Blackpaws Helkos

War-chief of the Wolfrunners of Sartar


 * He is the oldest son of Kostajor Wolf-Champion.
 * He has sworn vengeance against Jomes Hostralos for killing one of his brothers.
 * The only other surviving brother is Goram Whitefang
 * He has served in the Telmori Royal Guard
 * Because of this, he wears Sartarite clothing.
 * His first wife was a daughter of Prince Terasarin
 * From Crimes of Assassination, this might be either Eonislora or Tarkala Terasarinsdottir


 * After his wife's death, he turned his back on serving in the Royal Guard.
 * He has met with Kallyr Starbrow and considers her the true heir.
 * In 1611 ST, he came across a group of Orlanthi, including Frekor Deepwoods, attacking the camp of Laguala Red-Snout
 * He and his hunters drove off the attackers.
 * As a reward, Languala offered his two daughters in marriage, one of whom was Sihala Sweetlaugh
 * After Leikorl the Shadow murdered Sihala, Blackpaws swore vengeance on him as well.
 * He still has three wives.
 * He hunts deer in the Staglands to escape their nagging.
 * He avoids contact with Red Cow Clan or Wulfsland hunters for fear of breaking the treaty.
 * He kills anybody foolish enough to hunt him.
 * His refusal to hand over a brave sparked the Cloudburst Theft Feud
 * He then defeated the Wolfskinners at the Battle of Pine Stand
 * He and his pack have waged guerilla warfare with the clans on the border and Wulfsland
 * Jomes has put a price on his head.
 * He has killed seven people who have tried to claim the bounty.
 * He has a son by his second wife, Ostling Spotted Fur, who is currently a hostage in Ivartha's household.
 * He is worried that Ivartha might decide to kill Ostling.

Source: Coming Storm