Post by Oyon on Mar 12, 2007 13:13:28 GMT -5
This will be transferred as soon as I can create Oyon on the MU* itself, but I shall post it here for now for your viewing pleasure, since it also gives some history of the Ijaghurtan.
EDIT: When I am more awake, I shall go back through and edit my silly commas. I apparently went very comma-crazy.
Background: Oyon has lived in the Ijaghurtan his entire life. He was the eldest of the Arigh Baghacud under the leadership of his Fù-Mû. His Bayarmaa died, along with several other Baghacud, while protecting a litter of pups from a group of leopards who were not pleased with the Ijaghurtan camping in their territory. The Ecige was heartbroken at the loss of his mate, and never chose a new one. He died soon after his Bayarmaa, refusing to eat or drink, and keeping odd hours. Oyon rose to the position reluctantly, but he knew that his family needed him greatly after such a debilitating tragedy – they had lost the next generation as well as their leadership in a very short period of time.
As Ecige, Oyon did his best to pull the Ijaghurtan out of the ashes. He moved them away form the lands of the inhospitable leopards, which did not please many of the Baghacud, who would have rather lingered and mourned past the acceptable time. Few understood Oyon’s intentions. A new land meant a fresh start for the Ijaghurtan as well as a new population of unaffiliated dholes from which to select a new Bayarmaa. As an Arigh Baghacud, Oyon was related to many of the Baghacud when he became Ecige, either fully or by one parent, and the few who he shared no blood with were siblings in his mind and heart. In this new expanse of land, Qulan, whom had left her natal pack, found a place in the Ijaghurtan. The compassionate dog, who was also a vicious hunter and guardian, caught Oyon’s attention almost immediately, as well as the attention of the rest of the pack as she rose in the “unofficial” hierarchy of the Ijaghurtan. When it became socially possible, Oyon took Qulan as Bayarmaa and as soon as he could, fathered a litter of pups.
The Ijaghurtan as it was before Qulan became Bayarmaa changed dramatically over the next year or so. Oyon’s siblings and half-siblings either died or left with the newly established Fù-Mû’s blessing. Few were banished or wandered away without this blessing, and the Ijaghurtan prospered, in general, during Qulan’s life. Oyon was convinced she was his soulmate, and they shared a deep, passionate, and enduring bond.
One fateful morning, Qulan led a hunt that involved the majority of the pack. Oyon stayed back at the camp to guard the younger dholes. While trying to make the kill, Qulan was gored in the side by their antelope prey, and had to be helped back to Oyon by two of his remaining brothers. Oyon was devastated and stayed by Qulan’s side, snarling his orders to the others to bring her food. He kept her near the shore of the pool they were already near, nosing her closer to it and bringing her back if she tried to move away. For whatever reason, Oyon thought that Qulan would benefit most by being in or near the revered waters, and despite his care, she died. Oyon, like his father before him, grieved for his Bayarmaa for a several months – much longer than the appropriate time. Those of the Arigh Baghacud who were Arigh Baghacud along with Oyon carefully encouraged him to take on a new Bayarmaa. During her lifetime, Qulan had taken in other females who were completely unconnected to the pack, because she had been accepted when she was an outsider. So, there were already candidates for Bayarmaa within the Ijaghurtan; however, Oyon has begun to wander again, albeit slowly. His Arigh Baghacud are acting as scouts, scouring the lands that the Ijaghurtan come to and the fringes of the surrounding territories for candidates.
Personality: Since the death of his mate, Oyon has lost some of the zest for life that he had. He does not smile as much as he did when Qulan was alive, nor does he laugh. He has always been a stern leader, and is not quick to explain his plans or intentions to the pack. He is trusted as a leader, given that he is the father of many of the Baghacud. Oyon is wise, but does seek council when he needs it. He is quick to defend his pack and himself, but he also knows which fights are worth fighting, having seen what happened to his own Fù-Mû and youngest full siblings. Because of the tragedy that occurred when he was a much younger dhole, Oyon is very cautious of pups, and refuses to call any by their actual name until they reach a certain age (in the juvenile range).
