Named for his dark fur that is broken by warmth, like the smoke of a fire. Original and First Leader of Rising Smoke's Hunting Party, bonded to Moss of Puddle's Party, and elder of the Lingering Howl.
After moving to the Elders' Cave at seven years, he met his partner Moss. The two were both older, and while his mate had not entered the Elders' Cave herself yet, she frequented often. Some nights she even stayed the night. It wasn't long until they bonded, and shortly after that she gave birth to two healthy pups, despite her age.
Named Nightingale and Stream, the two pups brought the pair joy...
When Whippoorwill deemed that they were to leave the pack, it broke Rising Smoke's heart. He understood that it was the best for the two, as Whitetail had dreamed them to be happy and proud in their own packs, Moss did not. While the two did not break their bond, the other elder moved herself back into the Sleeping Den.
Then, his fellow Elder, Fox passed quietly away during his last hunt. It was something that the other wolf had loved doing... but... It made Rising Smoke begin to worry about his own age. About his own hunting party. Who was going to lead after he was gone?? No one in his pack was ready... nor did they have the skills...
His eyes turned to Black Ice, Charcoal's daughter....
