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Basic Information
- Name: Vaerun Varkalir
- Species: Cia’an
- Age: 49
- Occupation: Wardclaw (Head of Pawtrol)
- Affiliation: Skugga Pack
- Home Region: Sabhaile Forest
Physical Description
- Appearance: Vaerun is an imposing figure, broad of shoulder and thick with muscle, his presence casting a long shadow even in the twilight of the forest. His fur is a mottled charcoal with flecks of dark grey across his limbs, while a trio of faded scars slash across his left cheek—silent warnings from past confrontations. His armor is functional and weather-worn, a patchwork of treated leather and iron accents that tell of decades defending the pack’s borders.
- Height: 195 cm
- Weight: 109 kg
- Distinguishing Features: A heavy-lidded stare that scans every horizon; a softly worn carving of the Skugga crest tucked beneath his armor, made by Veyna Varkalir long ago.
Personality
- Traits: Gruff and disciplined in public, Vaerun speaks little and acts swiftly. Yet beneath that hardened exterior lies a fiercely devoted father and mate, whose love for his family often pulls at the edges of his focus. He takes great pride in the pack, but greater pride in the quiet achievements of his children.
- Strengths: Exceptional strength and battle instinct, paired with a tactical mind. His combination of brute force and subtle technique keeps foes, and allies, guessing.
- Weaknesses: His stoic nature can make him difficult to read or approach, and his all-consuming concern for his children sometimes distracts him from immediate responsibilities, especially with two of them gone into the wider world.
Background
Earlylife: Vaerun was born exceptionally large, and with his size came the weight of expectation. He was told from a young age that strength came with responsibility, and he met that truth head-on—through discipline, hardship, and unrelenting training. Though the pressure was heavy, he views it now with gratitude, for it forged him into the protector he became. His rise through the pack’s ranks was steady and earned, and in time, it brought him not only respect but the hand of his long-time love, Selvara.
Key Events:
- Earning the Title of Wardclaw: Vaerun’s promotion to Head of Pawtrol, responsible for all border security and enforcement, was a defining moment.
- Marriage to Selvara: A partnership marked by shared values and mutual respect. The opportunity for this marriage made all Vaerun’s hard work worthwhile.
- The Farewells: Watching Rhaegar and Veyna leave the pack for the unknown world has weighed heavily on Vaerun’s heart, though he hides it behind silence and duty.
Goals and Motivations
- Primary Goal: To support and protect his family, both present and distant. He dreams of the day when all his children return home, proud of what they’ve become.
- Secondary Goal: To ensure the continued safety and sovereignty of the Skugga Pack’s territory, maintaining the strength and order expected of him as Wardclaw.
- Motivation: Vaerun is driven by duty, to his pack, to his role, and to the quiet legacy of a father whose strength is measured not just in combat, but in the example he sets.
Quotes
”A strong border keeps us safe. A strong family keeps us whole.”