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Founder of Godsmouth

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Blond and White Pelt | Golden Eyes | Silvering

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Ambitious | Cunning | Vindictive

A charming older man, Herod possesses a demeanor that immediately puts others at ease. With a disarming smile and a gentle voice, he exudes warmth and kindness, readily playing the role of a compassionate grandfather figure to those who seek his guidance. He offers comfort and encouragement, always willing to lend a listening ear or offer sage advice to those in need.

However, beneath this facade of benevolence lies a darker side, revealed through occasional flashes of extreme cruelty. These moments, though fleeting, hint at a darkness lurking beneath the sugar-coated surface. Behind the mask of kindness lies a cunning and manipulative nature, capable of orchestrating deceit and manipulation to serve his own ends.

Those who dare to cross him risk facing the full force of his wrath, for he wields power with ruthless efficiency. His displeasure is not met with tooth or claw, but with a deceptive smile and vengeance delivered in unexpected ways, such as a rattlesnake tucked away in the unfortunate soul's bedfurs.

Herod led a starving pack, struggling to survive amidst the unforgiving terrain. In a stroke of cunning, he struck a deal with a man, offering to take in the man's wife and child in exchange for a monthly tribute. Little did Herod know that this child would become his key to prosperity.

The child, with opal eyes that shimmered like rare jewels, was a marvel to behold. Sensing an opportunity, Herod spread tales of the child's divine blessing, positioning it as a conduit to the gods. To solidify the boy's divine status, Herod ingeniously orchestrated events that seemed to validate its supernatural abilities. With the help of his most trusted packmates, he staged cleverly devised tricks and illusions, allowing the boy to "predict the future" or "perform miracles" before the astonished onlookers.

Under Herod's guidance, the child, now Herod's favored "pet," became a sought-after oracle, its opal eyes mesmerizing those who sought divine intervention. Desperate souls flocked to it, offering tribute and seeking favors, unwittingly fueling Herod's rise to power. It was in this way that Herod transformed his dwindling pack into a thriving kingdom.

Machiavelli Ward | Ransem Hired Hand

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