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(original format for this thread is copied from Kas' pack. <3)
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2020 3:11 pm
Territory
The Fallguard is located on the upper end of the Redwood Forest. It's colder up here, and more isolated from intruders - which is exactly how the Fallguard like it.
History & Culture
The Fallguard have lived here since the beginning, tucked away behind towering mountains and a now-dead forest. Legend is passed down among them of the Humans, tall creatures who ruled over these lands, but who have since vanished from their world. Of course, those are just myths now... but the Fallguard hold true to their ways.
Royalty rules this pack now, with the oldest wolf dog family at it's head. They strive to continue life as a unified front, to battle and protect those in need, and to fend off villains who would dare to harm the innocent.
Berserkers are one such enemy of the pack. Legend has it that those beasts drove out the mighty wolf dogs of old from the Waylands where they once lived. Someday they hope to take back the humans' land.
Allies
The Lost Rook tribe: Their closest ally. See below post for more info. Name: Looking for allies!
Enemies
BERSERKER SCUM!!! ... Currently no others beyond that.
Dire Wolves, Berserkers and Ethereals
To the Fallguard, dire wolves are just bigger, but not to an intimidating level like a berserker. They're more used to them because of their frequency around Kells, as well as their general acceptance of wolf dogs. While a dire wolf cannot join the pack, they won't immediately be chased off either. They are instead watched closely, and not allowed to enter the central area of the pack. In addition to this, it's totally acceptable to have pups with a dire wolf.
As one would expect, berserkers are greatly hated here in the Fallguard. Their history and all following meetings with them to this point have ended poorly, and in general, the wolf dogs of this pack will attack them on sight.
As for Ethereal... well, they've never run into one before. However, should that happen, they would likely respond with suspicion and distrust. These are creatures just as large as a berserker, albeit more wispy looking and more colorful, and so the Fallguard won't really react with enthusiasm at the sight of them. In the end, they're just alien, and how that relationship will grow is still to be determined.
Ventures
It's common for Knights to band together on ventures outside of the pack lands. After all, you never know what news they'll bring back, and there could easily be someone in need of aid outside. The Fallguard prides itself not only as protectors, but as adventurers as well. That said, only one venture is ever going at one time, and only with a limited number of wolf dogs. To allow more than that is to allow their pack lands to become vulnerable.
In other words, think of this as a band of adventurers going on an quest. While there's never more than one band out at a time IC, you can say that your wolf dog is out and about OOC. During ventures, it's common for wolves to fling with dires as it will help bring new blood into the pack.
Duels
Duels are common practice around the Fallguard. They're usually meant in fun, but can sometimes be used as a way of proving one's valor. Tournaments are sometimes held as well, to help bring festivity and good cheer to the pack.
To win a duel, your opponent must be subdued by pinning them to the ground. You can utilize any method you'd like to do so, but killing, serious injury and/or the use of outside help or items is forbidden. These are seen as cowardly to the Fallguard.
Breeding / Mating
Flings are neither encouraged nor discouraged in the pack. In fact, nobility are pressured to do so while out on ventures, as their pack would have dwindled by now if they didn't allow new blood in. Pups from a breeding with a dire will always be accepted because of this.
However, flinging within the pack or when not on a venture is viewed as... less than good. You won't find anyone celebrating your pups in this situation, and the pups will have to work harder to prove that they're worthy of living in the pack.
With this logic in mind, the Fallguard prefers life-mating inside the pack above all else. Pups from those unions are treasures to be protected. They are given priority in the pack, and celebrated when they are born.
OOC, all types of breeding are allowed! As a rule of thumb:
- Life-mating is heavily encouraged within the pack. - Flings with those outside the pack are also heavily encouraged, but try to avoid it with Berserkers and Ethereals, if you can. Your wolf dog would have to hide the fact that they got with one. - Flings within the pack are also allowed OOC, but remember that it'll come with IC gossip and hard times.
