Rune (1672M)

Rune was born into a small, struggling pack that lived near the borders of the Cinderwoods territory. His natal pack, weakened by illness and scarce prey, eventually disbanded when the adults either perished or dispersed. Left behind, too young to fend for himself, Rune wandered near the edge of Cinderwoods territory for days. His small frame became gaunt, and he was nearing the brink of starvation when Io, on a scouting mission, found him.

Recognizing his dire situation, Io brought Rune back to the Cinderwoods Pack, where she and Orion decided to adopt him. Though he was accepted into the pack and given a chance to thrive, Rune's early abandonment has left him with deep-seated insecurities. He often wonders why his natal pack left him behind and carries the fear that it could happen again, even in his new home.

Rune struggles with bonding with other young wolves in the pack, such as Ember, due to his quiet and introverted nature. He tends to stand on the sidelines during play or training sessions, watching from afar. Although his packmates are kind, he fears growing too close in case they too might leave him behind one day.

Among the adult hunters, Rip has taken a more active role in Rune's development. Rip sees something of himself in Rune's quiet intensity and takes the young pup under his wing. While Rip's combative and fierce personality can be overwhelming, Rune appreciates the attention and guidance, especially since Rip's no-nonsense attitude allows Rune to train without having to engage in much conversation.