June 18th, as promised. 
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Two young mothers, separated by not only den walls, but by entire borders, unwittingly echoed each other down to the very syllable of the hook to their tale.
This was not just another bedtime story; rather, this one was weaved directly of the very fabric that comprised these dogs’ lives. Outsiders may have denounced it as toxic, desensitizing propaganda that certainly didn’t belong in a vulnerable nursery, and some within might claim it to be a convoluted version of just another Sermon, but these dogs didn’t seem to let either repressive opinion stop them from passing the evocative narrative down as though it were written into their genetic code. Even in the heat of the moment, almost any pack member could tell it with the uttermost accuracy, down the exact variations of pitch at precisely the right moments. The Canis mother knew it from what her mother had told her, and her from her mother, and her from her mother, and so on, for this female’s bloodlines were pressed as deeply into this land as the ineradicable permafrost. But the Lupus mother, an effete wanderer with too many ineffable chronicles of her own, had learned it for herself only moons ago. Yet, even at this unholy time of night, they both spoke with the same convictive, soul-thrilling passion.
And, tonight, it was being told for two particularly restless pups, the only individuals of their litters with the audacity to remain implacable this late. They were not yet weaned, still quite dependent not only upon the nourishment of their mother’s milk, but also her words. The Lupus pup, a plucky little male, knew exactly where his mother was going with this, and sat up straighter with eyes aglow- maybe this wasn’t the perfect yarn to settle him down. But the Canis pup, an introverted, but deeply contemplative female, knew this was fortifying prey best digested by a sober mind.
“Once, great beasts ran the wilds. The sun sent its most brilliant rays to follow them, rain fell simply to quench them, vegetation bent away to clear a way for them, and all with breath in their lungs revered them.”
The charge that ricocheted through both dens like encapsulated lightning was not to be denied.
“These were the Canis lupus- the wolves.”
Here the tales came to a fork and began wandering down separate paths that still remained parallel despite the contrary insistence.
“The wolves kept an immaculate government,” the Lupus dam continued, her voice taking on the kind of firmness that didn’t leave much open to question. With his hard-set muzzle and narrowed eyes, her pup seemed already quite accustomed to his pack’s rigidity. “Each wolf knew their place and never questioned it. And in doing so, they functioned as a single being, completely and wholly indivisible. It was only when they were breached by weakness that their strength was compromised. Always, the hindrance was removed and left to go its own way, as it should. They knew that selectivity is necessary to maintain a unified pack, and so do we.”
Yet the Canis dam showcased a more compassionate side to their deities. “The wolves cared deeply for each other. When one stumbled, another would always be there to bear his weight and right his step until he could go his own way, because, had their roles been reversed, she knew he would not hesitate to do the same for her. They knew that a pack is only as strong as its weakest member, and so do we.”
While the Lupus pup was still putting on his show of appropriate toughness, the Canis pup huddled in close to her mother’s flank in preparation for what she knew came next.
“The humans saw the wolves’ sovereignty and feared it, as they should’ve. But, unlike, men always have to act on their fear, because they see it as detrimental."
“We fear for a reason, pup. We fear because we are aware something can harm us. And, so, we give it the respect it deserves and leave it alone. By heeding our fear, we’re helping to maintain the delicate balance of the wilds we are a part of.”
“It is never in our right to destroy another simply because our egos are uncomfortable with feeling inferior. This is what our fear is telling us when it steers us away from the threatening unknown.”
“Men do not listen to their fear. They never have, and never will.”
“They saw that the wolves were too powerful to dominate, too independent to utilize, and too wise to trick. They saw that the wolves were their own masters."
"Men do not like things that cannot be broken to their will.”
“And, so, humans waged their war on wolfkind. It was a war that defied even the natural interchange of generations. If the men had fought fairly, the wolves would have prevailed. But, no, the men knew that they could not rely on their pathetic bodies to put up a worthy offense, and so they used tools, wicked tools, that the wolves, fairly unaided as they were, couldn’t withstand.”
“But even though it might have seemed that the wolves had finally been superseded, it was not so. No, even as they faced the end to their earthly era of might, the wolves were entirely in control. Before they allowed themselves to be taken, they sought out two dogs, Heart and Tooth, and entrusted to them not only their precious land, but their very legacy as well.”
“And, you, my pup, are part of that legacy. Never forget it.”
Despite their nodding heads, both pups dug up the last reserves of their strength then to put in the querulous statement that initiated the best part. “But, Mama, the wolves are gone.”
The Lupus mother let out a resigned huff, contrasting the Canis dam's understanding chuckle somewhere far away.
“Oh, child, nothing’s ever really gone. We simply pass into a new phase of existence- and, in the wolves’ case, become even greater in death than in life. They certainly thrived as corporeal creatures, but that was a mere glimpse of their majesty as celestial beings. And we are privileged to have a direct link to the wolves even now: The Paragon and his Committee. Without them, it would be unimaginably hard to be as close to the wolves as we are so blessed to remain.
But to discover for yourself why we regard the wolves the way we do, you have no need for delegates, my pup. Look to the night sky and see the brilliant stars that mark their journeys throughout the heavens as they watch over us. Lift your ears and listen to the wild winds on which they whisper their serenades to us. Open your muzzle and taste the bountiful feasts they have led into our maws. Inhale the air around you and smell the undefiled wilderness that they have maintained for us. Feel the unshakeable ground beneath your paws that was once conformed to theirs.”
“And know that their greatest blessing-- “
“--their teeth--”
“--their heart--”
“--can be found right within yourself.”
The Lupus pup soon drifted off to sleep, his energy spent and his restlessness subdued.
But the Canis pup lie awake long into the night, pondering why she, one diminutive pup of questionable origin, one muddled puddle dwarfed by the roaring deluge of greater blood, had been chosen to inhabit this hallowed house of wolves.
For many generations, the dogs of the two packs known as Canis and Lupus have lived on holy land said to have been given to them by their wolf ancestors. Since their capture of the land, a fjord on the coast of British Columbia, coyotes claiming to be in touch with ancient wolves have come and offered them stories and prophecies in exchange for food. All seems to be fine and great, but soon the coyote's secret will be revealed... and the packs will never be the same.
Common prey include deer, rabbits, nesting seabirds and their eggs, tide pool goodies (baby crabs, fish). Other parts of their diet include wild berries (blackberries, raspberries, huckleberries, salmonberries, hawthorn).
note: wild berries to avoid: Oregon Grape (aka Oregon Holly) so much as 10 of these berries can kill a large dog.
Notable Individuals
alpha Spire, played by @ChickenCowboy02
beta: Typhoon, played by @HeavensHens88
wound healer Blizzard, played by @RoostersAreAwesome
pup healer: Cody, played by @PeepersMama
sickness healer: Heather, played by @Amer
general: Idaho, played by @Flufferes
most powerful hunter Hestia, played by @Cluckcluck1215
omega(s) Cal(liope) played by @HeavensHens88
Common prey include deer, rabbits, nesting seabirds and their eggs, game birds (grouse, pheasants, etc) and miscellaneous rodents in the grass. Other parts of their diet include wild huckleberries and blackberries.
