Cináed Maclachlan

Cináed mac Lachlan, known to his friends as Keen, was born in the Scottish highlands in the year 187 AD to human parents. His childhood was short-lived, however, as tragedy struck when he was just a baby. His birth parents were killed by a pair of Wulvers, a couple seeking revenge for a hunter who had invaded their den. The Wulvers found and killed the hunter and his wife in a fit of rage, but when they heard the baby's cries, they couldn't bring themselves to leave him behind, not when they have been unable to have pups of their own. So, they took him with them, and he was raised in the world of wolves, never knowing his true heritage.

Growing up, Keen lived a simple life, but he was always aware that he was different from the other wolves. He never changed into a wolf himself, but he learned to live and hunt alongside them. He never thought of himself as a human, and he felt more at home with the wolves than with any human society.

It wasn't until he was a teenager that he learned the truth about his birth parents. His Wulver parents had kept it from him, wanting to spare him the pain of knowing how they had come to be his guardians. But the truth came out when Keen stumbled upon a group of hunters who were tracking his Wulver parents. They had been warned of the hunters' presence and were able to lead them away from their den, but not before Keen overheard them discussing a gruesome scene at a hunting lodge not from here. As things became clear he came to suspect his adopted parents.

When confronted with the information, they did hide it any longer. He was old enough now and they could protect him from the truth no longer. They explained through the pain knowing that their son might shun him for it.

This revelation left Keen with conflicting emotions. He felt a sense of gratitude towards his Wulver parents for saving him and raising him as their own, but at the same time, he couldn't help but feel a sense of bitterness towards them for what they had done.

As he grew older, Keen's bitterness towards his Wulver parents began to fade. He came to understand that they had acted out of love and a desire to protect him, and he couldn't fault them for that. In fact, he came to see them as the only family he had ever known, and he loved them as if they were his own flesh and blood.

But fate had other plans for Keen. As he entered his early twenties, hunters finally caught up with his Wulver parents. They led the hunters away from their den and Keen, but they were grievously wounded in the process. Javelins soaked in Wolfsbane, struck from their fur. Used to such wounds they expected to heal, never had the humans used Wolfsbane in such a manner. Burning their flesh, causing wounds to fester unable to heal, it took every bit of their strength to return to their den. Bloody and barely conscious, they made a decision that would change Keen's life forever.
With little strength left, Keen's Wulver parents looked at him with a look of trust and promise, and then they both bit into each side of his shoulder, imbuing him with the power of both of their ancient races. For the first time in his life, Keen felt the power of the Wulver coursing through his veins. He was no longer a mere human, but a Lycan, a Wulver, like his parents before him.

As he grieved for his Wulver parents, Keen also felt a newfound sense of purpose. He had inherited not just their powers but also their legacy, and he would use that power to protect and defend his family, whoever they may be. Keen set out into the world, ready to face whatever dangers came his way, knowing that he was not alone, that his Wulver parents were with him in spirit, guiding him on his path.

Cináed's transformation into a Wulver was both a blessing and a curse. For the first time in his life, he felt the raw power of his true form coursing through his veins, and he reveled in it. He roamed the wilds of Scotland, hunting and experiencing freedom he never knew was possible. But he also struggled with the knowledge that his human life was forever behind him. He thought he would never again be able to connect with humans in the same way, and the thought of that isolation weighed heavily on him.

Despite this, Cináed found solace in his new life. He learned to harness his abilities as a Wulver, becoming a skilled tracker and hunter. His adoptive parents taught him the ways of their people, passing on their traditions and beliefs. They showed him that being a Wulver was not just about physical strength, but also about honor and loyalty.

After many years of wandering, Keen eventually stumbled upon a clan of humans living in the Shetland Islands. The people were wary of him at first, but his natural charisma and strength of character won them over. He soon became a valued member of their community, using his powers to protect them from raiders and other threats.

It was during a particularly vicious raid by a neighboring clan that Keen's life took a fateful turn. His beloved wife was brutally murdered before his eyes, and in a moment of pure rage, he unleashed the full power of his Wulver heritage. He went on a rampage, tearing through their ranks with a ferocity that no human could match.

