VOCAB TO REMEMBER IN THE FUTURE-
CLANS- The seven districts that Shifters have made homes inside of, they reside in different areas all over the world. There are at least Six Clans and each Clan has a different society and environment.
CLAN LANDS- The intricate and often densely populated lands and homes that Shifters reside in.
CLAN HEAD- The elected or often appointed Shifter who is in control of their Clans safety, wellbeing and continued prosperity.
CLAN HEIR – The direct son or daughter to the Clan Head...or simply the strongest and most worthy of the next generation to lead a Clan forward.
DRAGON CLAN- Gods of Sky and Earth. The ancient rulers of Shifters. Many legends and texts tell that they are the sole creators of the continued peace between men and beasts.
GHOULS- Mysterious ravenous beasts long thought exterminated.
HEALER – A leopard or Leopardess equivalent of a mortal Doctor.
INNATE ABLITIES- Some Shifters have been known to acquire special abilities called Innate Abilities that are often supernatural in nature and also correspond to the beast that they are able to change into. Not much is known or even questioned about these abilities. They are often seen as nothing more than tools and most times they are used in determining if a Male or Female Shifter is going to become the next Clan Head.
MATES- Two Shifters who are compatible beyond the normal realms of love and often connect spiritually. Their bodies and energy's match so closely that there is a reaction inside of them that compels them to enter into a contract or a sealed marriage called MATING. Once both parties have accepted this contract, for unknown and mysterious reasons, markings will appear on both of the Mates bodies called Mating Marks.
MATING MARKS- Intricate bands made from the darkened raising of freckles on the Skin after two Shifters have become Mates. The Marks often appear around the right and left wrist, or the left and right ankle. It is believed to symbolize a shackle or a sealed contract between the two Mates. And it is also believed that a supernatural reaction between the two lovers causes the freckles to appear.
SHIFTERS- Beings that live opposite mortals in this fantastical world that change or "Shift" into their animal counterparts in times of dire need or in extreme and emotional situations. Most Shifters reside in their homelands called Clan Lands which they share with others of their kind and Shift called Clans Men. There are a total of Six Shifter Clans that reside throughout the planet each supporting the various other species of Shifters from Bird to Dog.
SHIFTER SOCIETY- Made up of various pillars that mirror Mortal society, Shifters operate with Laws and a Hierarchy that dually controls how a Clan functions ranging from the Sacred Laws, to Guardians (Cops), and finally to a Clan Head (King/ President). The Society in each Shifter Clan is believed to be different from Dog to Leopard to Bird, but in all society's it is known that a Shifter doesn't become one with their inner beast or Shifter until the age of puberty. After which time a Shifter experiences a decelerated growth rate and an increase in animalistic senses that correspond to the beast that they are now sharing a soul and body with.
SACRED LAWS – Sacred words written in what some believe to be, the magic of the Dragons and the blood of the Ancient Kings men. A set of unforgotten rules created as an olive branch between Men and Shifters.
THE GREAT LOSS – A mysterious event in Shifter history that brought about the creation of the Sacred Laws and preceded the peace between all men and Shifters. Not much is known about this event and there is even less recorded about it in history.
Character List-
BRANDON- Confused young man with a past strewn with darkness and secrecy. Possessed of a power that he loathes, hides and struggles to control. Currently being hunted by Ghouls and by nightmares of a man named Kail. Has a body littered with old wounds and scars. Sarcastic, cunning, intelligent and often described as stubborn. (Described as immensely attractive or beauteous, lean with medium length dirty blond hair, cool mint green eyes and possibly in his 20's.)
EZEKIEL- Powerful and confident Shifter with a responsibility to his Clan and his father to protect and serve his Clans Men. A Guardian. But also a Reaver. A Shifter with wild blood, often destined to slip into insanity. A caring individual, with a passion for animal care, and protecting his family at any cost. Youngest of three brothers with two cousins and both of his parents. Strong willed, overly curious, mischievous and often described as bossy. (Moderately long dark blond hair, sharp blue eyes, well built, handsome and 23 years old.)
NATE- Seemingly carefree and playful Shifter with a responsibility to his Clan and his father to protect and serve his Clans Men. A Guardian. Unlike the rest of the characters in the story so far he is the only other Shifter that is not a Leopard. Instead Nate is Wolf adopted based off of unknown circumstances. A good hearted Shifter, with a flippant nature and a supernatural ability to bind the limbs of others with his mind. (Two different colored eyes (Left is white with black pupil, the right eyes is black with a white rim, Tall, slim, WITH eyebrow piercings, a scar over his left eye and ? years old)
LANDER- An aggressive, cocky and territorial Shifter with a responsibility to his Clan and his father to protect and serve his Clans Men. A Guardian. Third oldest of the Brothers. Described as Homophobic with a penchant for sneering, mean spirited jokes and a dangerous temper. A leopard with very little love or care for those outside of his family and a fierce protector of his home. A no nonsense individual, with a hard personality and the supernatural ability to invade the thoughts of others. (Tall, average build, handsome, dark green angry eyes, and sharp blond hair, ? years old)
WALTER- An unfeeling, fiercely protective and unnervingly cool Shifter with a responsibility to his Clan and his father to protect and serve his Clans Men. A Guardian. The oldest of the Brothers. A leopard described as Blank or empty, who seems incapable of expressing emotions. Possessing the ability to supernaturally control others completely and utterly. Will one day take over his Clan since he is the Clan Head's Heir (A head of black hair cropped close to his head, large, tall, yellow eyes, handsome, ? years old)
GLEN – A loving and brave Leopardess. A Healer. Mate to Mantilo. Mother of Ezekiel, Walter and Lander. Adoptive mother to Nate. Aunt to Erin and Drin. (A head full of sandy curls, big green eyes, described as small or delicate, ? years old)
MANTILO- A stern, if dedicated Leopard. Clan Head to the Leopard Clan who is immensely territorial, and merciless in the face of a threat to him or his family. Father of Ezekiel and his siblings. Uncle to Erin and Drin. Leader and organizer of the Guardian's. Described as a large individual, with a dominance and raw power that is mostly unrivaled and generally plotted towards keeping his home safe. (Long black braided hair, Yellow eyes, and large, tall 200 years old)
ERIN- Ezekiels and his Brother's cousin. A budding Healer. A budding Guardian. A leopardess in the Leopard Clan, Mated to DRIN and currently a History Scholar and a new mother. (Hazel eyes, short hair, 17 years old, tall)
DRIN- A Leopard. Mate to Erin. Cousin-in- Law to Ezekiel and his brother. An expecting father. And a budding Guardian. (Black hair cut close, blue eyes, short, 18 years old)
KAIL- A mysterious figure from Brandon's nightmares. His purpose and identity remain a mystery.
PART TWO-THE CLAN CELEBRATION COMMING SOON!
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