Camp/Territory
Their territory is located south of Lupus territory. Notable characteristics include a thinner forest than the Lupus, and lots of grassland. On the point of their half of the fjord, it is mostly grass except for one lone tree that's withstand the harsh winds. Canis territory does not have any tide pool land.
The camp is further inland from the fjord and is surrounded primarily by towering douglas fir and western red cedar trees. There are 5 dens; one for the alpha and beta/secretary, one for pups and their mothers, one for novitiates, one for the healers, and one for everyone else (hunters, guardians, etc).Notable Individuals
alpha: Halfrid, played by @RiverStorm
secretary (open)
wound healer: Foxglove, played by @Flufferes
pup healer: Fuschia, played by @RiverStorm
sickness healer (open)
sickness healer novitiate: Larkspur, played by @vachick15
general (open)
most powerful hunter (open)
omega(s) (open)
They relentlessly follow and obey the paragon and do not have their own interpretation of the religion like the dogs do.
Leader is The Paragon, Iscariot, played by @PeepersMama
Paragon's right hand man, Petrel, played by @Flufferes
Loners and Dogs Belonging to Nearby Homes
Pretty self explanatory. They belong to the nearby neighborhood. When they wander into the woods, they are usually accepted and welcomed by the packs, unless they are just coming for food. The Canis are the most welcoming, while the Lupus are more picky with outsiders. For an outsider to join the pack, they must completely leave their life behind with the humans and pledge themselves to the wolves through a ceremony the alpha and paragon carry out in front of the pack.
Outlying Islands
It may appear that the islands off the coast can be swam to, but do not be fooled, that's just the power of a 2D map. yknow, it's a fjord, it's pretty darn steep. The islands are nowhere near as tall as the fjord sides either. They're just there to make it look a tad more realistic. The only area where the land isn't a whole lot taller than the ocean is the tide pools/tide pool area.
Forest
The darker the green, the denser the forest. The lighter the green- i think you get it.
Territory Border
Along the dotted line is where daily guardian patrols belonging to their respective packs take place. Patrol groups don't bother patrolling around the areas of the territory that border water, because the sides of the fjord are too steep for any canine trespasser to climb. It would be redundant. Along the stream, however, patrols occasionally walk. But not every day.
Trading, The Falls, and the Stream
Within the red line is where trading between packs takes place. Usually healers are the ones that do trading, but sometimes hunting parties go out and exchange fresh kill for other fresh kill. The stream is not very deep, at its deepest point a large dog would be submerged to about their elbow. At its shallowest point, the water is a little over 4 inches tall. Overall, the current is pretty gentle. During Summer when the mountain snow melts, it's stronger and deeper of course. Nothing that isn't uncrossable for a large dog, though. The stream flows into a waterfall that falls off the fjord into the inlet below.
What's That Green Thing by the Paragon's Rock?
a willow tree
Road
Very dangerous. To the packs, it is forbidden to go there due to the number of deaths caused by cars in the past. In desperate times when prey is scarce, sometimes it is visited to look for roadkill.
Beyond the Road
Northbound: mountains. Southbound: farms. The mountains are 30 minutes by car, and the farms are 50 minutes away by car. There is some unoccupied forest straight across from the road.
Official Border
This purple line is the official split between Canis and Lupus territories. During paragon sermons, no one crosses the line. Each pack stays on each side and under no circumstances shall they cross over. No one can cross over into opposite territory through the trading grounds either. The only time a dog can go into rival territory is if they are part of the deputation and are accompanied by guardians belonging to the rival pack. Any other instance of border crossing will be interpreted as hostile and dealt with accordingly.
PACK LAWS
Every good dog society has rules to break. :3
They have complete control over both packs. There is only one paragon, and they are a coyote. They claim they have wolf blood running through their veins, and can commune with dead wolves. whether these claims are factual or not is up in the air. The paragons and their committee always eat first. Paragons can do everything an alpha can do. They relay prophecies and the dogs rely on them to keep them close to the wolves. They're like demigods. Once a week the paragon waits atop his rock and waits for both packs follow him there to listen to him give a sermon. Paragons are usually male.
Approaching The Paragon
To approach the paragon, you have to go through the committee first and state your reason. Once you've told the committee why you have to see the paragon, they will decide if you really need to or not. Bypassing the committee and going straight to the paragon is disrespectful and can end in a harsh punishment. If the committee allows you to see the paragon, you must conduct yourself in a humble, submissive way. Keep your head low until he speaks first.
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Alphas
they are the leader. they assume complete control over the pack in most cases, unless the paragon objects. The paragon is the only rank above alpha. Alphas make decisions for the pack, help organize battle plans, and usually eat first after the paragon and his committee.
For the Lupus, the alpha ALWAYS eats first after the paragon and his committee. Their offspring are also allowed to become heir to the position. In fact, that's what usually happens.
For the Canis, the alpha does not always eat first after the paragon and his committee. Sometimes she/he lets others eat before him/her. There is no definite eating order in this pack. The alphas cannot have offspring here, this is to avoid their offspring from secretly becoming alpha, because in this pack each new alpha MUST have new blood. They claim having a system where the alphas offspring are always heir gives way to potential corruption. In all cases, the paragon has to bless the new alpha with a bead of tree sap on their forehead and does not allow dogs he does not like to become alpha. Alphas can either be male or female. Alphas are part of The Deputation
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Secretary/Beta
They are the second in command. The Lupus call them betas and the Canis call them secretaries. They are the same thing but with different names. They assist the alpha in everyday life, organize with the general where guardian patrols will go, and run notes between alphas to the secretary/beta in the other pack. They also usually are the ones that will become alpha when the alpha dies or retires. When the alpha has to leave on business matters, they will temporarily become in charge of the pack. The secretary also keeps track of time. With seven rocks, they place one out each day right outside the healers den on a flat stone. On the seventh rock/day, it is time for the paragon's sermon. Four cycles of rocks is a moon. Secretaries/betas are also responsible for monitoring the education of novitiates. They often tag along in novitiate hunts or patrols to observe progress. They can be either gender. The alpha chooses which dog they want to be their secretary/beta, and if the paragon agrees with the alpha, he will bless the new secretary/beta with a drop of seawater on his forehead. Part of the Deputation.
