Profile of Gungnir: Quick Facts
Played By: cj
Basic Info
Full Name: Gungnir
Subspecies: Northern Rocky x Mackenzie Valley
Sex: Male
Age: 7 (December 19, 2009)
Birthplace: Alaska
Subspecies: Northern Rocky x Mackenzie Valley
Sex: Male
Age: 7 (December 19, 2009)
Birthplace: Alaska
At a Glance
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l a r g e · s i l v e r · g r a y · b l a c k · g l a c i e r
Profile of Gungnir: Details
Appearance
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135lbs // 33in tall // 5.2ft long
AND I'LL MISS YOU LIKE YOU'RE DEAD · AND FIND A WAY TO GRIEVE YOU · 'CAUSE I NEED TO TRY AND START AGAIN
and your ghost will have to leave · like a child would his mother · or a lover · who has to say goodbye
s o - - t h i s - - i s - - g o o d b y e
and your ghost will have to leave · like a child would his mother · or a lover · who has to say goodbye
s o - - t h i s - - i s - - g o o d b y e
Predominately silver in color with slate gray markings which darken in some areas and may appear black if the lighting is poor. The only true black on his body are his paw pads, claws, nose, lips and facial scars which have darkened over time. The largest of these scars is over his right eye and starts just above his brow, striking through to his cheek where it makes a jagged angle before tapering off near the corner of his lip. The other two most notable ones are a pair: two smaller scars that cross over the right side of his lip parallel to each other.
While his base could be considered silver, it covers mostly what would just be his body. Otherwise, the darker gray covers his head: face, cheeks (save for silver sideburns), ears, and moves down his raised neck fur and onto his saddle but does not reach his tail; from the underside of his chin it envelops his chest and some of his shoulder, moving right on down his legs. It continues down the length of his belly and completely covers the inside of his hind legs, while easing out to cover the lower portion of them toward the outside. From his belly, the dark gray gets some hind leg fluff action before continuing to his tail, which is entirely the darker gray color save for a small bit of silver that carries over from his backside.
His eyes are a glacier-teal in color, and can appear quite bright if caught in the sunlight. Otherwise, they seem pretty muted in color.
Though he is getting on in years, Gungnir doesn't consider himself old yet. He keeps himself fit, and while he may not be the largest beast in the land he can certainly be considered large himself. He's not bulging with muscles, either, and takes pride in being a balanced fighter more-so than an oversized tank. His naturally thicker coat can be a burden at times, especially in warm summers, but is the culprit for his affinity toward colder or mountain-like regions.
While his base could be considered silver, it covers mostly what would just be his body. Otherwise, the darker gray covers his head: face, cheeks (save for silver sideburns), ears, and moves down his raised neck fur and onto his saddle but does not reach his tail; from the underside of his chin it envelops his chest and some of his shoulder, moving right on down his legs. It continues down the length of his belly and completely covers the inside of his hind legs, while easing out to cover the lower portion of them toward the outside. From his belly, the dark gray gets some hind leg fluff action before continuing to his tail, which is entirely the darker gray color save for a small bit of silver that carries over from his backside.
His eyes are a glacier-teal in color, and can appear quite bright if caught in the sunlight. Otherwise, they seem pretty muted in color.
Though he is getting on in years, Gungnir doesn't consider himself old yet. He keeps himself fit, and while he may not be the largest beast in the land he can certainly be considered large himself. He's not bulging with muscles, either, and takes pride in being a balanced fighter more-so than an oversized tank. His naturally thicker coat can be a burden at times, especially in warm summers, but is the culprit for his affinity toward colder or mountain-like regions.
Personality
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MOONLIGHT WILL FALL · WINTER WILL END · HARVEST WILL COME · YOUR HEART WILL MEND
g o o d m o r n i n g · g o o d m o r n i n g · you will find love · g o o d m o r n i n g
g o o d m o r n i n g · g o o d m o r n i n g · you will find love · g o o d m o r n i n g
Loyal above all else, Gungnir believes strongly in the idea that those he eats, sleeps, and resides with are his brothers- and sisters-at-arms (he would have no qualms calling them whatever they prefer to be called, however). He'd give his life for his family and fight as fierce as a storm for any wolf he considered his comrade. Where he comes from, pack hierarchy is fluid and familial, but the idea that they were a brotherhood foremost was more important than the idea of a lawfully structured, strict "who's who" deal. He values this belief over authority, and while he is not against authority, simply does not see the need for strict power over others.
