Overview

Vattarmenn-Vada, the Watchers of Calamity, is a pack of felvargs
dedicated to investigating supernatural disturbances across the land.
These felvargs operate discretely, keeping their organization hidden
from prying eyes. While they will observe whatever calamities are
brought to their attention, their primary purpose is to overthrow the
infamous group known as the Goldbloods. A group who's leader seeks to
become a god.

Introduction

"A great calamity is coming. I feel it in my bones. I smell it in the air. I can sense it, but it is beyond my ability to redirect. Azeem, this is your doing isn't it? I have seen the horrors you leave in your wake."

~ Odalys

Vattarmenn Vada was founded in response to a great threat to Ulfrheim, Helvalla, and Jormungandr alike. Odalys, the pack alpha saw this threat coming in the form of a felvarg by the name of Azeem and his organization, the Goldbloods. What are the Goldbloods you ask? Good question. Some would call them a cult, and perhaps that is the most fitting way to refer to such a vile group. The Goldbloods are a much older organization than Vattarmenn Vada, and only Odalys has any real idea when they might have been founded. Regardless, the Goldbloods have been subtly spreading their influence across the land. Sometimes this influence comes in the form of gangs taking tribute from small towns in exchange for 'protection'. Other times their presence results in catastrophic fluctuations of magic, the affects of which vary. Disappearances, strange creatures roaming the lands, strange storms, plagues... if they were linked to supernatural powers or dark magic, more than likely it was the Goldbloods' doing.

Vattarmenn Vada was formed to counteract this threat.

While our primary purpose is to track down and overthrow Azeem, we also prioritize the safety of those around us. If we hear whispers of wild magics, if we learn of crimes that cannot be solved due to strange circumstances, if somefel comes for us seeking aid where nofel else will give it, we will not turn a blind eye. We will do what we can to ensure the safety of all felvargs, and we will do so from the shadows so our enemy won't see us coming.

Perhaps our efforts will lead us to Azeem, or perhaps our aid will reveal that something or somefel else was responsible for some of the disturbances we investigate. No matter, eventually we will find the root of this evil.

Pack Lore

Most felvargs who seek out this pack have been impacted by the Goodbloods either directly or indirectly. Perhaps you lost a loved one to a mysterious entity that came in the night. Maybe a portal to a twisted plane of existence snatched your pups from their den. Or perhaps you were taken by the Goldbloods themselves. Within the Vattarmenn Vada you will find many who were held captive by Azeem's felvargs. Within his clutches they were forced to fight each other for their survival. Those who survived their time in the coliseum were put through other trials. Most of them were also subjected to experimentation at the paws of Azeem's sorcerers and alchemists.

Whether you were a victim yourself, or the relative of a victim, you are welcome here among the Vattarmenn Vada. Whether you are a warrior who can lend their strength to the military as we raid the enemy's bases, an adept hunter with the skills to stay hidden on scouting missions, or a skilled actor with the confidence to blend into the crowd or risk your life inside enemy walls to gather intel, you are needed.

Even so, we are also aware that not everyfel is cut out for combat. Not everyfel wishes to dirty their paws or risk their lives. Perhaps you have family you don't want to leave behind, or you simply suffered an injury that prevents you from fighting. No matter. If you don't feel safe moving on, you are free to stay here in our base. All we ask is that you find some way to contribute. Perhaps you are a farmer, a weaver, a baker, or a butcher, any profession that can help support our efforts is just as necessary as our soldiers are.

No one will be turned away.

The Factions

The pack is divided into three main factions alongside the general populace.

The Military

Felvargs who join the military often come from martial backgrounds. They are the backbone of the pack, providing strength and support for the two other factions as well as the villagers within the base. The military acts on the information gathered by the felvargs within the Intelligence faction and the scouts. Sometimes this action may just be a raid on a Goldblood base that was discovered. Other times the alphas may lead an all out battle against a Goldblood army, though this has only happened once since the founding of the pack. If the pack receives word that there is a group of beasts or even hostile felvargs attacking a nearby village, the alphas will mobilize the army to defend them.

The Scouts

Those who join the scouts must be fleet of foot and able to hold their own in a fight. These felvargs are, more often than not, the first to enter hostile territory. They work closely with the intelligence faction to determine where the Goldbloods will strike next, or to find out where a hidden base may be located. If the pack receives word of strange happenings nearby or even on a different island, the alphas will send a group of scouts to investigate. Generally, those within this faction are not expected to engage in battle and are encouraged to avoid conflict at all costs. However, such encounters cannot always be avoided, so all members must meet the qualifications in order to join.

Intelligence

This faction is home to both the safest and the most dangerous positions within the pack. Felvargs who join the Intel faction are the eyes and ears of the pack, providing their superiors with information from across all of Ulfrheim, Helvalla, and even Jormungandr. Upon joining this faction, members are evaluated on their ability to blend into a crowd, observe and pick up on subtle body language, the use of code, and even to withstand questioning in case of capture. Depending on qualifications and where each member is comfortable being placed, members of this faction could be asked to infiltrate the Goldbloods organization itself. More commonly however, members are placed in different villages across the lands, and report in if they hear or see anything they think could be connected to the enemy.

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"I will raise up those you've left for dead. I will nurture those you've tossed aside. None shall be left to bleed in the dust. We will see to your downfall, Azeem. Even at the cost of my own life."

~ Odalys