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Guardians
they specialize in protecting the pack. Every pack member gets basic self defense training from guardians when they are becoming a novitiate. Guardians usually take turns Patrolling the borders, keeping an eye on camp, and sometimes accompany hunters on hunting trips. Display courageous and caring attitudes. The secretary/beta/alpha/general can place guardians in areas of the territory where they think there is a security risk. During the day there are usually four guardians at the trading grounds- 2 Lupus guardians and 2 Canis guardians. They are there to ensure fair trade is taking place and to run between their respective camps to relay inquiries for supplies. The strongest and most influential guardian is the general, who, when war arises, works with the alpha and secretary to organize battle plans. They also work with the secretary to organize where and when border patrols will be. The General is part of The Deputation, and can be either gender. There is a limit of 4 guardians per person.
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Healers
They specialize in taking care of the health of the pack. There are three healers:
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Hunters
they specialize in hunting for the pack. Every pack member gets basic training on hunting when they become novitiates. Hunters memorize the hunting grounds and track the whereabouts of prey. It is a rank that is equal to Guardians, power wise, though guardians seem to have more of a superiority complex. There are usually more hunters than guardians. Hunters Display elite and agile qualities. Hunters must be able to work in teams, as it is essential in bringing down large prey like deer. They cannot bring down a healthy moose or anything of that size, but sometimes will bother attacking an injured or sick one if they are in a large group of at least 10 dogs. Small elk can also be prey in desperate situations. Rabbits, squirrels, ducks, geese, and other small animals can be hunted alone and are often brought back. There is no limit on hunters.
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Novitiates
They are young dogs being trained to serve the pack. Between the two packs, the novitiate age works differently:
For the Lupus, pups become novitiates at 2 moons, which reflects wolves more because wolf pups are usually weaned by 6 weeks and out of the den by 8 weeks. Parents of the Lupine pack believe pups should learn to serve their pack as soon as they can.
For the Canis, pups become novitiates when their parents believe they are ready. There is a lot of diversity in this pack, unlike the Lupines where there are only large dogs. Some small dog parents hold their pups back longer until they believe they are ready to train. In general, larger/medium breed pups become novitiates at 3 moons, or at the most 5. Parents of the Canis pack believe pups should be able to be pups and enjoy their lives a little before getting responsibility forced on them. Novitiates that join at 2 moons graduate at 20 moons. Novitiates that join at 3 moons graduate at 21 moons, and so on.
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Pups
pups are called pups from the moment they are born and until they become novitiates. after that, if someone is called a pup it's meant in an insult kind of way or in reference to them being someone's offspring.
For lupus, pups stick with their mothers until they become novitiates, then their mothers aren't as eager to take care of them anymore. They push them away and pups are in complete subjection to what their trainer tells them. Parents must obey their pup's trainer and respect their decisions over their pup.
For the Canis, pups stick with their mothers closely during their initial time and first moons in being a novitiate. Their trainer and their parents have almost equal authority over their life and must respect each other's decisions. Parents have a little more seniority over their pups. Into adulthood and after graduation, pups are still close to their parents, albeit completely independent and able to make their own decisions now. As you recall, the canis are a very family-oriented pack.
Pups are not allowed to leave the camp unaccompanied.
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Omegas
They are at the very bottom of the ranks. This rank is Lupine pack exclusive. Omega's eat last, are usually ignored, and don't have much say in the matters of the pack. Dogs who have wronged their pack or alpha are either banned from the pack, or demoted to omega. There are no more than two omegas. There is always an omega in the Lupus pack, but only ever an omega in Canis if there is a reason for it (ex. they needlessly killed another dog or wronged someone else in some way)
Both of the packs have their own interpretation of the religion. Overall, they share the idea that wolves gave them their territory, it is their "Holy Land", and they must protect it at all costs. The wolves claimed this territory as their own, but had to leave. They entrusted the land to two dogs: Heart and Tooth. These dogs would be trusted to form one pack that would relentlessly protect the holy land. unfortunately, Heart and Tooth had a disagreement in their interpretations of the religion, so they parted ways and their following that they had built up had to pick a side. This is how the two packs, Lupus and Canis, formed. Tooth was the founder of Lupus, and Heart was the founder of Canis.
The Lupus Interpretation
Battle is an unfortunate side effect of being alive, isn't it? While guardians have the most skill in battle, that doesn't mean everybody else gets to sit on the bench and watch. All dogs 15 moons and up must fight in battle unless they are healers.
Rules/Protocol/Details of Battle/Fights/War
The Deputation is a group within the highest ranks of the packs comprised of the alpha, secretary/beta, and the general. They are in charge of declaring war and handling disputes between the packs and their members. This system was made to differentiate between threats and solvable disagreements. Founded by The Canis, the Lupus too adopted this system years ago on the basis that having only two (alphas) decide whether tens of dogs go to war was a dangerous situation. By adding the secretary/beta and the General, who is most specialized for war and defense, there is a balance. Having multiple opinions play into an action so deadly was vital to keep from hasty decisions causing unnecessary deaths.
FORM TO JOIN AND CHARACTERS
We are looking for more experienced role players to fill in the higher ranks, so if i do not know you, there is a possibility i may direct you to make your character a lower rank. In addition to this, i highly encourage if you have been role playing for less than two years, to find a different RP to join. One that is more beginner friendly. Please do not be upset, my friends and i worked really hard on this RP and we want dedicated, experienced players with good grammar to fulfill the more important roles.
I am not the only one who accepts characters. Your character may be accepted by @ChickenCowboy02 , @RiverStorm , @HeavensHens88 , or @vachick15 if i am not online.
Use realistic pelt colors, no wild neon colors. No invincible characters. No unreasonable talents or special abilities, for example, dogs can't read. If you have a character that goes against one of these statements but for some reason you want to post them anyway, i guess you can just PM me and ask. We may be able to work something out on your character. Also, usually RPs centered around animals in the forest there is a name requirement of "names can only be things found in nature". We're lenient in this department and will allow non-nature oriented names.
Some spots are already taken as you can see above. Don't ask for them. Age must be in moons or years. If you don't know, one moon = one month. If you are reading this sentence right now before reading the entire post as a whole, i advise you to not. Just. Please read the whole thing if you want to make a character. You're gonna save yourself a lot of trouble and save me a lot of time.
As you can see below there's an additional spot to fill that you may have not seen in most character forms here on this site. The "Song Associated" category is purely optional, but encouraged. The only optional areas of the form are Song associated, Other, Siblings, Mate/Crush, offspring, and Parents. Everything else must be filled out. Please put the effort into making your character's description as detailed as you can, in case this RP picks up and goes somewhere there's a chance i'm gonna draw your character for an anniversary or something. For example, be sure to include: eye color, pelt color, fur length, and build. Pictures are appreciated, and can substitute the description categories (eyes/pelt/fur length/build). But, if your picture doesnt show one of these categories well you have to specify it in words.
Now, there are different species...
Dogs: Are the main focus. There is no limit on how many dogs you can make. Of course, don't make more than you can handle/play.
Coyotes: Play a big role in the plot, but they are small in numbers. There is a limit per person of one or two- coyotes. After we get 10 coyotes, nobody can make any more unless one of them dies. If you make a coyote, ill PM you and tell you the committee's secret that they need to know.
