The plot- Modern, yes, but not quite so tame. Imagine abandoned buildings, parks grown over, and the general feel of a post-apocalyptic state. Territories are marked by something. (sent, dead animals, markings, paint, anything they can find.) Food and things are rationed by the government, but it's too much for them to keep track of everyone in that whole state. (Maybe Montana?) Some parts can be more civilized, like where they still have schools, but other parts can go way wild. Lycantopia- Where the 'proper' packs try to coexist. Wildlands- Organic packs who favor the way of the beast more. Scarpaw- These are places are home to the 'Wulver'. People over taken by the werewolf affliction to the point that they don't recognize their humanity anymore. These places can cross paths on many levels. Lycantopia would be surrounded by Wildlands, yet, Scarpaw may be scattered patches of land that people avoid. (but still mostly in Wildlands anyway.) The full moon is a problem for the Wildlands and Scarpaw more than Lycantopia. The Wild-Ones found Wolfsbane to be only deadly when the root is ingested, while the petals keep the human mind in control even on a full moon. The Lycantopians took this knowledge and horded the plant, making it way more possible for their land to be civil. There are still Wolfsbane in Wildlands, and of course in Scarpaw since no one is willing to get them from there. My Character will meet yours after the full moon. They wake up not too far away from each other, and are greeted with that bear we want. Then the rest can evolve from that. I know why my char will be so close to Lycantopia, but you should figure why your char is on the outskirts. (not out of Lycantopia, just at the edge.) Also...I wanted to know if I can make up what version of werewolves we are using.
Okay, yeah, that works. They would be more of a rock type of family, I guess. Tattoos, peircings..
It would be easy, too easy, for them to get together. Honestly, she may not have to try too hard or hide. If it's my char that ends up losing her entire pack, and if he takes pity on her and brings her in, that's way too easy. The plot would have little friction. What if we kill his parents later? What if his parents are tough/badass and that would give the plot flavor.
Well, okay, how about his parents are dead, but everyone looks up to him? Like he helps the kids with homework and such and can be a smart guy. But he is friendly and gets along with everyone, and his goal is to just keep the pack safe?
Only as long as he is the only Alpha and only if the others see him as such. You have to understand the physiology of the pack mentality. Alpha's prove they are worthy. Not just in muscle, but in wit and wisdom. For instance, my char will be an Omega. She is such because of her good-hearted nature. If she had to decide on weather or not to 'elect' him, she would have to consider how well he would fit that role. Alpha is not automatic leadership. We are going for wolf/human mentality. So the whole pack would need to be okay with him being Alpha.
Well, my guy will be the leader of his pack, since his parents died and left him in charge.
So, got a character in mind? I think I'll tweak my character that I was going to use for the other one, for this one.
Okaaaay
Wolves- Are a mated pair with young. It's not often for wolves to offer a place in their pack to a foreign wolf. In fact, they would rather kill that wolf. I believe that the children who are born Alpha's leave the pack, to form their own. The subordinates stay. The mated pair are both Alpha's. The rest are children/siblings sorted into 'ranks'. Alpha, Beta, Omega. But can be more specific for our story. Alpha- Intelligence, wit, foresight Beta- Muscle, speed, and stealth. Omega- Maternal, medicinal, and watchful/sensing. Families would have allegiances with other related families. If not blood related, then you are probably in for some trouble/death. Herds of animals would be watched over. Natural migration vs. corralling beasts they eat can be a subject that the werewolves argue about. Could be something that causes friction. Especially when and if the herds begin to favor states with no werewolves.
I really like that idea, yes.
