Wolves of Selene
Overview
Year Founded: 2023
Status: Active
The Wolves of Selene are a group guided by spiritualistic principles, that are handed down to “The Pack” by Runa, the group’s founder and prophet of the Moon Goddess, Selene. The group operates as an anarcho-primitivist theocratic collective and identify themselves as “Compassionate Anarchists”. They oppose authority and those seeking to rebuild the post-apocalyptic world as it was before, and embrace absolute freedom and individuality. They believe that the apocalypse was not a disaster, but an opportunity for humanity to reject modern society and return to being more in tune with nature. As such, they venerate wolves as sacred creatures. Believing them to be earthly agents of their goddess, members of The Pack seek to emulate their divine essence by adopting the traits of wolves into their personality and imitating their appearance.
Alignment
The Wolves of Selene considered themselves Chaotic Neutral. While they often lean into the realm of Chaotic Good, the Wolves put their own desire for freedom above all and will occasionally engage in acts of banditry if the mood strikes them.
Appearance
The most distinctive feature of a full member is the Wolf Headdress, earned through a rite of passage involving the melee-only slaying of a wild wolf pack. While no standard uniform exists, members commonly wear dark clothing accented with purple. Dyed armbands, gloves, and facial coverings are common. Recruits may not wear the Wolf Headdress until they have earned it.
Origins
The Wolves were founded by a woman named Runa, a former EMT, who claims to have received divine visions from the Moon Goddess, Selene as she lay unconscious from blood loss after battling a large pack of wolves. She would then go on to establish a Temple of Selene at Zolotar Castle and gather followers.
Territory
The Wolves of Selene originally claimed Zolotar Castle, Krasnostav, and the surrounding territory due to the large wolf population in the area. However, after dissolving and reforming over a year later, the group now lives a nomadic lifestyle, claiming no territory, but occasionally spending time communing with the gods in the many caves that dot Chernarus’s landscape.
Temple of Selene - Located at Zolotar Castle and the original home of the group. The Wolves of Selene used the temple for religious ceremonies and hosting guests.
Sacred Pond - A large pond located to the northeast of the Temple of Selene. The waters of the pond were considered sacred to the Wolves and utilized for religious ceremonies. The Sacred Pond is off-limits to outsiders and the Wolves have been known to kill non-members who have been seen drinking and bathing in its waters.
Goals
The Wolves of Selene seek to:
- Spread the light and teachings of Selene
- Undermine groups attempting to restore the pre-apocalypse world
- Promote spiritual awakening through natural living
Values
- Spirituality
- Freedom
- Nature
- Compassion
History
The Wolves of Selene started under Runa after the collapse of her previous group, the Syndicate. After receiving divine visions from the Moon Goddess, Selene, Runa founded the group out of Zolotar Castle, renaming it to the Temple of Selene.
Notable Members
Runa - Runa is the founder, prophet, and spiritual leader of the Wolves of Selene. A charismatic leader, known to be highly unpredictable and capable of violence at a moment’s notice. She has a close relationship with Lewis of Odyssey.
Sasha - One of the original Wolves and Runa’s former second-in-command. Deceased.
Kiwi - A mute, known for his blue robber mask, continued to identify as a Wolf during the group’s hiatus. Kiwi is a close friend of the Merry Men and claims to be the grandson of Waldorf.
Hermit - A lonesome farmer, he spent most of his time in Chernarus alone in the woods. Having met Greeny, he first became a Dark Angel and then later was recruited by Kiwi to be a Wolf for a day. Quickly Hermit became a loyal follower of Selene and Runa.
Nattasha Petrov - One of Runa’s first followers and first diplomat of the group. Nattasha was an information dealer and maintained a network of allies across Chernarus who she would leverage in order to benefit whatever group she was in. She also spent time as part of the Overlook and the Coalition.
Greeny - Member of the Wolves who joined more because of his loyalty to his long-time friend, Runa than his belief in Selene. After the Wolves of Selene dissolved, he would go on to found the House of Hope and the Coalition.
Relationships
Odyssey - The Wolves of Selene’s relationship with Odyssey began as hostile, with neither group trusting the other. However, the groups would become cautious friends and later allies after Lewis of Odyssey and Runa entered into a romantic relationship. Today, the two groups are strong allies.
The 506th - A meeting in Zelenogorsk that ended with members of the Wolves being beaten and robbed triggered a bloody war between the two groups that lasted months before fizzling out.
The Forsaken Loyalists - Once clients of the motorcycle club, the Wolves of Selene became adversaries of the Loyalists after Runa gave information of their dealings to Odyssey.
The Lost Legion - The Wolves have always had a rocky relationship with the Legion, engaging in numerous bloody firefights over the course of both group’s lifespans.