Foxes: Not super important. They kind of do the thing they're gonna do, then split. One fox allowed per person, and just know they only might come back in a future development of the plot after they do what they need to do, but until then they're just. Not the focus. If you make a fox, ill PM you and tell you what the foxes are for.
Form:
Name:
Age:
Rank:
Gender:
Personality:
Breed/species:
Pelt description:
Eye color:
Build:
History:
Pack:
Mate/Crush:
Offspring:
Parents:
Siblings:
Song associated:
Other:
Username:
Canis:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xz-MNhU_Ucx-_sUsv1YHY2yqXz3HUeVFAXejQmbHLhU/edit?usp=sharing
Lupus:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_9aa11QXh2R5gMyuU2ht8IajZiLzAFhGMLAXgO7QSfs/edit?usp=sharing
Committee and Foxes:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o57tgbDQ_EfGzmhmK-1zihvQbE5C445zM3OVwl_0S9M/edit?usp=sharing
CHAT THREAD:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/house-of-wolves-rp-chat-thread.1388805/
Please Read First
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HeavensHens88, RiverStorm, vachick15, ChickenCowboy02, and Flufferes Present:
«{~:-HOUSE OF WOLVES-:~}»
A DOG ROLE PLAY
{Drawn by @HeavensHens88, following teaser/prompt written by @HeavensHens88}
“There was a time when blood ran purer, and men were fewer, my pup…”
«{~:-HOUSE OF WOLVES-:~}»
A DOG ROLE PLAY
{Drawn by @HeavensHens88, following teaser/prompt written by @HeavensHens88}
“There was a time when blood ran purer, and men were fewer, my pup…”
Two young mothers, separated by not only den walls, but by entire borders, unwittingly echoed each other down to the very syllable of the hook to their tale.
This was not just another bedtime story; rather, this one was weaved directly of the very fabric that comprised these dogs’ lives. Outsiders may have denounced it as toxic, desensitizing propaganda that certainly didn’t belong in a vulnerable nursery, and some within might claim it to be a convoluted version of just another Sermon, but these dogs didn’t seem to let either repressive opinion stop them from passing the evocative narrative down as though it were written into their genetic code. Even in the heat of the moment, almost any pack member could tell it with the uttermost accuracy, down the exact variations of pitch at precisely the right moments. The Canis mother knew it from what her mother had told her, and her from her mother, and her from her mother, and so on, for this female’s bloodlines were pressed as deeply into this land as the ineradicable permafrost. But the Lupus mother, an effete wanderer with too many ineffable chronicles of her own, had learned it for herself only moons ago. Yet, even at this unholy time of night, they both spoke with the same convictive, soul-thrilling passion.
And, tonight, it was being told for two particularly restless pups, the only individuals of their litters with the audacity to remain implacable this late. They were not yet weaned, still quite dependent not only upon the nourishment of their mother’s milk, but also her words. The Lupus pup, a plucky little male, knew exactly where his mother was going with this, and sat up straighter with eyes aglow- maybe this wasn’t the perfect yarn to settle him down. But the Canis pup, an introverted, but deeply contemplative female, knew this was fortifying prey best digested by a sober mind.
“Once, great beasts ran the wilds. The sun sent its most brilliant rays to follow them, rain fell simply to quench them, vegetation bent away to clear a way for them, and all with breath in their lungs revered them.”
The charge that ricocheted through both dens like encapsulated lightning was not to be denied.
“These were the Canis lupus- the wolves.”
Here the tales came to a fork and began wandering down separate paths that still remained parallel despite the contrary insistence.
“The wolves kept an immaculate government,” the Lupus dam continued, her voice taking on the kind of firmness that didn’t leave much open to question. With his hard-set muzzle and narrowed eyes, her pup seemed already quite accustomed to his pack’s rigidity. “Each wolf knew their place and never questioned it. And in doing so, they functioned as a single being, completely and wholly indivisible. It was only when they were breached by weakness that their strength was compromised. Always, the hindrance was removed and left to go its own way, as it should. They knew that selectivity is necessary to maintain a unified pack, and so do we.”
Yet the Canis dam showcased a more compassionate side to their deities. “The wolves cared deeply for each other. When one stumbled, another would always be there to bear his weight and right his step until he could go his own way, because, had their roles been reversed, she knew he would not hesitate to do the same for her. They knew that a pack is only as strong as its weakest member, and so do we.”
While the Lupus pup was still putting on his show of appropriate toughness, the Canis pup huddled in close to her mother’s flank in preparation for what she knew came next.
“The humans saw the wolves’ sovereignty and feared it, as they should’ve. But, unlike, men always have to act on their fear, because they see it as detrimental."
“We fear for a reason, pup. We fear because we are aware something can harm us. And, so, we give it the respect it deserves and leave it alone. By heeding our fear, we’re helping to maintain the delicate balance of the wilds we are a part of.”
“It is never in our right to destroy another simply because our egos are uncomfortable with feeling inferior. This is what our fear is telling us when it steers us away from the threatening unknown.”
“Men do not listen to their fear. They never have, and never will.”
“They saw that the wolves were too powerful to dominate, too independent to utilize, and too wise to trick. They saw that the wolves were their own masters."
"Men do not like things that cannot be broken to their will.”
“And, so, humans waged their war on wolfkind. It was a war that defied even the natural interchange of generations. If the men had fought fairly, the wolves would have prevailed. But, no, the men knew that they could not rely on their pathetic bodies to put up a worthy offense, and so they used tools, wicked tools, that the wolves, fairly unaided as they were, couldn’t withstand.”
“But even though it might have seemed that the wolves had finally been superseded, it was not so. No, even as they faced the end to their earthly era of might, the wolves were entirely in control. Before they allowed themselves to be taken, they sought out two dogs, Heart and Tooth, and entrusted to them not only their precious land, but their very legacy as well.”
“And, you, my pup, are part of that legacy. Never forget it.”
Despite their nodding heads, both pups dug up the last reserves of their strength then to put in the querulous statement that initiated the best part. “But, Mama, the wolves are gone.”
The Lupus mother let out a resigned huff, contrasting the Canis dam's understanding chuckle somewhere far away.
“Oh, child, nothing’s ever really gone. We simply pass into a new phase of existence- and, in the wolves’ case, become even greater in death than in life. They certainly thrived as corporeal creatures, but that was a mere glimpse of their majesty as celestial beings. And we are privileged to have a direct link to the wolves even now: The Paragon and his Committee. Without them, it would be unimaginably hard to be as close to the wolves as we are so blessed to remain.
