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Post by PuppyThief on Aug 19, 2012 8:53:40 GMT -5
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"The alliance of wanderers"
The entirety of Cimera's territory is located on a large plateau in Glasnost's arctic region, meaning that the temperatures never exceed 50°F (10°C) and that the ground is covered by snow and ice all year round. The area is mostly uneven tundra, dominated by cliffs and very little vegetation, though here and there spotted with little groups of pine or arctic shrub. The only solid source of water is a pond formed by melt water, right at the foot of the glacier, shallow in the winter, but in springtime swelling and sending a small river down the mountains to join with other waterways and run out into the ocean. Forming the northernmost border is the glacier wall, stretching east and west over the continuously rising mountains, unable to climb from within the pack lands. In the other directions the mountains continue downwards to meet the rest of the land, no apparent border marking the end of the pacts reign.
Flora & Fauna:
The plant life within Cimera is limited to a few species of strong, tall pine, and a few types of crumbled bush - alder, willow and occasionally blackberry in small groups. Near the southern border small patches of heather dot up through the snow, and the scrubs gather into tiny, low thickest. Otherwise the land is bare, pure snow covered cliff-ground strewn with patches of ice. Some tough grasses have made their way onto the southern end of the plain, however they're always brown and dry.
Animal life is equally scarce. Besides the wolves the only major population is arctic hare, who provide the main source of food for the wolves. Additionally, small populations of lemmings and marmots can be found by the more skilled hunter - though mostly in the more vegetated south. For larger pray the wolves must either travel south to hunt elk and deer, or east, to flatter ground, for reindeer. Outside of prey-animals can be added arctic fox, snowy owls and the occasional weasel, all competing with the lupus for the rodents.
Seasons:
Spring: The most dangerous season of the arctic, when the glacier starts to melt and the river starts to swell. Ice and snow melts everywhere, though never completely disappears. Single, durable flowers begin to bloom, and the courageous brush and trees sprout. But even though prey becomes easier to find, as winter-dwelling animals leave there dens, most wolves in these northern lands dread the spring, when every step must be taken carefully so as to not fall through a crevice in the ice or be swept away by the swiftly flowing river.
Summer: As opposed to spring, the summertime is the most peaceful and enjoyed on the tundra. The swollen river calms to a steady, heavy stream, and scents of new life starts to really fill the cold air. This is the season when most puppies are born, the one where prey is easiest to come by without endangering yourself too much, and also the warmest though that doesn't say much. Most wonderful about the summer though, is the midnight sun! For almost an entire week the sun doesn't set, constantly shining its light on the blank glacier and reflecting with golden and rainbow-colored light in the snow. In this time, the temperatures can rise to a full 50°F (10°C), sometimes even a little higher, and many young wolves make a tradition out of staying up for the entire time, singing, hunting and goading each other continuously, from sunrise to sunset; 4-6 days later.
Autumn: Is a "warm" season in the north, not varying much from summer, except for a rise in snowfall and the slow shrinking of the river. Puppies are still being born, however fewer than in summer, but the smell of change leads the wolves back into a more strenuous life-pattern. Fur starts to grow longer in preparation for the winter, and prey becomes more scarce as some creep back into their dens to start hibernation, and the plants start to wild; though that is hardly visible in the tundra-lands.
Winter: With winter comes the cold, temperatures dropping as low as -30° and snow storms raging for several days at a time. The remainders of the river freezes over, and only the small, and shrinking, pond by the glacier stays liquid. It is at this time that Cimera wolves must show their worth in hunting and protecting the borders without letting the weather slow them down. Survival is possible, but only through working together and supporting each other - the values of pack life are really shown in the winter. It is also at this time that the dept for a whole weeks full of sunlight in summer must be repaid, as the polar night strikes with up to 6 full days of darkness. It is a hard time for all animals leading their lives in the arctic, but the wolves manage, through hard work.
"There's no difference between those suited and those worthy!"
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