Montanan Mountains Pack
Structure
The Montana Pack follows a similar structure to the Pack of Ferventi in general, though all members are subordinate to the main sect of the pack and its leaders, such as Amos Vulapin and Odii. They frequently travel and merge with other sects of the pack and occasionally some outside groups, such as the Black Coyotes.
Leaders
Selene CortezCaretakers
Jun- Head caretaker of the sect
Ryoten- Secondary caretaker, personal apprentice to Jun. Aspires to become a hunter.
Navigators and Woodsmen
Rika- Primary navigator, mentor of Orion.
Orion- Ryoten's son, apprentice to Rika. Undergoing training as a navigator.
"Wolfthorn"- Woodsman
Hunters
Burke- Primarily hunter and cook, also a warrior. Apprenticed under Markus.
Gina- Trained under Markus.
Markus Ritchwell- Retired hunter
Warriors
Coriander- Primarily a warrior, also a hunter.
Others / Undetermined roles
Ryoten's Partner Publicly, their role and identity is unknown.
Myrena- Ryoten's daughter.
Animals
Haus- Ryoten's horse
Nishka- Ryoten's Partner's horse
Starfield- Myrena's horse (future)
Cygnus- Orion's horse
Milkweed- Jun's horse.
Copperhead- Selene Cortez's horse.
Thunder- Coriander's horse.
Culture
The Montanan Pack is generally more peaceful than many other sects of the pack, having far fewer warriors than the main branch even with their smaller size taken into account proportionally. Their interactions with other cults and the world at large are generally peaceful, if stern and distant. Much of the group hold ideals that outsiders should only be interacted with when they need to, but those interactions should be kind and beneficial to all parties.
Due to frequently interacting and cohabitating with numerous local tribes, as well as that the majority of members from this sect are native themselves, their entire sect is closely linked to numerous groups. Despite being treated as a distinct entity, they oftentimes are present for local regional ceremonies, festivities, and most importantly births and deaths within the region. Under Selene's leadership, the Montana sect has made yearly trips to local burial grounds to aid in maintaining grave sites, offering goods, and aiding grieving families following a loss of life. They also supply a large amount of game to local hunters, trappers, and butchers in exchange for goods, maintaining a healthy trade network throughout the region.
The group although nomadic also plays a strong role in local politics, acting as mediators between locals, cities and towns, and the pantheon themselves. Oftentimes they will step in to deliver corespondance to more northern sects of the pack and commune with Ferventi on behalf of other mortals, viewing such as one of their primary duties and purpose.
Assets
The group has a number of assets, the most important of them being their animals. The sect is known for their skills in rounding up, training, and breaking wild horses, which are used as their primary transport and beasts of burden. The pack also has a number of vehicles for transportation and use as shelter.
History
The Montanan Mountains pack is one of many sects of the Pack of Ferventi, located as their name suggests in Montana. The sect is quite old, having established their own territory roughly 2,000 years ago and have been a prominent sect of the pack since. Their sect is highly thought of by other sects, including the main branch of Ferventi's cult. Although not officially so, Montanan members are often thought of as higher ranked than members of lesser known or smaller sects, a reputation earned through repeated historical and current assistance given to the main branch and in dealings with other gods. The Montanan Sect is also considered to be a 'training' group for newly acquired members, as the group more regularly interacts with towns and outposts, while still being in regular contact with the Land of Gods, allowing new members to adjust more slowly and learn the group's ways in a much easier environment.
In 20,014, the pack was caught up in a blizzard and unable to relocate to proper shelter, and forced to shelter in place. Their at the time navigator became lost, and was never found following the storm. Despite extensive search and rescue efforts, they and their body was never found. Since then, Rika has taken up the role as their primary navigator.
Territories
Although nomadic and not legally owning land, many areas of northwestern and western Montana are considered to be the pack's territory, and wilderness areas are often relegated for their use as they see fit, including to be under the jurisdiction of the pack's own rules and law as long as they are in the region. Northern Idaho and parts of eastern Washington also follow similar protocols with the pack when they come into their lands. The Montana Pack however does not retain such benefits in Oregon, Nevada, or Arizona, which they will often migrate through during winter.
Trade & Transport
Primarily, the group uses horses, war wolves, and small vehicles such as campers and trucks for their primary transport with the latter two being heavily discouraged for all but the most necessary circumstances, such as moving the entire pack or extremely harsh weather. Horses are used the most, as the pack will often tame, break, and train locally caught wild horses specifically for their use, citing that the animals are already used to the environment, cautious to local predators, and should they escape are more likely to survive until they can be recaptured. Horses are also an important economical asset to the pack, as they will often round up wild horses to sell to towns and camps within their territories for money. Occasionally, the pack will also breed the best of their horses and raise the foals for the same purpose.
Type
Religious, Cult
Alternative Names
Montana Pack
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Currency
The Montana Pack primarily deals in local currency, generally using the Californian, Montanan, or Wyoming dollar when interacting with outsiders. The pack will often keep a stockpile of these currencies for when they pass through the different regions, but will also exchange it at banks if needed on their resupply trips. Amongst themselves, however, official forms of currency are rarely used, with exception to the caretakers, who often make trips into towns and cities. Most members of the pack typically operate on favors, bartering for supplies, and goods.
Major Exports
Fur, hide, wild game, leather and bone goods, tamed wild horses
Major Imports
Medical supplies, shelf stable foods, dry goods, Quick-8 kits, ammunition, hunting supplies
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