart, very flexible and can stay productive when circumstances pull her in may directions at once.

Galena does her best to enjoy the moment. She knows she has a tendency to overly focus on the past and as she gets older she'll gain a heightened sense of the impermanence of each moment. By nature she is a free spirit who is seldom thrown off balance by unexpected events and comments. Instead, she reacts to things as they occur. She is quite comfortable letting her future unfold at its own pace. This doesn't mean she never things about the future, rather she takes time to envision how she might react to future situations using the knowledge she gleans from the past. This forethought helps her adjust to unexpected problems. Overall, Galena trusts that she will find her path as it evolves and resists being tied to predetermined plans and standardized systems.

Raised in a small, and secluded clan of the Rowanwood lineage, Galena took to her studies early. Shy and unsure of others as a young pup she preferred to listen to stories of the elders and work on crafts rather than running out and playing with the other pups. It was a fairly standard upbringing, however a month before her third season disastrous rains came upon the land. The storm system sat over them, dumping more and more water, causing the land to flood. While trying to assist her family, Galena was swept off far down river. She was rescued by Tsuga and now travels along with him. She is eager to learn what she can and hopes to send a message back to her family to let them know she is ok and beginning her journey early.