Before European settlers took North America, the Elk population of approximately 10 million rivaled that of Native Americans. However, they lived harmoniously with mutual respect. Some tribes, particularly the Lakota, held animals in high regard, equating them as human societies. The Shawnee called elk 'Wapiti'. They lived in herds as herbivores maintaining leadership over the forests. The Forest King sigil channels their association with bravery, willpower, and endurance, while also helping to form connections and communicating with nature. Each ring comes with a printed sigil with details and an affirmation to be used however inteded.