Strength of the Pack

These runes are etched around the illustration, forming a protective circle. Their meanings align with the core theme: unity, loyalty, and resilience through brotherhood.

Left Side Runes (Top to Bottom)

1. ᛈ (Perthro) — Mystery, fate, the collective unknown
   Represents the unseen forces that bind the pack. A nod to the ancient and sacred bond of shared purpose.

2. ᛏ (Tiwaz) — Honor, justice, leadership
   The warrior’s rune. Symbolizes strength through self-sacrifice, ideal for the protector of the group.

3. ᛃ (Jera) — Cycles, growth, harvest
   Emphasizes progress and timing — every member of the pack has their season and role.

4. ᚱ (Raidho) — Journey, order, rhythm
   Reflects the journey the pack travels together, emphasizing the strength of forward momentum as one.

5. ᛉ (Algiz) — Protection, sanctuary, higher connection
   A rune of defense — the guardianship each wolf offers one another.

Right Side Runes (Top to Bottom)

1. ᚺ (Hagalaz) — Trial, storm, transformation
   Represents the hard times the pack endures and survives — pain that makes them stronger.

2. ᚱ (Raidho) — Appears again
   Echoes the runic idea of repeated or lifelong journeys. It may also symbolize a second wind or a cyclical return to purpose.

3. ᛒ (Berkano) — New beginnings, fertility, life
   Often associated with the feminine or nurturing force — the hearth and heart of the pack dynamic.

4. ᚠ (Fehu) — Wealth, fulfillment, shared success
   Not just material, but spiritual prosperity. What one wolf earns, the pack thrives from.