Other Wildlife
- Raccoons are the most common familiar to be found around here, due to an alliance with a tribe of them here in the Fallguard. As such, most raccoons are encouraged to join the Lost Rook tribe, but it's not uncommon to find a raccoon simply living in the Fallguard with a bonded wolf dog. More information on this tribe can be found in the next post.
- Deer and elk are also permitted in the pack, though less common. This is a working familiar whose use generally focuses around transport of goods, as well as steeds for the raccoon tribe.
- Crows, vultures and owls are also a usual sight, due to their usefulness. Vultures, especially, are handy for scouting out the Waylands. You can never be too careful with those Berserkers right next door....
- Hares, however, are food unless bonded to a lord or lady. As such, they can only take the rank of Pawn, and have to be careful, lest they get eaten by accident.
- Bears and puma are seen as rivaling predators, and cannot join the pack.
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Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2020 3:12 pm
Hierarchy Wolf dogs are considered Lords and Ladies. Other wildlife are considered indentured servants.
Pawns: (the servant class; wildlife can only take this rank. They can choose to be bonded to a Lord/Lady or remain independent. If a wolf were to be sentenced to this rank, they would be considered the equivalent of an omega.
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Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2020 4:15 pm
Name: The Lost Rook Tribe OOC Owner: MangoMeow IC Leader: Night Sky [ MangoMeow ]
The Lost Rooks are a band of raccoons that live within the Fallguard. While they consider themselves their own "pack", so to speak, they also have a strong alliance with the wolf dogs and as such, hold their own unique rank among the Fallguard - Rook.
A Rook is sworn to help protect these lands from outsiders, and while not nobility to a wolf dog, are still held in high esteem because of it. In addition to this, a Rook can request the aid of a steed (a deer, elk or vulture) from within the pack in order to ride out into battle.
History & Culture
For every kingdom, there must stand a wall to protect it.
The history of the Lost Rook tribe began as just a small family of raccoons. The raccoons kept to themselves, watching the wolf dogs slowly grow in number but otherwise unconcerned with their neighbors until one day, a little coon had wandered too far from home and was snatched up into the claws of an eagle. As she cried for help, her tribe could do nothing but watch as she was slowly carried away, up a rock-face... before a knight of the Fallguard dove from atop the hill to pluck them out of the air.
While the act was nothing out of the norm for him, the raccoon tribe never forgot that deed. Not then, not now... and certainly not the day a rogue Berserker came knocking. The pack was celebrating the birth of the king's pups, and didn't noticed the fiend sneaking in, heading straight for the den the pups and their mother were in.
But the raccoons did, and they were not wont to stand idle.
The sound of screeching alerted the pack, and upon rushing to the queen's aid, they discovered the Berserker flailing and snarling at the little band of raccoons that were outmaneuvering it. Alongside the knights, they drove the rogue Berserker from their lands.
It was the first time the pack and the tribe had fought alongside each other, and it would not be the last. As raccoons became more commonplace along the border, so too were their popularity among the pack until one day, the new king chose to approach them with an offer....
That day, the alliance between the Fallguard and the Lost Rook tribe was formed.
General Rules of the Tribe
• A Rook must protect and patrol above all else. For all intents and purposes, you hold the same standard as a knight.
• The main goal of the tribe is to protect the borders of the pack lands, and as such, it's rare for a Rook to go out on a Venture. Not impossible, but you won't see it happen very often.
• It's encouraged that you find yourself a steed to partner with during patrols and fights.
• Flings and/or life mating are both accepted in the tribe, though it must occur close to home in the case of flings.
• The Rooks generally hold themselves to a higher standard... but that doesn't mean they're above a good prank. The only stipulation is that it must be a harmless prank.
• A Fallguard raccoon that isn't going to be a Rook will still be considered part of the tribe, but officially, they are a Pawn of the Fallguard. This is recommended for those who seek safety without having to fight on the front lines.
