Fawnspot

The world is so much more than black and white... but few have seen the view from the peak.

"Come, child. There is something you must learn." Velvetshed said solemnly as he lead me down the sunlight dotted trail across the forest floor. His hooves clicked against the occasional pebbles as we walked silently. I wanted to ask him what he wanted to tell me, but I knew this wasn't the place.

The trail opened into a field, bathed in the last rays of the day, which briefly blinded me. Velvetshed
approached the large oak in the center and paused to sip from the water that pooled around the tree. I followed his lead, drinking from the crisp, cool water.

"This is where I first found you, you know. Curled up under that old oak. You were barely bigger than a quail, and as frail as one." He began. "An abandoned fawn, left to defend itself in this cruel world. It was only natural you found comfort in someone like me, someone who could protect you." His voice began to break a bit as he stepped off towards a patch of flowers, aimlessly searching through them.

"We treated you as one of us, and, if it were up to me, you still are, but the others... they don't see you in the same light as I."

I stood there, listening to my father speak, unsure of the cryptic words he was speaking in. Though, he tended to do that quite a bit.

"Your hunger will grow, child. I have faith that you would never hurt any of us, but the risk stands. Mice and birds will not sate you forever, and we cannot provide that for you." He raises his head up quickly, "Even though I would do anything for you..." He said almost defensively.

"You... need a wolf pack. Denying your nature will not help you succeed in life. And I want only the best for you..." His voice breaks once more as he takes a moment to look towards the forest trail, away from me.

I felt numb, as if this was just a dream. I couldn't leave my family! Surely he isn't implying, I mean I would never hurt anyone! I opened my mouth to try and protest before he spoke up.

"Please, you need to go discover what you truly are. Live as the wolves, and apply the wisdom that I've taught you. You will live as both predator and prey, knowing two sides of a mountain that few ever explore. With that knowledge, let it make your decisions, and I trust you'll do great things."

With that, he lowers his antlers close enough to the ground that I could reach. "Take this, child, so you do not forget where you came from, a reminder to be humble to every creature you encounter."

I walk over, every step causing my legs to quiver. Emotions mixed into a pool in my stomach, unrecognizable. Carefully, I grasp the feather tied to his antler and pull it away, placing it gently at my paws.

He looks up, giving my head a few good licks before taking a breath. "Go now. Find your family. Don't forget what I've told you... and I won't forget everything you've done for me."

With that, I was alone.


Stats Block
Gender: Male
Pack Role: Herbalist
Pack Ranking: Salutary
2 Best Stats: Smarts, Wisdom
Disposition: Neutral Good
Pairbond: N/A
Chosen?: No