But to discover for yourself why we regard the wolves the way we do, you have no need for delegates, my pup. Look to the night sky and see the brilliant stars that mark their journeys throughout the heavens as they watch over us. Lift your ears and listen to the wild winds on which they whisper their serenades to us. Open your muzzle and taste the bountiful feasts they have led into our maws. Inhale the air around you and smell the undefiled wilderness that they have maintained for us. Feel the unshakeable ground beneath your paws that was once conformed to theirs.”
“And know that their greatest blessing-- “
“--their teeth--”
“--their heart--”
“--can be found right within yourself.”
The Lupus pup soon drifted off to sleep, his energy spent and his restlessness subdued.
But the Canis pup lie awake long into the night, pondering why she, one diminutive pup of questionable origin, one muddled puddle dwarfed by the roaring deluge of greater blood, had been chosen to inhabit this hallowed house of wolves.
For many generations, the dogs of the two packs known as Canis and Lupus have lived on holy land said to have been given to them by their wolf ancestors. Since their capture of the land, a fjord on the coast of British Columbia, coyotes claiming to be in touch with ancient wolves have come and offered them stories and prophecies in exchange for food. All seems to be fine and great, but soon the coyote's secret will be revealed... and the packs will never be the same.
THE PACKS
;~.*-The Lupus-*.~;
About
The Lupus are a very orderly and proud pack. They believe they are closer to the wolves than The Canis, and do not miss any opportunities to show their "superiority" to their rivals. They are very particular about who they let join the pack. Though they may come off as harsh and uncaring, in most cases that is far from the truth. As a whole, they still exhibit a strong unity between each other. Some may describe them as too cliquey. In everything they do, they try to imitate the wolves. Maintaining a "wolf attitude" is mandatory. The qualities and traits they hold highest are nobility, alertness, intelligence, and a strong sense of discipline and self control. The Lupus as a whole reflect wolf mentality more than average dog mentality.
Diet;~.*-The Lupus-*.~;
About
The Lupus are a very orderly and proud pack. They believe they are closer to the wolves than The Canis, and do not miss any opportunities to show their "superiority" to their rivals. They are very particular about who they let join the pack. Though they may come off as harsh and uncaring, in most cases that is far from the truth. As a whole, they still exhibit a strong unity between each other. Some may describe them as too cliquey. In everything they do, they try to imitate the wolves. Maintaining a "wolf attitude" is mandatory. The qualities and traits they hold highest are nobility, alertness, intelligence, and a strong sense of discipline and self control. The Lupus as a whole reflect wolf mentality more than average dog mentality.
Common prey include deer, rabbits, nesting seabirds and their eggs, tide pool goodies (baby crabs, fish). Other parts of their diet include wild berries (blackberries, raspberries, huckleberries, salmonberries, hawthorn).
note: wild berries to avoid: Oregon Grape (aka Oregon Holly) so much as 10 of these berries can kill a large dog.
Camp/Territory
The territory is located north of Canis territory. Notable characteristics include tide pools, more dense of a forest than their rivals, and many broken dead trees on the point of the fjord, where there is the most wind exposure. Lupus does not have any claimed grassland.
The camp is centered along the southern side of their half of the fjord, and is surrounded mostly by douglas fir trees. The camp also has a view of canis territory as well as the water down below. There are 5 dens; one for the alpha, one for pups and their mothers, one for novitiates, one for the healers, and one for everyone else (hunters, guardians, etc).
Unlike the Canis, the Lupus have a height restriction in their pack. To decide if a dog is tall enough to join, they have the divining branch. The divining branch is the lowest branch on a western hemlock tree- 14 inches above ground. If a dog wishes to join the pack, their withers must touch the branch. It is located right outside the entrance of their camp.
The territory is located north of Canis territory. Notable characteristics include tide pools, more dense of a forest than their rivals, and many broken dead trees on the point of the fjord, where there is the most wind exposure. Lupus does not have any claimed grassland.
The camp is centered along the southern side of their half of the fjord, and is surrounded mostly by douglas fir trees. The camp also has a view of canis territory as well as the water down below. There are 5 dens; one for the alpha, one for pups and their mothers, one for novitiates, one for the healers, and one for everyone else (hunters, guardians, etc).
Unlike the Canis, the Lupus have a height restriction in their pack. To decide if a dog is tall enough to join, they have the divining branch. The divining branch is the lowest branch on a western hemlock tree- 14 inches above ground. If a dog wishes to join the pack, their withers must touch the branch. It is located right outside the entrance of their camp.
Notable Individuals
alpha Spire, played by @ChickenCowboy02
beta: Typhoon, played by @HeavensHens88
wound healer Blizzard, played by @RoostersAreAwesome
pup healer: Cody, played by @PeepersMama
sickness healer: Heather, played by @Amer
general: Idaho, played by @Flufferes
most powerful hunter Hestia, played by @Cluckcluck1215
omega(s) Cal(liope) played by @HeavensHens88
~>*{The Canis}*<~
About
The Canis are a very family-oriented pack. They believe their kindness and care for the unfortunate make them more loved by the wolves than their rival pack. They are very lenient and welcoming toward any outsiders that wish to join their pack. They may come off as weak or too lighthearted, but that's far from the truth. Their guardians and hunters are fierce and competitive. In everything they do, they try to please the wolves. Maintaining a visible sense of loyalty to the wolves is mandatory. The qualities and traits they hold highest are respect, enthusiasm, friendliness, peacefulness, and faith. The Canis as a whole reflect dog mentality more than wolf mentality.
DietAbout
The Canis are a very family-oriented pack. They believe their kindness and care for the unfortunate make them more loved by the wolves than their rival pack. They are very lenient and welcoming toward any outsiders that wish to join their pack. They may come off as weak or too lighthearted, but that's far from the truth. Their guardians and hunters are fierce and competitive. In everything they do, they try to please the wolves. Maintaining a visible sense of loyalty to the wolves is mandatory. The qualities and traits they hold highest are respect, enthusiasm, friendliness, peacefulness, and faith. The Canis as a whole reflect dog mentality more than wolf mentality.
Common prey include deer, rabbits, nesting seabirds and their eggs, game birds (grouse, pheasants, etc) and miscellaneous rodents in the grass. Other parts of their diet include wild huckleberries and blackberries.
Camp/Territory
Their territory is located south of Lupus territory. Notable characteristics include a thinner forest than the Lupus, and lots of grassland. On the point of their half of the fjord, it is mostly grass except for one lone tree that's withstand the harsh winds. Canis territory does not have any tide pool land.
The camp is further inland from the fjord and is surrounded primarily by towering douglas fir and western red cedar trees. There are 5 dens; one for the alpha and beta/secretary, one for pups and their mothers, one for novitiates, one for the healers, and one for everyone else (hunters, guardians, etc).
alpha: Halfrid, played by @RiverStorm
secretary (open)
wound healer: Foxglove, played by @Flufferes
pup healer: Fuschia, played by @RiverStorm
sickness healer (open)
sickness healer novitiate: Larkspur, played by @vachick15
general (open)
most powerful hunter (open)
omega(s) (open)
>^-**The Committee**-^<
About
The committee is a small group of 10 coyotes under the paragon. They are the paragon's personal group that he mainly lets stick around to protect him in case the dogs revolt. The committee has free reign of the pack territory and helps keep the dogs in line. They eat right after the paragon. They do not have specific ranks or education system and when their offspring grow up, they are kicked from the pack unless they prove their loyalty. They are not really ever referred to as a pack, when speaking about them they are always referred to as "The Committee" or "The coyotes."