• While there is not really a "leader" so to speak, as they take their orders from the king and knights of Fallguard, they usually have an unspoken one. In this case, the current head of the Lost Rooks is Night Sky (played by MangoMeow).
Want to join the guard? We're looking for any and all wolf dogs, raccoons and other accepted wildlife who'd like to be here, new or original member! Post the form(s) below in this thread to join.
The extra section is for any info you'd like to add, but it's not necessary to fill out.
If joining the Fallguard:
[size=11][b]Character's Name:[/b] [b]Username:[/b] [b]Image:[/b] [spoiler][img]LINK[/img][/spoiler] [b]Old or New Member?:[/b] [b]Rank Preference:[/b] [b]Extra:[/b] [/size]
If joining the Lost Rook tribe:
[size=11][b]Character's Name:[/b] [b]Username:[/b] [b]Image:[/b] [spoiler][img]LINK[/img][/spoiler] [b]Old or New Member?:[/b] [b]Extra:[/b] [/size]
Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 1:23 pm
Pack/Tribe Creation Forms
I want to start a pack! • Pack name: The Fallguard • Pack alpha(s) and its player: Aragon [ MangoMeow ] • Please list five additional members in the pack, with the name/image of the wolves and usernames of the players:
• Pack owner: MangoMeow • Desired Hold location: The Redwoods • History/Story of the pack:
The Fallguard have lived here since the beginning, tucked away behind towering mountains and a now-dead forest. Legend is passed down among them of the Humans, tall creatures who ruled over these lands, but who have since vanished from their world. Of course, those are just myths now... but the Fallguard hold true to their ways.
Royalty rules this pack now, with the oldest wolf dog family at it's head. They strive to continue life as a unified front, to battle and protect those in need, and to fend off villains who would dare to harm the innocent.
Berserkers are one such enemy of the pack. Legend has it that those beasts drove out the mighty wolf dogs of old from the Waylands where they once lived. Someday they hope to take back the humans' land.
• Please add any additional information regarding the pack:
This is a wolf dog only pack, with the exception of certain wildlife. Berserkers, Ethereal and Dires cannot join.
- Accepted wildlife within the pack are raccoons, deer, elk, crows, vultures, owls and to an extent, hares. Puma and bears cannot join. - That being said, raccoons are encouraged to join their sister wildlife tribe, The Lost Rook Tribe.
It's common for bands of adventurers to go exploring outside the pack lands, and as such, rogue breeding is allowed in the pack. Additionally, a duel system may be implemented later down the line. RP Requirement: 1 Additional RPs for the Pack: 2
Tribe leader: MangoMeow IC tribe leader: Night Sky [ MangoMeow ] The four owners/characters:
Your Tribe's location: Kells (within the Redwoods alongside the Fallguard) Your tribe's history:
For every kingdom, there must stand a wall to protect it.
The history of the Lost Rook tribe began as just a small family of raccoons. The raccoons kept to themselves, watching the wolf dogs slowly grow in number but otherwise unconcerned with their neighbors until one day, a little coon had wandered too far from home and was snatched up into the claws of an eagle. As she cried for help, her tribe could do nothing but watch as she was slowly carried away, up a rock-face... before a knight of the Fallguard dove from atop the hill to pluck them out of the air.
While the act was nothing out of the norm for him, the raccoon tribe never forgot that deed. Not then, not now... and certainly not the day a rogue Berserker came knocking. The pack was celebrating the birth of the king's pups, and didn't noticed the fiend sneaking in, heading straight for the den the pups and their mother were in.
But the raccoons did, and they were not wont to stand idle.
The sound of screeching alerted the pack, and upon rushing to the queen's aid, they discovered the Berserker flailing and snarling at the little band of raccoons that were outmaneuvering it. Alongside the knights, they drove the rogue Berserker from their lands.
It was the first time the pack and the tribe had fought alongside each other, and it would not be the last. As raccoons became more commonplace along the border, so too were their popularity among the pack until one day, the new king chose to approach them with an offer....