Gungnir has a kind heart by nature, and though he may be quiet at times, will always try to find a way to lighten a dampened mood among his friends and family. Tension and unrest between that of his comrades makes him exceptionally uncomfortable, and he will do his best to play messenger if it helps the situation at all. Where he once loved to spar and fight, he is plagued by aching joints more and more and tends to avoid unnecessary quarrels (especially in the morning, oof).
Not-so-recently, he had his heart torn asunder. Where once a budding fruit began to blossom within his chest, so quickly was it spoiled. Roughly two years ago, his lover left him. In his culture back home, mates were considered one another's Strength (and were not called 'mates'); but his had disappeared, and left Gungnir defeated and weakened. For him and his culture, this commitment is a life-long promise, so it will be impossible for him to find his Strength in another. Despite her absence, he still refers to her as his Strength, and may reference "his Strength" in speech. However, this does mean that his title of the Strong is culturally embarassing and outdated to him now, and he is not likely to share it as quickly as he might have before.
Gungnir has a kind heart by nature, and though he may be quiet at times, will always try to find a way to lighten a dampened mood among his friends and family. Tension and unrest between that of his comrades makes him exceptionally uncomfortable, and he will do his best to play messenger if it helps the situation at all. Where he once loved to spar and fight, he is plagued by aching joints more and more and tends to avoid unnecessary quarrels (especially in the morning, oof).
Not-so-recently, he had his heart torn asunder. Where once a budding fruit began to blossom within his chest, so quickly was it spoiled. Roughly two years ago, his lover left him. In his culture back home, mates were considered one another's Strength (and were not called 'mates'); but his had disappeared, and left Gungnir defeated and weakened. For him and his culture, this commitment is a life-long promise, so it will be impossible for him to find his Strength in another. Despite her absence, he still refers to her as his Strength, and may reference "his Strength" in speech. However, this does mean that his title of the Strong is culturally embarassing and outdated to him now, and he is not likely to share it as quickly as he might have before.
Biography
GLACIERLAND (Birth — 2.5YRS)
REGIEREN (2.5YRS — 3YRS)
ISLEDUR (3.5YRS — 5YRS)
TRAVELING (5YRS — 6.5YRS)
PRESENT (7YRS—)
Somewhere along the coasts of Alaska is the Glacierland, a frigid and unforgiving frozen plane; and to Gungnir, this harsh land is home. The wolves of the Glacierland live freely with each other, creating a fluid and familial structure within their culture. A chosen pair of elders, their Allfather and Allmother, may be called upon in times of need if the situation demands it.
There are hardly months that could be considered much warmer than the others. Gungnir and his littermates were born in December. His brothers, Vili and Vé, are lightly-colored silver twins, taking much after their mother Bestla. Their sister, Merula, was very dark-colored much like their father Borr, and had their mother's small size. Despite the effort of many, Merula barely survived to Spring before she perished. The boys were old enough to remember her, and Vé asked upon his first birthday to have his title in remembrance of her; the Songbird.
Scarcely are there surnames in the Glacierland—instead, wolves are given titles based on their achievements, something they are known for, or key personality traits. Titles are usually first awarded once a wolf turns one year old, but should something significant happen within a wolf's life to earn them a new title, then a ceremony is held to present it.
Gungnir's yearling-title was Ice-Brother for his willingness to help anyone. When he was about two and a half, he was called by the Allfather to answer for an old debt owed to the Xenosa family in the south. At this time, Gungnir had yet to find Strength in the Glacierland. He was strongly opposed to the idea of an arranged marriage, and so his Allmother suggested a new, parting title: the Strong. This held a lot of meaning in it, but mostly that Gungnir would have to be his own Strength in something he was chosen to do for all of the Glacierland, even if he was not happy with it. It also signified that the Glacierland would forever be his home, his Strength. And if Gungnir never did find true Strength in another, he would always be Gungnir the Strong.