About
The committee is a small group of 10 coyotes under the paragon. They are the paragon's personal group that he mainly lets stick around to protect him in case the dogs revolt. The committee has free reign of the pack territory and helps keep the dogs in line. They eat right after the paragon. They do not have specific ranks or education system and when their offspring grow up, they are kicked from the pack unless they prove their loyalty. They are not really ever referred to as a pack, when speaking about them they are always referred to as "The Committee" or "The coyotes."
Diet
They eat whatever either pack feeds them. Usually hunting parties will swing by the paragon rock to notify the coyotes there's fresh food. If there is no fresh food, a hungry coyote may order someone to go hunting for them, or wait for a hunting party to come back to camp if there is already one out.
Way of ReligionThey eat whatever either pack feeds them. Usually hunting parties will swing by the paragon rock to notify the coyotes there's fresh food. If there is no fresh food, a hungry coyote may order someone to go hunting for them, or wait for a hunting party to come back to camp if there is already one out.
They relentlessly follow and obey the paragon and do not have their own interpretation of the religion like the dogs do.
Camp and Territory
Free to come and go from both pack's camps and territories as they please. At night, they usually sleep under a willow behind the paragon's rock in the neutral territory. The paragon's rock is situated near the stream in the middle of a grassy field.
Notable MembersFree to come and go from both pack's camps and territories as they please. At night, they usually sleep under a willow behind the paragon's rock in the neutral territory. The paragon's rock is situated near the stream in the middle of a grassy field.
Leader is The Paragon, Iscariot, played by @PeepersMama
Paragon's right hand man, Petrel, played by @Flufferes
OUTSIDERS:
Loners and Dogs Belonging to Nearby Homes
Pretty self explanatory. They belong to the nearby neighborhood. When they wander into the woods, they are usually accepted and welcomed by the packs, unless they are just coming for food. The Canis are the most welcoming, while the Lupus are more picky with outsiders. For an outsider to join the pack, they must completely leave their life behind with the humans and pledge themselves to the wolves through a ceremony the alpha and paragon carry out in front of the pack.
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NEUTRAL TERRITORY AND MAP
Neutral territory is all the land that isn't specifically claimed by a single pack/not claimed at all. This includes The Falls/trading grounds, the stream, and where they gather to listen to the paragon.
MAP CLARIFICATIONS:
NEUTRAL TERRITORY AND MAP
Neutral territory is all the land that isn't specifically claimed by a single pack/not claimed at all. This includes The Falls/trading grounds, the stream, and where they gather to listen to the paragon.
MAP CLARIFICATIONS:
Outlying Islands
It may appear that the islands off the coast can be swam to, but do not be fooled, that's just the power of a 2D map. yknow, it's a fjord, it's pretty darn steep. The islands are nowhere near as tall as the fjord sides either. They're just there to make it look a tad more realistic. The only area where the land isn't a whole lot taller than the ocean is the tide pools/tide pool area.
Forest
The darker the green, the denser the forest. The lighter the green- i think you get it.
Territory Border
Along the dotted line is where daily guardian patrols belonging to their respective packs take place. Patrol groups don't bother patrolling around the areas of the territory that border water, because the sides of the fjord are too steep for any canine trespasser to climb. It would be redundant. Along the stream, however, patrols occasionally walk. But not every day.
Trading, The Falls, and the Stream
Within the red line is where trading between packs takes place. Usually healers are the ones that do trading, but sometimes hunting parties go out and exchange fresh kill for other fresh kill. The stream is not very deep, at its deepest point a large dog would be submerged to about their elbow. At its shallowest point, the water is a little over 4 inches tall. Overall, the current is pretty gentle. During Summer when the mountain snow melts, it's stronger and deeper of course. Nothing that isn't uncrossable for a large dog, though. The stream flows into a waterfall that falls off the fjord into the inlet below.
What's That Green Thing by the Paragon's Rock?
a willow tree
Road
Very dangerous. To the packs, it is forbidden to go there due to the number of deaths caused by cars in the past. In desperate times when prey is scarce, sometimes it is visited to look for roadkill.
Beyond the Road
Northbound: mountains. Southbound: farms. The mountains are 30 minutes by car, and the farms are 50 minutes away by car. There is some unoccupied forest straight across from the road.
Official Border
This purple line is the official split between Canis and Lupus territories. During paragon sermons, no one crosses the line. Each pack stays on each side and under no circumstances shall they cross over. No one can cross over into opposite territory through the trading grounds either. The only time a dog can go into rival territory is if they are part of the deputation and are accompanied by guardians belonging to the rival pack. Any other instance of border crossing will be interpreted as hostile and dealt with accordingly.
PACK LAWS
Every good dog society has rules to break. :3
- Promise that you completely dedicate yourself to your pack, and obey your superiors.
- Do not disrespect the paragon or the wolves.
- Do not disrespect the holy land. This includes slander or destruction of geographical elements.
- Do not kill in border fights or personal fights unless your life is endangered or there is an official war.
- Do not associate with dogs who have been exiled from the packs.
- Do not leave camp unsupervised if under 18 moons, and do not leave the territory unless you have graduated from novitiate training.
- Do not take a mate from the rival pack.
- Do not take a mate from the committee.
- Do not mark neutral territory. (ex. The Falls)
- Do not go to the road or cross it.
- Do not take prey from across your pack's side of the stream.
RANKS
In Order From Most Powerful To Least Powerful
The ParagonIn Order From Most Powerful To Least Powerful
They have complete control over both packs. There is only one paragon, and they are a coyote. They claim they have wolf blood running through their veins, and can commune with dead wolves. whether these claims are factual or not is up in the air. The paragons and their committee always eat first. Paragons can do everything an alpha can do. They relay prophecies and the dogs rely on them to keep them close to the wolves. They're like demigods. Once a week the paragon waits atop his rock and waits for both packs follow him there to listen to him give a sermon. Paragons are usually male.
Approaching The Paragon
To approach the paragon, you have to go through the committee first and state your reason. Once you've told the committee why you have to see the paragon, they will decide if you really need to or not. Bypassing the committee and going straight to the paragon is disrespectful and can end in a harsh punishment. If the committee allows you to see the paragon, you must conduct yourself in a humble, submissive way. Keep your head low until he speaks first.
