◇《 A Wanderer's Requiem - Salem》 ◇

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Salem "ᴬ ᶜʰⁱˡᵈ ᵇᵒʳⁿ ʷⁱᵗʰᵒᵘᵗ ᵃ ᵖᵃˢᵗ, ⁱᵗ ˢᵉᵉᵐˢ ᵉᵛᵉʳʸᵗʰⁱⁿᵍ ʷⁱˡˡ ᶠᵒʳᵉᵛᵉʳ ᵇᵉ ˢʰʳᵒᵘᵈᵉᵈ ⁱⁿ ᵐʸˢᵗᵉʳʸ" Salem Info With nothing but the winds to assure him, Salem has always been living in a lie, a clouded past that refuses to show itself, whether it be his mother or the shadows that lurk in the dark, an outline of the fog behind him. Indeed, it’s a small price to pay for a pup who knows too much, and they continuously torment him, taunting him with fake promises of the truth, only to slip out of his paws the moment he accepts. This four-year-old lives with no identity, isolated by his inner turmoil and refusal of help. It’s a lot for someone so young, but in the world of black sands and hidden secrets, what more did you expect? Backstory He ponders his existence meticulously, pondering what was and what is, having been born with a keen eye and sharp wit. Already, he knew something was wrong, that his mother hides things from him and his sibling. But whenever he asks, she refuses, her good intentions sadly depicted as bad. It frustrates and tires him, but nothing seems to budge his mother, and his relationship with his family slowly strains. Then came the straw on the camel’s back, the time she left for a whole day. It was in a lone village, and Artemis was trying to buy some supplies. Yet luck seemed to be against them, and guards happened to be patrolling the city. In an act of safety, she hid her children in an alley. Salem, at the time, was only 2, a young pup who had no idea what was going on and was starting to miss his mom already. The shadows once again ganged up on him, and his sibling refused to help. After that, his urge to figure out his past increased. Now with the winds as a companion, no one was going to stop him, not even his mother. Personality Salem is an introspective thing, always hiding behind those he’s familiar with when he faces a stranger. His trust and attachment issues only increase this, and he struggles to make friends with those his age. But what’s the point when you’ll never see them again? He speaks in whispers, refusing to speak any louder out of stubbornness and inclination. His isolation from his family also forces him to hide deeper in his shell, never coming out when he needs to the most. He never says what he thinks, quietly agreeing with whatever the Felnine says. At least this way, he isn’t causing any trouble. Hobbies Salem likes to explore by himself, enjoying the peace it gives him. It may seem weird, but if he’s not too far from his mother, then it’s fine. For him, it’s a chance to clear his mind, which seems to be getting sparse every day. He also enjoys talking to the wind, finding solace in the familiar presence it brings. Although he is still learning, he has a love for reading and adores ancient texts and stories with heroes and adventures. Strengths Salem has a sharp mind which allows him to pick clues others might overlook. He is also stealthy and used to hiding and navigating places without clothes to cover himself. Weaknesses Salem’s trust and attachment issues prevent him from forming meaningful relationships, even having a strained bond with his family. He sometimes feels hopeless and despondent, adding to his troubles more when he refuses to try and solve them. He’s getting more problematic, almost getting spotted at times when he tries to look for clues. It certainly doesn’t help that he refuses to wear a cloak. Short Story Salem's sore paws beat against the desert, tongue lapping up at his thirst for water. The lad was only 2 at the time, and this paved the way for what he is now. "Momma, where are we going?" He asked, stomach rumbling despite his best efforts to hide it. Artemis looked at him with sadness and paused in her tracks to check on her children. "We're almost at out destination dear. Just be brave for Mommy ok?" Her soft fur pushed against his cheek, and he leaned into it with a purr. His sibling interfered, wanting their own chance to feel their Mother. Salem argued with them, and Artemis smiled, eyes drooping a bit at the fate her children had to handle. They continued going on, eventually reaching the town Artemis had chosen to go to. Even more thirstier, Salem fell with a huff, refusing to answer his sibling when they poked him with a stick. Artemis ignored all this, looking for anything she could. Before she could though, a clad of armour bustled down the street, and her eyes widened with fear. She shoved her children into an alley, shushing their protests and looking up to be safe. "Mommy has to go for a bit," The words escaped her mouth in short bursts. "Stay here until I come back." "Momma-?" Salem failed to ask his question as she darted out of the alley, and he crouched down in fear. -->