And his descent from the Glacierland began, accompanied by two knights of the Xenosa family. Gungnir did not know then that southern wolves were generally smaller than northern wolves—or that they had very, very different cultures and hierarchies. These knights were also keen to tell Gungnir that they would not be making any stops, but if he was going to make the trip south, he was definitely going to stop and visit his cousins in the Ice Chasms.
There are hardly months that could be considered much warmer than the others. Gungnir and his littermates were born in December. His brothers, Vili and Vé, are lightly-colored silver twins, taking much after their mother Bestla. Their sister, Merula, was very dark-colored much like their father Borr, and had their mother's small size. Despite the effort of many, Merula barely survived to Spring before she perished. The boys were old enough to remember her, and Vé asked upon his first birthday to have his title in remembrance of her; the Songbird.
Scarcely are there surnames in the Glacierland—instead, wolves are given titles based on their achievements, something they are known for, or key personality traits. Titles are usually first awarded once a wolf turns one year old, but should something significant happen within a wolf's life to earn them a new title, then a ceremony is held to present it.
Gungnir's yearling-title was Ice-Brother for his willingness to help anyone. When he was about two and a half, he was called by the Allfather to answer for an old debt owed to the Xenosa family in the south. At this time, Gungnir had yet to find Strength in the Glacierland. He was strongly opposed to the idea of an arranged marriage, and so his Allmother suggested a new, parting title: the Strong. This held a lot of meaning in it, but mostly that Gungnir would have to be his own Strength in something he was chosen to do for all of the Glacierland, even if he was not happy with it. It also signified that the Glacierland would forever be his home, his Strength. And if Gungnir never did find true Strength in another, he would always be Gungnir the Strong.
And his descent from the Glacierland began, accompanied by two knights of the Xenosa family. Gungnir did not know then that southern wolves were generally smaller than northern wolves—or that they had very, very different cultures and hierarchies. These knights were also keen to tell Gungnir that they would not be making any stops, but if he was going to make the trip south, he was definitely going to stop and visit his cousins in the Ice Chasms.
REGIEREN (2.5YRS — 3YRS)
Arriving nearly a year and a half after the infamous death of Sjóskrim and Evangeline, Gungnir is welcomed by his cousins, the Kingdom of Regieren—the home of his father. He wants to learn the culture of this side of his family and spends half a year with them, learning about their customs and their relationship with the sea. It surprises Gungnir to learn about what his father grew up believing in, and how different it is from what wolves in the Glacierland believe.
He learns that they believe in fate rather than the old gods he knows, and that all life returns to the ocean—and beyond that, even, to someplace else. Many of the words they used were familiar for him, given what he heard from his father; but it still was only something he was interested in learning about, not adopting. It was the ocean that reclaimed the powerful Sjóskrim, they said, taking back what belonged to it; that it would have happened this way anyway. But it seemed brutal to Gungnir and he disliked the way it happened.
He learns that they believe in fate rather than the old gods he knows, and that all life returns to the ocean—and beyond that, even, to someplace else. Many of the words they used were familiar for him, given what he heard from his father; but it still was only something he was interested in learning about, not adopting. It was the ocean that reclaimed the powerful Sjóskrim, they said, taking back what belonged to it; that it would have happened this way anyway. But it seemed brutal to Gungnir and he disliked the way it happened.
ISLEDUR (3.5YRS — 5YRS)
((Write Iseldur // Larus+Siberian))
It was on the Baja Peninsula that he first met Ioannis, a wolf about his age who had also found Strength. They became quick friends while Gungnir remained with Iseldur, but his time there was only temporary; perhaps he would travel south to visit sometime. He sorely missed his brothers back home, so it was very easy for him to form a relationship with Ioannis in their absence.
Before he left to travel and search for Sarosh, he gave Ioannis the title Sea-Brother. More for personal use, it solidified for Gungnir that this wolf meant a lot to him, enough to be considered his brother outside of the Glacierland (a place where all wolves are considered his family).
It was on the Baja Peninsula that he first met Ioannis, a wolf about his age who had also found Strength. They became quick friends while Gungnir remained with Iseldur, but his time there was only temporary; perhaps he would travel south to visit sometime. He sorely missed his brothers back home, so it was very easy for him to form a relationship with Ioannis in their absence.