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Alphas
they are the leader. they assume complete control over the pack in most cases, unless the paragon objects. The paragon is the only rank above alpha. Alphas make decisions for the pack, help organize battle plans, and usually eat first after the paragon and his committee.
For the Lupus, the alpha ALWAYS eats first after the paragon and his committee. Their offspring are also allowed to become heir to the position. In fact, that's what usually happens.
For the Canis, the alpha does not always eat first after the paragon and his committee. Sometimes she/he lets others eat before him/her. There is no definite eating order in this pack. The alphas cannot have offspring here, this is to avoid their offspring from secretly becoming alpha, because in this pack each new alpha MUST have new blood. They claim having a system where the alphas offspring are always heir gives way to potential corruption. In all cases, the paragon has to bless the new alpha with a bead of tree sap on their forehead and does not allow dogs he does not like to become alpha. Alphas can either be male or female. Alphas are part of The Deputation
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Secretary/Beta
They are the second in command. The Lupus call them betas and the Canis call them secretaries. They are the same thing but with different names. They assist the alpha in everyday life, organize with the general where guardian patrols will go, and run notes between alphas to the secretary/beta in the other pack. They also usually are the ones that will become alpha when the alpha dies or retires. When the alpha has to leave on business matters, they will temporarily become in charge of the pack. The secretary also keeps track of time. With seven rocks, they place one out each day right outside the healers den on a flat stone. On the seventh rock/day, it is time for the paragon's sermon. Four cycles of rocks is a moon. Secretaries/betas are also responsible for monitoring the education of novitiates. They often tag along in novitiate hunts or patrols to observe progress. They can be either gender. The alpha chooses which dog they want to be their secretary/beta, and if the paragon agrees with the alpha, he will bless the new secretary/beta with a drop of seawater on his forehead. Part of the Deputation.
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Guardians
they specialize in protecting the pack. Every pack member gets basic self defense training from guardians when they are becoming a novitiate. Guardians usually take turns Patrolling the borders, keeping an eye on camp, and sometimes accompany hunters on hunting trips. Display courageous and caring attitudes. The secretary/beta/alpha/general can place guardians in areas of the territory where they think there is a security risk. During the day there are usually four guardians at the trading grounds- 2 Lupus guardians and 2 Canis guardians. They are there to ensure fair trade is taking place and to run between their respective camps to relay inquiries for supplies. The strongest and most influential guardian is the general, who, when war arises, works with the alpha and secretary to organize battle plans. They also work with the secretary to organize where and when border patrols will be. The General is part of The Deputation, and can be either gender. There is a limit of 4 guardians per person.
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Healers
They specialize in taking care of the health of the pack. There are three healers:
- The Wound Healer, who's specialty is handling wounds, scrapes, and cuts. Vital in the aftermath of war, and will always lend a hand with the pup healer when a pup has gotten a little too rowdy and gains themselves a injury. A common injury among Lupus pack members are paw cuts from not being careful around barnacles at the tide pools.
- The pup healer, who's specialty is taking care of pups and monitoring the health of pups in the pack, with mothers permission. Pup healers are usually present when pups are born, and check the health of the newborns. They also assist pregnant mothers and give them advice.
- The Illness healer, who's specialty is curing illness. While all three healers must learn and do know a wide range of wild herbs to treat their patients, the sickness healers are usually the ones with the superior wild plant knowledge. If any of the other two healers forget, the sickness healer will usually be there to remind them the plant they are thinking of.
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Hunters
they specialize in hunting for the pack. Every pack member gets basic training on hunting when they become novitiates. Hunters memorize the hunting grounds and track the whereabouts of prey. It is a rank that is equal to Guardians, power wise, though guardians seem to have more of a superiority complex. There are usually more hunters than guardians. Hunters Display elite and agile qualities. Hunters must be able to work in teams, as it is essential in bringing down large prey like deer. They cannot bring down a healthy moose or anything of that size, but sometimes will bother attacking an injured or sick one if they are in a large group of at least 10 dogs. Small elk can also be prey in desperate situations. Rabbits, squirrels, ducks, geese, and other small animals can be hunted alone and are often brought back. There is no limit on hunters.
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Novitiates
They are young dogs being trained to serve the pack. Between the two packs, the novitiate age works differently:
For the Lupus, pups become novitiates at 2 moons, which reflects wolves more because wolf pups are usually weaned by 6 weeks and out of the den by 8 weeks. Parents of the Lupine pack believe pups should learn to serve their pack as soon as they can.
For the Canis, pups become novitiates when their parents believe they are ready. There is a lot of diversity in this pack, unlike the Lupines where there are only large dogs. Some small dog parents hold their pups back longer until they believe they are ready to train. In general, larger/medium breed pups become novitiates at 3 moons, or at the most 5. Parents of the Canis pack believe pups should be able to be pups and enjoy their lives a little before getting responsibility forced on them. Novitiates that join at 2 moons graduate at 20 moons. Novitiates that join at 3 moons graduate at 21 moons, and so on.
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Pups
pups are called pups from the moment they are born and until they become novitiates. after that, if someone is called a pup it's meant in an insult kind of way or in reference to them being someone's offspring.
For lupus, pups stick with their mothers until they become novitiates, then their mothers aren't as eager to take care of them anymore. They push them away and pups are in complete subjection to what their trainer tells them. Parents must obey their pup's trainer and respect their decisions over their pup.
For the Canis, pups stick with their mothers closely during their initial time and first moons in being a novitiate. Their trainer and their parents have almost equal authority over their life and must respect each other's decisions. Parents have a little more seniority over their pups. Into adulthood and after graduation, pups are still close to their parents, albeit completely independent and able to make their own decisions now. As you recall, the canis are a very family-oriented pack.
Pups are not allowed to leave the camp unaccompanied.
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Omegas
They are at the very bottom of the ranks. This rank is Lupine pack exclusive. Omega's eat last, are usually ignored, and don't have much say in the matters of the pack. Dogs who have wronged their pack or alpha are either banned from the pack, or demoted to omega. There are no more than two omegas. There is always an omega in the Lupus pack, but only ever an omega in Canis if there is a reason for it (ex. they needlessly killed another dog or wronged someone else in some way)
RELIGION
Both of the packs have their own interpretation of the religion. Overall, they share the idea that wolves gave them their territory, it is their "Holy Land", and they must protect it at all costs. The wolves claimed this territory as their own, but had to leave. They entrusted the land to two dogs: Heart and Tooth. These dogs would be trusted to form one pack that would relentlessly protect the holy land. unfortunately, Heart and Tooth had a disagreement in their interpretations of the religion, so they parted ways and their following that they had built up had to pick a side. This is how the two packs, Lupus and Canis, formed. Tooth was the founder of Lupus, and Heart was the founder of Canis.
The Lupus Interpretation
- Believing that dogs trapped in kennels or tied up were never meant to join them on the holy land because their circumstances show it is not in their destiny to be on the holy land.
