Estir's Retreat
"It is not enough to win a war; it is more important to organize the peace."
The word of a special place began to spread all across the realm. Initially, its name was passed along from Loner to Loner, and it was believed to have originated with the Wandering Trader, Merce. "All are welcome!" so he'd promised. It didn't take long for the first curious few to come sniffing around.
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The vast gathering of Loners in one place couldn't escape the notice of the pack wolves, however. It was not long until they, too, developed an interest in the quiet sanctuary that seemed to suddenly appear without warning.
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The sanctuary and its caretaker, of course.
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Over one Spring, a well-tended area of neutral ground popped up in the Way. This place, aptly named Estir's Retreat by the sanctuary's caretaker, Estir, welcomes all wolves in the realm. For its debut, Estir put together a small celebration of sorts and encouraged everyone to participate to their heart's content.
>What is Estir's Retreat?<
Estir's Retreat is a neutral territory that is not officially claimed by any faction. The area is comprised of a sunny fishing hole, surrounded by lush plant life and plentiful resources. It is looked after by Estir, although she encourages the wolves who visit her to avoid thinking of her as an authority figure.
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The purpose of the Retreat is to act as a crossroads, offering a safe place for any wolf to rest during a long journey, a location where wolves from different factions may meet on neutral ground, a center for bartering and trading resources, and perhaps even a temporary or permanent home for displaced wolves with nowhere else to go.
>Rules of the Retreat<
In order to ensure the security of the Retreat, there are a few rules that Estir asks all visitors to abide by. Failure to do so will result in the offending wolf being removed from the grounds by the permanent residents of the Retreat.
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No violence is permitted on the soil of Estir's Retreat. This is a place of peace, not conflict.
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The resources of Estir's Retreat are for everyone to enjoy, but taking more than one needs or stealing from the collective is not tolerated.
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Pack wolves may discuss their cultures with one another if they wish, but there may be no active worship of any deity on the soil of Estir's Retreat.
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Wolves may come and go from the Retreat as they please. Visitors are welcome to stay for as long as they like, even permanently, if they so choose, and no one needs permission to leave.
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Estir permits pack wolves to use the Retreat as a neutral meeting ground for diplomatic discussions, but she and the wolves who make their homes at the Retreat will never choose sides in a conflict or disagreement.
>Permanent Residents<
Estir (NPC)
Ambrose
Eliana