That day, the alliance between the Fallguard and the Lost Rook tribe was formed.
Your tribe's name: The Lost Rook
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Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2020 1:52 pm
Character's Name: Régnier Username: Ruler of Everything Image:
Old or New Member?: Old Personality & History:
Personality Régnier is a very confident - near-pompous - little wolf-dog. He prides himself on his great work within the pack, viewing his role as a knight as the ultimate honor for a Lord or Lady within the pack (that is, aside from true nobility). Not totally snotty, he does view the other ranks as valuable, just not as valuable. He takes his job very seriously, and will get quite short with anyone who tries to get in his way. Overall, he's sort of nice - his manners could use some work, absolutely, but he isn't an unpleasant wolf. Although, it is notable that he is a "one-upper": you tell him about something that happened to you and he'll immediately tell a story about something that happened to him of an even greater magnitude. Truly, he could do with some self-awareness.
History Born into The Fallguard to two peasants, Régnier always aspired to do more. Hunting for the pack was simple enough, but guarding the pack was where the real work was. He bit his tongue throughout his youth, hiding much of his true colors, until he was granted the honor of serving as a knight. His parents passed away peacefully not too long thereafter - he was quite proud that they got to see him flourish before their passing - and, being an only child, is all alone within the pack.
Rank Preference: Knight
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2020 6:29 pm
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Character's Name: Régnier Username: Ruler of Everything Image:
Old or New Member?: Old Personality & History:
Personality Régnier is a very confident - near-pompous - little wolf-dog. He prides himself on his great work within the pack, viewing his role as a knight as the ultimate honor for a Lord or Lady within the pack (that is, aside from true nobility). Not totally snotty, he does view the other ranks as valuable, just not as valuable. He takes his job very seriously, and will get quite short with anyone who tries to get in his way. Overall, he's sort of nice - his manners could use some work, absolutely, but he isn't an unpleasant wolf. Although, it is notable that he is a "one-upper": you tell him about something that happened to you and he'll immediately tell a story about something that happened to him of an even greater magnitude. Truly, he could do with some self-awareness.
History Born into The Fallguard to two peasants, Régnier always aspired to do more. Hunting for the pack was simple enough, but guarding the pack was where the real work was. He bit his tongue throughout his youth, hiding much of his true colors, until he was granted the honor of serving as a knight. His parents passed away peacefully not too long thereafter - he was quite proud that they got to see him flourish before their passing - and, being an only child, is all alone within the pack.
Rank Preference: Knight
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Posted: Wed Feb 19, 2020 5:16 pm
Updated our memberlist! heart
I also took out the personality/history section of the joining form and replaced it with an "extra" section. You can add that if you'd like, but no worries if not!
Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2020 6:09 pm
The Lost Rook tribe has been added!
This will be a sister tribe to go alongside the Fallguard, and is comprised entirely of raccoons.
To coincide with this, the Rook rank has been removed from Fallguard and will instead be used as the rank for any raccoon joining this tribe.
The Pawn rank will now be the all-encompassing servant rank in the pack.
Old or New Member?: New! Rank Preference: Peasant Extra: Luciana is the sibling to Crispin and Vigilantia! They heard word of a royal pack of wolf-dogs and wished to be part of it. Luciana has whimsical dreams about one day becoming an adventurous princess.
Old or New Member?: New! Rank Preference: Peasant (lmao he can't handle anything else) Extra: He's pretty much your frat boy that's obsessed with himself. So sorry :'D
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2020 11:19 am
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Added to the memberlist, welcome to the pack!
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Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2020 11:57 am
A contest is up for four members of the Lost Rook! Click here to enter.
Old or New Member?: Old (or I assume he would be. He'd have joined as a pup with his mother and sister, at the very least.) Rank Preference: Knight Extra: Gosh I thought I posted for him to join already, whoops! Well, better late than never heart
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