Before he left to travel and search for Sarosh, he gave Ioannis the title Sea-Brother. More for personal use, it solidified for Gungnir that this wolf meant a lot to him, enough to be considered his brother outside of the Glacierland (a place where all wolves are considered his family).
TRAVELING (5YRS — 6.5YRS)
searching for sarosh :'(
PRESENT (7YRS—)
Having reached the end of his journey traveling the lands, searching as far and wide as he could have possibly imagined, Gungnir failed to ever reconnect with his Strength again. If she had wanted to be found, he knew he would have seen her; but if she had found her family, sought revenge—then perhaps she wanted to leave everything behind and start anew. He would never know, but he would have to accept it.
The only pains he carries with him now are his title the Strong, and the children he left behind. Where once his title meant a lot for him to hold a memory of home, now it is a sad reminder of the Strength he had known, and lost. The children he sired for Constance were not truly his, and the more time he had spent with them, the harder it had become for him to accept that. With so much distance between him and Iseldur, it is much easier for him to realize he could have never stayed and continued to live as a stranger to them.
The only pains he carries with him now are his title the Strong, and the children he left behind. Where once his title meant a lot for him to hold a memory of home, now it is a sad reminder of the Strength he had known, and lost. The children he sired for Constance were not truly his, and the more time he had spent with them, the harder it had become for him to accept that. With so much distance between him and Iseldur, it is much easier for him to realize he could have never stayed and continued to live as a stranger to them.
Relations
Gungnir was born to Borr the Great and Bestla the Sun-Warm. His brothers, who are twins, are Vili the Ice-Runner and Vé the Songbird. Unfortunately, their sister Merula died only several months after birth due to the cold and harsh conditions of the Glacierland. His cousin-family are the frá Norðri wolves. He has directly sired Sæberýn frá Norðri and Lárus frá Norðri through Constance, who is mated with Vigdís frá Norðri. These are not technically his children, as they were to be raised by both of their mothers; and he does not know if they are aware he was their biological father. He was only meant to be a sperm-donor. He lived near Iseldur for about a year and did meet them, giving Lárus the second-name Sigurðr.
His ex-lover is named Sarosh and may commonly be referenced in his posts as his Strength (capitalized), but she disappeared during the night some years ago. Ambitious as she was, there was probably something more fulfilling for her elsewhere. Whatever the reason, Gungnir understood her personality was different from the start, but losing the fiery woman certainly took a toll on him. Together they brought three children into the world: firstborn Iman who is a spitfire girl, quick to start a fight, named for Sarosh's sister; gentle Merula, her midnight-grey and black colors striking, named for Gungnir's sister; and Asa, their only son, but a loyal brother to his sisters.
A relationship of note would be Ioannis Vite, a wolf he grew very close to during his time in the south. They became something like brothers; Gungnir very much missed his own brothers back home, so it was natural for him to form this close bond with the other. Their bond developed over several years, and Gungnir gave Ioannis the title of his Sea-Brother or "Brother from the Sea" before his departure to search for Sarosh.
His ex-lover is named Sarosh and may commonly be referenced in his posts as his Strength (capitalized), but she disappeared during the night some years ago. Ambitious as she was, there was probably something more fulfilling for her elsewhere. Whatever the reason, Gungnir understood her personality was different from the start, but losing the fiery woman certainly took a toll on him. Together they brought three children into the world: firstborn Iman who is a spitfire girl, quick to start a fight, named for Sarosh's sister; gentle Merula, her midnight-grey and black colors striking, named for Gungnir's sister; and Asa, their only son, but a loyal brother to his sisters.
A relationship of note would be Ioannis Vite, a wolf he grew very close to during his time in the south. They became something like brothers; Gungnir very much missed his own brothers back home, so it was natural for him to form this close bond with the other. Their bond developed over several years, and Gungnir gave Ioannis the title of his Sea-Brother or "Brother from the Sea" before his departure to search for Sarosh.
Pack History
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Profile of Gungnir: Additional Information
Registered on April 30, 2016, last visited July 01, 2023, 06:51 PM
· his name is pronounced goong·near
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