- In addition, they believe dogs that are too small (Pomeranians, Chihuahuas, etc) are too far from wolves to be considered blood-related anymore, and are not good enough to be on holy land/wouldn't survive a day out in the woods.
- This side embraces the harshness of wolf lifestyle more. They are seen as cruel and "the bad guys", which is arguable. Their style of worship just reflects wolves more, which is their reason for feeling superior, they feel they are closer to their ancestors than The Canis.
- Primary belief that the wolves want their way of life preserved and to keep power. "The wolves put their trust in us, they gave us this land to keep their spirit alive. We cannot fail them"
- Believing chained up dogs can be rescued and dogs loyal to their families can be converted to their religion.
- Small dogs (shorter than 14 inches) can live in the woods, if taken care of.
- This side embraces the loyalty and softness of dog lifestyle. They are seen as less puritanical, which is arguable. Of course. everything is arguable. Their style of worships reflects modern dogs more. Their reason for feeling superior is because they believe caring for the poor and unfortunate is a good thing to do.
- Primary belief that the wolves want the dogs to lead satisfying, fulfilling lives. "The wolves love us and want the best for us, they give us this land to enjoy and protect. We want to praise them for this gift"
BATTLES AND WAR
Battle is an unfortunate side effect of being alive, isn't it? While guardians have the most skill in battle, that doesn't mean everybody else gets to sit on the bench and watch. All dogs 15 moons and up must fight in battle unless they are healers.
Rules/Protocol/Details of Battle/Fights/War
- Killing your opponent is only necessary or allowed in a confirmed war. War is declared and confirmed official when both pack's Deputations agree.
- Fights happen primarily during border trespassing. Crippling or Killing during trespassing is not allowed by the Canis. For the Lupus, anything is fair game towards trespassers as long as you don't kill.
- Punishments. For Canis, killing when it is not permitted can get you demoted to omega or kicked out. For Lupus, killing when it is not permitted can get you last to eat for a certain number of days at most.
- If you cant kill or cripple some dog during a border trespassing, what can you do? Classic mid-low harm fighting to get a point across includes biting legs/ears/tails/flanks/etc, (NO underside of neck) scraping, scratching, clawing and scruff grips. Going for the belly is considered foul play.
- If life is endangered during a border scuffle or private fight, killing can be justified.
- General reminder to not get graphic. Stay within BYC rules, no powerplaying. Be realistic when fighting.
The Deputation is a group within the highest ranks of the packs comprised of the alpha, secretary/beta, and the general. They are in charge of declaring war and handling disputes between the packs and their members. This system was made to differentiate between threats and solvable disagreements. Founded by The Canis, the Lupus too adopted this system years ago on the basis that having only two (alphas) decide whether tens of dogs go to war was a dangerous situation. By adding the secretary/beta and the General, who is most specialized for war and defense, there is a balance. Having multiple opinions play into an action so deadly was vital to keep from hasty decisions causing unnecessary deaths.
FORM TO JOIN AND CHARACTERS
We are looking for more experienced role players to fill in the higher ranks, so if i do not know you, there is a possibility i may direct you to make your character a lower rank. In addition to this, i highly encourage if you have been role playing for less than two years, to find a different RP to join. One that is more beginner friendly. Please do not be upset, my friends and i worked really hard on this RP and we want dedicated, experienced players with good grammar to fulfill the more important roles.
I am not the only one who accepts characters. Your character may be accepted by @ChickenCowboy02 , @RiverStorm , @HeavensHens88 , or @vachick15 if i am not online.
Use realistic pelt colors, no wild neon colors. No invincible characters. No unreasonable talents or special abilities, for example, dogs can't read. If you have a character that goes against one of these statements but for some reason you want to post them anyway, i guess you can just PM me and ask. We may be able to work something out on your character. Also, usually RPs centered around animals in the forest there is a name requirement of "names can only be things found in nature". We're lenient in this department and will allow non-nature oriented names.
Some spots are already taken as you can see above. Don't ask for them. Age must be in moons or years. If you don't know, one moon = one month. If you are reading this sentence right now before reading the entire post as a whole, i advise you to not. Just. Please read the whole thing if you want to make a character. You're gonna save yourself a lot of trouble and save me a lot of time.
As you can see below there's an additional spot to fill that you may have not seen in most character forms here on this site. The "Song Associated" category is purely optional, but encouraged. The only optional areas of the form are Song associated, Other, Siblings, Mate/Crush, offspring, and Parents. Everything else must be filled out. Please put the effort into making your character's description as detailed as you can, in case this RP picks up and goes somewhere there's a chance i'm gonna draw your character for an anniversary or something. For example, be sure to include: eye color, pelt color, fur length, and build. Pictures are appreciated, and can substitute the description categories (eyes/pelt/fur length/build). But, if your picture doesnt show one of these categories well you have to specify it in words.
Now, there are different species...
SPECIES
| Dogs | Coyotes | Foxes |
Coyotes: Play a big role in the plot, but they are small in numbers. There is a limit per person of one or two- coyotes. After we get 10 coyotes, nobody can make any more unless one of them dies. If you make a coyote, ill PM you and tell you the committee's secret that they need to know.
Foxes: Not super important. They kind of do the thing they're gonna do, then split. One fox allowed per person, and just know they only might come back in a future development of the plot after they do what they need to do, but until then they're just. Not the focus. If you make a fox, ill PM you and tell you what the foxes are for.
Form:
Name:
Age:
Rank:
Gender:
Personality:
Breed/species:
Pelt description:
Eye color:
Build:
History:
Pack:
Mate/Crush:
Offspring:
Parents:
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A big THANK YOU to the squad who helped me make this role play. There are tons of ideas they contributed that I never would have thought of if i was making this alone. Drill it into your HEAD and let it be known that this RP wouldn't be possible without this committee of zesty rapscallions. Give them a round of applause, you BYC civilians:
@HeavensHens88
@RiverStorm
@ChickenCowboy02
@vachick15
CHARACTER LISTS:A big THANK YOU to the squad who helped me make this role play. There are tons of ideas they contributed that I never would have thought of if i was making this alone. Drill it into your HEAD and let it be known that this RP wouldn't be possible without this committee of zesty rapscallions. Give them a round of applause, you BYC civilians:
@HeavensHens88
@RiverStorm
@ChickenCowboy02
@vachick15
Canis:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xz-MNhU_Ucx-_sUsv1YHY2yqXz3HUeVFAXejQmbHLhU/edit?usp=sharing
Lupus:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_9aa11QXh2R5gMyuU2ht8IajZiLzAFhGMLAXgO7QSfs/edit?usp=sharing
Committee and Foxes:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o57tgbDQ_EfGzmhmK-1zihvQbE5C445zM3OVwl_0S9M/edit?usp=sharing
CHAT THREAD:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/house-of-wolves-rp-chat-thread.1388805/
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