Important Elements In Wolf's Rain

- Written by Sol (08/11/04)

The Moon-A Source of power and inspiration for the wolves, it helps them in minor ways in their ever-searching quest for paradise. If some wolves are deemed fit to enter paradise It supposedly will turn red, and guide them to paradise.

Toboe's Bracelet- A momento of his fallen owner, Toboe wears his bracelet for the old woman, his owner, which he killed on accident by jumping on her and choking her.

Paradise-An unknown area, the destination of all wolves. The focal point of the whole Wolf's Rain story, Kiba and his fellow packmates constantly search for this place. Supposedly, when they do find it, the world will end.

Lunarflower-An extremely rare plant, it was a flower that, back in the past, bloomed in the full moon. Now thought to be excinct, Lunarflowers supposedly only grow in Paradise.

Darcia's Eye- Underneath his eye patch is the eye of a wolf. Darcia himself states that his eye is nothing but a "curse," which has plagued his family for generations. While his normal eye is fine, his wolf eye can knock people unconcious, and also see wolves camoflauged in their human form. His eye possesses him and makes him strive to reach Paradise.

The Book of The Moon-A holy book that expains how wolves came to be. Explaining that wolves eventually came from Paradise and lived among humans in an era of prosperity, now long gone. It also states of how the moon will guide the lucky few wolves to Paradise.

Nobles-A group of highly revered rulers, there are 3 Nobles: Okum, Jagura, and Darcia. They all strive to obtain the Flower Maiden, for reasons unknown.

The Desert of Bones- A place to elude your mind, this desert takes away your spirit and sends it to a world where all your immense desires are fufilled. Bringing death to countless victims, it is a sinister place. Kiba was caught here, but fortunately was rescued.

The Flower Maiden-Created by a Lunarflower in one of the Darcia family's labs, almost every character in the anime searches for her. She helps the wolves find the Red Moon, which in turn will guide them to Paradise.

Paradise Sickness-A sickness that overwhelmed Darcia's lover, Harmona, and rendered her soul useless. The only supposed cure to the sickness was the Flower Maiden herself, but the Noble Jagura eliminated Harmona, making the Flower Maiden useless to Darcia.

Moonlight Power Plant-A plant constructed by Jagura, one of the three Nobles, to open the gates to Paradise. Powered by the Flower Maiden and wolves, Jagura almost succeeded in opening the gates, but was eventually killed by Kiba and his pack.

Freeze City-The opening city of Wolf's Rain, governed by the Noble Okum, who stole the Flower Maiden from Darcia's labs in order for his researchers (Cher Degre) to gather information about her and Paradise. She was eventually taken back by Darcia.

Quent's Hatred For Wolves- The reason why Quent hates wolves so much and tracks them down relentlessly is becuase they, or so he believes, killed hiis whole family. In his memories, he can see his house burning, with the sinster silhouettes of wolves in the background. For that reason, he hates wolves and chases them down everywhere.

Forest of Death-Behind the castle that is called Darcia's keep, is a forest called the Forest of Death. Kiba and his packmates passed this forest. Seemingly endless, everything in there is dead: the animals, the trees, the grass...fortunately, there is a way out, in a secluded cave, only to be found if shown the way by a mysterious owl.

Tsume's Scar-Upon his chest, is an X-Shaped scar. None of his packmates notice it or say anything about it, but it was thought to be obtained through one of his raids on cargo trains or any form of the extremely wealthy Noble famlies of Okum, Jagura, and Darcia.