This Io’Larian Syndar tribe comes from an interesting background. They valued all forms of magic and took to studying them. They had masters in all forms of magic almost like a melting pot of magic. All forms were allowed. Even the now Forbidden magics were studied, of course only to be used in research. They also took residence very close to Fawyth, not close enough to be with them but close enough to get scraps of their technological prowess. The tribe would often “bend” the rules, so to speak, and blend ways to combine magic with martial combat.
This tribe had a menagerie of magics and its applications. They practiced Arcane and Divine magics and found ways to incorporate them in normal life. Very few of their mages studied blood magic. They even had Rage Casters, those who blend the ferocity of bestial combat and magic. Over time, their numbers dwindled with the Syndar-Syndar war as these powerful mages were in high demand. To survive they had to intermingle with other Syndar just to stay alive. Their bestial blood may be diluted but never forgotten.
There are certain things that make this tribe special. Rituals are very important to these people. First names are given by birth parents, but surnames are found. It is based on what beast you find on your name day and what token it leaves behind. You will always be part of the Wolfgang Tribe.
There are a few notable individuals who made great changes to the tribe:
Amadala Wolfgang the First– Ancient Founder of the Wolfgang tribe and giver of the name’s sake. Stories state he wanted to hunt the strongest beast, but Amadala was frail. He hunted a Wolf. But not a singular one. A pack. They say that once he saw the pack, they were beyond anything he’d ever seen. A mix of white wolves, gray wolves, and black Wolves. He watched and learned from the wolves at a distance. They were very intelligent and Amadala fell in love with the idea. A small group of the wolves split off from the main pack to go hunt and n the form of a hunting party. Amadala following in pursuit closely behind. They were hunting a small herd of elk to bring back, when they encountered a bear. The leader got badly wounded and was left for dead. Amadala rushed in and defended that wolf and fought off the bear.
Then he picked up the leader of the party and nursed him back to health. After Amadala returned to the party leader, he was accepted as one of their own. Ever since then, Tribe Wolfgang and Wolves worked closely together as one.
Leliana Rolonda WolvenBear– Mother of Azureal. She was/is a scholar. She studied all forms of magic and wanted to find a way to practice all magic. She is ambitious and highly intelligent. She was a master of blades and claws. She becomes an Arcane master before she even became a woman. Her nose was always in a book studying Divine and Blood magic. She wanted more. There had to be more magic than this and there must be a way to practice all magic in one vessel. After her son’s 11th birthday, she left him in the care of the current Shaman and left with her followers, to see the world and find a way to become a bridge caster. She took a lot of the powerful mages and diviners with her. (Rumor has it that she may have become Penitent on the pursuit of knowledge)
Thane Azureal Anubias Talonflame, Gaurdian of the Blue Flame– First non-magical shaman and first naval shaman. At the height of him going shaman status, he moved the tribe to the seas. His rise to status was built on luck and terror. One member, Nicolas, decimated and fractured the tribe by bloodshed. Azureal rose to the challenge to take him out. Remaining members rallied to Azureal, as he defeated a true terror to the tribe without the use of magic.
They were a friendly tribe with all, and they saw an opportunity to spread their seed further. Numbers were dwindling, special measures had to be taken. Lust was something they knew very well and would often take pleasures of the flesh with other races and individuals.
After sailing, The Wolfgang tribe sailed to Mardrun and was one of the first to encounter Mordok and Ulven. They became ferrymen and transported individuals from the mainland to this new land. After the first Ulven – Colonist war, some members would come to learn from the Ulven and were welcomed due to the bestial kinship they share. With Azureal’s leadership, what was left of the tribe was able to reconvene and rebuild at Darkport, where they played a big role in teaching their ways and to be more accepting everyone.
Artemis Dragonfang of Tribe Wolfgang, Bastard-Son of Azureal- This individual knew next to nothing of his lineage, and yet he still embodies the elements of the tribe. He was taught his heritage only after the disappearance of Azureal. The tribe still accepts him despite the lack of ears, horns, claws, or fangs. He has become more powerful than his father at such a fast pace. His story is still being written and what he will bring the Tribe is still yet to be seen. Rumors has it that he resides and governs over Relic’s Hollow and is a founding founder to the Organization known as FATE. He is also the father of House Dragonfang, one of the 4 great pillars of Relic’s Hollow.