Shadow Tracker was born deep in the heart of the forest, a place where the sun barely pierced through the thick canopy of leaves above. His early years were a harrowing tale of survival; at just four years old, he was abandoned by his parents under circumstances shrouded in mystery. Left to fend for himself, he became a child of the wild, his fate intertwined with that of a fierce pack of wild dogs that roamed the woods.
Initially wary of the strange young human, the dogs soon accepted him, drawn to him by some inate instincts. From them, Shadow Tracker learned not only the art of tracking and hunting but also the vital skills of foraging for food and seeking shelter. He became adept at moving through the underbrush silently, understanding the rhythms of nature and how to evade the presence of humans, who represented a world full of danger and confusion.
As Shadow Tracker approached his early teenage years, his life took another jarring turn. He was discovered by a group of well-meaning but overwhelmed humans who placed him in foster care. Unfortunately, his wild upbringing and untamed ways made it difficult for families to cope with him, and he found himself being shuffled from home to home, a soul yearning for the wilds stuck in a world that didn't want him.
Eventually, feeling a deep sense of isolation and yearning for freedom, Shadow Tracker escaped into the wilderness. This time, the forest welcomed him like a long-lost friend. In the depths of this wild sanctuary, he stumbled upon a group of Cobra Range Vipers. The confrontation that ensued is still told to all Range Vipers in the field. However, being outnumbered, Shadow Tracker was eventually subdued. He was wild and ferocious in his attempts to escape his captors, however, he eventually came to see them as like-minded, as they scavenged and survived off the land.
Now, as the world crumbles around him, engulfed in flames and turmoil, Shadow Tracker has retreated back into the depths of the woods. Legends of his exploits have begun to weave through whispered tales, suggesting that he travels alongside a loyal pack of dogs, wild and untamed. Those who’ve seen him speak of a figure who has become even more feral than the canines at his side, a living embodiment of the wilderness that raised him, an enigmatic guardian of the forest amidst a world gone mad.
