Ashin, Son of Rixico, was born under the shadow of an ancient oak in a forest plagued by conflict. His pack was one of warriors, constantly at war with rival packs over territory and resources. From a young age, Ashin was expected to fight, to prove his worth. Though small compared to his siblings, he was quick, cunning, and ruthless. These traits earned him the nickname "The Lone Shadow" for his ability to outmaneuver and outsmart even the most formidable foes.
Ashin's rise in his birth pack was not without bloodshed. His brothers and sisters were his greatest competition, and one by one, he bested them. The weight of their sacrifices haunted him, but he believed it necessary for survival. However, the pack's brutal traditions eventually turned on him. When his father, the alpha, saw Ashin as a threat to his power, he exiled his own son under the guise of betrayal.
Bitter but unbroken, Ashin roamed the wilds alone, mastering the art of survival. He learned to hunt without being seen, to move like the wind, and to strike like lightning. His time in solitude forged him into a wolf unlike any other, a leader waiting for the right moment to rise again.