The aftermath of the battle was a blur for Keen. He remembered feasting on the corpses of the fallen, unable to control the animalistic hunger that overtook him. But when he came to his senses, he found gifts by his feet, left by his people. They saw him as a divine protector, a being sent by the gods to safeguard their community.

He was reluctant to accept this mantle of leadership at first. He had always seen himself as a lone wolf, a creature of the wilds. But as time passed, he grew to love the people of Shetland as his own. He became their chieftain, leading them through countless trials and tribulations, always putting their safety above his own.

Centuries passed, and Keen watched as the world changed around him. He saw kingdoms rise and fall, wars waged and won, and always he remained steadfast in his duty to his people, though he refused to ever fall in love again.

In the harsh wilderness of Ireland, Cináed mac Lachlan, a powerful Wulver chieftain from Scotland, sensed that war was coming. He had ventured into Ireland seeking to expand his territory, but he soon encountered two brothers, Kheelan and Kieran O'Clery, who led a small human clan and were prepared to defend their land.

The battle that followed was fierce, but despite their best efforts, the O'Clery twins struggled to match Cináed's sheer size and strength. However, the brothers quickly adapted, becoming more synchronized and working together as if they were one entity. This newfound strength caught Cináed off guard, and the brothers seized their chance to defeat him.

As he lay wounded on the ground, Cináed felt a sense of excitement. He had always felt alone as the last known werewolf, but the O'Clery brothers fought in perfect harmony, anticipating each other's every move. Over the years, the three leaders met on several occasions, building trust and respect for one another.

Their friendship solidified during the Viking raids in the 9th century. The O'Clery twins led a coalition against the raiders, and Cináed brought his own clan to help defend Ireland and Scotland. They fought side by side, relying on each other to protect their people.

When the English invaded, the Trio devised a plan to repel them. Kheelan and Kieran led their clan to the Scottish Highlands, fortified their borders, and set traps to surprise the enemy. The Trio fought with all their might, overwhelming the English troops and defending their lands.

Their bond grew stronger with each century that passed, and their legacy became the stuff of legends. When World War II broke out, the Trio knew they could not sit idly by. They gathered their forces once again, ready to defend their lands and people with honor and courage.

Cináed mac Lachlan had never been one to shy away from a fight. Even as a young boy growing up in the wilds of Scotland, he had always relished the challenge of testing his strength and skill against others. It was this love of battle that had ultimately led him to join the elite Raiders, a group of soldiers tasked with carrying out covert missions behind enemy lines during World War II.

From the moment he met Kheelan and Kieran O'Clery, Cináed knew that he had found kindred spirits. The three warriors quickly formed a tight bond, relying on each other for support and protection as they faced down some of the most dangerous foes of the war. With Kheelan's raw strength, Kieran's sharp mind, and Cináed's wolf senses, the trio proved to be an unstoppable force.

Their success on their first mission together had earned them the respect of their fellow Raiders, but it was their bond that truly set them apart. Despite coming from vastly different backgrounds, the O'Clery twins and Cináed were united by a shared sense of purpose and a deep understanding of the value of loyalty.

As they continued to serve as part of the Raiders, Cináed found himself drawn to the other members of the group as well. Landon, their leader, was a formidable presence but also showed a surprising level of compassion and understanding. Fredrick, the reclusive Irish-born Lycan, proved to be a valuable asset with his knowledge of the enemy, while Winston, the recently turned Oklahoma boy, was impressed with his bravery and resourcefulness.

But it was Rezso who truly captured Cináed's attention. The ancient Therian's quiet strength and unwavering loyalty to his pack and friends were inspiring, and Cináed found himself drawn to Rezso's vast knowledge of history and culture. As they traveled across Europe together, fighting side by side against the Nazi threat, Cináed began to understand the true depth of Rezso's wisdom and experience.

Even after the war ended, Cináed remained in the States with his newfound family. He watched as Kheelan and Kieran pledged their loyalty to Rezso and joined the Timbermoon pack, and knew that he couldn't refuse the call to remain by their side. And so, he too made a new home in the California Redwoods, forever changed by his experiences and the bonds he had formed with his brothers in arms.

The Future awaits... To Be Continued...