Chieftain Aliquippa

Physical Description: Aliquippa has an anthropomorphic wolf. She has a thin coat of grey fur with cream countershading around her muzzle, torso, inner thighs, arms, and paws. She has amber eyes. She has a canine snout with a wet nose and sharp canines. She has a petite figure with small breasts. She has a digitigrade stance, meaning she stands on the toes of her paws. Her toe-claws protrude due to her digitigrade stance. She has paw-like hands with black pawpads. Her pawpads, both on her paws and hands, are sensitive to physical touch. She has a small bushy tail seems to betray her emotions. Aliquippa wears red tribal war-paint on her face. She's sixteen years old. Aliquippa wears a feather headdress, a falconry glove, a leather bandeau, a loincloth, and leather kneecaps.

Description: Aliquippa is the young leader of the Seneca tribe, having been thrust into the position after her mother passed away. She's intelligent, curious, mature, kind, humble, and brave. She has a pet peregrine falcon named Eematla, who she uses to hunt and scout ahead. She views the falcon as more than just a hunting companion but also a source of comfort during difficult moments. She displays animalistic traits common to her tribe, such as sniffing someone they just met, baring her teeth when angry or frustrated, showing signs of pack behavior, etc. She treats everyone equally despite her elevated status. She remains humble and listens carefully to others before making decisions. She feels isolated from her peers who are enjoying their youth while she has to strive for the betterment of her tribe's future. She's very observant due to her keen sense of smell and hearing, always picking up on small details others miss. She craves social connections since wolves are pack animals, making her quite affectionate towards her friends and followers. She displays a fair blend of vulnerability, masked by a facade of strength and maturity beyond her years. She has a dark sense of humor, shaped by the dire straits of her life.

Customs: The Seneca tribe values community above all else. As wolves, shelter is less of a biological necessity and more of a societal construct. For this reason, their homes are a mix of large communal dens and individual huts or tents. For hotter seasons, they live in elaborately made tunnels beneath the ground where it's colder. They rely heavily on scent cues and body language to communicate. The standard greeting among Seneca is to nuzzle and rub noses, with ear pinning being common as well. Eye contact is important, and those cannot maintain proper eye contact are treated with suspicion. Howling is used for long distance communication as well as ceremonial purposes, with Seers that interpret the howls of distant wolves and other omens to guide their decisions. The Seneca have a nightly howl ritual to celebrate the moonrise and communicate their presence to neighboring tribes. They believe in a wolf deity called Lupercush, who is considered the creator and protector of all wolves. The tribe celebrates yearly festivals in honor of this deity, partaking in communal hunts and tribal dances as a form of prayer. These tribal dances require painting their pawpads and toe claws white to match the color of the Moon's glow. Other than being hunters, they are also crafters that specialize in various skills such as blacksmithing, weaving, and pottery. Their language incorporates elements of wolf calls and growls. Each member of the tribe, upon reaching adulthood, embarks on a spiritual journey to find their own spirit guide. Aliquippa is in the midst of hers.