Characters are allowed to have companions, these are NPC animals that range in size but are primarily small enough to carry. Companions do not have their own account, instead their presence and actions are written into your character's posts. Keep in mind that companions are limited in their abilities.
Companions cannot be used to further your character's position. This includes but is not limited to: aiding in a fight, learning information from them, and using them as an unfair means of communication. The use of companions as an advantage against packs, such as utilizing them as a spy, is also not allowed. This is unless explicit permission has been granted by all parties involved.
People attempting to do this without consent will be given a warning or strike depending on the severity of the case.
Companions, as an NPC, cannot breed. This means that they cannot have any adoptions for offspring.
Companions are small creatures, meaning they cannot tolerate an attack well. It is best to keep them out of trouble, as the results can be disastrous.
Companions with hands (i.e. a raccoon or small chimp) can do simple things like braiding fur, opening and closing things, and picking things up with their hands.
We request that our members research the animal they will be utilizing as a companion. While they are not playable characters, they still must abide by natural law and order. Companions fall under the same habitat guidelines that beasts fall under. This means animals native to a warm climate may not be able to survive northern winters and animals native to a cold climate cannot withstand southern summers.
Since companions are always smaller, lower stamina animals, they would not be able to travel as far and wide when compared to their wolf/beast counterparts. However, this rule only applies when traveling on their own. When traveling with their wolf/beast partner, they will be able to keep up for the entire journey as long as they hitch rides every so often.