EDIT: When I am more awake, I shall go back through and edit my silly commas. I apparently went very comma-crazy.
Background: Oyon has lived in the Ijaghurtan his entire life. He was the eldest of the Arigh Baghacud under the leadership of his Fù-Mû. His Bayarmaa died, along with several other Baghacud, while protecting a litter of pups from a group of leopards who were not pleased with the Ijaghurtan camping in their territory. The Ecige was heartbroken at the loss of his mate, and never chose a new one. He died soon after his Bayarmaa, refusing to eat or drink, and keeping odd hours. Oyon rose to the position reluctantly, but he knew that his family needed him greatly after such a debilitating tragedy – they had lost the next generation as well as their leadership in a very short period of time.
As Ecige, Oyon did his best to pull the Ijaghurtan out of the ashes. He moved them away form the lands of the inhospitable leopards, which did not please many of the Baghacud, who would have rather lingered and mourned past the acceptable time. Few understood Oyon’s intentions. A new land meant a fresh start for the Ijaghurtan as well as a new population of unaffiliated dholes from which to select a new Bayarmaa. As an Arigh Baghacud, Oyon was related to many of the Baghacud when he became Ecige, either fully or by one parent, and the few who he shared no blood with were siblings in his mind and heart. In this new expanse of land, Qulan, whom had left her natal pack, found a place in the Ijaghurtan. The compassionate dog, who was also a vicious hunter and guardian, caught Oyon’s attention almost immediately, as well as the attention of the rest of the pack as she rose in the “unofficial” hierarchy of the Ijaghurtan. When it became socially possible, Oyon took Qulan as Bayarmaa and as soon as he could, fathered a litter of pups.
The Ijaghurtan as it was before Qulan became Bayarmaa changed dramatically over the next year or so. Oyon’s siblings and half-siblings either died or left with the newly established Fù-Mû’s blessing. Few were banished or wandered away without this blessing, and the Ijaghurtan prospered, in general, during Qulan’s life. Oyon was convinced she was his soulmate, and they shared a deep, passionate, and enduring bond.
One fateful morning, Qulan led a hunt that involved the majority of the pack. Oyon stayed back at the camp to guard the younger dholes. While trying to make the kill, Qulan was gored in the side by their antelope prey, and had to be helped back to Oyon by two of his remaining brothers. Oyon was devastated and stayed by Qulan’s side, snarling his orders to the others to bring her food. He kept her near the shore of the pool they were already near, nosing her closer to it and bringing her back if she tried to move away. For whatever reason, Oyon thought that Qulan would benefit most by being in or near the revered waters, and despite his care, she died. Oyon, like his father before him, grieved for his Bayarmaa for a several months – much longer than the appropriate time. Those of the Arigh Baghacud who were Arigh Baghacud along with Oyon carefully encouraged him to take on a new Bayarmaa. During her lifetime, Qulan had taken in other females who were completely unconnected to the pack, because she had been accepted when she was an outsider. So, there were already candidates for Bayarmaa within the Ijaghurtan; however, Oyon has begun to wander again, albeit slowly. His Arigh Baghacud are acting as scouts, scouring the lands that the Ijaghurtan come to and the fringes of the surrounding territories for candidates.
Personality: Since the death of his mate, Oyon has lost some of the zest for life that he had. He does not smile as much as he did when Qulan was alive, nor does he laugh. He has always been a stern leader, and is not quick to explain his plans or intentions to the pack. He is trusted as a leader, given that he is the father of many of the Baghacud. Oyon is wise, but does seek council when he needs it. He is quick to defend his pack and himself, but he also knows which fights are worth fighting, having seen what happened to his own Fù-Mû and youngest full siblings. Because of the tragedy that occurred when he was a much younger dhole, Oyon is very cautious of pups, and refuses to call any by their actual name until they reach a certain age (in the juvenile range).