There were originally ten packs of tokotas living in and around Briarwood. Each pack had its assigned role to fulfill within the forest's ecostructure. The leaders of each of these packs formed a council that would govern over the entire forest. Political espionage and distrust between the packs eventually led to a complete breakdown of trust. War broke out, dividing the packs and destroying the land they'd worked so hard to build. Seizing the opportunity presented by the war, the dark spirits of Tokotna returned once more to walk among the mortals, ushering in an age of Darkness over the land.

After two generations of fighting, all that remained of Briarwood's once flourishing population were a few thousand tokotas. Most chose to continue roaming the land on their own, as the Kinsun -- "the packless ones" -- while others formed small roving bands of scavengers. But, out of the disorder and chaos, several fledgling packs rallied around their leaders.

Aurora is the smallest and newest of these recently formed packs. Comprised mostly of scavengers and the children of healers, they have a deep connection to nature and the magic that exists within the heart of Briarwood itself. They have learned to draw on their world's energy to enhance their speed, agility, and senses. Existing as a group of peers more than a structured pack, they are often looked down on by the other packs for their lack of experience and firm leadership. They aren't offically recognized as a pack by the other alphas yet.