T H E V A N I D I C U S
The loyal, the strong and the proud...
The Vanidicus is a pack now currently open to new members. Formerly known as the Esthera, our pack is over
one year old and seeking devoted members upon our new return. Our role play is..
LiterateWe do require a sample before entry and require detail and proper grammar when role playing.
Semi-realisticRealistic colors, no powers, no weaponry, but some traditions in the pack as well as behaviors of the group may be considered not as realistic.
MappedOur map is a spacious map containing two camps for each group - the Vanidicus, and their rival, the Pugna Contra. The map is a mix of forest and rain forest, with not one space in the map lacking of trees.
The map includes loner dens, realistic texturing, big waterfalls, great detail as well as some hidden places, which includes two abandoned houses and an old abandoned torture chamber.
Lag shouldn't be a problem either, for the map was made so you can delete the particles and other things that may cause lag.
RivaledThe pack known as Pugna Contra (who is also open to recruitment) is a band of loners who come together only to defend their home territory from the recently settled pack known as the Vanidicus. No one is surely true of the outcome, but both packs know there is only room for one in the territory.
PlottedThe plot centers around a land known as the Bavan Hollows, also known as the land of hysteria, for those who spend too much time alone in Bavan slowly loose their mind. Because of this, rogues are never trusted.
The land is a mass territory with dense forest all around. Whispers of wandering and lost souls can be heard as you walk, urging you towards your darkest desires.
Bavan causes paranoia, insomnia, and in more extreme cases, insanity. When you enter the lands of Bavan, you are forever bound to its grounds, for those who step out of Bavan die a painful death as soon as they step out of the territory.. You are bound here, and it is best you seek the guidance of a pack before it is too late.
Each day before night falls and the day comes to an end, the sky turns a blood red... The pack waits eagerly to watch the sky, for the red sky is an omen of future misfortunes.. As dusk approaches, any and all loners in the territory have a few moments of sheer insanity until it is fully night time. Never be alone in the Bavan Hollows.
The Vanidicus settles in this territory, having no previous knowledge of the misfortune it brings. By the time they caught on what really went on in the Bavan Hollows, it was too late.
Wanting to keep peace within the pack despite their misfortunes, the Vanidicus went into hiding into the territory, secluding themselves away.. but with the arrival of a newly formed band of rogues who want their territory back, the Vanidicus must abandon their ways of seclusion and arise once more to defend themselves.
There is only room for one pack in the Bavan Hollows, and those who find themselves in the land best seek guidance of a pack before it is too late.
This RP is not a clash of good and bad- no, Vanidicus has their brutal ways, but they are an older pack with more experience- they demand loyalty, and if one is obedient, they will respect them and leave them be.
The Pugna Contra is a recently formed band of loners and rogues who wish to reclaim the territory and fight against the Vanidicus- they can't simply leave the territory for a better life, so they have no other choice but to defend themselves.
This is a two pack RP, and both packs are open. Each has their own ranks and their own traditions.Interested in joining? The Vanidicus and Pugna Contra will be recruiting during the evening times. If you're too shy to apply in game, you can send over an RP sample through the Vanidicus' site here:
http://vanidicus.webs.com/join-usPUGNA CONTRA SITE -
http://pugnacontra.webs.com/THE VANIDICUS - http://vanidicus.webs.com/Contact us to join -Leader of Vanidicus user - .Cannibalistic. (two periods at the end and beginning)
Leader of the Pugna Contra - Penguins4292
And lastly, just because, here are some map screenshots!
^ The hot springs.
^ Camp.
^ The Vanidicus initiation place.
To complete the initiation, the first part is to hunt an animal that represents your character. For example, a wolverine for a bold warrior, a bird for a swift wolf. Once it is hunted, the wolf takes a piece from the carcass and wears it to display their rank and skill. Example being, the feathers of a bird, the tail of a wolverine, the foot of a rabbit. This is called an 'omen'
That is only the first part. The second part takes place the following evening. The initiate takes their omen to the four stones of Vanidicus (as displayed above). Each stone represents a skill. The stone of a warrior, the stone of a stealthy scout, the stone of a healer, and the last stone represents all 3 skills- this is the stone of the high ranks.
The initiate sleeps under the stone that represents their skill- some have dreams of the past, present, or future.. when they awaken, they will have been blessed with the said skill and may return to the pack as a full member.
It's rather complex, but the Vanidicus believes in blessings and things of the like.
^ The Pugna Contra initiation place. The Pugna Contra band does not believe in things like blessings- their initiation is a little less complex but still equally interesting. 3 piles are layed out in front of the initiate, one containing teeth and bones, the other containing herbs, and the last containing various feathers. The bones and teeth represents warriors, the herbs are healers, and the feathers are scouts.
The leader bites into the initiates paw to draw blood, and the initiate moves their paw over the three piles until it drips- where their blood drips determines their rank. Finally they take the item they have bled upon, and are now considered a pull PC member.
And lastly, the great falls. Behind them is a pretty loner den and an abandoned dungeon.
Thank you for taking the time to read our ad- we hope to see you in game!
