♰𝕭𝖑𝖆𝖈𝖐 𝕾𝖆𝖇𝖇𝖆𝖙𝖍♰

This sect, whose history and way of life are imbued with mysticism and a deep connection with nature, which in turn acts as both a source of life and trials. Their very habitat - the heart of the swamp - symbolizes isolation and secrecy, where the twilight and rotten lands indicate a constant struggle for survival.

They are quite secretive, agile and devout, and prefer to stay away from prying eyes, showing caution and the ability to disappear into the swamps like shadows. Despite their wildness and strength, there is a strict hierarchy within the sect, where each member occupies a certain place and performs their duties with religious devotion. Discipline is valued here, and violators face severe punishment, because order in their ranks is the key to survival. Their rituals and ceremonies, mysterious and full of symbolism, strengthen their connection with each other and "god", creating an atmosphere in which everyone feels part of something ancient and powerful.

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The story begins in the darkest of times, when the wolves, poor and hungry, struggled to survive in the harsh and barren lands. They lived without a leader, without a single goal, from dawn to dawn, and with each passing day they lost hope. When the foggy and cold swamp became their last refuge, they heard an eerie whisper coming from the depths of the forest, where an ancient, lonely willow stood. Under its roots there was a small hole, from which a majestic snow-white wolf appeared like a snake. His smooth and shiny, long fur was so beautiful that no star could compare with it. He introduced himself as "God". The wolf offered salvation, strength, the opportunity to unite, and promised deliverance from eternal pain and suffering. He promised strong bodies, fast hunting, and protection from danger.

So, on the first night of the full moon, when the light was obscured by clouds, the wolves performed their first ritual, not knowing that under the guise of their savior was a false god - an ancient spirit, and a fallen angel known for his deceptions. This spirit lived in the willow and craved worship to feed his power and sow chaos.

As time passed, the wolves changed. They became stronger, their eyes shone with a feverish light, but at the same time their hearts were filled with darkness. They learned to live and hunt as one, but they became cruel and aggressive. The wolves erected laws and created their own hierarchy, in which everyone knew their place, but they did not even suspect that these rules and rituals were created not for their benefit, but to strengthen the power of a false god.

Every six months, when the night of the full moon came, they held a "black festival" - a joyful and sinister sabbath, full of dancing and shouting, where they brought their gifts to the willow and again swore allegiance.

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The hierarchy consists of three chambers: the Supreme, the Acting, and the Spiritual.

The Supreme Chamber includes the leader, his confidant, and advisers. The leader leads the sect, keeping everything under strict control. The confidant is his successor, who is learning to manage. The advisers, in turn, help the leader and confidant make key decisions and monitor the observance of discipline. Their number does not exceed more than three, and one of them is appointed to the role of confidant.

The Acting Chamber consists of the main composition of the sect. These are breadwinners, sentries, queens, pupsitters, apprentices, puppies and elders. Breadwinners hunt, provide food for the sect, guard the borders, and patrol the territory. Among them are ordinary and senior breadwinners with great experience. Sentries perform similar tasks, maintaining vigilance and protecting the territory from intruders, while senior sentries do twice as much patrol, and also try to frequently patrol key areas and keep their junior comrades in check. Queens are mothers who have recently given birth, and pupsitter care for and train the puppies. Apprentices are teenagers learning the skills needed to work in a Acting Chamber. Elders can also mentor the young or rest carefree. Elders also become those who have received a serious or congenital injury that is incompatible with further self-sufficiency.

The Spiritual Chamber unites healers and shamans who work closely with each other. Healers treat the sick and prepare and collect herbs, while shamans perform rituals, communicate with spirits, and regularly collaborate with healers. Typically, a sect has three healers and two shamans.

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