The land was weak, dying, barely able to sustain life. The pack had ruined it. Their leader’s bloodlust and love of the kill was tearing their home to shreds. They called him the Blood King. Those that did not share their leader’s passion began to plan a revolution against his tyranny. A young male, barely old enough to hunt on his own, became their voice. His intelligence was unmatched and his skills rivaled the Blood King’s. His name was Inanis Umbra, son of none. As he grew in size and strength, the revolutionists began to put plans into motion. The only way to end the Blood King’s rule was to defeat him in battle. Inanis Umbra trained with the best of the pack’s warriors until he was ready to fight. Their battle was long and gruesome. When it finally ended, the Blood King lay dead and Inanis Umbra could barely draw breath. The skill of the pack’s healers and the blessing of the Ancestors healed Inanis Umbra and the Inanis Imperium began.
In the beginning of his reign, Inanis Umbra had no interest in finding a mate. He believed that his bloodline should end with him and that the pack should remain untainted by his unknown past. The blood of a wolf held in it all of their ancestors mistakes, evil, and strength. The wolves responsible for unspeakable acts were often the last of their blood line. Even their litter mates would refuse to breed to prevent the foul blood to continue to taint the world. Some packs chose to cull all the descendants of such wolves to prevent the evil from spreading further, but it was no longer a common practice. It wasn’t until he was an experienced leader that Inanis Umbra began to consider finding a mate. His eyes fell upon the beautiful Venatrix Primis, another wolf of unknown decent. Both had achieved greatness throughout their lives.
Venatrix Primis was an impressive huntress and warrior with an incredibly kind heart. She was often the wolf others would turn to for support and advice should they need it. She was the wolf responsible for keeping the bellies of the pack full during an incredibly harsh winter, traveling further than any of the pack had ever traveled in search of food. She returned with news that she had killed and hidden enough food to feed the pack for long enough for the other hunters to regain their strength and join her in pursuing the herds.
After many moons spent falling in love, the pair decided that their great feats and good hearts would overpower any evil that may dwell in their bloodline. Inanis Umbra took Venatrix Primis as his mate and the pack thrived under their leadership.
