Longbranch (formerly known as Longreach) was the half-brother of Woodhue / One-Eye, lifemate of Brownberry and father of Nightfall. In his life, he 'trained' Pike as howlkeeper and storyteller. He was killed by Madcoil.
Explaining Longbranch' age[]
It is known that he has lived through five chiefs (Freefoot, Tanner, Goodtree, Mantricker, Bearclaw). It is probable that Owl fathered Longbranch. The stories tell that Owl has a twin-brother, Greywolf. Greywolf took nearly all the wolfblood in their mother's womb, making Owl nearly pure-blooded. This was passed to his son Longbranch, explaining the incredible age, compared to the normal lifespan of a Wolfrider.
